Journal article
Community-based Exercise Programs as a Strategy to Optimize Function in Chronic Disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Preliminary evidence suggests that community-based exercise (CBE) improves functional capacity (FC) and health-related quality of life (HRQL).
OBJECTIVE: To describe the structure and delivery of CBE programs for chronic disease populations and compare their impact on FC and HRQL to standard care.
Authors
Desveaux L; Beauchamp M; Goldstein R; Brooks D
Journal
Medical Care, Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. 216–226
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
3 2014
DOI
10.1097/mlr.0000000000000065
ISSN
0025-7079