Factors promoting physical activity in women with fibromyalgia: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To gain deeper knowledge of factors promoting physical activity in women with fibromyalgia.

Design

A qualitative study based on semistructured in-depth individual interviews. Analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Participants

Fourteen women with fibromyalgia, age 38-65, recruited from a previous randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of person-centred progressive resistance exercise compared with relaxation therapy.

Setting

Interviews were conducted in a hospital setting.

Results

The analysis resulted in four categories: a desire to be physically active, finding the proper level and creating proper conditions, managing pain and getting it done.

Conclusion

This study reveals several factors both person

SUBMITTER: Larsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7418681 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature