It might hurt, but still it's good

People with rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions

Bibliographic Data

ID4775322
AuthorsLouise Larkin (0000-0001-9646-3947, University of Limerick), Norelee Kennedy (0000-0001-6047-1240, University of Limerick), Alexander Fraser (0009-0000-2548-4839, University Hospitals Limerick, Ireland), Stephen Gallagher (0000-0002-5471-7774, University of Limerick)
Year2017
Volume22
Issue13
Pages1678-1690
Publication date2017-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105316633286
PMID26962132
OpenAlexW2345968518
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

Many people who have rheumatoid arthritis report low levels of physical activity. We conducted 17 interviews with people who have rheumatoid arthritis to gain insight into how they view physical activity and to explore how their levels of activity may be increased. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were generated: being active, barriers and facilitators, information and advice, and supporting physical activity. A lack of information about being active fostered negative emotions limiting physical activity participation. Improved provision of physical activity advice is warranted to promote physical activity in people who have rheumatoid arthritis

Limiting · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Rheumatoid arthritis · Thematic analysis · Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research · Diabetes Management and Education · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies · Internal Medicine

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