Physical exercise barriers and needs in adults with congenital heart disease: a qualitative study
People with ACHD face multiple barriers to engaging in physical exercise. There is a clear need for specific, personalised exercise advice from healthcare providers and the development of long-term programmes and interventions to overcome relevant barriers.
Authors
- H T Jørstad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3617-3256)
- Daniëlle Robbers‐Visser
- Marjolein Snaterse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4923-6845)
- Robert M. Kauling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8654-7634)
- Madoka Sunamura
- Annemien E. van den Bosch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0422-9860)
- Nienke ter Hoeve (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7447-3025)
- Jasmijn C van Groen
- Yara F Langeveld
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Sint Franciscus Gasthuis (NL)
- Franciscus Vlietland (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Capri Hartrevalidatie (NL)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102090
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35