Motivators and Barriers to Physical Activity in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: a Qualitative Study

May 17, 2016 updated by: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
This study sought to better identify the motivators and barriers to osteoarthritic patients practising regular physical activity. This is a crucial step towards enabling each health professional to adapt their therapy recommendations, while taking into account the patient's overall lifestyle.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The qualitative research design is well-suited to this type of issue. This choice was justified by need to investigate and understand the actions from the participants' point of view. This exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups, enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Clermont-Ferrand, France, 63003
        • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
knee osteoarthritis
Other: Qualitative study

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Motivators and barriers to physical activity in knee osteoarthritis patients activity
Time Frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
Exploratory method, conducted in the form of individual interviews and focus groups enabled us to document the personal experiences, practices, and personal history of each individual (qualitative method)
During the spa treatment of 18 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Definition of physical activity with qualitative method
Time Frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
During the spa treatment of 18 days
Differences between physical activity and sport with qualitative method
Time Frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
During the spa treatment of 18 days
Functional status as assessed by WOMAC
Time Frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
During the spa treatment of 18 days
Level of physical activity with IPAQ short form
Time Frame: During the spa treatment of 18 days
During the spa treatment of 18 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Collaborators

Innovatherm

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 2, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 17, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 17, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CHU-0264

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