Factors influencing sedentary behaviours after stroke: findings from qualitative observations and interviews with stroke survivors and their caregivers

Factors influencing sedentary behaviours after stroke: findings from qualitative observations and interviews with stroke survivors and their caregivers

Abstract Background Stroke survivors are more sedentary than healthy, age-matched controls, independent of functional capacity. Interventions are needed to encourage a reduction in overall sedentary time, and regular breaks in prolonged periods of sedentary behaviour. This study captured the views a...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Hall, Sarah Morton, Claire F. Fitzsimons, Jessica Faye Hall, Rekesh Corepal, Coralie English, Anne Forster, Rebecca Lawton, Anita Patel, Gillian Mead, David J. Clarke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Sedentary behaviour
Intervention development
Hospital
Community
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09113-6

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