Perceived barriers to and facilitators of behavioural change towards a more active lifestyle in people with neuromuscular diseases: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore perceived barriers to and facilitators of behaviour change towards a more active lifestyle in people with neuromuscular diseases.

Design

A qualitative study.

Subjects

Nineteen subjects (63% females, age range 28-73 years), representing 4 different neuromuscular diseases.

Methods

Data from a randomized controlled trial were used. Subjects followed a physical activity programme including coaching sessions using motivational interviewing techniques. All sessions were audio-recorded, and thematic analyses were conducted on a random selection of 29 audio recordings, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a framework.

Results

Barriers and facilitators were identified in the following domains: body f

SUBMITTER: Voorn EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11971938 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature