Maintenance of a Physically Active Lifestyle After Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD: A Qualitative Study Toward Motivational Factors

This study aimed to document the perspective of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who underwent home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) in a clinical trial. In this qualitative study, open-ended questions explored participants’ views regarding HBPR. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Major themes from interviews included the positive impact of HBPR on physical fitness, breathing and mood. Participants valued the flexibility and convenience of the programme. Participants also highlighted the importance of social support received, both from the physiotherapist over the phone and from family and friends who encouraged their participation. Reported challenges were difficulties in initiating exercise, lack of variety in training and physical incapability. While most participants supported the home setting, one participant would have preferred receiving supervised exercise training at the hospital. Participants also reported that HBPR had helped establish an exercise routine and improved their disease management. This study suggests that people with COPD valued the convenience of HBPR, experienced positive impacts on physical fitness and symptoms and felt supported by their community and programme staff. This highly structured HBPR model may be acceptable to some people with COPD as an alternative to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation.

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A qualitative study exploring what it takes to be physically active with a stoma after surgery for rectal cancer

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-018-4516-3 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 1481-1489 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Stephanie Saunders ◽

Jennifer Brunet

Keyword(s):

Rectal Cancer ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Physically Active

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Fitbits, field-tests, and grades: The effects of a healthy and physically active lifestyle on the academic performance of first year college students

International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1080/1612197x.2019.1623062 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Allie M. Broaddus ◽

Brandon J. Jaquis ◽

Colt B. Jones ◽

Scarlet R. Jost ◽

Andrew S.I.D. Lang ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Field Tests ◽

First Year ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Physically Active ◽

First Year College ◽

First Year College Students

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Same but Different: A Comparison of Players’ Perceptions and Motivational Factors in Two Commercially Available AR Games

The Computer Games Journal ◽

10.1007/s40869-020-00114-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 383-399

Author(s):

Anna Schlomann ◽

Peter Rasche

Keyword(s):

Harry Potter ◽

Motivational Factors ◽

Motivating Factors ◽

Public Attention ◽

Physically Active ◽

Web Based ◽

Pokémon Go ◽

Motivating Factor ◽

General Game

Abstract In 2019, the Harry Potter-themed augmented reality (AR) game Wizards Unite was released, one which employed the same game mechanics as Pokémon Go. In order to explore the similarities and differences in players’ perceptions, motivations to play, and missing functions in Wizards Unite and Pokémon Go, we conducted a web-based survey which targeted active players of Wizards Unite 14 weeks after its release. The results are compared to a survey applying the same methodology and questions directed at active players of Pokémon Go. An important reason why many players started playing Wizards Unite was that they were already Harry Potter fans. For Wizards Unite players the motivation stemming from public attention was lower compared to that for Pokémon Go players. The main motivating factors drawing players to these games include fun, curiosity, and being physically active. The AR function was not mentioned as a motivating factor for either game. The aspect of players being able to collect and complete the game was more of a motivation for playing Pokémon Go. Although the game mechanisms are similar, we identified specific differences in the motivational factors of the two games. The main difference is the misfit between the general game story with hunting and collecting within the Harry Potter universe. Nevertheless, the theme of the game and its background story can be important long-term motivating factors of Wizards Unite. The findings in this paper provide insights into how one can create AR games that meet players’ needs.

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Sport Medicine in the Prevention and Management of Cancer

Integrative Cancer Therapies ◽

10.1177/1534735419894063 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 153473541989406

Author(s):

Hao Luo ◽

Daniel A. Galvão ◽

Robert U. Newton ◽

Ciaran M. Fairman ◽

Dennis R. Taaffe

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Sport Medicine ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Therapeutic Effects ◽

Psychological Benefits ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Physically Active ◽

Health Promotion Activity ◽

Prevention Of Cancer

Physical inactivity is a major concern in cancer patients despite the established preventative and therapeutic effects of regular physical exercise for this patient group. Sport not only plays an important role in supporting the development and maintenance of a physically active lifestyle but also is increasingly used as a health promotion activity in various populations. Nevertheless, the potential of sport as an effective strategy in the prevention and management of cancer has gained little attention. Based on the scant evidence to date, participation of cancer patients in supervised, well-tailored sport programs appears to be safe and feasible and is associated with an array of physical and psychological benefits. We propose that sport participation may serve as an alternative strategy in the prevention of cancer and sport medicine in the management of cancer. As with the traditional exercise modes, benefits derived from sport participation will be dependent on the sport undertaken and the physical/physiological, motor, and cognitive demands required. To this end, further work is required to develop a solid evidence base in this field so that targeted sport participation can be recommended for cancer patients.

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