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Qualitative study. INTRODUCTION: Adherence is paramount to the
successful outcome of exercise-based treatment.
PURPOSE OF STUDY:
The barriers
and enablers to adherence to a home- and class-based exercise program were
explored in this qualitative study. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were
carried out to establish common themes relating to the participants' experiences
during a year-long randomized controlled trial. RESULTS: Twelve
participants were interviewed. The main enablers to exercise were highlighted as
equipment, perceived benefit from the exercises, and longer and more intensive
monitoring. Barriers included the lack of motivation, lack of equipment, and
pain. CONCLUSIONS: Implications for practice are incorporating enablers and
addressing barriers including self-discharge from classes;
the importance of
longer term follow-up and the benefits of adopting exercise into a well-established routine may provide potential benefits.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.
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