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Perceptions and factors influencing exercise interventions in elderly patients with debilitating spinal surgery and
1Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China.
Background:
Older spine surgery patients have a high incidence of debilitation, which can be managed with certain exercises.
Aim:
To investigate the current status and influencing factors related to the knowledge of exercise intervention among patients and professionals.
Methods:
Descriptive research methods were used to classify and summarize patients and professionals' perceptions and factors affecting exercise interventions. Data were analysed using the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method to distill and refine themes.
Results:
A total of 7 themes were identified: (1) The current status of patients' exercise is unsatisfactory; (2) patients' health literacy is low, coupled with a lack of social and family support; (3) there are numerous challenges with systematic exercise interventions; (4) healthcare professionals acknowledge the importance and need for exercise interventions; (5) there's a pronounced willingness among patients to participate in exercise intervention programs; (6) healthcare professionals believe that exercise interventions are beneficial; and (7) participants offered invaluable insights and suggestions on perioperative exercise during spinal surgery.
Conclusion:
To investigate the current status and influencing factors related to the knowledge of exercise intervention among patients and the related healthcare professionals to provide a reference for the construction of exercise management programs for these patients.
