Exercise and chronic health conditions in the community: A qualitative Study of Patients and Fitness instructors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gráinne Sheill ◽  
Martina Hennessy ◽  
Linda O. Neill ◽  
Sophie Reynolds ◽  
Jeremy Towns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health

scholarly journals Needs, barriers and facilitators of older adults towards eHealth in general practice: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes William Vergouw ◽  
Hanneke Smits-Pelser ◽  
Marijke C. Kars ◽  
Thijs van Houwelingen ◽  
Harmieke van Os-Medendorp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Chronic Health

Abstract Background: The strain on health care services is increasing due to an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions. eHealth could contribute to optimise effective and efficient care to older adults with one or more chronic health conditions in the general practice. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the needs, barriers and facilitators amongst community-dwelling older adults (60+) suffering from one or more chronic health conditions, in using online eHealth applications to support general practice services. Methods: A qualitative study, using semi-structured followed by think-aloud interviews, was conducted in the Netherlands. The semi-structured interviews, supported by an interview guide were conducted and analysed thematically. The think-aloud method was used to collect data about the cognitive process while the participant was completing a task within online eHealth applications. Verbal analysis according to the Chi approach was conducted to analyse the think-aloud interviews. Findings: A total of n = 19 older adults with a mean age of 73 years participated. The ability to have immediate contact with the GP on important health issues was identified as an important need. Identified barriers were non-familiarity with the online eHealth applications and a mismatch of user health needs. The low computer experience resulted in non-familiarity with the online eHealth applications. Faltering applications resulted in participants refusing to participate in the use of online eHealth applications. Convenience, efficiency and the instant availability of eHealth via applications were identified as important facilitators. Conclusion: To improve the use and acceptability of eHealth applications amongst older adults in the general practice, the applications should be tailored to meet individual needs. More attention should be given to improving the user-friendliness of these applications and to the promotion of the benefits such as facilitating older adults independent living for longer.

scholarly journals Determinants and Strategies for Physical Activity Maintenance in Chronic Health Conditions: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 733-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Scott ◽  
Jeff D. Breckon ◽  
Robert J. Copeland ◽  
Andrew Hutchison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Physical Activity Maintenance

Background:Physical activity is promoted to help adults manage chronic health conditions, but evidence suggests that individuals relapse after intervention cessation. The objective of this study was to explore the determinants and strategies for successful and unsuccessful physical activity maintenance.Methods:A qualitative study using semistructured interviews was conducted with 32 participants. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 20 successful and 12 unsuccessful maintainers. Adults with chronic health conditions were recruited having completed a physical activity referral scheme 6 months before study commencement. The IPAQ and SPAQ were used to categorize participants according to physical activity status. Data were analyzed using framework analysis.Results:Eleven main themes emerged: 1) outcome expectations, 2) experiences, 3) core values, 4) trial and error, 5) social and practical support, 6) attitudes toward physical activity, 7) environmental barriers, 8) psychological barriers, 9) physical barriers, 10) cognitive-behavioral strategies for physical activity self-management (eg, self-monitoring), and 11) condition management (eg, pacing).Conclusions:The findings identified determinants and strategies for successful maintenance and highlighted the processes involved in physical activity disengagement. Such findings can guide the development of physical activity maintenance interventions and increase activity engagement over the long-term in adults with chronic health conditions.

Saskatoon in motion: Class vs. home-based exercise intervention in older adults with chronic health conditions

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Reeder ◽  
Karen Chad ◽  
Liz Harrison ◽  
Nigel Ashworth ◽  
Suzanne Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
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