Andersson Signe, Ahler Jonas Risum, Tang Lars Hermann, Aagaard Thomas Vedste, Skou Søren T, Simonÿ Charlotte
The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark.
Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Nov 30;21(12):1606. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21121606.
Arthritis significantly reduces health-related quality of life, causing pain, fatigue, and decreased physical activity. To address this, exercise is highly recommended. However, men are less likely to participate in rehabilitation compared to women. We detected the same tendency in a nationwide nature-based exercise program in Denmark, with only 8% male participants. Therefore, this qualitative study investigated what engaged and restrained men with arthritis from participating in a nature-based exercise program. We employed interviews as the primary method for data collection. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis, revealing key patterns in participants' experiences. This study finds that the fourteen participants' experiences revealed two themes: (1) meeting with the nature-based exercise program was confusing, motivating, and disappointing, and (2) the social aspect is less important. To better engage men, future programs should include a clear description of the concept of the exercise, high-intensity exercise, a reduced emphasis on social activities, and consistency in the instructors' roles and guidance. Incorporating these findings can better address the needs and preferences of men, helping them feel more like individuals than patients.
关节炎会显著降低与健康相关的生活质量，引发疼痛、疲劳并减少身体活动。为解决这一问题，强烈推荐进行锻炼。然而，与女性相比，男性参与康复治疗的可能性较小。在丹麦一项全国性的自然锻炼项目中，我们也发现了同样的趋势，男性参与者仅占8%。因此，这项定性研究调查了患有关节炎的男性参与自然锻炼项目的积极因素和阻碍因素。我们采用访谈作为主要的数据收集方法。使用布劳恩和克拉克的主题分析法对数据进行分析，揭示了参与者经历中的关键模式。本研究发现，14名参与者的经历揭示了两个主题：（1）参与自然锻炼项目的体验既令人困惑、充满动力又令人失望，（2）社交方面不那么重要。为了更好地吸引男性参与，未来的项目应包括对锻炼概念的清晰描述、高强度锻炼、减少对社交活动的强调以及教练角色和指导的一致性。纳入这些研究结果可以更好地满足男性的需求和偏好，帮助他们更有个体的感觉而非仅仅是患者。
