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Action plans and coping plans for physical exercise: A longitudinal intervention study in cardiac rehabilitation

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Falko Sniehotta

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Abstract

Objectives. The aim of the present study was to test two brief planning interventions designed to encourage cardiac patients to engage in regular physical exercise following discharge from rehabilitation. The interventions comprised action plans on (a) when, where, and how to act, and (b) coping plans on how to deal with anticipated barriers.Design and method. An experimental longitudinal trial was conducted to test two interventions that either focused on action planning alone, or on a combination of action planning and coping planning. A total of 211 participants completed assessments at baseline and 2 months after discharge. Participants were randomly assigned to either one of the intervention groups or a standard-care control group. Results. Participants in the combined planning group did significantly more physical exercise 2 months post-discharge than those in the other groups. Conclusions. The theoretical distinction between action planning and coping planning as introduced in the present study has proven useful in explaining changes in health-related behaviour. The combined planning intervention can be applied in the context of cardiac rehabilitation programmes.

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Author(s): Sniehotta FF, Scholz U, Schwarzer R

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of Health Psychology

Year: 2006

Volume: 11

Issue: 1

Pages: 23-37

ISSN (print): 1359-107X

Publisher: The British Psychological Society

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/135910705X43804

DOI: 10.1348/135910705X43804

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