Perceptions towards physical activity in adult lung transplant recipients with cystic fibrosis

Martina Wietlisbach, Christian Benden, Angela Koutsokera, Kathleen Jahn, Paola M Soccal and Thomas Radtke

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 2, 1-14

Abstract: Background: Barriers and motives towards physical activity (PA) in lung transplant (LTx) recipients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are largely unknown. We aimed to explore perceptions towards PA in LTx recipients with CF to better understand individuals’ needs and preferences. Methods: Participants completed an online survey at two Swiss LTx and one follow-up shared care centre between June and December 2018. Results: One hundred and eleven individuals completed the survey (87.4% response rate). Overall, survey participants perceive PA as important for their daily life and health. Perceived motives of PA were improving muscle strength, endurance and quality of life (QoL), to feel better, fun, to achieve personal goals and having more energy for everyday life. Fatigue was the most common perceived barrier to PA and associated with poorer QoL (r = -0.43, p

Date: 2020
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