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Perceptions of Physical Activity in African American Older Adults on Hemodialysis: Themes From Key Informant Interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine key themes underlying the perceptions of older (?65y) adults on hemodialysis regarding physical activity using qualitative methodology.

Design

Semistructured key informant interviews.

Setting

Academic medical center.

Participants

Convenience sample of older adults on hemodialysis (N=10).

Interventions

None.

Main outcome measures

Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using the framework method to extract themes and subthemes. Participants also answered Likert statements regarding their perceptions of physical activity, and the responses were tallied.

Results

Ten older adults on hemodialysis participated (mean age 73±5y; 60% women); all were African American. All participants stated physical activity would make them feel better. The major themes that emerged were barriers and facilitators. Facilitators included internal motivators, family and friend support, and feasibility of incorporating physical activity into routine activities. Barriers were lack of motivation, health issues, and environmental restrictions.

Conclusions

Physical activity potentially could prevent the physical decline commonly seen in older adults on hemodialysis. Yet information regarding the perceptions of this population toward physical activity is sparse. Although the study is limited by selection bias, our study presents qualitative evidence that black older adults on hemodialysis desire physical activity for their health. Future interventions to increase physical activity in this population should consider leveraging existing facilitators, such as the support of family and friends, and use strategies to address barriers like minimal motivation.

SUBMITTER: Liu CK

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853361 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Perceptions of Physical Activity in African American Older Adults on Hemodialysis: Themes From Key Informant Interviews.

Liu Christine Kee CK Afezolli Debora D Seo Janet J Syeda Haniya H Zheng Shenglin S Folta Sara C SC

Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation 20200515 3

<h4>Objective</h4>To determine key themes underlying the perceptions of older (≥65y) adults on hemodialysis regarding physical activity using qualitative methodology.<h4>Design</h4>Semistructured key informant interviews.<h4>Setting</h4>Academic medical center.<h4>Participants</h4>Convenience sample of older adults on hemodialysis (N=10).<h4>Interventions</h4>None.<h4>Main outcome measures</h4>Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using the framework method to extract themes and subtheme ...[more]

PMID: 33543083

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Dataset Information

Perceptions of Physical Activity in African American Older Adults on Hemodialysis: Themes From Key Informant Interviews.

Objective

Design

Setting

Participants

Interventions

Main outcome measures

Results

Conclusions

Publications

Perceptions of Physical Activity in African American Older Adults on Hemodialysis: Themes From Key Informant Interviews.

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