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Tomé-Pires C, Aragonès E, Rambla C, López-Cortacans G, Sánchez-Rodríguez E, Caballero A, Miró J. Perceived barriers, facilitators and usefulness of a psychoeducational intervention for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression in primary care. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1099419. [PMID: 37179874 PMCID: PMC10167008 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1099419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Background and aims Self-management interventions have the potential to improve patient' pain condition as they involve tasks aimed at managing symptoms and reducing interference with activities, mood and relationships due to pain. However, research on factors that facilitate or hinder pain self-management has overlooked patients with both chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression in primary care settings, also leaving unattended patient views on the usefulness of such programs. Thus, the main aim of this study was to gather meaningful information to help promoting adequate self-management. Specifically, it attempts to identify patients' perceptions of barriers and facilitators of group-based psychoeducational intervention and to explore its perceived usefulness in promoting self-management. Method This qualitative study explored perceived barriers and facilitators of a psychoeducational intervention for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression previously tested in a Randomized Control Trial. We conducted focus groups and individual interviews with fifteen adult patients with both chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression recruited from primary care centres in Tarragona province (Catalonia, Spain). A content thematic analysis was carried out to examine the data. This study followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. Results Findings revealed that perceived barriers included lack of motivation, time constraints, pain, depression, ineffectiveness of pain-relief strategies and activity avoidance. Facilitators were having a supportive family/friends, the positive effects of self-management, high motivation, being a proactive patient. Peer support and identification, the positive effect of sessions, and free expression were highlighted as key elements of the psychoeducational intervention. Conclusion The psychoeducational intervention was perceived as useful in promoting self-management practices. Barriers and facilitators in using self-management strategies were related, mainly, to internal personal characteristics of the patients being similar among different cultural backgrounds and distinct chronic conditions. Implications These findings can help to guide clinicians in the development and implementation of more effective pain self-management interventions for patients with chronic pain and depression by attending to their needs and preferences.
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- Catarina Tomé-Pires
- Department of Psychology, Psychology Research Centre, Autonomous University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain—ALGOS, Department of Psychology, Research Center for Behavior Assessment, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Chair in Pediatric Pain Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)—Fundación Grünenthal, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain—ALGOS, Department of Psychology, Research Center for Behavior Assessment, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Chair in Pediatric Pain Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)—Fundación Grünenthal, Catalonia, Spain
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Common reported barriers and facilitators for self-management in adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2021; 56:102433. [PMID: 34416557 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-management strategies are considered a necessary component of chronic musculoskeletal pain management to address ongoing symptoms and challenges. However uptake of self-management can be impeded by a number of factors. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore common impeding and facilitating factors of self-management strategies from the patient perspective. METHODS An electronic search was performed between 2009 to May 2020 for the following databases: MEDLINE, AMED, PsychINFO, Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, and Google Scholar. The search terms included peer-reviewed qualitative or mixed-method studies investigating the perspective of chronic musculoskeletal pain patients in regards to the use of self-management strategies. Study rigor and bias was assessed using the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) questionnaire specific to qualitative studies. Qualitative data was coded using a three-stage thematic synthesis process. Confidence in findings was assessed using CERQual (The Confidence in the Evidence from Review of Qualitative Research). RESULTS Twenty-seven studies were included with 487 participants. Six major themes were identified and divided into external and internal influencing factors. The external influencing factors were made up of the following three themes: health care practitioner role, supportive environment, accessibility. While the three internal influencing themes were: physical factors, knowledge and understanding, and psychological factors. CONCLUSION Learning to self-manage for patients in chronic pain required ongoing support either from healthcare practitioners or from social circles. To further assist the self-management process practitioners can improve self-efficacy through increasing patient knowledge of chronic pain, utilising goal setting and finding ways an individual can access ongoing support, either from the practitioner or through group programs.
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Bobos P, Nazari G, Szekeres M, Lalone EA, Ferreira L, MacDermid JC. The effectiveness of joint-protection programs on pain, hand function, and grip strength levels in patients with hand arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hand Ther 2020; 32:194-211. [PMID: 30587434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis. INTRODUCTION Joint protection (JP) has been developed as a self-management intervention to assist people with hand arthritis to improve occupational performance and minimize joint deterioration over time. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY We examined the effectiveness between JP and usual care/control on pain, hand function, and grip strength levels for people with hand osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS A search was performed in 5 databases from January 1990 to February 2017. Two independent assessors applied Cochrane's risk of bias tool, and a Grading of Recommendations Assessement, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was adopted. RESULTS For pain levels at short term, we found similar effects between JP and control standardized mean difference (SMD; -0.00, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.42 to 0.42, I2 = 49%), and at midterm and long-term follow-up, JP was favored over usual care SMD (-0.32, 95% CI: -0.53 to -0.11, I2 = 0) and SMD (-0.27, 95% CI: -0.41 to -0.12, I2 = 9%), respectively. For function levels at midterm and long-term follow-up, JP was favored over usual care SMD (-0.49, 95% CI: -0.75 to -0.22, I2 = 34%) and SMD (-0.31, 95% CI: -0.50 to -0.11, I2 = 56%), respectively. For grip strength levels, at long term, JP was inferior over usual care mean difference (0.93, 95% CI: -0.74 to 2.61, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS Evidence of very low to low quality indicates that the effects of JP programs compared with usual care/control on pain and hand function are too small to be clinically important at short-, intermediate-, and long-term follow-ups for people with hand arthritis.
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- Pavlos Bobos
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western's Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western's Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, ON, Canada
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- McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre (HULC) St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON, Canada
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- Physical Therapy and Surgery, Western University, London, ON and Co-director Clinical Research Lab, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, ON; Rehabilitation Science McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Park MJ, Green J, Jung HS, Park YS. Trajectories of change after a health-education program in Japan: decay of impact in anxiety, depression, and patient-physician communication. PeerJ 2019; 7:e7229. [PMID: 31341730 PMCID: PMC6637923 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Health education can benefit people with chronic diseases. However, in previous research those benefits were small, and reinforcement to maintain them was not effective. A possible explanation is that the benefits appeared to be small and reinforcement appeared to be ineffective because those analyses mixed data from two latent groups: one group of people who needed reinforcement and one group of people who did not. The hypothesis is that mixing the data from those two different groups caused the true effects to be “diluted.” Methods To test that hypothesis we used data from the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in Japan, focusing on anxiety, depression, and patient-physician communication. To identify latent trajectories of change after the program, we used growth-mixture modeling. Then, to find out which baseline factors were associated with trajectory-group membership, we used logistic regression. Results Growth-mixture modeling revealed two trajectories—two groups that were defined by distinct patterns of change after the program. One of those patterns was improvement followed by backsliding: decay of impact. On anxiety and depression the decay of impact was large enough to be clinically important, and its prevalence was as high as 50%. Next, logistic regression analysis revealed that being in the decay-of-impact group could be predicted from multimorbidity, low self-efficacy, and high scores on anxiety or depression at baseline. In addition, one unexpected finding was an association between multimorbidity and better patient-physician communication. Conclusions These results support the hypothesis that previous findings (i.e., apparently small effect sizes and apparently ineffective reinforcement) actually reflect “dilution” of large effects, which was caused by mixing of data from distinct groups. Specifically, there was one group with decay of impact and one without. Thus, evaluations of health education should include analyses of trajectory-defined groups. These results show how the group of people who are most likely to need reinforcement can be identified even before the educational program begins. Extra attention and reinforcement can then be tailored. They can be focused specifically to benefit the people with the greatest need.
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- Min Jeong Park
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea.,Department of Health Communication, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- College of Global Business, Konyang University, Nonsan, South Korea
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- College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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BACKGROUND Caregivers and individuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are members of CGM in the Cloud, a Facebook group associated with the Nightscout Project, were interviewed to assess how the online community impacted peer support. METHODS Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with caregivers and patients who are part of CGM in the Cloud Facebook group. Interview transcripts were analyzed to identify various themes related to peer support in the online group. RESULTS Members of the CGM in the Cloud Facebook group identified peer support through giving and receiving technical, emotional, and medical support, as well as giving back to the larger community by paying it forward. Peer support also extended beyond the online forum, connecting people in person, whether they were local or across the country. CONCLUSIONS An online community can provide many avenues for peer support through emotional and technical support, as well as serve as a tool of empowerment. The community as a whole also had a spirit of altruism that bolstered confidence in others as well as those who paid it forward.
