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The relationship of physical activity and sleep quality in patients with heart failure at Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Institute
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Elnaz Pazoki1   , Fidan Shabani *2 , Marzieh Mirtajaddini3 , Samira Chaibakhsh4 , Maryam Moradian5 , Hamideh Yousefi Mavi1 , Kambiz Mozaffari5 |
1- Cardiovascular Nursing Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute., Tehran, Iran
2- Cardiovascular Nursing Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute., Tehran, Iran , fidannahal@yahoo.com
3- Cardiovascular Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute, Tehran, Iran
4- Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute., Tehran, Iran
5- Cardiovascular Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute., Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract
Aim. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of physical activity and sleep quality in patients with heart failure at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Institute.
Background. Sleep disorders are among the most common and distressing problems in patients with heart failure, leading to a reduced quality of life and exerting a substantial negative impact on their daily activities and overall well-being. Furthermore, disability and activity intolerance are highly prevalent in heart failure, resulting in chronic fatigue and profound alterations in patient’s lifestyle.
Method. In this descriptive-correlational study, 125 eligible patients attending the heart failure clinic of Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Institute were selected using consecutive sampling. Data were collected using three questionnaires: a demographic questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Data were analyzed in SPSS using the Chi-square test and the Chi-square test for trend.
Findings. Overall, sleep quality was poor in 53.6 percent of patients and good in 46.4 percent. No statistically significant relationship was found between sleep quality and demographic variables. Regarding physical activity levels during the previous week, 47.2 percent of patients had light activity, 20.0 percent had moderate activity, and 32.8 percent had vigorous activity. Although no significant relationship was observed between physical activity levels and demographic variables, a significant association was noted between rheumatologic disorders and physical activity levels (P=0.011). Ultimately, no statistically significant relationship was found between physical activity levels and sleep quality in these patients. A significant relationship was found only between the subjective sleep quality subscale and physical activity levels, indicating that increased physical activity was associated with improved subjective sleep quality (P=0.024).
Conclusion. Sleep quality was poor in the majority of patients with heart failure, and their physical activity level was predominantly light. Overall, no significant relationship was detected between sleep quality and physical activity levels in this population. These findings can help healthcare professionals incorporate targeted strategies into care plans to address physical activity and improve sleep quality among heart failure patients. |
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| Keywords: Physical activity, Sleep quality, Heart failure |
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Family-centered care
Received: 2026/10/06 | Accepted: 2025/03/21 | Published: 2026/10/06 | ePublished: 2026/10/06
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