A formative study exploring perceptions of physical activity and physical activity monitoring among children and young people with cystic fibrosis and health care professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is associated with reduced hospitalisations and maintenance of lung function in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). PA is therefore recommended as part of standard care. Despite this, there is no consensus for monitoring of PA and little is known about perceptions of PA monitoring among children and young people with CF. Therefore, the research aimed to explore patients' perceptions of PA and the acceptability of using PA monitoring devices with children and young people with CF.

Methods

An action research approach was utilised, whereby findings from earlier research phases informed subsequent phases. Four phases were utilised, including patient interviews, PA monitoring, follow-up patient interviews and health care professional (HCP) interv

SUBMITTER: Shelley J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6198445 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature