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Association of motivations and barriers with participation and performance in a pedometer-based intervention
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfaa047Abstract
Background
A randomized trial of a pedometer-based intervention with weekly activity goals led to increased walking among dialysis patients. However, the association of participant-expressed motivations and barriers to participation and performance in such an intervention has not been determined.Methods
Thirty dialysis patients were randomized to a 12-week pedometer-based intervention with weekly step goals. Participants were asked about motivations and barriers to the increasing activity via weekly semi-scripted telephone interviews. We examined the association of these motivations and barriers with achieving weekly goals, reaching overall targets and increasing steps through multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, body mass index, dialysis modality and baseline steps.Results
The most common motivations were desire to maintain/improve functional ability (30%) and activity (30%). The most common barriers were health-related (33%). Motivation to maintain/improve functional ability was associated with achieving weekly goals 17.9% more often [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.7-34.2] and with a greater increase in steps (1524 steps; 95% CI 61-2989) than those lacking this motivation. Experiencing a health-related barrier was not associated with the decreased achievement of weekly goals but was associated with lower odds of reaching overall targets (odds ratio = 0.06; 95% CI 0.01-0.53) and a smaller increase in steps (-1640 steps, 95% CI -3244 to -36). No patients who reported weather/environmental barriers or safety concerns reached overall targets.Conclusions
Participants who express a desire to maintain/improve functional ability may be particularly suited for activity interventions. Health-related setbacks should be met with revised goals. Reporting environmental or safety concerns may merit lowering overall targets.Many UC-authored scholarly publications are freely available on this site because of the UC's open access policies. Let us know how this access is important for you.
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