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 .
Effects of an exercise adherence intervention on outcomes in patients with heart failure.
The purpose of this study was to determine how an exercise adherence intervention affects the physiological , functional , and quality of life outcomes of patients with heart failure ( HF ) . Sixteen HF patients were r and omly assigned to an  exercise-only group  ( n = 8) or to an  exercise-with-adherence group ( n = 8) . Two of the 16 people  died from nonexercise related causes during the study and were not included in the analysis . The intervention was tested over a 24-week period in which patients participated in a 12-week supervised exercise program ( Phase 1 ) followed by 12 weeks of unsupervised home exercise ( Phase 2 ) . The intervention format was one of individualized graphic feedback on exercise goals and participation and problem-solving support by nurses . Results indicate that patients who received the intervention exercised more frequently and experienced improved outcomes during both phases . The adherence intervention may encourage HF patients to continue to exercise and thereby maintain the health benefits gained in both phases of an exercise program
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 .