Journal article
A qualitative exploration of the impact of a 12-week group exercise class for those moderately affected with multiple sclerosis
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.35(1), pp.81-88
2013
Abstract
Purpose: The evidence base to support therapeutic exercise for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is improving; however few studies have considered the patients’ perspective. This study aimed to explore the experiences and views of people moderately affected with MS following participation in a 12-week exercise programme. Method: Twenty people with MS participated in a group exercise class. Subsequently, four men and ten women took part in one of two focus groups. Semi-structured questions were used to elicit participants’ views on the exercise class, outcomes from exercise and the exercise class and any perceived facilitators or barriers to exercise. Data were analysed using a general inductive method. Results: Benefits to participating in exercise for those with MS included social support and symptom improvement. Psychosocial factors, symptoms and lack of service emerged as exercise barriers. Three inter-related themes emerged; (1) The exercise class developed as a bridge to allow participants to realise, (2) the benefits of the class, helping them to overcome and (3) barriers to exercise. Conclusion: Taking part in an exercise class was a positive experience for people with MS. Healthcare professionals should work with exercise professionals to provide feasible exercise opportunities to help those with MS benefit from therapeutic exercise.
Details
- Title
- A qualitative exploration of the impact of a 12-week group exercise class for those moderately affected with multiple sclerosis
- Authors/Creators
- Y.C. Learmonth (Author/Creator) - University of GlasgowR. Marshall-McKenna (Author/Creator) - University of GlasgowL. Paul (Author/Creator) - University of GlasgowP. Mattison (Author/Creator) - NHS Ayrshire and ArranL. Miller (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.35(1), pp.81-88
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005542033007891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.203 Neuromuscular Disorders
- 1.203.147 Multiple Sclerosis
- Web Of Science research areas
- Rehabilitation
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general