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- Valerie Gavrila
- Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Joyce M. Lee, MD, MPH, Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, 300 NIB, Room 6E14, Campus Box 5456, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5456, USA.
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Ould Brahim L. Reconsidering the 'self' in self-management of chronic illness: Lessons from relational autonomy. Nurs Inq 2019; 26:e12292. [PMID: 31020781 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Self-management is often presented as a panacea for chronic disease care. It plays an important role at the policy level and increasingly guides the delivery of health care services. Self-management approaches to care are founded on traditional individualistic views of autonomy in which the patient is understood as being independent, rational, self-interested, and self-governing. This conceptualization of autonomy has been challenged, particularly by feminist scholars. In this paper I review predominant critiques of self-management and the traditional individualistic view of autonomy. I propose that a relational approach to autonomy, which is premised on social embeddedness and attends to social, political, and material conditions, is a more sound conception of autonomy capable of taking into consideration the complexities of illness experiences. I suggest that integrating a relational perspective of autonomy into self-management will be valuable in guiding its progression and elaborate ways in which self-management research and practice could benefit from incorporating a relational approach to autonomy.
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- Lydia Ould Brahim
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Devan H, Hale L, Hempel D, Saipe B, Perry MA. What Works and Does Not Work in a Self-Management Intervention for People With Chronic Pain? Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis. Phys Ther 2018; 98:381-397. [PMID: 29669089 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzy029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-management interventions fostering self-efficacy improve the well-being of people with chronic pain. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to synthesize the enablers (what works) and barriers (what does not) of incorporating self-management strategies for people in everyday life after completion of a pain self-management intervention. DATA SOURCES Major electronic databases (MEDLINE, AMED, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched from inception to July 2016. STUDY SELECTION Study selection included qualitative and mixed-method studies that explored the perceptions of individuals with chronic pain after completion of a self-management intervention. DATA EXTRACTION A thematic analysis approach was used to synthesize the review findings, and a Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) Approach was used to assess the level of confidence. DATA SYNTHESIS Thirty-three studies with 512 participants were included. Enablers to self-management included self-discovery-the ability to distinguish self (ie, body, thoughts, and feelings) from pain; feeling empowered by incorporating self-management strategies into practice; and supportive ambience via collaborative relationships with clinicians and support from family and friends. Barriers to self-management included difficulty with sustaining motivation for pain self-management; distress experienced from ongoing pain, anxiety, and depression; and unsupportive relationships with clinicians, family, and friends. LIMITATIONS This review only included interventions that involved at least 4 self-management skills; thus, informative studies may have been missed. The follow-up period varied from immediately after the intervention to 72 months following the intervention; therefore, it is uncertain which of the key enablers and barriers were most influential long term. Only articles published in the English language were included; studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries could not be located. CONCLUSIONS The sustained effort to self-manage chronic pain could be exhausting, and motivation could wane over time following intervention. Providing intermittent support in the form of booster sessions and peer support groups may be important. Person-centered care via shared decision making and guided problem solving is essential to facilitating ongoing self-management.
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- Hemakumar Devan
- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
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- Pain Management Service, Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB), Wellington, New Zealand
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- Pain Management Service, Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB)
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
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Baron Nelson M, Riley K, Arellano K. Adding a Parent to the Brain Tumor Team: Evaluating a Peer Support Intervention for Parents of Children With Brain Tumors. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2018; 35:218-228. [DOI: 10.1177/1043454218762797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Childhood brain tumors often present profound challenges to patients and families. To address these challenges, the California Chapter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation provides hospital-based support services to parents of children with brain tumors from a Veteran Parent (VP). This mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention using validated tools to compare parental resilience and impact of illness on the family between parents who met with the VP and those who did not. Two-tailed t tests assessed significant differences in scores on the PedsQL Family Impact module and Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-25). Additional qualitative data gleaned from focus groups with stakeholders (health care providers and parents) were analyzed using key constructs of social support theory with Atlas.ti. Although there were no significant differences in overall scores on the PedsQL Family Impact module or CD-RISC-25 between groups, parents in the intervention group scored better on items related to handling difficult decisions and painful feelings. Overarching themes emerged from focus groups around participants’ experiences with the program and included informational and emotional support, peer parent relatedness, changed outlook, and empowerment. Results reveal the impact of peer parent support and need for emotional and instrumental support.
