Issn Print: 0883-9212
Publication Date: 1997/09/01
RELATIONSHIP OF CALORIC EXPENDITURE AND DEPRESSION IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION: 4
G. S. Hupp; E. H. Harrell; J. S. Spears; K. S. Smith; J. Bigej-Cerqua; T. Babb; W. I. Berman
Excerpt
Improvement in emotional status following exercise has generally been considered secondary to the physical benefits of aerobic activity. However, recent psychophysiological research suggests that affect may indeed be a primary, independent predictor of morbidity and mortality following myocardial infarction. The purpose herein was to ascertain a relationship between metabolic activity and mood status among a heterogenous sample of phase II cardiac rehabilitation patients. It was hypothesized that increased metabolic activity would have an inverse effect on levels of depressive symptomology. In order to examine this relationship, metabolic activity and depression were compared in 81 patients enrolled in a multidisciplinary phase II cardiac rehabilitation program. Exercise metabolic activity, measured by caloric expenditure (CE) conversions from the American College of Sports Medicines (ACSM) Guidelines, and mood state scores from the Geriatric Depression Scale, were examined at commencement and completion of the rehabilitation program. This information was also examined for males and females independently. Findings indicated a significant increase in CE and a significant decrease in the presence of depressive symptomology during the course of rehabilitation. Findings for the two gender subgroups were consistent with those of the primary group. These findings lend further support to the efficacy of exercise cardiac rehabilitation programs and their beneficial impact on mood states.
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