Galea Holmes, MN; Weinman, JA; Bearne, LM
(2017)
'You can't walk with cramp!' A qualitative exploration of individuals' beliefs and experiences of walking as treatment for intermittent claudication.
J Health Psychol, 22 (2).
pp. 255-265.
ISSN 1461-7277
https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315600238
SGUL Authors: Bearne, Lindsay Mary
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Abstract
Walking is an effective but underused treatment for intermittent claudication. This qualitative study explored people's experiences of and beliefs about their illness and walking with intermittent claudication. Using the Framework method, semi-structured in-depth interviews included 19 individuals with intermittent claudication, and were informed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Common Sense Model of Illness Representations. Walking was overlooked as a self-management opportunity, regardless of perceptions of intermittent claudication as severe or benign. Participants desired tailored advice, including purposeful and vigorous exercise, and the potential outcome of walking. Uncertainties about their illness and treatment may explain low walking participation among people with intermittent claudication.
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Galea Holmes, MN; Weinman, JA; Bearne, LM, ‘You can’t walk with cramp!’ A qualitative exploration of individuals’ beliefs and experiences of walking as treatment for intermittent claudication, Journal of Health Psychology (Volume 22, Issue 2) pp. 255-265. Copyright © 2015 (The Author(s)). DOI: 10.1177/1359105315600238. |
Keywords: |
Common Sense Model, Theory of Planned Behaviour, intermittent claudication, peripheral arterial disease, qualitative research, walking, Adult, Aged, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Exercise Therapy, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Intermittent Claudication, Interviews as Topic, London, Male, Middle Aged, Muscle Cramp, Walking, Humans, Muscle Cramp, Intermittent Claudication, Exercise Therapy, Walking, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Adult, Aged, Middle Aged, London, Female, Male, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Interviews as Topic, Common Sense Model, intermittent claudication, peripheral arterial disease, qualitative research, Theory of Planned Behaviour, walking, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy, 1701 Psychology, 1702 Cognitive Sciences, Public Health |
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: |
Academic Structure > Population Health Research Institute (INPH) |
Journal or Publication Title: |
J Health Psychol |
ISSN: |
1461-7277 |
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eng |
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February 2017 | Published | 11 July 2016 | Published Online |
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Publisher's own licence |
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PubMed ID: |
26349613 |
Web of Science ID: |
WOS:000394683000013 |
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https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/114812 |
Publisher's version: |
https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315600238 |
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