Cinesiterapia en el control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular y mejora en la calidad de vida de pacientes del Hospital General Guasmo Sur, 2024.

Abstract

Cinesiotherapy, as a therapeutic approach based on physical exercises, has proven effective in preventing cardiovascular risk factors and improving patients' quality of life. Objective: To evaluate the impact of cinesiotherapy on controlling cardiovascular risk factors and improving the quality of life of adult patients at the General Hospital of Guasmo Sur. Methodology: The study design is descriptive with a quantitative approach. A non-experimental and longitudinal design was used. The population consisted of 50 patients of both sexes, and the instruments employed were the clinical history, the SF36 quality of life questionnaire, the IPAQ physical activity questionnaire, and the Framingham cardiovascular risk scale. Results: A notable improvement in blood pressure was observed, with reductions of 64% in systolic pressure and 42% in diastolic pressure, which demonstrates an improvement in cardiovascular efficiency and arterial elasticity. Regarding cholesterol, 22% of patients experienced a significant decrease in their levels, while 20% increased their HDL levels, highlighting the benefits of regular exercise in improving the lipid profile and cardiovascular health, as the BMI was also reduced. METs increased, which reduced sedentary behavior and improved quality of life. Conclusion: The 12-week cinesiotherapy program was highly effective in improving cardiovascular health and the overall well-being of participants.