The Influence of Walking Limitations on Daily Life : A Mixed-Methods Study of 14 Persons with Late Effects of Polio
(2022) In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(13).- Abstract
Reduced walking ability is common in persons with late effects of polio (LEoP). Here, we explored how many walking limitations persons with LEoP perceive, and how these limitations influence daily life, by using a mixed-methods design. Fourteen persons (mean age 70 years, whereof 7 women) with LEoP responded to the Walking Impact Scale (Walk-12), and were inter-viewed individually. Qualitative data were analysed by systematic text condensation, and each quotation was deductively analysed in relation to the items in Walk-12. Running was perceived as most limited, whereas walking indoors without using support was perceived as least limited. A majority (>70%) were moderately to extremely limited in standing or walking, in walking speed... (More)
Reduced walking ability is common in persons with late effects of polio (LEoP). Here, we explored how many walking limitations persons with LEoP perceive, and how these limitations influence daily life, by using a mixed-methods design. Fourteen persons (mean age 70 years, whereof 7 women) with LEoP responded to the Walking Impact Scale (Walk-12), and were inter-viewed individually. Qualitative data were analysed by systematic text condensation, and each quotation was deductively analysed in relation to the items in Walk-12. Running was perceived as most limited, whereas walking indoors without using support was perceived as least limited. A majority (>70%) were moderately to extremely limited in standing or walking, in walking speed and distance, which affected concentration and effort, as well as gait quality aspects. The limited walking ability intruded on many everyday activities, both indoors and outdoors, which affected social participation negatively. To increase safety when walking and reduce the fall risk, various strategies were adopted such as using aids, walking carefully, and avoiding risky activities. In conclusion, LEoP-related walking limitations influence participants’ activity and participation greatly. By using both the Walk-12 scale and face-to-face interviews, an increased understanding of how walking limitations influence everyday life was achieved.
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- Brogårdh, Christina LU ; Lexell, Jan LU and Hammarlund, Catharina Sjödahl LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2022-07-01
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- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- activities of daily living, disabled persons, post poliomyelitis syndrome, qualitative research, rehabilitation, walking limitations
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- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- volume
- 19
- issue
- 13
- article number
- 8157
- publisher
- MDPI AG
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- scopus:85133164162
- pmid:35805815
- ISSN
- 1661-7827
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijerph19138157
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- Publisher Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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- 2635a8ad-0de3-4306-83a6-438f9b861013
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