A percepção de cardiopatas sobre o efeito do exercício físico em sua reabilitação

Abstract

This study brings information that shows the benefits caused by the practice of physical exercise as a better quality of life for people who have heart diseases. In view of this, as physical exercise is practiced, the heart patient has a life closer to normal and automatically runs less risk of manifesting other cardiovascular diseases, given that they represent 31% of all deaths in the world. The aim of this study is to analyze the perception of heart disease patients at a gym in João Pessoa-PB on the effect of physical exercise on their rehabilitation. Methodological aspects: this work had a qualitative approach with a descriptive character. The sample consisted of 11 students who are enrolled in a gym in the city of João Pessoa-PB and perform physical exercises with the aim of cardiac rehabilitation. The investigated variables were: the perception of the symptoms, the motivation for the exercise and the search for the quality of life of cardiac patients through the practice of the physical exercise, being measured through structured interview, presenting as main characteristic, the use of a previously elaborated script. Data were analyzed qualitatively through Bardin's content analysis. Results: In summary, the effect of physical exercise in the rehabilitation of heart disease patients was associated with the perception of symptoms, motivation for exercise and the search for quality of life, showing the benefits caused by the practice of physical exercise as a better quality of life for people with heart disease.