Journal article
In the Dark About Physical Activity – Exploring Patient Perceptions of Physical Activity After Elective Total Knee Joint Replacement: A Qualitative Study
LJ Hawke, NF Taylor, MM Dowsey, PFM Choong, N Shields
Arthritis Care and Research | WILEY | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.1002/acr.24718
Abstract
Objective: The study aimed to explore patient perceptions of and motivations for physical activity after total knee joint replacement. Methods: Participants were purposively sampled after completing a public outpatient rehabilitation exercise group. Semistructured interviews were completed with 22 participants (mean age 70 years, 45% women) 6 to 12 months after total knee joint replacement. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Themes were identified by an inductive and iterative process of data analysis. Results: The main theme to emerge was participants were in the dark about physical activity. Participants were typically not familiar with physical activity guidelines and ha..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
Mr. Hawke's work was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centre for Research Excellence in Total Joint Replacement (scholarship APP1116235). Dr. Dowsey's work was supported by an NHMRC Career Development Fellowship (APP1122526) and University of Melbourne Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship. Dr. Choong's work was supported by an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship (APP1154203).