Exploration of Possible Reasons for the Discrepancy Between Expectation and Indication of Subjective Perceived Exertions

Exploration of Possible Reasons for the Discrepancy Between Expectation and Indication of Subjective Perceived Exertions of Patients Over 55 Years of Age With Coronary Heart Disease in 6-min Walking Test in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

The 6-minute walk test is a test of physical performance in physiotherapy with lungs and heart patients (Pollentier 2010). However, only 8 and 11% of patients in everyday test situations report a score of 7 or higher on a scale of 0-10 for effort (Jehn 2009). This study is intended to explore, based on grounded theory, why the majority of patients do not assess themselves according to the almost maximum performance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with coronary artery disease undergoing in-patient cardiovascular rehabilitation; over 55 years of age. Patients underwent a 6-minute walk test with assessment of the intensity of the exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

• no understanding of the German language
• Patients would not be able to perform a 6-minute walk test, e. g. surgery on the large joints of the lower extremities, unstable heart disease or predominant neurological symptoms.