Abstract
Rationale and aims
Physical inactivity is common in people with chronic respiratory disease. Behaviour change interventions may positively influence physical activity behaviour. The aim of this study was to explore use of behaviour change interventions by providers of physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease in the Republic of Ireland.
Methods
An anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was distributed to providers (n=150) of physical activity programmes in the Republic of Ireland via gatekeepers and social media (November 2023- April 2024). Ethical approval was granted by Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Cork Teaching Hospitals, 10.10.2023, ECM 4 (h) 12/09/2023 & ECM (tt) 24/10/2023.
Analysis
Descriptive statistics were used, including frequencies, percentages, means and medians in order to summarise findings. Findings were mapped to the COM-B model of behaviour change.
Findings
One hundred and seven surveys were completed (n=107/150, a 71.33% response rate). The majority of respondents (n=93/106, 87.74%) reported that they incorporate behaviour change interventions into physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease. Encouragement (n=81/84, 96.43%), education (n=80/84, 95.24%) and goal setting (79/84, 94.05%) were perceived to be the most effective behaviour change interventions (i.e. very effective or somewhat effective), with incentivisation perceived to be least effective (n=35/84, 41.66%). A large majority of respondents reportedly engaged in regular exercise themselves (n=81/84, 96.42%), the majority between 3-5 days/week (n=61/81, 75.30%). When mapped to the COM-B model, motivation appeared to be an important mechanism of action in interventions perceived most effective.
Conclusion
This survey highlights that providers of physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease in the Republic of Ireland perceive behaviour change interventions such as encouragement, education and goal setting as effectively influencing physical activity behaviour in people with chronic respiratory disease. A high proportion of providers report that they are physically active. Future research could investigate motives of physically active providers and the influence of their own behaviour on their clinical practice in chronic respiratory disease.
Physical inactivity is common in people with chronic respiratory disease. Behaviour change interventions may positively influence physical activity behaviour. The aim of this study was to explore use of behaviour change interventions by providers of physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease in the Republic of Ireland.
Methods
An anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was distributed to providers (n=150) of physical activity programmes in the Republic of Ireland via gatekeepers and social media (November 2023- April 2024). Ethical approval was granted by Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Cork Teaching Hospitals, 10.10.2023, ECM 4 (h) 12/09/2023 & ECM (tt) 24/10/2023.
Analysis
Descriptive statistics were used, including frequencies, percentages, means and medians in order to summarise findings. Findings were mapped to the COM-B model of behaviour change.
Findings
One hundred and seven surveys were completed (n=107/150, a 71.33% response rate). The majority of respondents (n=93/106, 87.74%) reported that they incorporate behaviour change interventions into physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease. Encouragement (n=81/84, 96.43%), education (n=80/84, 95.24%) and goal setting (79/84, 94.05%) were perceived to be the most effective behaviour change interventions (i.e. very effective or somewhat effective), with incentivisation perceived to be least effective (n=35/84, 41.66%). A large majority of respondents reportedly engaged in regular exercise themselves (n=81/84, 96.42%), the majority between 3-5 days/week (n=61/81, 75.30%). When mapped to the COM-B model, motivation appeared to be an important mechanism of action in interventions perceived most effective.
Conclusion
This survey highlights that providers of physical activity programmes for people with chronic respiratory disease in the Republic of Ireland perceive behaviour change interventions such as encouragement, education and goal setting as effectively influencing physical activity behaviour in people with chronic respiratory disease. A high proportion of providers report that they are physically active. Future research could investigate motives of physically active providers and the influence of their own behaviour on their clinical practice in chronic respiratory disease.
| Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2025 |
| Event | University College London Centre for Behaviour Change; Behaviour change conference 2025: Health & Sustainability - NOVA Escola Nacional de Suade Publica, Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 1 Apr 2025 → 3 Apr 2025 |
Conference
| Conference | University College London Centre for Behaviour Change; Behaviour change conference 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisbon |
| Period | 1/04/25 → 3/04/25 |
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