Abstract
Study Design
Qualitative study.
Introduction
Adherence is paramount to the successful outcome of exercise-based treatment.
Purpose of Study
The barriers and enablers to adherence to a home- and class-based exercise program
were explored in this qualitative study.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews were carried out to establish common themes relating to
the participants' experiences during a year-long randomized controlled trial.
Results/Discussion
Twelve participants were interviewed. The main enablers to exercise were highlighted
as equipment, perceived benefit from the exercises, and longer and more intensive
monitoring. Barriers included the lack of motivation, lack of equipment, and pain.
Conclusions
Implications for practice are incorporating enablers and addressing barriers including
self-discharge from classes; the importance of longer term follow-up and the benefits
of adopting exercise into a well-established routine may provide potential benefits.
Level of Evidence
N/A.
Keywords
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- #2.The authors stress the importance of
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- b.anatomically correct therapeutic exercise programs
- c.accurate diagnosis
- d.the difference between strength and tendon gliding
- a.
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- a.appropriateness of specific exercises
- b.coordination between therapist and surgeon
- c.cost effectiveness
- d.barriers and enablers to successful outcomes
- a.
- #4.The primary method of data collection was
- a.chart reviews
- b.videography
- c.patient interviews
- d.clandestine observation and recording of patients
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
May 1,
2017
Received in revised form:
April 28,
2017
Received:
April 11,
2017
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: All named authors hereby declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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