Barriers and enablers to walking in individuals with intermittent claudication: A systematic review to conceptualize a relevant and patient-centered program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walking limitation in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC) contributes to poorer disease outcomes. Identifying and examining barriers to walking may be an important step in developing a comprehensive patient-centered self-management intervention to promote walking in this population.

Aim

To systematically review the literature regarding barriers and enablers to walking exercise in individuals with IC.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted utilizing integrative review methodology. Five electronic databases and the reference lists of relevant studies were searched. Findings were categorized into personal, walking activity related, and environmental barriers and enablers using a social cognitive framework.

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SUBMITTER: Abaraogu U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6062088 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature