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An exploration of remote exercise services for people with cystic fibrosis: experiences and perceptions of multidisciplinary team members and people with cystic fibrosis

Qin, Yue 2024. An exploration of remote exercise services for people with cystic fibrosis: experiences and perceptions of multidisciplinary team members and people with cystic fibrosis. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
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Abstract

Background Exercise is essential for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), but was previously limited to individual activities due to cross-infection risks. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated remotely delivered exercise, allowing people with CF to keep exercising at home and with others. However, there is limited research about the experiences and perceptions of people with CF and CF multidisciplinary team (MDT) members regarding remote exercise services. This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of people with CF and MDT members on remote exercise services and to inform future remote exercise services. Method This qualitative study was underpinned by the behaviour change wheel and included three phases: 1. Semi-structured interviews with MDT members (n=12). 2. Semi-structured interviews with people with CF (n=10). 3. A focus group including MDT members (n=3) and people with CF (n=1). Participants were recruited from an adult CF centre in the UK and through social media. All data collection was conducted online using Zoom. Data were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings Themes from MDT members: Accessibility and convenience offered by remote exercise services; Enhanced connections between MDT members and people with CF; Perceived health and wellness benefits of remote exercise services for people with CF; Barriers to engagement; and Suggested improvements for future remote exercise services. Themes from people with CF: Remote exercise enables activity with multifaceted benefits; Perceived limitations of remote exercise services; and Enhancing participation. The focus group findings confirmed findings from phases 1 and 2 and identified two additional themes: The uncertain future of remote exercise services, and There is no one-size-fits-all. Conclusion Both MDT members and people with CF recognised the benefits of remote exercise services, including flexibility, time and cost savings, and inclusivity. However, barriers, including technical issues, low commitment, and limited visual cues, were noted. Recommendations for future remote exercise services included diversifying and personalising exercise options, having families to exercise with, providing funding for equipment and having user-friendly platforms.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Date Type: Completion
Status: Unpublished
Schools: Schools > Healthcare Sciences
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 4 July 2025
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2025 12:02
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/179538

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