Experiences of physical activity: A phenomenological study of individuals with cystic fibrosis. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Street, Rachael; Mercer, Jenny; Mills-Bennett, Rebekah; O'Leary, Catherine; Thirlaway, Kathryn
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 21:Number 2(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: 261
• Page End: 270
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: cystic fibrosis -- exercise behaviour -- lived experience -- physical activity -- self-monitoring; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105314527141
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

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.