exercise capacity heartfailure
Conditions
Interventions
Two types of interventions will be tested. All patients receive usual treatment
and care. Patients in the Control group will receive an advice on activity and
4 telephone calls. Patients in the Wii
Sponsors
Linkoping University Sweden
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: heart failure ( Nyha I-V) > 18 jears Speaking and understanding Dutch language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: patient is unable to use the Nintendo WII due to visual, cognitive or motor impairment life expectancy shorter than 6 months The patient is already playing a WII at home
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise capacity measured by 6 minute walking test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily physical activity, muscle function, exercise motivation, self-efficacy beliefs, perceived physical effort, heart failure symptoms, health related quality of life mortality, global well-being, number of readmissions, mortality, costs and patient experiences. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed