Impact of educational intervention and pedometer-based self-monitoring on physical activity levels in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Appropriate levels of physical activity (PhA) provide health benefits to patients with chronic diseases, including patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this study, we examined the effect of physicians' PhA recommendations on PhA, and the benefits and effectiveness of PhA self-monitoring using a pedometer for PAH patients. A prospective clinical trial was performed from 22 April 2021, with consecutive PAH outpatients in stable condition at least three months prior to the study. Each patient was educated about the benefits of PhA in PAH during the initial visit. Patients wore pedometers (Omron HJ-321-E) for 2 weeks. After PhA assessment, the patients were contacted by a physician by phone. Patients who walked 0.05. Education, a simple recommendation about PhA, and self-monitoring with a pedometer are insufficient to achieve intervention in PAH patients. Additional methods of motivating and supervising these patients are necessary.