From Clinical Expert to Guide: Experiences From Coaching People With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Increased Physical Activity | Zendy

Thomas Nessen | Zendy; Christina H. Opava | Zendy; Cathrin Martin | Zendy; Ingrid Demmelmaier | Zendy

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From Clinical Expert to Guide: Experiences From Coaching People With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Increased Physical Activity

Author(s) -

Thomas Nessen,

Christina H. Opava,

Cathrin Martin,

Ingrid Demmelmaier

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998

H-Index - 150

eISSN - 1538-6724

pISSN - 0031-9023

DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20130393

Subject(s) - coaching , biopsychosocial model , qualitative research , medicine , behavior change , content analysis , grounded theory , psychology , health care , medical education , nursing , psychotherapist , social psychology , social science , sociology , economics , economic growth

Physical activity levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis are lower than what are recommended for a healthful lifestyle. To support physical activity, health care professionals may use behavioral change techniques based on a biopsychosocial perspective. Investigating the implementation process may be relevant for understanding how these techniques translate to practice.

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