Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention

Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 14 patients and 4 healthcare professionals who satisfied the...

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Main Authors: Lu Chen, Jiang-Ying Li, Zhen-Qing Ren, Li-Chun Wang, Pei-Yu Huang, Wen-Juan Jiang, Cong Li, Li Ding
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Published: BMC 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02810-w
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Jiang-Ying Li
Zhen-Qing Ren
Li-Chun Wang
Pei-Yu Huang
Wen-Juan Jiang
Cong Li
Li Ding
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Jiang-Ying Li
Zhen-Qing Ren
Li-Chun Wang
Pei-Yu Huang
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Cong Li
Li Ding
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description Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 14 patients and 4 healthcare professionals who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, from May 2023 to June 2023. Data were coded, categorized, and thematically analyzed using the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method. Results The factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI were classified into four primary themes: heightened psychological stress, increased uncertainty regarding exercise, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support systems. Conclusion Kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI hinders adherence to cardiac rehabilitation protocols. Early identification and analysis of the factors contributing to kinesiophobia can guide the development and implementation of effective intervention strategies. Clinical registration number Not applicable.
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spelling doaj-art-e2afcd3f86604df6b7519d5613f632402025-08-20T02:43:15ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-02-012411610.1186/s12912-025-02810-wIdentifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary interventionLu Chen0Jiang-Ying Li1Zhen-Qing Ren2Li-Chun Wang3Pei-Yu Huang4Wen-Juan Jiang5Cong Li6Li Ding7Department of cardiology, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of cardiology, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of nursing, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of nursing, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Emergency, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Intensive care unit, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Emergency, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Emergency, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical UniversityAbstract Objective This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 14 patients and 4 healthcare professionals who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, from May 2023 to June 2023. Data were coded, categorized, and thematically analyzed using the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method. Results The factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI were classified into four primary themes: heightened psychological stress, increased uncertainty regarding exercise, reduced self-efficacy, and inadequate support systems. Conclusion Kinesiophobia in patients post-PCI hinders adherence to cardiac rehabilitation protocols. Early identification and analysis of the factors contributing to kinesiophobia can guide the development and implementation of effective intervention strategies. Clinical registration number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02810-wKinesiophobiaInfluencing factorsPercutaneous coronary interventionQualitative study
spellingShingle Lu Chen
Jiang-Ying Li
Zhen-Qing Ren
Li-Chun Wang
Pei-Yu Huang
Wen-Juan Jiang
Cong Li
Li Ding
Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
BMC Nursing
Kinesiophobia
Influencing factors
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Qualitative study
title Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
title_full Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
title_fullStr Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
title_full_unstemmed Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
title_short Identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
title_sort identifying factors contributing to kinesiophobia in patients post percutaneous coronary intervention
topic Kinesiophobia
Influencing factors
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Qualitative study
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02810-w
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