The lived experiences of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in relation to exercise

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Borkoles, Erika, Nicholls, Adam R, Bell, Kate, Butterly, Ronald and Polman, Remco (2008) The lived experiences of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in relation to exercise. Psychology and Health, 23 (4). pp. 427-441. ISSN 0887-0446

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Seven active exercisers with MS participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their exercise experiences since diagnosis. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA; Smith & Osborn, 2003). Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. The results and interpretations of narratives revealed a number of functional limitations due to the severity of MS symptoms, which were found to have a major effect on the ability of the participants to exercise. Furthermore, psychological problems and the heightened behavioural adjustments to the progressive disability led to re-appraisal of ability to exercise. Previous, relevant exercise experience made participants more determined to continue to be able to exercise after diagnosis. The wider exercise experience narratives were related to concerns about safety, dependability on others to overcome the challenges, and potential environmental hazards. The loss of spontaneous opportunities to exercise because of these actual and perceived barriers was key to this population. This research highlighted the need to rethink the health and social service arrangements in relation to exercise provision for individuals with MS.

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Online ISSN: 1476-8321

Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/7710
DOI 10.1080/14768320701205309
Official URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1476832...
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science
Historical > FOR Classification > 1701 Psychology
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL)
Keywords ResPubID22551. exercise, multiple sclerosis, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, functional limitations, barriers to exercise
Citations in Scopus 56 - View on Scopus
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