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Review

The Impact of Kinesiophobia on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review

by
Marika Wlazło
1,
Patryk Szlacheta
2,
Mateusz Grajek
3,*,
Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-Bartecka
4,
Mateusz Rozmiarek
5,
Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko
6 and
Ilona Korzonek-Szlacheta
1
1
Department of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Piekarska 18, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
2
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Piekarska 18, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
3
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Piekarska 18, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
4
Department of Food Technology and Quality Evaluation, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
5
Department of Sports Tourism, Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
6
Department of Tourism and Recreation, Faculty of Physical Education, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, 00-968 Warsaw, Poland
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 2086; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042086
Submission received: 11 December 2024 / Revised: 8 February 2025 / Accepted: 9 February 2025 / Published: 17 February 2025
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Sports Science and Novel Technologies)
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Abstract

Individuals suffering from non-communicable NCDs often experience chronic pain, which can directly contribute to the development of kinesiophobia and fear of movement, significantly impacting the quality of life and physical activity (PA) of chronically ill patients. This review aims to examine the impact of kinesiophobia on PA, quality of life, and the rehabilitation process in patients with diabetes, cancer, and chronic cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The research methodology is based on a systematic literature review using six databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar), conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. The review included 81 articles (comprising experimental studies, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews). The prevalence of kinesiophobia and fear of movement among patients with chronic diseases ranged from 42.85% to 93%, depending on the type of condition. The average prevalence rate of kinesiophobia in the entire analyzed group was 63.6%, which highlights the significance of the problem in relation to the chronic diseases discussed. The presence of movement-related fear in individuals with chronic illnesses represents a significant barrier to engaging in PA, which can directly impact their quality of life. Future research is recommended to focus on identifying risk factors and the influence of kinesiophobia on various aspects of life, allowing for clearer understanding and coherence.
Keywords: kinesiophobia; fear of movement; quality of life; physical activity; treatment kinesiophobia; fear of movement; quality of life; physical activity; treatment

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Wlazło, M.; Szlacheta, P.; Grajek, M.; Staśkiewicz-Bartecka, W.; Rozmiarek, M.; Malchrowicz-Mośko, E.; Korzonek-Szlacheta, I. The Impact of Kinesiophobia on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 2086. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042086

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Wlazło M, Szlacheta P, Grajek M, Staśkiewicz-Bartecka W, Rozmiarek M, Malchrowicz-Mośko E, Korzonek-Szlacheta I. The Impact of Kinesiophobia on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review. Applied Sciences. 2025; 15(4):2086. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042086

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Wlazło, Marika, Patryk Szlacheta, Mateusz Grajek, Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-Bartecka, Mateusz Rozmiarek, Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko, and Ilona Korzonek-Szlacheta. 2025. "The Impact of Kinesiophobia on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review" Applied Sciences 15, no. 4: 2086. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042086

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Wlazło, M., Szlacheta, P., Grajek, M., Staśkiewicz-Bartecka, W., Rozmiarek, M., Malchrowicz-Mośko, E., & Korzonek-Szlacheta, I. (2025). The Impact of Kinesiophobia on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review. Applied Sciences, 15(4), 2086. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042086

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