title: Experiences of physical activity: A phenomenological study of individuals with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Although extensive research has investigated the benefits of physical activity in cystic fibrosis, minimal exploration of the experiences for individuals from a qualitative, phenomenological perspective has been carried out. The aim of this study was to explore the subjective experiences of physical activity for individuals with cystic fibrosis. The health-care team, at an Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit in the United Kingdom, recruited 12 participants to take part. Interview data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A central theme of 'self-monitoring' emerged from the accounts and was embedded in the three super-ordinate themes.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
authors.forename: Rachael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Street
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK jmercer@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mercer
authors.affiliation: Llandough Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Rebekah
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mills-Bennett
authors.affiliation: Llandough Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Leary
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thirlaway
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: cystic fibrosis; exercise behaviour; lived experience; physical activity; self-monitoring