Volume 23, Issue 3 e12530
RESEARCH PAPER

Self-determined motivation and exercise behaviour in COPD patients

Hui-Ling Cho NP RN

Hui-Ling Cho NP RN

Nursing Department, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan

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Heng-Hsin Tung PhD FNP RN

Corresponding Author

Heng-Hsin Tung PhD FNP RN

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science, Taipei, Taiwan

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Heng-Hsin Tung, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science, Consultant, Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital, Taiwan

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Ming-Shian Lin MD

Ming-Shian Lin MD

Doctor

Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan

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Wan-Chun Hsu NP RN

Wan-Chun Hsu NP RN

Doctor

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

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Chi-Pin Lee MD

Chi-Pin Lee MD

Doctor

Division of Cardiovascular Disease , Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan

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First published: 08 February 2017
Citations: 15

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the self-determined motivation predictors of exercise behaviour following pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD recipients. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 135 COPD patients. A demographic questionnaire, clinical factors, behavioural regulations in exercise questionnaire, and leisure time exercise questionnaire were used to collect data. A logistic regression model was used to identify the predictors associated with demographics and self-determined motivation types regarding physical activity. Education level, episodes of acute exacerbation within 2 years, and identified regulation were significant predictors of executing physical activities with high metabolic equivalents. The results of this study imply that healthcare providers need to be aware of the importance of exercise motivation among COPD patients.

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