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- Mary Baron Nelson
- Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Asheville, NC, USA
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Ehrmann Feldman D. Clinician's Commentary on Brosseau et al. 1. Physiother Can 2018; 70:339-340. [PMID: 30747165 PMCID: PMC6361410 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2017-56-cc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Debbie Ehrmann Feldman
- Professor, Physiotherapy Program, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Que.;
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Park MJ. Improvement and Backsliding after Chronic-disease Self-management Education in Japan: One-year Cohort Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.7587/kjrehn.2017.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ernstgård A, PirouziFard M, Thorstensson CA. Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis - an observational intervention study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:42. [PMID: 28122519 PMCID: PMC5267429 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1394-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of inactivity worldwide. The recommended level of health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) is at least 150 min of moderate intensity physical activity per week. The purpose of this study was to explore how the proportion of patients, who reached the recommended level of HEPA, changed following a supported osteoarthritis self-management programme in primary care, and to explore how reaching the level of HEPA was influenced by body mass index (BMI), gender, age and comorbidity. Methods An observational study was conducted using data from a National Quality Registry in which 6810 patients in primary care with clinically verified hip or knee osteoarthritis with complete data at baseline, 3 and 12 months follow-up before December 31st 2013 were included. HEPA was defined as self-reported physical activity of at least moderate intensity either a) at least 30 min per day on four days or more per week, or b) at least 150 min per week. HEPA was assessed at baseline, and again at 3 and 12 months follow-up. Cochran’s Q test was used to determine change in physical activity over time. The association between reaching the level of HEPA and time, age, BMI, gender, and Charnley classification was investigated using the generalized estimation equation (GEE) model. Results The proportion of patients who reached the level of HEPA increased by 345 patients, from 77 to 82%, from baseline to 3 months follow-up. At 12 months, the proportion of patients who reached the level of HEPA decreased to 76%. Not reaching the level of HEPA was associated with overweight, obesity, male gender and Charnley category C, i.e. osteoarthritis in multiple joint sites (hip and knee), or presence of any other disease that affects walking ability. Conclusions Following the supported osteoarthritis self-management programme there was a significant increase in the proportion of patients who reached the recommended level of HEPA after 3 months. Improvements were lost after 12 months. To increase physical activity and reach long-lasting changes in levels of physical activity, more follow-up sessions might be needed.
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- Anna Ernstgård
- Linneaus University, Kalmar, Sweden. .,Capio Artro Clinic AB, Box 5606, Stockholm, SE-114 86, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,BOA-registry, Centre of Registers Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Kwok EYT, Au RKC, Li-Tsang CWP. The Effect of a Self-management Program on the Quality-of-Life of Community-dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Knee Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Gerontol 2016; 39:428-448. [PMID: 29471771 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2016.1171818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate a 6-week self-management program on pain conducted in a mobile setting at the residences of older adult participants. METHODS In this single-blinded randomized controlled trial, 46 community-dwelling older adults with chronic knee pain were randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 19) and wait-list control groups (n = 27). The experimental group engaged in the 6-week program while the control group was only given some pamphlets on exercise and joint care. The pain level, physical functions, QOL, and self-efficacy of the participants in both groups were assessed at baseline, post-program, and at the 1-month follow-up session. Both baseline and post-program (or post-control-period assessment) data were analyzed. RESULTS The results showed that the participants in the experimental group had a higher level of self-efficacy, better performance in walking test, a higher level of quality-of-life, and less frequency of pain at the post-program follow-up as compared to the control group. The effect was maintained among the experimental group at post-4-week follow-up and further reduction in pain was detected. CONCLUSIONS The program appeared to be effective at improving the pain status, self-efficacy, functional performance, and quality-of-life of older adults. However, as the sample size was small, further study is suggested to investigate the effects of the program.
