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- Title
Physical activity and life-limiting conditions.
- Authors
Sheill, Gráinne; Afolabi, Jide; McMahon, Margaret; Crowley, Jonathon; Guinan, Emer
- Abstract
Background: Physical activity can assist people with life-limiting conditions to maintain their wellbeing and quality of life. Aims: To explore the views of clinical nurse specialists (CNS) working in community palliative care towards the role of physical activity for people with life-limiting conditions, and to explore the physical activity needs of patients with life-limiting conditions identified by CNSs. Methods: A purposive sample of CNSs working in community palliative care received an anonymous online survey via email. Findings: The response rate was 66% (n=20). Most respondents were practicing for over 20 years (60%, n=12). All respondents (100%, n=20) reported they would like further information on the role of exercise for palliative populations. The main perceived benefit of physical activity was to improve quality of life (95%, n=18). A lack of physical activity guidelines for people living with life-limiting conditions was the most commonly reported barrier to engaging in discussions around physical activity (74%, n=14). Conclusion: Further education opportunities on the role of physical activity for patients living with life-limiting conditions are needed.
- Subjects
COMMUNITY health services; NURSE-patient relationships; PALLIATIVE treatment; THERAPEUTICS; QUESTIONNAIRES; CONTENT analysis; EXERCISE therapy; CATASTROPHIC illness; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; QUANTITATIVE research; JUDGMENT sampling; NURSING; NURSE practitioners; INFORMATION needs; NURSES' attitudes; QUALITY of life; NEEDS assessment; PHYSICAL activity
- Publication
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 2024, Vol 30, Issue 4, p200
- ISSN
1357-6321
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/ijpn.2024.30.4.200