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Exercise perceptions and experiences in adults with Crohn’s disease following a combined impact and resistance training programme : a qualitative study
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Jones, Katherine, Naisby, Jenni, Baker, Katherine and Tew, Garry A. (2023) Exercise perceptions and experiences in adults with Crohn’s disease following a combined impact and resistance training programme : a qualitative study. Crohn's & Colitis 360, 5 (2). otad019. doi:10.1093/crocol/otad019 ISSN 2631-827X.
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1093/crocol/otad019
Abstract
Background:
Exercise is increasingly being recognised to counteract specific complications of Crohn’s disease. The aim of this study was to explore exercise experiences and perceptions after engaging in a combined impact and resistance training programme, involving both intervention and control group viewpoints.
Methods:
S emi-structured telephone interviews, involving a convenience sample of participants with Crohn’s disease (n=41; aged 49.1±12 years) were undertaken up to 6 weeks following completion of the programme. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Results:
Four overarching themes emerged, along with 11 subthemes: 1) Lack of confidence and knowledge, fears surrounding physical ability and symptoms, coupled with issues not addressed as part of the healthcare pathway played a part in transitioning to inactivity; 2) Improvements in strength, mental well-being, physical fitness, fatigue, abdominal and joint pain, comorbidities, and self-management strategies were amongst the reported benefits of exercise participation; 3) Seeing progress, goal setting, enjoyment and a peer-led programme receiving support and advice increased motivation. Whereas work-related tiredness, other commitments, and self-directed exercise were reported as exercise barriers; 4) The intervention design was well received and the journey from start to finish was positively discussed, important considerations for future interventions and implementation strategies.
Conclusions:
The study yielded novel perceptions on the transition to inactivity following receiving a diagnosis, physical and psychological benefits accruing from the intervention, and views on programme design. Information that will provide an essential step in the development of implementing exercise guidelines into the clinical pathway and supporting individuals with self-management options.
Item Type: | Journal Article | |||||||||
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Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School | |||||||||
SWORD Depositor: | Library Publications Router | |||||||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Crohn's disease, Crohn's disease -- Treatment, Exercise -- Health aspects | |||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Crohn's & Colitis 360 | |||||||||
Publisher: | Oxford University Press (OUP) | |||||||||
ISSN: | 2631-827X | |||||||||
Official Date: | April 2023 | |||||||||
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Volume: | 5 | |||||||||
Number: | 2 | |||||||||
Article Number: | otad019 | |||||||||
DOI: | 10.1093/crocol/otad019 | |||||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | |||||||||
Publication Status: | Published | |||||||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) | |||||||||
Copyright Holders: | © The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. | |||||||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 8 June 2023 | |||||||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 8 June 2023 | |||||||||
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