Physical Activity Promotion in the Physical Therapy Setting: Perspectives From Practitioners and Students

Shirley, Debra; Ploeg, Hidde P. van der; Bauman, Adrian

doi:10.2522/ptj.20090383

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“…According to the specialists [23] in the medical and motric education field, the most important objective is the development and diversification of prevention activities.…”

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Motivations and the Level of Practicing Physical Activities by Physio-Kinetotherapy Students

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Abstract:(1) Background: The aim of the study was to identify the physical activity index of physio-kinetotherapy (PKT) students during the three years of study, as well as the motivation to practicing Physical Activity (PA); (2) Methods: The study comprised three groups of 84 students each, corresponding to the three years of study from the PKT specialization. The study included the survey method, using two questionnaires: Physical Activity Index (PAI) and Motives for Physical Activity Measure-Revised (MPAM-R). A factorial and correlation analysis was made between the three groups; (3) Results: The level of PA practice in all our study groups was between the low and the lowest indicator. The main motivations underlying PA are: enjoyment, competence/challenge, and fitness/health; (4) Conclusions: Future specialists in physio-kinetotherapy need extensive competencies in physical activity by optimizing intimate and extrinsic motivations. Extending the number of hours allocated to the physical education discipline within the university curriculum allows the person to form proactive behaviors.

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“…According to the specialists [23] in the medical and motric education field, the most important objective is the development and diversification of prevention activities.…”

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“…A sample size of 200 was set to detect a significant correlation of 0.2 or greater (power = 0.8; significance = 0.05) [20] between variables. This was calculated on sampling Physiotherapy courses with an average final-year cohort of fifty students and a response rate of 30% based on the work of others [17]. Other studies have reported response rates to questionnaire as low as 12% [15].…”

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“…The survey was adapted from a study of physical activity promotion in Australian physiotherapists and physiotherapy students [17]. Permission was granted to adapt and use the survey by the correspondence author.…”

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Promoting physical activity for health. A survey of knowledge, confidence and role-perception in final-year UK physiotherapy students

Clifford

2018

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of global mortality and is a significant independent risk factor for a range of chronic conditions. Advice from a healthcare professional can increase activity levels in adults. Current literature does not identify whether UK physiotherapy undergraduate students are prepared to promote physical activity (PA) for health. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, confidence and role perception of final-year UK Physiotherapy undergraduate students to promote physical activity for health. METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey was used. 19 UK undergraduate Physiotherapy courses participated. Descriptive statistics explored knowledge, confidence and role-perception. Inferential statistics tested the relationships between variables. RESULTS: Response rate was 16.6% (n = 158). The majority of respondents (82% n = 129) had received training in promoting PA for health. 66% (n = 73) of this group correctly specified a duration, frequency and intensity for current UK PA recommendations for 19-64 year olds. Role perception was extremely high (99%) in the surveyed population. Students reported being confident in giving general PA advice (92%, n = 144). Confidence scores were significantly correlated with training in the promotion of PA for health (␤ = 0.38 p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Final-year UK Physiotherapy students perceive a professional role in promoting physical activity for health; and demonstrate good but variable knowledge of this subject. Confidence domain scores were best predicted by training in the promotion of PA for health.

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“…The majority of these studies observed general medical practitioners [8][9][10][11] with only a limited number of studies giving specific attention to other health professionals such as dietitians [12], nurses [8,13] pharmacists [14], physiotherapists [15] and clinical psychologists [16,17]. These studies have given insights into the practice behaviors and receptiveness to physical activity promotion of each profession along with the feasibility and practicality of physical activity promotion within each professional setting.…”

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Understanding the physical activity promotion behaviours of podiatrists: A qualitative study

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Winzenberg

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Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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Background: Health professionals are encouraged to play a part in reducing the health risks of physical inactivity. Little is known of the physical activity promotion practice behaviours of podiatrists. Methods: We performed 20 semi-structured interviews with purposefully selected podiatrists to explore their physical activity promotion attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and practice. Transcribed interviews were coded using an iterative thematic approach to identify major themes and salient beliefs. Results: Overall, the participants had a positive attitude to physical activity promotion, considering it a normal part of their role. They saw their role as giving information, encouraging activity and making recommendations, however in practice they were less inclined to follow up on recommendations, monitor activity levels or document the process. Their approach was generally opportunistic, informal and unstructured and the content of assessment and promotion dependent upon the presenting patient's condition. Advice tended to be tailored to the patient's capabilities and interests. They considered there are opportunities to promote physical activity during regular consultations, however, were more likely to do so in patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Main barriers to physical activity promotion included unreceptive and unmotivated patients as well as a lack of time, skills and resources. Conclusions: Physical activity promotion appears feasible in podiatry practice in terms of opportunity and acceptability to practitioners, but there is scope for improvement. Strategies to improve promotion need to consider the major issues, barriers and opportunities as well as provide a more structured approach to physical activity promotion by podiatrists.

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Physical Activity Promotion in the Physical Therapy Setting: Perspectives From Practitioners and Students

Abstract: Physical therapist practice appears to be an excellent avenue for promoting a physically active lifestyle and could potentially play an important public health role.

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Motivations and the Level of Practicing Physical Activities by Physio-Kinetotherapy Students

Motivations and the Level of Practicing Physical Activities by Physio-Kinetotherapy Students

Promoting physical activity for health. A survey of knowledge, confidence and role-perception in final-year UK physiotherapy students

Understanding the physical activity promotion behaviours of podiatrists: A qualitative study

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