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Professionals' perceptions of factors affecting implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in rehabilitation

a qualitative study

Hoekstra, F., Hettinga, F.J., Breejen, M. den, Duijf, M.J.W., Woude, L.H.V. van der, Dekker, R., & Schans, C.P. van der (2017). Professionals' perceptions of factors affecting implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in rehabilitation: a qualitative study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (pp. 11-20)

Objective: To describe professionals’ perceptions of factors that facilitate or hamper the implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in rehabilitation.

Design: This study used a qualitative design.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews (n = 22) were conducted with rehabilitation professionals (n = 28) involved in the implementation of a physical activity promotion programme. Two additional interviews were conducted with the programme coordinators (n = 2). The study involved 18 rehabilitation organizations implementing the programme that targets people with disabilities or chronic diseases. Organizations were supported in the implementation process by the programme coordinators.

Results: Commonly perceived facilitating factors were: involvement of committed and enthusiastic professionals; agreement with their organizations’ vision/wishes; the perceived additional value of the programme; and opportunities to share knowledge and experience with professionals from other organizations. Commonly perceived hampering factors were: uncertainty about continuing the programme; limited flexibility; and lack of support from physicians and therapists to implement the programme.

Conclusion: Professionals perceived a heterogeneous set of factors that facilitate and/or hamper the implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in rehabilitation. Based on these findings, recommendations were formulated to enhance embedding of physical activity promotion during and after rehabilitation.

Uitgever(s): Foundation for Rehabilitation Information,

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Femke Hoekstra
Florentina Hettinga
Marjolein den Breejen
Marjo Duijf
Lucas van der Woude
Rienk Dekker
Cees van der Schans

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