Page 60 - Physical activity in recipients of solid organ transplantation - Edwin J. van Adrichem

Chapter 4
Abstract
Background
Methods
Semi-structured in depth interviews were conducted with solid organ transplant recipients
Results
Conclusion
recipients.
Su

cient physical activity is important for solid organ transplant recipients (heart, lung,
liver, kidney). However, recipients do not meet the recommended amount or required type
of physical activity.
population are largely unknown.

e perceived barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in this
in order to explore experienced barriers and facilitators. Qualitative methodology with
thematic line-by-line analysis was used for analysis, and derived themes were classi
e most important indicated barriers were physical limitations, insu
fear, and comorbidities.
e most frequently mentioned facilitators included motivation,
the transplanted organ. Neutral factors acting as a barrier or facilitator were self-e
recipient groups yielded no overt di

erences.
cient energy level,

ed into
personal and environmental factors.

coping, consequences of (in)activity, routine/habit, goals/goal priority, and responsibility for

cacy
and expertise of personnel. A comparison of barriers and facilitators between transplant
Several personal and environmental factors were indicated that should be considered in
intervention development to increase physical activity behavior in solid organ transplant
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