Abstract

The aim of the study is to compare, in coronary artery disease patients, physical activity (PA) assessed with the Dijon Physical Activity Questionnaire (DPAQ) and the true PA objectively measured using an accelerometer. Seventy patients wore an accelerometer (MyWellness Key actimeter) throughout 1 week after a cardiac rehabilitation program that included therapeutic education about regular PA. Patients completed the DPAQ at the end of the week. The mean weekly active energy expenditure was 619.9 ± 374.6 kcal, and the mean DPAQ score was 21.3 ± 3.1/30 points. There were low but significant correlations between total active energy expenditure and the DPAQ score (ρ=0.4, P=0.009). There were no correlations between peak power output and total DPAQ score. The DPAQ significantly correlates with objective measures given by the MyWellness Key actimeter. The choice between these tools relies on the clinician's appreciation, taking into account patients' characteristics and goals as well as the cost of the method and availability of the tool.

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Authors

Guiraud T, Granger R, Bousquet M, Gremeaux V

Institution

Clinique of Saint Orens, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre, Saint Orens de Gameville, France.

Source

International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift für Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de réadaptation 35:3 2012 Sep pg 270-4

MeSH

Accelerometry
Aged
Coronary Artery Disease
Energy Metabolism
Exercise Test
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motor Activity
Questionnaires
Reproducibility of Results

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
Journal Article
Validation Studies

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22584380