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Title: | The meaning of exercise and physical activity in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis |
Authors: | Stennett, A Norris, M De Souza, L |
Keywords: | multiple sclerosis;physical activity;priorities;coping;qualitative |
Issue Date: | 20-Aug-2018 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Citation: | Stennett, A., Norris, M. and De Souza, L. (2018) 'The meaning of exercise and physical activity in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis', Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (3), pp. 317-323. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1497715. |
Abstract: | Copyright © 2018 The Author(s). Purpose This study explored the meanings community dwelling people with Multiple Sclerosis ascribe to exercise and physical activity. Method Using a qualitative approach, 16 face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis and emerging themes developed. Results Five themes were identified: “A Type of Movement”, “The Impact of Exercise and Physical Activity”, “It Changes”, “Sense of Loss” and “Coping with Multiple Sclerosis”. The findings demonstrated that people with multiple sclerosis held a multidimensional and complex view about exercise and physical activity. Conclusion The meanings people with multiple sclerosis ascribe to exercise and physical activity extended beyond movement, reflecting how they lived with a variable neurological condition. Personal and contextual factors were dominant influences. |
URI: | https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/16677 |
DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2018.1497715 |
ISSN: | 0963-8288 |
Appears in Collections: | Dept of Health Sciences Research Papers |
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