Barriers to exercise after TIA and NDS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to participation in an organised exercise programme after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and non-disabling stroke (NDS) – a qualitative study.
IRAS ID
204514
Contact name
Ali Ali
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Epidemiological data suggest that higher levels of exercise can reduce the risk of first ever stroke by 20-30%. A cochrane review from 2013 has revealed that undertaking exercise after stroke can improve walking speed and gait stability. Further benefits in terms of cognitive function, mood and cardiovascular risk parameters have also been reported. Despite this, physical activity levels among patients following TIA and stroke are very low. Comprehensive data on why such participation is low is lacking. Understanding the barriers and facilitators will be crucial to improving participation in exercise programmes after TIA and NDS.
In this quantitative study we will recruit 10 patients who have completed the exercise program, 10 patients who did not complete the programme, 10-20 patients who declined referral, 5-10 exercise professionals, and 10-20 referring health professionals. All patients will have suffered a TIA/NDS. Exercise professionals will be those delivering the exercise programme for these patients, and health professionals will be those undertaking referrals to the program within Sheffield. A researcher will undertake semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of transcripts will provide detail on themes that affect engagement in exercise
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/YH/0317
Date of REC Opinion
21 Nov 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion