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Factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI include heightened psychological stress, increased uncertainty regarding exercise, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support systems.
Why the study?
This study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Kinesiophobia post-PCI is driven by psychological stress, exercise uncertainty, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support, highlighting areas for targeted interventions to improve cardiac rehabilitation adherence.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS: Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 14 patients and 4 healthcare professionals who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, from May 2023 to June 2023. Data were coded, categorized, and thematically analyzed using the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method. RESULTS: The factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI were classified into four primary themes: heightened psychological stress, increased uncertainty regarding exercise, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support systems. CONCLUSION: Kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI hinders adherence to cardiac rehabilitation protocols. Early identification and analysis of the factors contributing to kinesiophobia can guide the development and implementation of effective intervention strategies. CLINICAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
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Chen et al. (2025) studied Kinesiophobia post-percutaneous coronary intervention (n=18). Factors contributing to kinesiophobia was evaluated on Themes identified for factors contributing to kinesiophobia. Factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI include heightened psychological stress, increased uncertainty regarding exercise, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support systems.
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