Enhancing intrinsic motivation for physical activity among adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of the views of healthcare professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the views of healthcare professionals from cystic fibrosis (CF) multidisciplinary teams (MDT) on physical activity for adolescents with CF, the specific strategies used for physical activity promotion and associated challenges.

Design

In this exploratory study, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 healthcare professionals from CF MDTs to explore their views surrounding physical activity promotion for adolescents with CF.

Participants

Eleven physiotherapists (nine female), two consultants (both male) and two dieticians (both female) provided written informed consent and participated in the study.

Setting

CF clinics in the UK.

Results

While healthcare professionals highlighted the importance of physical activity in th

SUBMITTER: Denford S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6575634 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature