Physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - an agile lifelong behaviour: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

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Emma SwärdhNina Brodin

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered a cornerstone in the treatment. To highlight aspects involved in supporting a positive PA behaviour, it is important to understand the patients' perceptions of the phenomenon. The aim of this qualitative meta-synthesis was to explore and synthesise patient perceptions of PA in RA. A purposeful search was conducted across three online databases (PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science). The methodological quality of the included studies was appraised, and data were extracted and analysed using an interpretive inductive thematic synthesis. Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were included. PA was identified as an agile lifelong behaviour, with one main theme: The disease as a persistent catalyst for or against PA illustrating how the constant presence of the disease itself underlies the entire process of a life with or without regular PA. Seven subthemes: 'considering aggravated symptoms', 'acknowledging the impact on health', 'becoming empowered and taking action', 'keeping informed to increase awareness', 'creating body awareness', 'dealing with social support' and 'feeling satisfied with circumstances and achievements' were interpreted as facilitators and/o...Continue Reading

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