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Table 2 Detailed categorisation system

From: Understanding beliefs related to physical activity in people living with axial Spondyloarthritis: a theory-informed qualitative study

Category

Subcategories

Behavioural beliefs

– Conceptualization of physical activity and cardiovascular training

 

– Exercise benefits

 

– Exercise associated risks

Normative beliefs

– Motivation of significant others to exercise

 

– Mutual commitment

 

– Performance pressure

 

– Image of people with axSpA

Control beliefs

– Discipline, tricks

 

– Key experience

 

– Limitation due to disease

 

– Pain control

 

– Exercise requirements in daily living (work, leisure activities)

 

– Exercise opportunities in daily living (work, leisure activities)

 

– Exercise opportunities offered by the SVMB

 

– Expectations on course instructors

 

– Support from technology

  1. axSpA axial Spondyloarthritis, SVMB Schweizerische Vereinigung Morbus Bechterew