What influences stroke survivors with physical disabilities to be physically active? A qualitative study informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) after stroke are well established, many stroke survivors do not achieve recommended PA levels. To date, studies exploring determinants to PA have not used a behaviour change theory and focused on stroke survivors with physical disabilities. As a precursor to an intervention development study, we aimed to use the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify factors influencing PA in stroke survivors with physical disabilities in Singapore.

Methods

Between November 2021 and January 2022, we conducted interviews with 19 community-dwelling stroke survivors with a weak arm and/or leg. An interview guide based on the TDF was developed. We analysed the data deductively by coding interview transcripts into the the

SUBMITTER: Kwah LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10977677 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature