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Margie H Davenport1, Sarah Neil-Sztramko2, Bridget Lett3
1Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Summary
New tools, the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy and Health Care Provider Consultation Form, were developed to increase the use of physical activity guidelines for pregnant individuals. These tools aim to improve safety and reduce barriers to exercise during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Evidence-based guidelines are crucial for best practices in clinical and public health.
- Guideline availability alone does not ensure adoption; knowledge translation strategies are essential.
- The 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy highlighted the need for practical tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development process of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy and the Health Care Provider Consultation Form for Prenatal Physical Activity.
- To promote the adoption and use of physical activity guidelines among pregnant individuals and healthcare providers.
- To create evidence-informed tools that facilitate safe exercise participation for most pregnant individuals while identifying those with contraindications.
Main Methods:
- A survey of qualified exercise professionals identified barriers and facilitators to using existing screening tools.
- A Working Group developed an evidence-informed screening tool based on survey findings and prior research.
- End-user feedback was gathered through surveys and interviews to ensure tool feasibility and acceptability.
Main Results:
- Barriers and facilitators to using prenatal exercise screening tools were identified.
- An evidence-informed screening tool and consultation form were developed.
- End-user feedback indicated the tools are feasible and acceptable for practical use.
Conclusions:
- The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy and Health Care Provider Consultation Form were developed to support the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy.
- These tools aim to identify pregnant individuals for whom exercise may pose a risk, while simultaneously reducing barriers for others.
- Future studies will assess the uptake and utilization of these developed tools by pregnant individuals and healthcare professionals.
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