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- Esther Y T Kwok
- a The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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- a The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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Flurey CA, Hewlett S, Rodham K, White A, Noddings R, Kirwan J. Men, rheumatoid arthritis, psychosocial impact and self-management: A narrative review. J Health Psychol 2016; 21:2168-82. [PMID: 25759375 DOI: 10.1177/1359105315572452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease affecting fewer men than women. We systematically reviewed the literature on impact and self-management of rheumatoid arthritis in men. A total of 28 papers were included and grouped into two categories: psychosocial impact of rheumatoid arthritis, and coping and self-management. This review finds gender differences relating to quality of life, work, distress, self-management, coping and support. We conclude that there is a dearth of literature focussing on rheumatoid arthritis in men only, and mixed gender studies include insufficient men to draw strong conclusions about men. Thus, further research is needed to understand the support needs of men with rheumatoid arthritis in depth.
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Grønning K, Midttun L, Steinsbekk A. Patients' confidence in coping with arthritis after nurse-led education; a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2016; 15:28. [PMID: 27147905 PMCID: PMC4855868 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-016-0150-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to explore how patients with chronic inflammatory polyarthritis described coping with their disease after a nurse-led patient education program and compare these experiences to patients in a control group who did not receive any education. Methods This was a qualitative study nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effect of nurse-led patient education for patients with chronic inflammatory polyarthritis. Twenty-six individual face-to-face interviews, 15 in the intervention group and 11 in the control group were conducted approximately two months after the educational program. The same opening question; «Can you please tell me how you have been these last four months, since last time we spoke», followed by questions about the informants’ experiences of coping with disease-related challenges, disease activity changes, coping with disease activity changes, the informants’ perceptions of good and challenging situations to be in were asked to all informants. Results Informants who attended the educational program expressed a strengthened confidence in coping with the consequences of having arthritis, which made them feel good. The strengthened confidence was attributed to sharing experiences with other participants in the group and learning something new. Informants in the intervention group further linked their confidence to 1) coping with disease fluctuations, 2) changed health behaviours and 3) knowledge about medications. Conclusions Patients taking part in nurse-led patient education described a strengthened confidence in coping with their arthritis stemming from sharing experiences with other patients and learning something new. Trial registration The RCT was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00623922) in February 2008.
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- Kjersti Grønning
- Department of Nursing Science and Center for Health Promotion Research, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, 7491 Norway
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- Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, 7491 Norway
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Nishiguchi S, Ito H, Yamada M, Yoshitomi H, Furu M, Ito T, Shinohara A, Ura T, Okamoto K, Aoyama T, Tsuboyama T. Self-assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Using a Smartphone Application. Development and 3-month Feasibility Study. Methods Inf Med 2015; 55:65-9. [PMID: 26391694 DOI: 10.3414/me14-01-0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This article is part of the Focus Theme of Methods of Information in Medicine on "Methodologies, Models and Algorithms for Patients Rehabilitation". BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disease that causes damage to multiple joints, decline in functional status, and premature mortality. Thus, effective and frequent objective assessments are necessary. Then, we developed a self-assessment system for RA patients based on a smartphone application. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a self-assessment system for RA patients using a smartphone application. METHODS We measured daily disease activity in nine RA patients who used the smartphone application for a period of three months. A disease activity score (DAS28) predictive model was used and feedback comments relating to disease activity were shown to patients via the smartphone application each day. To assess participants' RA disease activity, the DAS28 based on the C-reactive protein level was measured by a rheumatologist during monthly clinical visits. RESULTS The disease activity measured by the application correlated well with the patients' actual disease activity during the 3-month period, as assessed by clinical examination. Furthermore, most participants gave favourable responses to a questionnaire administered at the end of the 3-month period containing questions relating to the ease of use and usefulness of the system. CONCLUSIONS The results of this feasibility study indicated that the DAS28 predictive model can longitudinally predict DAS28 and may be an acceptable and useful tool for assessment of RA disease activity for both patients and healthcare providers.
