Lessons learned from a pilot implementation of physical activity recommendations in axial spondyloarthritis exercise group therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Ankylosing Spondylitis Association of Switzerland (SVMB) aimed to implement physical activity recommendations (PAR) within their exercise groups (EGs). The PAR promote exercise in all fitness dimensions at the correct dose. To implement the PAR within EGs, they were translated into a new EG concept with five key activities: (a) training for supervising physiotherapists (PTs), (b) correctly dosed exercises in all fitness dimensions, (c) exercise counselling, (d) bi-annual fitness assessments, and (e) individual exercise training, in addition to EG. All these activities were realized in close coordination with SVMB management.

Objectives

To analyse the implementation success by evaluating adherence/fidelity, feasibility, and satisfaction at the patient, PTs, and

SUBMITTER: Rausch Osthoff AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8762948 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature