Perceptions towards aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis who have discontinued participation in this exercise mode

Alison L Fisken; Debra L Waters; Wayne A Hing; Justin W L Keogh

doi:10.1111/ajag.12167

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Perceptions towards aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis who have discontinued participation in this exercise mode

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Perceptions towards aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis who have discontinued participation in this exercise mode

Alison L Fisken, Debra L Waters, Wayne A Hing and Justin W L Keogh

Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.35(1), pp.12-17

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12167

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exercise

osteoarthritis

perceptions

Aim: This study aimed to investigate reasons for ceasing participation in aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Eleven adults over 60 years of age with OA participated in one of two focus groups, during which they discussed barriers to aqua-based exercise and the potential benefits of this exercise mode. Each focus group was audiotaped, transcribed and then analysed using the general inductive thematic approach. The investigators reached a consensus on all coding categories and then identified themes. Results: Key barriers identified were: a lack of suitable classes; insufficient instructor knowledge, which often led to increased pain; cold water and the changing facilities. Key perceived benefits included increased physical ability in water and social interaction. Conclusions: A greater understanding of reasons for ceasing participation in aqua-based exercise among older adults with OA may help facilitate development of suitable exercise programs that minimise barriers for this group.

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Title: Perceptions towards aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis who have discontinued participation in this exercise mode
Authors: Alison L Fisken (Author) - AUT University, New Zealand
Debra L Waters (Author) - University of Otago, New Zealand
Wayne A Hing (Author) - Bond University
Justin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.35(1), pp.12-17
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2016
DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12167
ISSN: 1440-6381
Copyright note: Copyright © 2016 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. This is the accepted version of the following article: Fisken, Alison L; Waters, Debra L; Hing, Wayne A; Keogh, Justin W L (2016) Perceptions towards aqua-based exercise among older adults with osteoarthritis who have discontinued participation in this exercise mode. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 35:1, 12-17, which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12167
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449552902621
Output Type: Journal article

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