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- S Nishiguchi
- Shu Nishiguchi, R.P.T., M.Sc., Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan, E-mail:
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Miller WR, Lasiter S, Bartlett Ellis R, Buelow JM. Chronic disease self-management: a hybrid concept analysis. Nurs Outlook 2014; 63:154-61. [PMID: 25241136 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2014.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2014] [Revised: 05/14/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic diseases require chronic disease self-management (CDSM). Existing CDSM interventions, while improving outcomes, often do not lead to long-lasting effects. To render existing and new CDSM interventions more effective, an exploration of the concept of CDSM from both the literature and patient perspectives is needed. The purpose of this study was to describe the current conceptualization of CDSM in the literature, identify potential inadequacies in this conceptualization based on a comparison of literature- and patient-based CDSM descriptions, and to offer a more comprehensive definition of CDSM. METHODS A hybrid concept analysis was completed. DISCUSSION In the literature, CDSM is defined as behaviors influenced by individual characteristics. Patients in the fieldwork phase discussed aspects of CDSM not well represented in the literature. CONCLUSIONS CDSM is a complex process involving behaviors at multiple levels of a person's environment. Pilot work to develop and test CDSM interventions based on both individual and external characteristics is needed.
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Bloomington, IN
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Wylde V, Marques E, Artz N, Blom A, Gooberman-Hill R. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group-based pain self-management intervention for patients undergoing total hip replacement: feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2014; 15:176. [PMID: 24885915 PMCID: PMC4031159 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Total hip replacement (THR) is a common elective surgical procedure and can be effective for reducing chronic pain. However, waiting times can be considerable. A pain self-management intervention may provide patients with skills to more effectively manage their pain and its impact during their wait for surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group-based pain self-management course for patients undergoing THR. Methods Patients listed for a THR at one orthopedic center were posted a study invitation pack. Participants were randomized to attend a pain self-management course plus standard care or standard care only. The lay-led course was delivered by Arthritis Care and consisted of two half-day sessions prior to surgery and one full-day session after surgery. Participants provided outcome and resource-use data using a diary and postal questionnaires prior to surgery and one month, three months and six months after surgery. Brief telephone interviews were conducted with non-participants to explore barriers to participation. Results Invitations were sent to 385 eligible patients and 88 patients (23%) consented to participate. Interviews with 57 non-participants revealed the most common reasons for non-participation were views about the course and transport difficulties. Of the 43 patients randomized to the intervention group, 28 attended the pre-operative pain self-management sessions and 11 attended the post-operative sessions. Participant satisfaction with the course was high, and feedback highlighted that patients enjoyed the group format. Retention of participants was acceptable (83% of recruited patients completed follow-up) and questionnaire return rates were high (72% to 93%), with the exception of the pre-operative resource-use diary (35% return rate). Resource-use completion rates allowed for an economic evaluation from the health and social care payer perspective. Conclusions This study highlights the importance of feasibility work prior to a randomized controlled trial to assess recruitment methods and rates, barriers to participation, logistics of scheduling group-based interventions, acceptability of the intervention and piloting resource use questionnaires to improve data available for economic evaluations. This information is of value to researchers and funders in the design and commissioning of future research. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN52305381.
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- Vikki Wylde
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK.
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Lessons from community mental health to drive implementation in health care systems for people with long-term conditions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2014; 11:4714-28. [PMID: 24785742 PMCID: PMC4053874 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph110504714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This paper aims to identify which lessons learned from the evidence and the experiences accruing from the transformation in mental health services in recent decades may have relevance for the future development of healthcare for people with long-term physical conditions. First, nine principles are discussed which we first identified to guide mental health service organisation, and all of which can be potentially applied to long term care as well (autonomy, continuity, effectiveness, accessibility, comprehensiveness, equity, accountability, co-ordination, and efficiency). Second, we have outlined innovative operational aspects of service user participation, many of which were first initiated and consolidated in the mental health field, and some of which are now also being implemented in long term care (including case management, and crisis plans). We conclude that long term conditions, whether mental or physical, deserve a long-term commitment from the relevant health services, and indeed where continuity and co-ordination are properly funded implemented, this can ensure that the symptomatic course is more stable, quality of life is enhanced, and the clinical outcomes are more favourable. Innovations such as self-management for long-term conditions (intended to promote autonomy and empowerment) need to be subjected to the same level of rigorous scientific scrutiny as any other treatment or service interventions.
