Article

Regular exercise is considered important for long-term health outcomes
and fatigue management in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS); however, little
is known about the experiences of individuals with MS-related fatigue, who
participate in community-based exercise activities. The aim of this study was to
describe the experiences of people with MS-related fatigue, who engaged in
community-based exercise activities in order to discover how fatigue influenced
their exercise participation. METHOD: In this study, we used qualitative
methodology based on the interpretive description approach to collect and analyse
data. Individuals with MS, who experienced fatigue and regularly participated in
community-based exercise activities, were interviewed. Interviews were audiotaped
and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach
with multi-step verification strategies. RESULTS: We found that perceived control
over MS-related fatigue influenced exercise choices in our participants.
Furthermore, perceived control over fatigue was influenced by seven factors:
wellness philosophy, a related goal, belief that control was possible, feeling
safe and supported, ability to manage limits, being satisfied with trade-offs and
positive definition of self. CONCLUSION: Identification of factors influencing
perceived control over fatigue will assist health care providers when
facilitating community exercise choices for people with MS.

Langue : ANGLAIS