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Higher physical activity and lower sedentary behavior are associated with better quality of life in cardiac rehabilitation participants, but sleep duration shows no significant association.

In a cross-sectional study of 105 cardiac rehabilitation participants, only 2.9% met all three Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommendations. Higher physical activity was positively associated with functional capacity, vitality, and social aspects, while sedentary behavior was negatively associated with functional capacity; sleep duration was not associated with any quality-of-life domain.

Last updated: Aug 6, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Movement Behaviors and Quality of Life in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: A Study Based on the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.

observational

Soares JCÁ, Vigilato MEM, Valente HB, Moliterno AH, Silva JPLN, Christofaro DGD, Vanderlei LCM · Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Observational assessment of movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep) measured by accelerometers
Outcome: Quality of life domains (SF-36): functional capacity, vitality, social aspects, and others
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Cardiac rehabilitation program participants (mean age 68.46 ± 10.15 years; 58.1% with coronary artery disease)

Result:

PubMed: 42544029DOI: 10.1002/pri.70281

Mechanism Graph

Physical activity improves cardiovascular fitness and energy levels, enhancing functional capacity and vitality.
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Reduced sedentary behavior may improve physical function by reducing deconditioning.
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Sleep duration may not directly impact quality of life in this population, possibly due to other factors.
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Result: Higher PA and lower SB are linked to better quality of life, but sleep is not.

Limitations

  • ⚠Cross-sectional design prevents causal inference.
  • ⚠Sample size relatively small (n=105) and specific to cardiac rehabilitation, limiting generalizability.
  • ⚠Sleep duration measured objectively but not sleep quality, which may be more relevant.
  • ⚠Potential confounding factors not fully controlled (e.g., comorbidities, medication).

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of cardiac rehabilitation participants meet all three Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines?▼

Only 2.9% of participants met all three recommendations simultaneously.

Which quality of life domains are associated with physical activity in this study?▼

Physical activity was positively associated with functional capacity, vitality, and social aspects.

Is sleep duration associated with quality of life in cardiac rehabilitation patients?▼

No, sleep duration was not significantly associated with any quality-of-life domain in this study.

What was the individual adherence rate for each movement behavior?▼

Adherence was 29.5% for physical activity, 9.5% for sedentary behavior, and 34.3% for sleep.

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References

  1. 1.Soares JCÁ, Vigilato MEM, Valente HB, Moliterno AH, Silva JPLN, Christofaro DGD, Vanderlei LCM. "Movement Behaviors and Quality of Life in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: A Study Based on the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.." Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy, 2026. PMID: 42544029 DOI: 10.1002/pri.70281
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