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Does adherence make a difference? Results from a community-based aquatic exercise program.

Basia Belza1, Tari Topolski, Susan Kinne

  • 1Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-7266, USA. basiab@u.washington.edu

Nursing Research
|September 28, 2002
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Consistent participation in community aquatic exercise programs significantly benefits adults with osteoarthritis. Adherence to exercise leads to improved well-being and physical function, highlighting the importance of consistent engagement for better health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited understanding of real-world effectiveness of exercise programs for osteoarthritis outside laboratory settings.
  • Growing evidence supports exercise benefits for osteoarthritis management.
  • Need to evaluate community-based programs for general populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of participants adhering to a community-based aquatic exercise program.
  • To determine outcomes associated with adherence to the program.
  • To assess the real-world effectiveness of aquatic exercise for osteoarthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial involving 249 adults with osteoarthritis.
  • Intervention group participated in a 20-week Arthritis Foundation aquatic exercise program.

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  • Adherence defined as attending ≥2 classes/week for 16/20 weeks; outcomes measured using validated scales.

    • Main Results:

    • Treatment-group adherers (N=35) showed significant improvements in quality of well-being, physical function, and arthritis quality of life compared to controls (N=124).
    • Adherers also reported improved mood compared to non-adherers (N=67).
    • Non-adherers did not experience similar improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise demonstrably benefits adults with osteoarthritis when participation levels are analyzed.
    • Consistent adherence to exercise programs is crucial for achieving better health outcomes.
    • Future interventions should focus on enhancing adherence through intrinsic factors like self-efficacy.