Pedometer use and self-determined motivation for walking in a cardiac telerehabilitation program: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces morbidity and mortality. Walking is a convenient activity suitable for people with cardiac disease. Pedometers count steps, measure walking activity and motivate people to increase physical activity. In this study, patients participating in cardiac telerehabilitation were provided with a pedometer to support motivation for physical activity with the purpose of exploring pedometer use and self-determined motivation for walking experienced by patients and health professionals during a cardiac telerehabilitation program.

Methods

A qualitative research design consisting of observations, individual interviews and patient documents made the basis for a content analysis. Data was analysed deductively using Self Determination

SUBMITTER: Thorup CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4991060 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature