Perceived barriers and enablers influencing physical activity in heart failure: A qualitative one-to-one interview study.

ABSTRACT: In heart failure (HF), increased physical activity is associated with improved quality of life, reduced hospitalisation, and increased longevity and is an important aim of treatment. However, physical activity levels in individuals living with HF are typically extremely low. This qualitative study with one-to-one interviews systematically explores perceived clinical, environmental, and psychosocial barriers and enablers in older adults (≥70 years old) living with HF. Semi-structured interviews (N = 16) based on the Theoretical Domains Framework elicited 39 belief statements describing the barriers and enablers to physical activity. Theoretical domains containing these beliefs and corresponding constructs that were both pervasive and common were deemed most relevant. These were: concerns ab

SUBMITTER: Amirova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9352074 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature