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Implementation of Intelligent Physical Exercise Training at a Danish Hospital—A Qualitative Study of Employees’ Barriers and Facilitators for Participation
Pultz, C.J.; Lohse, T.M.; Justesen, J.B.; Særvoll, C.A.; Møller, S.F.; Lindegaard, B.; Fischer, T.K.; Dalager, T.; Molsted, S. Implementation of Intelligent Physical Exercise Training at a Danish Hospital—A Qualitative Study of Employees’ Barriers and Facilitators for Participation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023, 20, 7085, doi:10.3390/ijerph20227085.
Pultz, C.J.; Lohse, T.M.; Justesen, J.B.; Særvoll, C.A.; Møller, S.F.; Lindegaard, B.; Fischer, T.K.; Dalager, T.; Molsted, S. Implementation of Intelligent Physical Exercise Training at a Danish Hospital—A Qualitative Study of Employees’ Barriers and Facilitators for Participation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023, 20, 7085, doi:10.3390/ijerph20227085.
Pultz, C.J.; Lohse, T.M.; Justesen, J.B.; Særvoll, C.A.; Møller, S.F.; Lindegaard, B.; Fischer, T.K.; Dalager, T.; Molsted, S. Implementation of Intelligent Physical Exercise Training at a Danish Hospital—A Qualitative Study of Employees’ Barriers and Facilitators for Participation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023, 20, 7085, doi:10.3390/ijerph20227085.
Pultz, C.J.; Lohse, T.M.; Justesen, J.B.; Særvoll, C.A.; Møller, S.F.; Lindegaard, B.; Fischer, T.K.; Dalager, T.; Molsted, S. Implementation of Intelligent Physical Exercise Training at a Danish Hospital—A Qualitative Study of Employees’ Barriers and Facilitators for Participation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023, 20, 7085, doi:10.3390/ijerph20227085.
Abstract
Abstract: Background: Exercise Training at work has the potential to improve employees’ produc-tivity, health, and well-being. However, exercise interventions to healthcare workers in hospitals may be challenged by a high time pressure and the ongoing workflow with patient care. Objective: The aim was to identify barriers and facilitators for participation in exercise training during work in a hospital department. Methods: Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with hospital employees of different staff groups, who participated in 12 weeks exercise twice weekly. The data analysis was a thematic approach based on the Theoretical Domains Framework and the COM-B factors in the Behavior Change Wheel. Results: Barriers and facilitators varied between different groups. Barriers included limited structure, busyness, and a discouraging culture. Facilitators in-cluded gaining a feeling of community, psychological and physical well-being. Seven contextual subthemes were vital for successful implementation of exercise in a hospital setting. Conclusions: The informants appreciated exercise training during work and wished to participate. Inpatient departments’ informants had difficulties participating in the intervention, whilst those with more administrative tasks found it easier. This study identified barriers and facilitators vital for a successful implementation of an exercise training intervention in a hospital department to improve health, wellbeing, and productivity amongst hospital employees. It explains how future interventions can improve reach, adoption, and implementation of exercise training interventions for hospital staff.
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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