Applying self-determination theory towards motivational factors of physical activity in people undergoing haemodialyses: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The level of physical activity of people undergoing haemodialyses is low, so understanding what factors underlie the motivation to be physically active in people undergoing haemodialyses is important. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to explore the different motivation types and corresponding basic psychological needs (BPNs) of people undergoing haemodialyses based on self-determination theory.

Methods

We adopted the objective sampling method to select 19 patients with the end-stage renal disease aged from 28 to 66 years old from a tertiary hospital in Xi'an. They underwent haemodialyses five to six times every 2 weeks for more than 3 months. Then, we conducted semistructured one-on-one interviews with 19 people undergoing haemodialyses using qualitative c

SUBMITTER: Huang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10154841 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature