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Brodin N, Conradsson DM, Swinnen TW, Esbensen BA, Kennedy N, Hammer NM, McKenna S, Henriksson P, Nordgren B. Self-report and device-based physical activity measures and adherence to physical activity recommendations: a cross-sectional survey among people with inflammatory joint disease in four European countries. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e064278. [PMID: 36746546 PMCID: PMC9906173 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Self-monitoring of physical activity (PA) has the potential to contribute to successful behaviour change in PA interventions in different populations, including people with inflammatory joint diseases (IJDs). The objectives of this study were to describe the use and knowledge of self-report-based and device-based PA measures in people with IJDs in four European countries, and to explore if the use of such devices, sociodemographic or disease-related variables were associated with adherence to the recommendations of at least 150 min of moderate to vigorous PA per week. SETTING Cross-sectional survey, performed in 2015-2016. PARTICIPANTS People with IJDs in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and Sweden. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Use of self-report and device-based PA measures, receipt of instructions how to use PA measures, confidence in using them, adherence to PA recommendations and associated factors for adherence to PA recommendations. RESULTS Of the 1305 respondents answering questions on PA measures, 600 (46%) reported use of any kind of self-report or device-based measures to self-monitor PA. Between country differences of 34%-58% was observed. Six per cent and four per cent received instructions from health professionals on how to use simple and complex devices, respectively. Independent associated factors of fulfilment of recommendations of PA were living in Ireland (OR=84.89, p<0.001) and Sweden (OR=1.68, p=0.017) compared with living in Denmark, not perceiving activity limitations in moderate activities (OR=1.92, p<0.001) and using a device to measure PA (OR=1.56, p<0.001). Those living in Belgium (OR=0.21, p<0.001) were less likely to fulfil recommendations of PA. CONCLUSIONS Almost half of the participants with IJDs used self-report-based or deviced-based PA measures, although few used wearable devices regularly. The results indicate that participants meeting public PA health guidelines were engaged in self-monitoring of PA.
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- N Brodin
- Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Clinic, Danderyds Sjukhus AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professional, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Division of Rheumatology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research (Copecare), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Denmark
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research (Copecare), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Health Service Executive, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick Hospitals Group, Dooradoyle, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyds Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professional, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Bieler T, Magnusson SP, Siersma V, Rinaldo M, Schmiegelow MT, Beck T, Krifa AM, Kjær BH, Palm H, Midtgaard J. Effectiveness of promotion and support for physical activity maintenance post total hip arthroplasty-study protocol for a pragmatic, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial (the PANORAMA trial). Trials 2022; 23:647. [PMID: 35964101 PMCID: PMC9375375 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06610-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Total hip arthroplasty is considered an efficacious procedure for relieving pain and disability, but despite that objectively measured physical activity level remains unchanged compared to pre-surgery and is still considerably lower than that of a healthy age- and sex-matched population 6–12 months post-surgery. Since there is a graded relationship between physical activity level and functional performance, increasing physical activity may enhance the outcome of the procedure. This study aims to investigate whether promotion and support of physical activity initiated 3 months after total hip arthroplasty complementary to usual rehabilitation care can increase objective measured physical activity 6 months post-surgery. Methods The trial is designed as a pragmatic, parallel group, two-arm, assessor-blinded, superiority, randomized (1:1), controlled trial with post intervention follow-up 6 and 12 months after total hip arthroplasty. Home-dwelling, independent, and self-reliant patients with hip osteoarthritis are provisionally enrolled prior to surgery and re-screened about 2–3 months post-surgery to confirm eligibility. Baseline assessment is conducted 3 months post-surgery. Subsequently, patients (n=200) are randomized to either a 3-month, multimodal physical activity promotion/education intervention or control (no further attention). The intervention consists of face-to-face and telephone counselling, patient education material, pedometer, and step-counting journal. The primary outcome is objectively measured physical activity, specifically the proportion of patients that complete on average ≥8000 steps per day 6 months post-surgery. Secondary outcomes include core outcomes (i.e., physical function, pain, and patient global assessment) and health-related quality of life. Furthermore, we will explore the effect of the intervention on self-efficacy and outcome expectations (i.e., tertiary outcomes). Discussion By investigating the effectiveness of a pedometer-driven, face-to-face, and telephone-assisted counselling, behavior change intervention in complementary to usual rehabilitation, we hope to deliver applicable and generalizable knowledge to support physical activity after total hip arthroplasty and potentially enhance the outcome of the procedure. Trial registration www.clinicaltrials.govNCT04471532. Registered on July 15, 2020.
