An exploratory study investigating factors associated with adherence to chest physiotherapy and exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis

Lynn B Myers

doi:10.1016/j.jcf.2009.08.005

An exploratory study investigating factors associated with adherence to chest physiotherapy and exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis

J Cyst Fibros. 2009 Dec;8(6):425-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2009.08.005. Epub 2009 Sep 22.

Author

Lynn B Myers¹

Affiliation

¹ Centre for the Study of Health & Well-Being, Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB83PH, UK. lynn.myers@brunel.ac.uk

PMID: 19775941
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2009.08.005

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between psychological and demographic variables relating to chest physiotherapy (CP) and exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis. The main results were that adherence to both treatments was low and analysis of variance indicated that severity and gender were associated with exercise adherence, importance and burden. These results suggest potential areas for interventions to improve exercise adherence.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Cystic Fibrosis / psychology*
Cystic Fibrosis / therapy*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance*
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Pilot Projects
Respiratory Therapy*
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult