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A survey across four European countries to determine rheumatology health professionals' awareness of physical activity measures in people with inflammatory joint diseases.

Norelee M KennedySean G McKennaAoife O'NeillBente Appel EsbensenThijs Willem SwinnenBirgitta NordgrenSara WillemijnsNanna Maria HammerNina Brodin
Published in: BMJ open (2018)
The majority of respondents reported that they considered measuring PA as important in people with IJDs; however, the majority lacked confidence in how to measure it. There was strong interest in further education around measuring PA. Three distinct respondent classes were identified to inform targeted education on how to measure PA.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • oxidative stress
  • body mass index
  • juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • depressive symptoms
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • sleep quality