Stephen Woods
Research Subjects
Stephen Woods has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Christi Deaton
Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
1 shared publication - John Martin Gibson
The School of Medicine and Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester University, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
1 shared publication - Ludwig Neyses
University of Manchester
1 shared publication - Mamas Andreas Mamas
Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Prognosis Research, Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences, Keele University, United Kingdom; National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 shared publication - Martin K. Rutter
University of Manchester
1 shared publication - Stephanie Tierney
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 13 May 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in Heart Failure Reviews
- Vol. 17 (1) , 107-115
What strategies are effective for exercise adherence in heart failure? A systematic review of controlled studies
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. The following databases were searched for relevant literature published between January 1980 and December 2010: British Nursing Index; CINAHL; Cochrane Library; Embase; Medline and PsycINFO. Papers with a control group focused on adults with HF that measured exercise or physical activity adherence were included. Nine randomised controlled trials were identified, involving a total of 3,231 patients (range 16–2,331). Six of these studies were informed by specific psychological theories. 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. There was some support for interventions underpinned by theoretical frameworks, but more research is required to make clearer recommendations. Addressing self-efficacy in relation to exercise may be a particularly useful area to consider in this respect.
- 13 May 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in Heart Failure Reviews
- Vol. 17 (1) , 107-115
What strategies are effective for exercise adherence in heart failure? A systematic review of controlled studies
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. The following databases were searched for relevant literature published between January 1980 and December 2010: British Nursing Index; CINAHL; Cochrane Library; Embase; Medline and PsycINFO. Papers with a control group focused on adults with HF that measured exercise or physical activity adherence were included. Nine randomised controlled trials were identified, involving a total of 3,231 patients (range 16–2,331). Six of these studies were informed by specific psychological theories. 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. There was some support for interventions underpinned by theoretical frameworks, but more research is required to make clearer recommendations. Addressing self-efficacy in relation to exercise may be a particularly useful area to consider in this respect.