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How do healthcare professionals perceive physical activity prescription for community-dwelling people with COPD in Australia? A qualitative study.
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- Physical activity promotion interventions in chronic airways disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2023Pooled it
- High 24-Hour Respiratory Symptoms and Low Physical Activity in the Stable COPD Romanian Cohort of SPACE Study.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseTrial
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- Development and Psychometric Evaluation of an Instrument to Assess Physical Activity Participation Behavior Among Chinese Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Article
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- Experiences of Using an Electronic Health Tool Among Health Care Professionals Involved in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management: Qualitative Analysis.JMIR human factors · 2023Article
- A Call for Action on Chronic Respiratory Diseases within Physical Activity Policies, Guidelines and Action Plans: Let's Move!International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Physical activity and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a scoping review.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2022Article
- Facilitators and barriers to exercise adherence in patients with COPD: A qualitative study guided by the fear-avoidance model.Chronic respiratory diseaseArticle
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Abstract
objectivesClinical practice guidelines recommend that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be encouraged to increase their physical activity levels. However, it is not clear how these guidelines are applied in clinical practice. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of respiratory healthcare professionals on the provision of physical activity advice to people with COPD. These perspectives may shed light on the translation of physical activity recommendations into clinical practice.
designA qualitative study using thematic analysis.
settingHealthcare professionals who provided care for people with COPD at two major tertiary referral hospitals in Victoria, Australia.
participants30 respiratory healthcare professionals including 12 physicians, 10 physical therapists, 4 nurses and 4 exercise physiologists.
interventionsSemistructured voice-recorded interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim and analysed by two independent researchers using an inductive thematic analysis approach.
resultsHealthcare professionals acknowledged the importance of physical activity for people with COPD. They were conscious of low physical activity levels among such patients; however, few specifically addressed this in consultations. Physicians described limitations including time constraints, treatment prioritisation and perceived lack of expertise; they often preferred that physical therapists provide more comprehensive assessment and advice regarding physical activity. Healthcare professionals perceived that there were few evidence-based strategies to enhance physical activity. Physical activity was poorly differentiated from the prescription of structured exercise training. Although healthcare professionals were aware of physical activity guidelines, few were able to recall specific recommendations for people with COPD.
conclusionPractical strategies to enhance physical activity prescription may be required to encourage physical activity promotion in COPD care.
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