Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Barriers and motivations to exercise participation among women with severe systemic lupus erythematosus who have recently undergone glucocorticoid pulse therapy: A qualitative analysis
Authors' conclusion
Although the group recognized the health-related benefits of exercise, this knowledge was insufficient to encourage exercise participation.
Study context
- Population
- Women with SLE who have recently undergone GC pulse therapy
- Participants
- 23 women
- Outcome
- Motivations and barriers to exercise participation
Methodological detailsexploratory, qualitative, semi-structured interviews
- Exploratory
- Qualitative
- Semi-structured interviews
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Disease activity, median SLEDAI 8 (IQR 4-12)
- All participants reported wide-ranging health benefits as a motivation to exercise, but the majority did not exercise
- Numerous health-related, personal and social barriers to exercise participation cited
- SF-36: difficulties participating in work and other regular daily activities
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Barriers and motivations to exercise participation among women with severe systemic lupus erythematosus who have recently undergone glucocorticoid pulse therapy: A qualitative analysis. Lupus. Published 23 March 2025. doi:10.
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