An exploratory study investigating factors associated with adherence to chest physiotherapy and exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis.
This study explored the relationship between psychological and demographic variables relating to chest physiotherapy (CP) and exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis. The main results were that adherence to both treatments was low and analysis of variance indicated that severity and gender were associated with exercise adherence, importance and burden. These results suggest potential areas for interventions to improve exercise adherence.
Centre for the Study of Health & Well-Being, Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB83PH, UK. lynn.myers@brunel.ac.uk
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult