This study sought to better identify the motivators and barriers to osteoarthritic patients practising regular physical activity. This is a crucial step towards enabling each health professional to adapt their therapy recommendations, while taking into account the patient's overall lifestyle.
The qualitative research design is well-suited to this type of issue. This choice was justified by need to investigate and understand the actions from the participants' point of view. This exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups, enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
27
CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Motivators and barriers to physical activity in knee osteoarthritis patients activity
Exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual (qualitative method)
Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
Definition of physical activity with qualitative method
Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
Differences between physical activity and sport with qualitative method
Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
Functional status as assessed by WOMAC
Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
Level of physical activity with IPAQ short form
Time frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
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