OBJECTIVE: Exercise has the potential to offer a range of health benefits in addition to improving healing outcomes for @entity1 with @entity3179 ( @entity3179 ). However, despite evidence-based recommendations, most of these individuals do not engage in regular exercise. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the perspectives of adults with @entity3179 , in relation to exercise. METHOD: This was a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews and discussions. Ten @entity1 with venous leg @entity1066 volunteered to participate. Recruitment was through a specialist wound clinic. Verbatim data were collected by an experienced moderator using a semi-structured guide. Data saturation was reached after three group discussions and two interviews. A random selection of transcripts was sent back to the @entity1 for verification. Thematic content analysis was used to determine major themes and categories. Two transcripts were independently analysed, categories and themes independently developed, cross checked and found comparable. Remaining transcripts were analysed using the developed categories and codes. RESULTS: Regardless of their current exercise routine, @entity1 reported exercising before venous leg @entity1066 and expressed an interest in either becoming active or maintaining an active lifestyle. Overall, four themes emerged from the findings: i) @entity1 understanding of the relationship between @entity4096 and exercise patterns; ii) fear of harm impacts upon positive beliefs and attitudes to exercise; iii) perceived factors limit exercise; and iv) structured management facilitates exercise. CONCLUSION: The value of exercise in improving outcomes in @entity3179 lies in its capacity to promote venous return and reduce the risk of secondary conditions in this population. Despite motivation and interest in being exercise active, @entity1 with @entity3179 report many obstacles. Further exploration of mechanisms that assist this @entity1 population and promote understanding about management of barriers, coupled with promotion of enabling factors, is vital for improving their exercise participation. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

The perspectives of adults with XXXX on exercise: an exploratory study.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'participant', 'patient', 'people'] @entity1066 :: ('MESH:D014456', 'Disease') :: ['ulceration'] @entity4096 :: ('MESH:D014689', 'Disease') :: ['chronic venous insufficiency'] @entity3179 :: ('MESH:D014647', 'Disease') :: ['venous leg ulcers', 'VLUs']
@entity3179 :: (MESH:D014647,Disease) :: ['venous leg ulcers']
