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Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke
Joint Authors
Kirkham, Catherine
Rissel, Chris
Sherrington, Catherine
Lord, Stephen R.
Tiedemann, Anne
Dean, Catherine M.
O'Rourke, Sandra D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
To investigate predictors of adherence to group-based exercise and physical activity participation among stroke survivors.
Methods.
76 stroke survivors participated (mean age 66.7 years).
Adherence was the percentage of classes attended over one year.
Physical activity was the average pedometer steps/day measured over seven days at the end of the trial.
Possible predictors included baseline measures of demographics, health, quality of life, falls, fear of falling, cognition, and physical functioning.
Results.
Mean class attendance was 60% (SD 29%).
Only one variable (slow choice stepping reaction time) was an independent predictor of higher class attendance, explaining 5% of the variance.
Participants completed an average of 4,365 steps/day (SD 3350).
Those with better physical functioning (choice stepping reaction time, postural sway, maximal balance range, 10-m walk, or 6-min walk) or better quality of life (SF-12 score) took more steps.
A model including SF-12, maximal balance range, and 6-min walk accounted for 33% of the variance in average steps/day.
Conclusions.
The results suggest that better physical functioning and health status are predictors of average steps taken per day in stroke survivors and that predicting adherence to group exercise in this group is difficult.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tiedemann, Anne& Sherrington, Catherine& Dean, Catherine M.& Rissel, Chris& Lord, Stephen R.& Kirkham, Catherine…[et al.]. 2011. Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448576
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tiedemann, Anne…[et al.]. Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448576
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tiedemann, Anne& Sherrington, Catherine& Dean, Catherine M.& Rissel, Chris& Lord, Stephen R.& Kirkham, Catherine…[et al.]. Predictors of Adherence to a Structured Exercise Program and Physical Activity Participation in Community Dwellers after Stroke. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448576
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448576