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Ragy Tadrous1, Deirdre O'Rourke2, Niamh Murphy3
1Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract:
Narcolepsy is associated with reduced quality of life and physical performance. The study aimed to explore the attitudes of people with Type 1 narcolepsy towards exercise and physical activity, their physical wellbeing, and the potential role of physiotherapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 people with narcolepsy attending a dedicated outpatient narcolepsy clinic located in Dublin, Ireland. Transcripts were iteratively coded; a thematic analysis was undertaken, and key themes were identified. Four themes were identified: 'Barriers and Facilitators to Exercising', 'Social Concerns', 'Health Concerns' and 'Suggestions for the Role of Physiotherapy'. Future research should explore the potential role of exercise to help manage narcolepsy-related symptoms in this population.
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