Development of a novel intervention using a person-based approach to support physical activity among families of children with cystic fibrosis in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition, affecting approximately 150 000 people worldwide. Physical activity (PA) is an integral component in the management of CF. However, it is estimated that only a third of young people (with and without CF) achieve UK Chief Medical Officer guideline recommended levels of activity. The aim of this research was to use the person-based approach to develop an intervention supporting families with young people (aged 6-12 years) with CF to incorporate PA as a sustainable habit in their lives to increase the likelihood of sustained PA levels going into adolescence and adulthood.

Design

Using the person-based approach, intervention content was created and iteratively adapted. This was initially guided by relevant literature; th

SUBMITTER: Kovalenko AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557749 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature