Conclusions HB exercise is slightly more effective than CB rehabilitation in terms of maintaining EC .
Background Exercise-based cardiovascular rehabilitation ( CR ) improves exercise capacity ( EC ) , lowers cardiovascular risk profile and increases physical functioning in the short term .
However , uptake of and adherence to a physically active lifestyle in the long run remain problematic .
Home-based ( HB ) exercise programmes have been introduced in an attempt to enhance long-term adherence to recommended levels of physical activity ( PA ) .
The current systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to compare the longer-term effects of HB exercise programmes with usual care ( UC ) or centre-based ( CB ) CR in patients referred for CR .
The physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE): evidence for validity.
We assessed the validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly ( PASE ) in a sample of sedentary adults ( 56 men , 134 women , mean age + /- [ SD ] 66.5+/-5.3 years ) who volunteered to participate in a r and omized controlled trial on the effect of aerobic conditioning on psychological function . Construct validity was established by correlating PASE scores with physiologic and performance characteristics : peak oxygen uptake , resting heart rate and blood pressure , percent body fat , and balance . The mean PASE scores were higher in men than in women ( men = 145.8+/-78.0 ; women = 123.9+/-66.3 , P<0.05 ) , and in those age 55 - 64 years compared with those age 65 years and over ( 55 - 64 = 144.2+/-75.8 ; 65 and over = 118.9+/-63.9 , P<0.05 ) .  PASE scores were also significantly higher in those who did not report a chronic health condition ( cardiovascular disease , hypertension , cancer , or recent surgery ) .  PASE scores were significantly associated ( P<0.05 ) with peak oxygen uptake ( r = 0.20 ) , systolic blood pressure ( r = -0.18 ) and balance score ( r = 0.20 ) . No significant associations of  PASE score and diastolic blood pressure , resting heart rate , or percent body fat were noted . These results provide additional evidence for the validity of the PASE as a measure of physical activity suitable for use in epidemiology studies on the association of physical activity , health , and physical function in older individuals
Conclusions HB exercise is slightly more effective than CB rehabilitation in terms of maintaining EC .
Background Exercise-based cardiovascular rehabilitation ( CR ) improves exercise capacity ( EC ) , lowers cardiovascular risk profile and increases physical functioning in the short term .
However , uptake of and adherence to a physically active lifestyle in the long run remain problematic .
Home-based ( HB ) exercise programmes have been introduced in an attempt to enhance long-term adherence to recommended levels of physical activity ( PA ) .
The current systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to compare the longer-term effects of HB exercise programmes with usual care ( UC ) or centre-based ( CB ) CR in patients referred for CR .