Subjective reports of physical activity levels and sedentary time prior to hospital admission can predict utilization of hospital care and all-cause mortality among patients with cardiovascular disease

Amanda Ek, Lena V Kallings, Mattias Ekström, Mats Börjesson, Örjan Ekblom, The Åstrand Laboratory of Work Physiology, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Functional Area Occupational Therapy , Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy , Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Centre for Health and Performance, Department of Food, Nutrition and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Published online on May 06, 2020

Abstract

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Volume 19, Issue 8, Page 691-701, December 2020.
BackgroundIn prevention, sedentary behaviour and physical activity have been associated with risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Less is known about associations with utilization of hospital care.AimTo investigate whether physical activity level ...