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Distinguishing characteristics between high and low adherence patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A qualitative examination
journal contribution
posted on 2022-01-07, 11:50 authored by Tom Williams, Lynne Evans, Angus Robertson, Lew Hardy, Stuart Roy, Daniel LewisThe purpose of this study was to identify factors that distinguished between injured athletes who displayed high compared to low levels of rehabilitation adherence following anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive (ACL) surgery. In order to gain an in-depth understanding of these factors, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with six high adherers, six matched low adherers and for each injured athlete, a significant other. Thematic analysis was used to identify the themes that distinguished between high and low adherers. Three themes were generated based on the findings: (1) preparation for post-operative rehabilitation; (2) an active versus passive approach to rehabilitation; and (3) the threat of a poor outcome. Each theme comprised a number of sub-themes that further elucidated the participants’ rehabilitation experiences and adherence behaviors. The findings have important implications for medical professionals, sport psychology consultants, coaches and athletes with a vested interest in expediting recovery following ACL reconstructive surgery.
History
Published in
The Sport PsychologistPublisher
Human KineticsAcceptance Date
2021-11-01Publication Date
2021-12-21Version
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Citation
Williams, T., Evans, L., Robertson, A., Hardy, L., Roy, S. and Lewis, D. (2021) 'Distinguishing Characteristics Between High and Low Adherence Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Qualitative Examination', The Sport Psychologist, pp.1-12. DOI: 10.1123/tsp.2020-0035Print ISSN
0888-4781Electronic ISSN
1543-2793Cardiff Met Affiliation
- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
Cardiff Met Authors
Lynne EvansCardiff Met Research Centre/Group
- Applied Injury Science
Copyright Holder
- © The Publisher
Language
- en