Participants' experiences of facilitated physical activity for the management of depression in primary care.

Aidan Searle*, Anne M. Haase, Melanie Chalder, Kenneth R. Fox, Adrian H. Taylor, Glyn Lewis, Katrina M. Turner

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Abstract

A qualitative study was conducted within a randomised trial of facilitated physical activity for depression based on Self-Determination Theory and motivational interviewing. Interviews were held with 19 participants at 4 months, and 12 participants were re-interviewed 8 months later. The interviews were analysed in accordance with Grounded Theory using framework. Themes consisted of the following: relationship with the physical activity facilitators, mode of facilitation, impact of contact with physical activity facilitator/assimilation and future plans, change in activity, and effectiveness of physical activity facilitator techniques. Engagement in physical activity was enhanced within an autonomy-supportive environment.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1430-1442
Number of pages0
JournalJ Health Psychol
Volume19
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2014

Keywords

  • depression
  • facilitated physical activity
  • goal-setting
  • self-determination
  • self-efficacy
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Depression
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Motor Activity
  • Primary Health Care
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

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