Recommendations to improve physical activity prescription for the cystic fibrosis population: an Irish perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is a well-established therapeutic modality for the maintenance and improvement of long-term health in cystic fibrosis (CF). Healthcare professionals (HCP) are considered credible and well-placed messengers for the delivery of PA advice. Limited research exists investigating the extent of PA prescription within CF care. This study aimed to identify Irish HCP i) knowledge and practice of, and ii) motivators and barriers to PA prescription, and iii) proposed strategies to optimize PA promotion and prescription in CF populations.

Methods

HCP from six designated CF centres in Ireland and members of the national physiotherapy CF clinical interest group were invited to participate. Following an expression of interest, each HCP (n = 81) received an

SUBMITTER: Hurley N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678110 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature