Proposing an explanatory framework based on the fear-avoidance model: a mixed-methods analysis of kinesiophobia in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention in home-based cardiac rehabilitation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Proposing an explanatory framework based on the fear-avoidance model: a mixed-methods analysis of kinesiophobia in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention in home-based cardiac rehabilitation

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  • Li Sun

  • Chunlei Nie

  • Dandan Xu

  • Lan Wei

  • Weiwei Zong

  • Yanli Hu

  • Yuan Li

  • Xinyue Zhang

  • June 4, 2026

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    Kinesiophobia significantly impedes engagement in home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention.

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    A mixed-methods study identified key determinants of kinesiophobia, including living alone, urban residence, and comorbidities.

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    Quantitative analysis revealed that lower cardiac rehabilitation knowledge scores predicted higher kinesiophobia levels among patients.

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    Qualitative findings highlighted themes such as catastrophic interpretation of symptoms and knowledge deficits sustaining fear.

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    The study proposes a framework based on the Fear-Avoidance Model, outlining pathways from fear origination to behavioral reinforcement.

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Proposing an explanatory framework based on the fear-avoidance model: a mixed-methods analysis of kinesiophobia in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention in home-based cardiac rehabilitation

  • by Li Sun, Chunlei Nie, Dandan Xu, Lan Wei, Weiwei Zong, Yanli Hu, Yuan Li, Xinyue Zhang

  • June 4, 2026

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