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Personal and social factors that influence physical activity levels in community-dwelling stroke survivors: A systematic review of qualitative literature.
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Clinical rehabilitation [Clin Rehabil] 2021 Jul; Vol. 35 (7), pp. 1044-1055. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 15. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objectives: To determine the personal and social factors perceived to influence physical activity levels in stroke survivors.<br />Data Sources: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed and Embase) were searched from inception to November 2020, including reference and citation list searches.<br />Study Selection: The initial search yielded 1499 papers, with 14 included in the review. Included articles were peer-reviewed, qualitative studies, reporting on the perceived factors influencing physical activity levels of independently mobile community-dwelling adults, greater than 3 months post stroke.<br />Data Extraction: Data extracted included location, study aim, design, participant and recruitment information and how data were collected and analysed.<br />Data Synthesis: Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify meanings and patterns, generate codes and develop themes. Five main themes were identified: (i) Social networks are important influencers of physical activity; (ii) Participation in meaningful activities rather than 'exercise' is important; (iii) Self-efficacy promotes physical activity and physical activity enhances self-efficacy; (iv) Pre-stroke identity related to physical activity influences post-stroke physical activity; and (v) Formal programmes are important for those with low self-efficacy or a sedentary pre-stroke identity.<br />Conclusions: Physical activity levels in stroke survivors are influenced by social activities and support, pre-stroke identity, self-efficacy levels and completion of activities that are meaningful to stroke survivors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1477-0873
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33586479
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215521993690