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Using a theoretical approach to identify factors influencing adherence to an exercise programme for adults with venous leg ulcers
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O'Brien, JA and Finlayson, K and Kerr, G and Shortridge-Baggett, L and Edwards, H, Using a theoretical approach to identify factors influencing adherence to an exercise programme for adults with venous leg ulcers, Journal of Health Psychology pp. 1-10. ISSN 1359-1053 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1177/1359105316656241
Abstract
This study assessed the relationships between self-efficacy, outcome expectations, fear-avoidance beliefs and
adherence to an exercise for a home-based exercise programme for adults with venous leg ulcers. Patients
(n=63) were randomised to receive either an intervention or usual care group. Of those in the exercise
intervention group, 59per cent adhered to the exercise protocol more than 75per cent of the time. There
was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and outcome expectations, and both of these constructs
were significantly related to adherence to the leg exercise programme. Adherence significantly correlated
with wound healing indicating a possible pathway to healing.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | adherence, behavioural medicine, exercise, social cognitive theory, venous leg ulcers |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Nursing |
| Research Field: | Clinical Nursing: Tertiary (Rehabilitative) |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) |
| Objective Field: | Cardiovascular System and Diseases |
| Author: | O'Brien, JA (Dr Jane O'Brien) |
| ID Code: | 109994 |
| Year Published: | 2016 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
| Deposited On: | 2016-07-11 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-01-30 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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