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- Theresa Bieler
- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark.
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark.,Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 8, Building 8, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- The Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, building 24, entrance R, 1353, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 10, Building 10, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 6, Building 6, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200, Copenhagen N, Denmark.,Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health Care (CARMEN), Mental Health Centre Glostrup, Nordstjernevej 41, 2600, Glostrup, Denmark
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Smith RD, McHugh GA, Quicke JG, Dziedzic KS, Healey EL. Comparison of reliability, construct validity and responsiveness of the IPAQ-SF and PASE in adults with osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care 2021; 19:473-483. [PMID: 33683799 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study assessed the measurement properties of two commonly used self-report physical activity (PA) measures: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Physical Activity Scale for the elderly (PASE) in adults with osteoarthritis. METHODS Secondary analysis of the MOSAICS cluster randomised controlled trial baseline and 3-month follow-up questionnaires, total scores and subdomains of the IPAQ-SF and PASE were compared. Intra-class correlations (ICC) were used to assess test-retest reliability, measurement error was assessed using standard error of measurement (SEM), smallest detectable change (SDC) and 95% limits of agreement (LoA). Responsiveness was assessed using effect size (ES), standard responsive measurement (SRM) and response ratio (RR). RESULTS There was moderate correlation (r = 0.56) between the total IPAQ-SF scores (score ranges 0-16,398) and the total PASE scores (score ranges 0-400). Subdomain correlations were also moderate (ranges 0.39-0.57). The PASE showed greater reliability compared to the IPAQ-SF (ICC = 0.68; 0.61-0.74 95% CI and ICC = 0.64; 0.55-0.72, respectively). Measurement errors in both measures were large: PASE SEM = 46.7, SDC = 129.6 and 95% LoA ranges = -117 to 136, the IPAQ-SF SEM = 3532.2 METS-1 min-1 week , SDC = 9790.8 and 95% LoA ranges = -5222 to 5597. Responsiveness was poor: ES -0.14 and -0.16, SRM -0.21 and -0.21, and RR 0.12 and 0.09 for the IPAQ-SF and PASE, respectively. DISCUSSION The IPAQ-SF and PASE appear limited in reliability, measurement error and responsiveness. Researchers and clinicians should be aware of these limitations, particularly when comparing different levels of PA and monitoring PA levels changes over time in those with osteoarthritis.
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- R D Smith
- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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Joseph KL, Dagfinrud H, Christie A, Hagen KB, Tveter AT. Criterion validity of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for use in clinical practice in patients with osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:232. [PMID: 33639913 PMCID: PMC7916302 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04069-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To tailor physical activity treatment programs for patients with osteoarthritis, clinicians need valid and feasible measurement tools to evaluate habitual physical activity. The widely used International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) is not previously validated in patients with osteoarthritis. PURPOSE To assess the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF in patients with osteoarthritis, using an accelerometer as a criterion-method. METHOD Patients with osteoarthritis (n = 115) were recruited at The Division of Rheumatology and Research at Diakonhjemmet Hospital (Oslo, Norway). Physical activity was measured by patients wearing an accelerometer (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) for seven consecutive days, followed by reporting their physical activity for the past 7 days using the IPAQ-SF. Comparison of proportions that fulfilled physical activity recommendations as measured by the two methods were tested by Pearson Chi-Square analysis. Differences in physical activity levels between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer were analyzed with Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Spearman rank correlation test. Bland-Altman plots were used to visualize the concurrent criterion validity for total- and intensity-specific physical activity levels. RESULTS In total, 93 patients provided complete physical activity data, mean (SD) age was 65 (8.7) years, 87% were women. According to the IPAQ-SF, 57% of the patients fulfilled the minimum physical activity recommendations compared to 31% according to the accelerometer (p = 0.043). When comparing the IPAQ-SF to the accelerometer we found significant under-reporting of total physical activity MET-minutes (p = < 0.001), sitting (p = < 0.001) and walking (p < 0.001), and significant over-reporting of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (p < 0.001). For the different physical activity levels, correlations between the IPAQ-SF and the accelerometer ranged from rho 0.106 to 0.462. The Bland-Altman plots indicated an increased divergence between the two methods with increasing time spent on moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. CONCLUSION Physical activity is a core treatment of osteoarthritis. Our finding that patients tend to over-report activity of higher intensity and under-report low-intensity activity and sitting-time is of clinical importance. We conclude that the concurrent criterion validity of the IPAQ-SF was weak in patients with osteoarthritis.
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- Kenth Louis Joseph
- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway. .,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Division of Health Service, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, The Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Willett M, Greig C, Fenton S, Rogers D, Duda J, Rushton A. Utilising the perspectives of patients with lower-limb osteoarthritis on prescribed physical activity to develop a theoretically informed physiotherapy intervention. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:155. [PMID: 33557821 PMCID: PMC7871381 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04036-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower-limb osteoarthritis (OA) causes high levels of pain and disability. Physiotherapists are the primary healthcare provider of non-pharmacological treatments, and incorporate strategies to optimise physical activity (PA) to aid patients with lower-limb OA to moderate their clinical symptoms. However, patients with lower-limb OA have low adherence to PA recommendations both during treatment and after discharge. This study aimed to use knowledge of identified barriers and facilitators to physiotherapy prescribed PA (during treatment and post-discharge) to develop a theoretically informed intervention to optimise adherence to PA for patients with lower-limb OA during treatment and post-discharge. METHODS 1) A purposive sample of 13 patients with lower-limb OA participated in semi-structured interviews following physiotherapy treatment. Inductive analysis identified themes/subthemes reflecting barriers and facilitators to physiotherapist prescribed PA, which were organised deductively according to personal factors, treatment and post-discharge phases. 2) Themes/subthemes were mapped onto the theoretical domains framework (TDF). 3) Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) were coded from the key identified domains and a theoretically informed physiotherapy intervention addressing barriers and using facilitators, was developed. RESULTS Themes of patient confidence, mind-set, motivation, OA symptoms and PA experiences were primary personal factors that influenced PA adherence; with the TDF domain 'Beliefs about capabilities' most important to target. During treatment, the theme of routine formation was the major driver of personal factors; and primarily influenced by developing a positive physiotherapist-patient relationship. Post-discharge, physical factors, psychosocial factors and ongoing access to resources were important themes influencing PA maintenance. 'Environmental context and resources' and 'social influences' emerged as the key TDF domains to target during treatment and post-discharge. The proposed theoretically informed intervention included 26 BCTs delivered across conceptual phases of adoption, routine formation, and maintenance. CONCLUSION A theoretically informed physiotherapy intervention was proposed to optimise PA adherence in patients with lower-limb OA. The included BCTs primarily target patients' perceived beliefs about their capabilities, by developing a PA routine during treatment and facilitating appropriate psychosocial support and access to resources for PA maintenance post-discharge. The feasibility of delivering the intervention in clinical practice will now be evaluated.