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Wallis JA, Webster KE, Levinger P, Fong C, Taylor NF. A pre-operative group rehabilitation programme provided limited benefit for people with severe hip and knee osteoarthritis. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 36:2085-90. [PMID: 24597936 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.895428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine if a pre-operative group rehabilitation programme can improve arthritis self-efficacy for people with severe hip and knee osteoarthritis. METHOD Single group, repeated measures design: 4-week baseline phase followed by a 6-week intervention phase of water exercise, and education with self-management strategies. The primary outcome was arthritis self-efficacy. The secondary outcomes were measures of pain (WOMAC), activity limitation (WOMAC), activity performance (30 s chair stand test, 10 m walk test) and health-related quality of life (EuroQol). RESULTS Twenty participants (10 knee osteoarthritis and 10 hip osteoarthritis) with a mean age of 71 years (SD 7) attended 92% (SD 10%) of the scheduled sessions. All measures demonstrated baseline stability between two time points for measurements at week 1 and measurements at week 4. After the 6-week intervention programme there were no significant improvements for arthritis self-efficacy. There was a 12% increase for fast walking speed (mean increase of 0.14 m/s, 95% CI 0.07, 0.22). There were no significant improvements for other secondary outcomes. CONCLUSIONS A pre-operative water-based exercise and educational programme did not improve arthritis self-efficacy, self-reported pain and activity limitation, and health-related quality of life for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis who were candidates for joint replacement. While there was a significant increase in one measure of activity performance (walking speed), these findings suggest the current programme may be of little value. Implications for Rehabilitation This pre-operative group rehabilitation programme for people with severe hip and knee osteoarthritis did not change arthritis self-efficacy, pain, activity limitation and health-related quality of life. This programme may have little value in preparing people for joint replacement surgery. The optimal pre-operative programme requires further design and investigation.
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- Jason A Wallis
- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University , Melbourne , Australia
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Nishiguchi S, Ito H, Yamada M, Yoshitomi H, Furu M, Ito T, Shinohara A, Ura T, Okamoto K, Aoyama T. Self-assessment tool of disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis by using a smartphone application. Telemed J E Health 2014; 20:235-40. [PMID: 24404820 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2013.0162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The disease activities of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to fluctuate between visits to doctors, and a self-assessment tool can help patients accommodate to their current status at home. The aim of the present study was to develop a novel modality to assess the disease activity of RA by a smartphone without the need to visit a doctor. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This study included 65 patients with RA, 63.1 ± 11.9 years of age. The 28-joint disease activity score (DAS28) was measured for all participants at each clinic visit. The patients assessed their status with the modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ), a self-assessed tender joint count (sTJC), and a self-assessed swollen joint count (sSJC) in a smartphone application. The patients' trunk acceleration while walking was also measured with a smartphone application. The peak frequency, autocorrelation (AC) peak, and coefficient of variance of the acceleration peak intervals were calculated as the gait parameters. RESULTS Univariate analyses showed that the DAS28 was associated with mHAQ, sTJC, sSJC, and AC (p<0.05). In a stepwise linear regression analysis, mHAQ (β = 0.264, p<0.05), sTJC (β = 0.581, p<0.001), and AC (β = -0.157, p<0.05) were significantly associated with DAS28 in the final model, and the predictive model explained 67% of the DAS28 variance. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that noninvasive self-assessment of a combination of joint symptoms, limitations of daily activities, and walking ability can adequately predict disease activity of RA with a smartphone application.
