Physical activity: perceptions of people with severe traumatic brain injury living in the community

Abstract

Primary objective: Increasing physical activity (PA) among people with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents an important long-term rehabilitation goal. To design effective interventions to promote PA, the factors associated with PA engagement post-TBI need to be understood. Research design: A qualitative study design was employed to investigate the factors influencing PA engagement in people with severe TBI living in the community. Methods and Procedures: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with eight people with severe TBI three to five years post-injury. A constant comparative method of data collection and analysis was adopted. Main outcomes and results: Interviews were analys..