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Motivations and barriers to exercise among clinicians
M Ewens1, C Carroll2, E Guenther1
1COMP-NW, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR, USA.
Psychology, Health & Medicine
|December 28, 2022
Summary
Clinician exercise habits are influenced by occupation. Top barriers include time and COVID-19 concerns, while well-being and stress reduction are key motivators. Addressing these can improve clinician and patient health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Clinical Wellness
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Occupation significantly influences exercise motivators and barriers, particularly in healthcare.
- Previous research highlights the link between occupation and physical activity engagement.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for promoting health within specific professional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify unique barriers and motivators for physical activity among clinicians.
- To explore the relationship between these factors, burnout, and exercise habits.
- To inform the development of targeted wellness programs for healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to community hospital clinicians assessing exercise barriers/motivators, burnout (Mini-Z scale), and weekly exercise.
- Correlation analysis of top barriers/motivators with burnout levels, physical activity, and demographics.
- Analysis of 64 clinician responses.
Main Results:
- Average burnout level was 2.37 (median 2).
- 38% met American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines (150 min/week); 33% exercised <75 min/week.
- Top general motivator: personal well-being. Top clinician-specific motivator: stress reduction. Top barriers: COVID-19 concerns (indoor facilities) and lack of time.
- Higher burnout correlated with citing stress/burnout as barriers.
Conclusions:
- Clinician exercise is significantly impacted by occupation-specific barriers and motivators.
- Lack of time and COVID-19 concerns are major impediments to physical activity.
- Wellness programs should leverage motivators like stress reduction to overcome barriers, improving clinician well-being and patient outcomes.
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