Attitude toward physical activity after total hip or knee replacement: A cross-sectional survey study of Dutch and Norwegian patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To gain insight into the attitude towards physical activity (PA) of Norwegian and Dutch patients after hip or knee replacement, possible differences in attitude between the countries and which factors explain a more positive or negative attitude.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey study investigating attitude toward PA 6-12 months after hip or knee replacement was conducted in Norway and the Netherlands. Patients received a questionnaire consisting of three parts: demography, received health service, and the survey about attitude toward PA consisting of 32 statements divided into four domains - quality of life, level of PA, function, and kinesiophobia. Attitude was scored on a 4-graded Likert scale. A high score indicated a positive attitude toward PA. Survey respons

SUBMITTER: van den Akker-Scheek I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829782 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature