CLINICAL TRIAL article
Front. Cardiovasc. Med.
Sec. Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention
This article is part of the Research TopicExercise Management in Cardiovascular Health: Innovations and ChallengesView all 3 articles
The effects of Guozhuang dance on exercise self-efficacy in coronary heart disease patients following percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial
Provisionally accepted
- Department of Nursing, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Zhejiang Industry Polytechnic College, Zhejiang, China
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Background:Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death. Despite PCI improving coronary perfusion, many patients face low physical activity, reduced self-efficacy, and poor quality of life, emphasizing the need for better rehabilitation. Objectives:To evaluate the effects of a 12-week Guozhuang dance intervention on exercise self-efficacy, functional capacity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in CHD patients following PCI. Methods:88 post-PCI patients were randomly assigned to a control group (n=44) or an experimental group (n=44). Both groups received standard care; the control group participated in conventional rehabilitation, while the experimental group added Guozhuang dance. Outcomes measures were assessed at baseline(T0), at 4(T1) and 12(T2) weeks of intervention, and at 6 weeks after post-intervention(T3) using the Multidimensional Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale (MSES), Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Chinese Questionnaire of Quality of Life (CQQC). The protocol was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300069341); Results: 81 participants completed the study (intervention n = 40; control n = 41), with no baseline differences (P > 0.05). The intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in exercise self-efficacy, 6MWT distances, physical activity, and quality of life compared to the control group at T2 and T3 (all P < 0.05). Conclusion:A 12-week Guozhuang dance program significantly enhances exercise self-efficacy, functional capacity, physical activity, and quality of life in CHD patients after PCI, making it a valuable addition to traditional cardiac rehabilitation.
Keywords: Guozhuang dance, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, exercise self-efficacy, 6-minute walk test, Quality of Life
Received: 19 Aug 2025; Accepted: 17 Nov 2025.
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* Correspondence: Fang Yong, fangyong19971228@163.com
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