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Determining Rheumatology Patient Interest in a Group Strength Training Program - Results of an Exercise Survey
Kevin Rhie1, Danielle M Feger1, Rayford R June1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Penn State Health, USA.
International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine
|July 23, 2019
Summary
Rheumatology patients show significant interest in Group Strength Training (GST) programs, similar to primary care patients. This interest is independent of diagnosis or comorbidities, with females and higher BMI patients showing more interest.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Exercise Science
- Public Health and Patient Adherence
Background:
- Exercise offers proven benefits for rheumatologic conditions, including reduced inflammation and symptom improvement.
- Group Strength Training (GST) has improved exercise adherence in primary care but its effect in rheumatology is unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine rheumatology patient interest in a structured Group Strength Training (GST) program.
- To assess the influence of diagnoses and comorbidities on this interest.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with rheumatology patients in central Pennsylvania.
- Data collected included interest in GST, demographics, comorbidities, and quality of life measures.
- Comparative analysis used primary care patient data from a previous survey.
Main Results:
- Fifty percent of rheumatology patients expressed interest in a GST program, comparable to primary care patients.
- Interest was higher among female patients and those with a BMI of 25-30 or >30.
- No significant differences in interest were found based on rheumatologic diagnosis, comorbidities, or perceived health status.
Conclusions:
- Rheumatology patients are generally interested in GST programs.
- Interest is not significantly affected by disease type, comorbidities, or health perception.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the impact of GST on rheumatologic diseases.
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