A single-center survey on physical activity barriers, behaviors and preferences in adults with epilepsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved understanding of physical activity barriersand preferences in people with epilepsyis needed to successfully design and perform larger, more robust effectivenesstrials.

Methods

Adult patients at a single tertiary epilepsy center between January and April 2020 were surveyed. The survey included a validated physical activity questionnaire (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) plus 15 items aimed to address 1) perceptions and beliefs regarding physical activity, 2) barriers to routine physical activity, and 3) willingness and ability to participate in a physical activity intervention and 4) current physical abilities, activities, and preferences.

Results

95 participants with epilepsy (age 42 ± 16.2, 59 % female) completed the survey. Sixty-five par

SUBMITTER: Alexander HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10842096 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature