Exploring determinants of physical activity at home in the first year after hospital or rehabilitation discharge using patient narratives

Key Result

Enhancing self-management, autonomy, and resilience is essential for improving physical activity at home post-hospital discharge.

Key Points

• The research aims to identify factors influencing physical activity levels at home after hospital discharge through patient narratives.
• Qualitative analysis of patient interviews
• Focus on personal environments and experiences
• Exploration of self-management and autonomy in physical activity
• Identified key themes contributing to physical activity including self-management strategies
• Highlighted the importance of autonomy in sustaining activity levels
• Suggested resilience factors positively impacting physical activity at home