Views and Experiences of Online Exercise Groups for People With Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Study.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Parkinson's Disease Pub Date : 2026-01-28 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI:10.1155/padi/9816558

James Alexander, Caroline Appel, Yiota Constantinou, Anette Schrag

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Abstract

Background: Online exercise groups for people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) are increasing in popularity, but little is known about PwP's experiences with them.

Objective: To explore the views and experiences of PwP who have utilised Parkinson's disease-specific online exercise groups.

Methods: A qualitative study utilising semistructured interviews and thematic analysis in a purposive sample of PwP who had participated in an online exercise group.

Results: Nine participants (5 females) with a mean age of 69.5 (63-78) years and a mean disease duration of 9.1 (3-20) years participated. Analysis revealed three overarching themes: 'Considerations of online exercise groups for PwP', which highlighted the pros and cons of attending online exercise classes; 'Online exercise class qualities', including the importance of a tailored approach, clearly communicated aims and the importance of a well-informed instructor; and 'Accessibility', which included considerations of convenience of access, costs and technological access.

Conclusion: Online exercise groups may play an important role in future Parkinson's disease management by offering greater access to exercise. They may also perpetuate inequalities for PwP and lack the social engagement many PwP seek. Hybrid group exercise, a combination of online and face-to-face classes, could provide this. Providers must develop classes that are tailored to PwP and delivered by well-informed instructors.

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帕金森病患者在线运动小组的观点和经验：一项定性研究。

背景：针对帕金森病（PwP）患者的在线运动小组越来越受欢迎，但对PwP患者的经历知之甚少。目的：探讨帕金森病患者在线运动组的观点和经验。方法：一项质性研究，利用半结构化访谈和专题分析，对参加在线锻炼小组的PwP进行有目的样本。结果：9名参与者（5名女性），平均年龄69.5（63-78）岁，平均病程9.1（3-20）年。分析显示了三个主要主题：“网上运动小组对残疾人士的考虑”，强调参加网上运动课程的利弊；“在线运动课程质量”，包括量身定制的方法的重要性，明确传达的目标和一个消息灵通的教练的重要性；“可及性”，包括考虑获取的便利性、成本和技术获取。结论：通过提供更多的锻炼机会，在线锻炼组可能在未来帕金森病的治疗中发挥重要作用。他们也可能使残疾人士的不平等永久化，并缺乏许多残疾人士所寻求的社会参与。混合小组练习，在线和面对面课程的结合，可以提供这一点。供应商必须开发适合PwP的课程，并由消息灵通的教师授课。

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Parkinson's Disease CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-

CiteScore

5.80

自引率

3.10%

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审稿时长

18 weeks

期刊介绍： Parkinson’s Disease is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, genetics, cellular, molecular and neurophysiology, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.