Anne M. Haase
Physical activity engagement in early rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study to inform intervention development
Haase, Anne M.; Walsh, Nicola E.; Cramp, Fiona; Haase, Anne; Walsh, Nicola; Withall, Janet; Cramp, Fiona (Alice); Young, Anita
Authors
Nicola E. Walsh
Fiona Cramp
Anne Haase
Nicola Walsh Nicola.Walsh@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Knowledge Mobilisation & Muscul
Janet Withall
Fiona Cramp Fiona.Cramp@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Long Term Conditions
Anita Young
Abstract
© 2015 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Background Physical activity (PA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is lower than in the general population. PA can improve physical function in RA, decrease chronic inflammation and reduce pain, without adversely affecting disease activity. Objectives To explore patient's views on approaches to delivering PA programmes and inform a programme to maximise functional ability through long-term engagement with PA. Methods Qualitative data were collected via three focus groups which explored the views of people with RA of their PA support needs following diagnosis; experiences relating to PA; motivators and facilitators to support PA engagement and the suitability for people with RA of evidence based PA programmes designed for other long-term conditions. Results Study participants (15 female, 4 male; 59.9 (standard deviation (SD) 10.3) years) had a mean time (SD) since diagnosis of 44 (34) months. Data analysis yielded 4 key themes relating to PA programmes: (1) why people join and why they drop out; (2) venue and timing; (3) what people want to do and hear; and (4) who should deliver programmes and how. Conclusion Patients with RA are interested in PA programmes 6 to 12 months after diagnosis, which support safe exercise and provide expert physiotherapist input. Recommendation by trusted health professionals and promotion of the benefits for ‘people like me’ would positively impact recruitment and retention. Key elements of the programme include proficient, safety-oriented exercise guidance, RA education, peer support, relaxation, coping strategies and self-set goals. Findings indicate that a group-based programme with a social aspect would support adherence.
Citation
Cramp, F., Walsh, N. E., Haase, A. M., Withall, J., Haase, A., Walsh, N., …Cramp, F. (. (2016). Physical activity engagement in early rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study to inform intervention development. Physiotherapy, 102(3), 264-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.07.002
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | Aug 8, 2015 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Aug 24, 2015 |
Publicly Available Date | Aug 8, 2016 |
Journal | Physiotherapy (United Kingdom) |
Electronic ISSN | 1873-1465 |
Publisher | De Gruyter Open |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 102 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 264-271 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.07.002 |
Keywords | rheumatoid arthritis, physical activity, exercise, qualitative, intervention |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/909073 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.07.002 |
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