Women’s views and experiences of a perinatal exercise counselling intervention: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Natalia Antigoni Tzouma ◽  
Ioannis D. Morres ◽  
Marios Goudas ◽  
Charalampos Krommidas ◽  
Konstantinos V. Kotronis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Counselling Intervention ◽  
Women’S Views

Experiences of Wearable Technology by Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis Participating in a Physical Activity Counselling Intervention: A Qualitative Study Using a Relational Ethics Lens (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Leese ◽  
Graham MacDonald ◽  
Catherine L Backman ◽  
Anne Townsend ◽  
Laura Nimmon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Relational Ethics ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Everyday Lives ◽  
Physical Activity Counselling ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Counselling Intervention

BACKGROUND Current evidence indicates physical activity wearables could support persons with knee osteoarthritis (OA) to be more physically active. Recent evidence also identifies, however, some persons with arthritis experience guilt or worry while using a wearable if they are not as active as they feel they should be. Questions remain around how persons with knee OA experience benefits or downsides in using a wearable in their everyday lives. Better understanding is needed if wearables are to be incorporated in arthritis self-management in ways that are ethically aware. OBJECTIVE Using an ethics lens, describe a range of experiences from persons with knee OA who used a wearable during a physical activity counselling intervention study. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of qualitative interviews (60-90 mins) nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Guided by phenomenography, we explored the experiences of persons with knee OA, following participation in a physical activity counselling intervention. The intervention consisted of a 1.5-hour education session about physical activity, using a Fitbit Flex, and receiving 4 biweekly phone calls for activity counselling with a study physiotherapist (PT) in an 8-week period. All PTs were trained in the Brief Action Planning approach, whereby they guided participants to identify activity goals, develop an action plan, and identify barriers and solutions. Benefits or downsides experienced in participants’ relationships with themselves or the study PT when using the wearable were identified using a relational ethics lens. RESULTS Interviews with 21 participants (12 females, 9 males) aged 40-82 years were analyzed. Education ranged from high school graduate (n=4) to bachelor’s degree or above (n=11). Three categories of description were identified: 1) Participants experienced their wearable as a motivating or nagging influence to be more active, depending on how freely they were able to make autonomous choices about physical activity in their everyday lives; 2) Some participants felt a sense of accomplishment from seeing progress in their wearable data, which fuelled motivation. One participant experienced negative emotions (e.g., self-blame) if his wearable data indicated physical activity goals were not met; 3) For some participants, sharing wearable data helped to build mutual trust in their relationship with the study PT. They also expressed, however, there was potential for sharing wearable data to undermine this trust, particularly if this data was inaccurate. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study that uses a relational ethics lens to explore how persons with arthritis experienced changes in their relationship with a health professional when using a wearable during research participation. Findings also provide an early glimpse into positive and negative emotional impacts of using a wearable that can be experienced by participants with knee OA when participating in an RCT to support physical activity.

scholarly journals Women’s views about physical activity as a treatment for vasomotor menopausal symptoms: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adèle Thomas ◽  
Amanda J. Daley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Hot Flushes ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Night Sweats ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Women’S Views

Abstract Background Women commonly seek medical advice about menopausal symptoms. Although menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment, many women prefer non-pharmacological treatments, such as physical activity. The effectiveness of physical activity has been inconclusive when assessed by randomised controlled trials, and it remains unclear how women feel about it as a possible treatment approach. The aim of the study was to explore symptomatic menopausal women’s views and experiences of physical activity as a treatment for vasomotor and other menopausal symptoms. Methods An in-depth qualitative study was embedded within a randomised controlled trial that assessed the effectiveness of physical activity as a treatment for vasomotor menopausal symptoms in previously inactive vasomotor symptomatic women. Participants were randomised to one of two physical activity interventions or a usual care group. Both physical activity interventions involved two one-to-one consultations, plus either supporting materials or access to physical activity support groups, over 6 months. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 purposively selected participants from all three trial groups after they had completed trial follow-up. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed by constant comparison. Results All participants talked positively about physical activity as a treatment for their menopausal symptoms, with most reporting participation had improved their hot flushes and night sweats. They reported that they had experienced improved sleep, physical health and psychological well-being. Those who received the physical activity plus social-support intervention reported their ability to cope with their menopausal symptoms had improved. Many participants commented that they would prefer doctors to discuss physical activity as a possible treatment for their hot flushes and night sweats, before offering medication. Conclusions Based on the views and experiences of the women who participated in this study, healthcare professionals should continue discussing physical activity as a potential first treatment option with menopausal women. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should ensure they prepare, support, and encourage these women both physically and emotionally. Trial registration ISRCTN ISRCTN06495625 Registered 10/11/2010

Type 1 diabetes women's views about preconception care: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Paiva ◽  
João Raposo ◽  
Angus Forbes
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Preconception Care ◽  
Women’S Views

scholarly journals A qualitative study of women’s views on overdiagnosis and screening for thyroid cancer in Korea

BMC Cancer ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Hee Park ◽  
Bomyee Lee ◽  
Sangeun Lee ◽  
Eunji Choi ◽  
Eun-Bi Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Women’S Views

scholarly journals Women’s Views on Handling and Managing Their Breast Cancer in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

Diseases ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najma Naz ◽  
Sabiha Khanum ◽  
Grace Dal Sasso ◽  
Maria de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Women’S Views

scholarly journals A qualitative study of rural women's views for the treatment of early breast cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2928-2940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Ristevski ◽  
Melanie Regan ◽  
David Birks ◽  
Nicole Steers ◽  
Anny Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Breast Cancer ◽  
Women’S Views
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