Background This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the efficacy
of physical exercise as treatment for unipolar depression, both as an independent …

Interest in beliefs about personal control has a long history in philosophy and psychology.
The theories of effectance motivation, achievement motivation, social learning, and …

Objectives To identify factors associated with kinesiophobia (fear of movement) after cardiac
hospitalisation and to assess the impact of kinesiophobia on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) …

Objective. This study aimed to compare home visits and telephone follow-up effectiveness
on patients' self-efficacy undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery-CABG-and …

Purpose The aim of this study was to explore perceived barriers to adherence to home-
based cardiac rehabilitation exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. Patients and …

We aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep disturbance in a cardiac patient population over
a 12-month period and assess its relationship with treatment adherence, self-efficacy …

Background There is a lack of knowledge about internet-based cognitive behavioural
therapy in patients with cardiovascular disease, and its effects on depressive symptoms and …

Purpose There is still insufficient data on mental distress factors contributing to exercise
capacity (EC) improvement before and after cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with …

Background Interventions promoting adherence to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation
(exCR) are important to achieve positive physical and psychological outcomes, but …

Background Regular physical activity is important for patients with established coronary
heart disease as it favorably influences their coronary risk profile. General self-efficacy is a …