Perceived Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity in Recipients of Solid Organ Transplantation, a Qualitative Study.
Autor: | Edwin J van Adrichem; Saskia C van de Zande; Rienk Dekker; Erik A M Verschuuren; Pieter U Dijkstra; Cees P van der Schans |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Veröffentlicht: |
2016 |
Quelle: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
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http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5021267?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203 1932-6203 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0162725 https://doaj.org/article/07514abf588a41399b0822fb8ac4bb90 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0162725 https://doaj.org/article/07514abf588a41399b0822fb8ac4bb90 |
Erfassungsnummer: | ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:07514abf588a41399b0822fb8ac4bb90 |
Zusammenfassung
BACKGROUND:Sufficient physical activity is important for solid organ transplant recipients (heart, lung, liver, kidney). However, recipients do not meet the recommended amount or required type of physical activity. The perceived barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in this population are largely unknown. METHODS:Semi-structured in depth interviews were conducted with solid organ transplant recipients in order to explore experienced barriers and facilitators. Qualitative methodology with thematic line-by-line analysis was used for analysis, and derived themes were classified into personal and environmental factors. RESULTS:The most important indicated barriers were physical limitations, insufficient energy level, fear, and comorbidities. The most frequently mentioned facilitators included motivation, coping, consequences of (in)activity, routine/habit, goals/goal priority, and responsibility for the transplanted organ. Neutral factors acting as a barrier or facilitator were self-efficacy and expertise of personnel. A comparison of barriers and facilitators between transplant recipient groups yielded no overt differences. CONCLUSION:Several personal and environmental factors were indicated that should be considered in intervention development to increase physical activity behavior in solid organ transplant recipients.