Positive outcomes occurred in the short-term from interventions using approaches such as  exercise prescriptions , goal setting , feedback and problem-solving .
However , longer-term maintenance of exercise  was less successful .
Physical activity is recommended for people with stable heart failure ( HF ) , because it is known to improve quality of life and health outcomes .
However , adherence to this recommendation has been poor in many studies .
A systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of strategies used to promote exercise adherence in those with HF .
Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp: effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention in patients with heart failure.
BACKGROUND This study tested the effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention called " Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp " ( HEART CAMP ) . The intervention was theoretically derived from B and ura 's social cognitive theory . METHODS An experimental repeated- measures design was used . Participants were r and omized to the HEART CAMP intervention group ( n = 22 ) or the attention control group ( n = 20 ) . Participants were compared on self-efficacy for exercise , symptoms , physical function , and quality of life over 12 weeks . RESULTS The intervention group had a 31 % increase in cardiac exercise self-efficacy and significantly fewer symptoms compared with the attention control group . Quality of life increased significantly in both groups . CONCLUSION A theory-based intervention improved self-efficacy for exercise and symptoms in patients with heart failure
Positive outcomes occurred in the short-term from interventions using approaches such as  exercise prescriptions , goal setting , feedback and problem-solving .
However , longer-term maintenance of exercise  was less successful .
Physical activity is recommended for people with stable heart failure ( HF ) , because it is known to improve quality of life and health outcomes .
However , adherence to this recommendation has been poor in many studies .
A systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of strategies used to promote exercise adherence in those with HF .