Professionals’ perceptions of factors affecting implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in rehabilitation: A qualitative study
Femke Hoekstra, Florentina J. Hettinga, Marjolein den Breejen, Marjo Duijf, Lucas H.V. van der Woude, Rienk Dekker, Cees P. van der Schans
Centre for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, NL-9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands. E-mail: f.hoekstra@umcg.nl
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2220
Lay Abstract
The implementation of a new program in rehabilitation practice is not easy. In this study we interviewed rehabilitation professionals about their experiences with the implementation of a physical activity promotion program. This program aims to promote an active lifestyle in people with disabilities or chronic diseases during and after rehabilitation. During the implementation process, professionals perceived many different facilitators and barriers. Examples of commonly mentioned facilitators are: involvement of enthusiastic professionals, the agreement with organization’s vision, and the additional value of the program. Examples of commonly mentioned barriers are: the uncertainly about the continuation of the program, limited flexibility, and the lack of support from physicians and therapists to implement the program. We formulated recommendations that may help rehabilitation professionals to integrate physical activity promotion activities in rehabilitation practice in a sustainable way.
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