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- Matthew Willett
- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Medicine, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, Elborn College, London, Canada
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Healey EL, Allen KD, Bennell K, Bowden JL, Quicke JG, Smith R. Self-Report Measures of Physical Activity. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72 Suppl 10:717-730. [PMID: 33091242 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Emma L Healey
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis and School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Durham, North Carolina
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis and School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Hurley DA, Jeffares I, Hall AM, Keogh A, Toomey E, McArdle D, McDonough SM, Guerin S, Segurado R, Matthews J. Feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating a theory-driven group-based complex intervention versus usual physiotherapy to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS). Trials 2020; 21:807. [PMID: 32967713 PMCID: PMC7510107 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04671-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The self-management of osteoarthritis (OA) and low back pain (LBP) through activity and skills (SOLAS) theory-driven group-based complex intervention was developed primarily for the evaluation of its acceptability to patients and physiotherapists and the feasibility of trial procedures, to inform the potential for a definitive trial. METHODS This assessor-blinded multicentre two-arm parallel cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial compared the SOLAS intervention to usual individual physiotherapy (UP; pragmatic control group). Patients with OA of the hip, knee, lumbar spine and/or chronic LBP were recruited in primary care physiotherapy clinics (i.e. clusters) in Dublin, Ireland, between September 2014 and November 2015. The primary feasibility objectives were evaluated using quantitative methods and individual telephone interviews with purposive samples of participants and physiotherapists. A range of secondary outcomes were collected at baseline, 6 weeks (behaviour change only), 2 months and 6 months to explore the preliminary effects of the intervention. Analysis was by intention-to-treat according to participants' cluster allocation and involved descriptive analysis of the quantitative data and inductive thematic analysis of the qualitative interviews. A linear mixed model was used to contrast change over time in participant secondary outcomes between treatment arms, while adjusting for study waves and clusters. RESULTS Fourteen clusters were recruited (7 per trial arm), each cluster participated in two waves of recruitment, with the average cluster size below the target of six participants (intervention: mean (SD) = 4.92 (1.31), range 2-7; UP: mean (SD) = 5.08 (2.43), range 1-9). One hundred twenty participants (83.3% of n = 144 expected) were recruited (intervention n = 59; UP n = 61), with follow-up data obtained from 80.8% (n = 97) at 6 weeks, 84.2% (n = 101) at 2 months and 71.7% (n = 86) at 6 months. Most participants received treatment as allocated (intervention n = 49; UP n = 54). The qualitative interviews (12 participants; 10 physiotherapists (PTs) found the intervention and trial procedures acceptable and appropriate, with minimal feasible adaptations required. Linear mixed methods showed improvements in most secondary outcomes at 2 and 6 months with small between-group effects. CONCLUSIONS While the SOLAS intervention and trial procedures were acceptable to participants and PTs, the recruitment of enough participants is the biggest obstacle to a definitive trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN ISRCTN49875385 . Registered on 26 March 2014.
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- Deirdre A Hurley
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Room A302, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Room A302, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Room A302, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Room A302, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Room A302, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Uritani D, Kasza J, Campbell PK, Metcalf B, Egerton T. The association between psychological characteristics and physical activity levels in people with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:269. [PMID: 32334578 PMCID: PMC7183118 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03305-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological characteristics and physical activity levels, measured as the average number of steps per day, in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods This study analysed baseline data from a randomized controlled trial (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry reference: ACTRN12612000308897). A total of 167 adults aged over 50 years, with knee pain rated as four or more on an 11-point numeric rating scale, and knee OA diagnosed using American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria, were recruited from the community (62 men and 105 women, mean age, 62.2 ± 7.5 years). The average number of steps per day over seven consecutive days was measured using an accelerometer-based device. Psychological characteristics evaluated were: depressive symptoms (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale), self-efficacy (Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale for pain and other symptoms), fear of movement (Brief Fear of Movement Scale for Osteoarthritis), and pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale). The association between the average number of steps per day and psychological characteristics was analyzed using a multiple linear regression analysis, with the average number of steps per day as the dependent variable, adjusting for each psychological characteristic separately, and age, sex, body mass index, and pain entered as covariates. Results There was evidence that the amount of physical activity was associated with fear of movement (coefficient [B]: − 117, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: − 227 to − 8) and with pain catastrophizing (B: -44, 95%CI: − 86 to − 1). The association with self-efficacy was similar (B:117, 95%CI: − 12 to 246). However, the direction of the association with depressive symptoms was less clear (B: -59, 95%CI: − 138 to 19). Conclusions The results of this study revealed that the relationship was such that lower fear of movement and lower pain catastrophizing may be associated with more steps per day. It may be hypothesized that fear of moving and pain catastrophizing lead to activity avoidance and that strategies to improve these disease-related psychological aspects may be useful in enhancing physical activity participation, although this hypothesis is highly speculative and needs further testing given the cross-sectional design of this study.
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- Daisuke Uritani
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2, Umaminaka, Koryocho, Kitakatsuragigun, Nara, 6350832, Japan.
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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