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OBJECTIVE: To describe professionals' perceptions of factors that facilitate or
hamper the implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion
programme in rehabilitation. DESIGN: This study used a qualitative design.
METHODS: Semi-structured interviews (n = 22) were conducted with rehabilitation
professionals (n = 28) involved in the implementation of a physical activity
promotion programme. Two additional interviews were conducted with the programme
coordinators (n = 2).
The study involved 18 rehabilitation organizations
implementing the programme that targets people with disabilities or chronic
diseases. Organizations were supported in the implementation process by the
programme coordinators. RESULTS: Commonly perceived facilitating factors were:
involvement of committed and enthusiastic professionals; agreement with their
organizations' vision/wishes ; the perceived additional value of the programme;
and opportunities to share knowledge and experience with professionals from other
organizations. Commonly perceived hampering factors were: uncertainty about
continuing the programme; limited flexibility; and lack of support from
physicians and therapists to implement the programme. CONCLUSION: Professionals
perceived a heterogeneous set of factors that facilitate and/or hamper the
implementation and continuation of a physical activity promotion programme in
rehabilitation. Based on these findings, recommendations were formulated to
enhance embedding of physical activity promotion during and after rehabilitation.

Langue : ANGLAIS