Patients’ views and opinions on physical activity in palliative care
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring patients’ views and opinions on physical activity and what they would like to achieve: Pilot interviews to inform the development of a new physical activity program at Wheatfields Hospice
IRAS ID
136966
Contact name
Shaunna M Burke
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Research summary
Studies show that participation in regular physical activity can help decrease stress and depression while improving levels of pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and insomnia among patients with advanced disease. Currently we know little about the ways in which patients with progressive advanced disease view their current physical activity levels or whether they have an interest in participating in physical activity sessions within the Hospice setting. This study aims to understand how patients view their current physical ability, whether patients have an interest in participating in exercise activities held at the Hospice, and what barriers exist that may prevent patients participating in a physical activity program.
Patients attending Wheatfields Hospice as in-patients, day-case, and accessing the Hospice as community patients will be eligible to participate in this study. A small sample of 12 patients will be interviewed. To ensure representative views, the patient sample will be stratified by age, gender, and access group (in-patient, day-case and community). Eligible patients will be invited to interview to discuss their opinions of their current physical activity levels and their desire for any improvements in physical ability. Interest in participating in exercise sessions held at Wheatfields Hospice will be discussed, including identifying any barriers to participation and any physical support needs.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
13/NS/0157
Date of REC Opinion
20 Nov 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion