Sedentary lifestyle in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the prevalence and relationship between the nursing diagnosis sedentary lifestyle, its diagnostic components and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions. Method: Cross-sectional study, carried out with patients hospitalized with cardiovascular conditions. Data were collected using an instrument containing sociodemographic and clinical data and diagnostic components, which were analyzed using statistical tests. Results: Prevalence of the diagnosis was inferred in 84.1% of the sample, with the defining characteristics: lack of physical conditioning (93.2%), average daily physical activity lower than recommended for age and gender (86.4%) and preference for activity with little physical activity (59.1%) and related factors: insufficient training to do physical exercise (45.5%) and insufficient interest in physical activity (43.2%). Conclusion: Sedentary lifestyle is prevalent in patients with cardiovascular diseases and can be triggered by low interest in performing physical activity.