Title |
Experiences and attitudes about physical activity and exercise in patients with chronic pain: a qualitative interview study
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Published in |
Journal of Pain Research, January 2018
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DOI | 10.2147/jpr.s149826 |
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Authors |
Linn Karlsson, Björn Gerdle, Esa-Pekka Takala, Gerhard Andersson, Britt Larsson |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to describe how patients with chronic pain experience physical activity and exercise (PA&E). This qualitative interview study included 16 women and two men suffering from chronic pain and referred to a multimodal pain rehabilitation program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. One main theme emerged: "To overcome obstacles and to seize opportunities to be physically active despite chronic pain." This main theme was abstracted from five themes: "Valuing a life with physical activity," "Physical activity and exercise - before and after pain," "A struggle - difficulties and challenges," "The enabling of physical activity," and "In need of continuous and active support." Although these participants valued PA&E, they seldom achieved desirable levels, and performance of PA&E was undermined by difficulties and failure. The discrepancy between the intention to perform physical activity and the physical activity accomplished could be related to motivation, self-efficacy, and action control. The participants desired high-quality interaction with healthcare providers. The findings can be applied to chronic pain rehabilitation that uses PA&E as treatment. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 4 | 29% |
United States | 1 | 7% |
New Zealand | 1 | 7% |
Indonesia | 1 | 7% |
Switzerland | 1 | 7% |
Germany | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 5 | 36% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 12 | 86% |
Scientists | 1 | 7% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 115 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 20 | 17% |
Student > Bachelor | 16 | 14% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 10% |
Researcher | 9 | 8% |
Student > Postgraduate | 7 | 6% |
Other | 15 | 13% |
Unknown | 37 | 32% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 31 | 27% |
Psychology | 13 | 11% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 11 | 10% |
Sports and Recreations | 8 | 7% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 | 3% |
Other | 8 | 7% |
Unknown | 40 | 35% |