Tag: post-PCI
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Post-PCI Elderly: Self-Efficacy Mediates Activity Knowledge
Overview Physical activity is a cornerstone of recovery for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Among the elderly, translating knowledge about exercise and psychological readiness into actual early physical activity can be challenging. A recent cross-sectional study sheds light on how physical activity self-efficacy serves as a key mediator between what patients know…
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Mediating Role of Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Elderly Post-PCI: Knowledge, Psychological Factors, and Early Activity
Background Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation, particularly for elderly patients recovering after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). While knowledge about heart-healthy behaviors and intrinsic psychological factors (such as motivation and beliefs) influence activity, researchers increasingly recognize that a patient’s confidence to perform PA—known as physical activity self-efficacy—may mediate these effects. A cross-sectional…