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- Shu Nishiguchi
- 1 Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine , Kyoto, Japan
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Garratt AM, Løchting I, Smedslund G, Hagen KB. Measurement properties of instruments assessing self-efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 53:1161-71. [PMID: 24249031 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ket374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The measurement properties of instruments assessing self-efficacy (SE) in patients with rheumatic diseases were reviewed. The consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments (COSMIN) checklist was applied following systematic searches of seven electronic databases from 1989 to December 2011. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria that included the arthritis SE scales (ASES), generalized SE scale (GSES), joint protection SE scale (JP-SES), Marcus & Resnick SE exercise behaviour (SEEB) instruments, and RA SE scale (RASE). The ASES and RASE have undergone more than one evaluation. There was little formal evaluation of content validity for the instruments. Evidence for the RASE suggests that it is not unidimensional. The JP-SES and SEEB were evaluated using modern psychometric methods. The instruments require further evaluation before application. The quality of the evidence for the ASES and RASE is generally poor. The generic focus of the GSES limits its relevance. The JP-SES and SEEB have only undergone one evaluation and that relating to the latter was narrow in scope. Future studies should address these methodological weaknesses.
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- Andrew M Garratt
- National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Communication and Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Stewart C, Schofield P, Elliott AM, Torrance N, Leveille S. What do we mean by "older adults' persistent pain self-management"? A concept analysis. PAIN MEDICINE 2013; 15:214-24. [PMID: 24119048 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND No standard definition exists for the concept "persistent pain self-management" or how it should be defined in relation to older adults. Poorly defined concepts can result in misunderstandings in the clinical setting and can hinder research through difficulties identifying or measuring the concept. OBJECTIVE To ascertain attributes, referents, antecedents, and consequences of the concept older adults' persistent pain self-management and develop a theoretical definition. DESIGN Rodgers evolutionary model of concept analysis was used to systematically analyze articles from the academic and grey literature (N = 45). Data were extracted using standardized extraction forms and analyzed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS This concept was discussed in three ways: as an intervention, in reference to everyday behaviors, and as an outcome. Five defining attributes were identified: multidimensional process, personal development, active individuals, symptom response, and symptom control. Patients' perceived need and ability to manage pain with support from others is necessary for pain self-management to occur. Numerous physical, psychological, and social health consequences were identified. A theoretical definition is discussed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings have clarified existing use and understanding regarding the concept of older adults' persistent pain self-management. We have identified three areas for future development: refinement of the attributes of this concept within the context of older adults, an exploration of how providers can overcome difficulties supporting older adults' persistent pain self-management, and a clarification of the overall theoretical framework of older adults' persistent pain self-management.
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- Carrie Stewart
- Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Physical functioning, perceived disability, and depressive symptoms in adults with arthritis. ARTHRITIS 2013; 2013:525761. [PMID: 24093063 PMCID: PMC3777208 DOI: 10.1155/2013/525761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2013] [Revised: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study investigated how physical functioning and perceived disability are related to depressive symptoms in adults with arthritis (n = 401). Participants self-reported depressive symptoms and disability. Objective measures of physical functioning included the 30-second chair stand test, 6-minute walk test, gait speed, balance, grip strength, and the seated reach test. Separate quantile regression models tested associations between each functional measure and depressive symptoms, controlling for age, gender, race, BMI, self-reported health status, and arthritis medication use. The association between perceived disability and depressive symptoms was also tested. Participants averaged 56.3 ± 10.7 years; 85.8% were women; 64.3% were white. Lower distance in the 6-minute walk test, fewer chair stands, slower gait speed, and greater perceived disability were associated with greater depressive symptoms in unadjusted models (Ps < 0.05). Fewer chair stands and greater perceived disability were associated with more depressive symptoms in adjusted models (Ps < 0.05). Balance, grip strength, and seated reach were not related to depressive symptoms. The perception of being disabled was more strongly associated with depressive symptoms than reduced physical functioning. To reduce the risk of depression in arthritic populations, it may be critical to not only address physical symptoms but also to emphasize coping skills and arthritis self-efficacy.
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Cramp F, Hewlett S, Almeida C, Kirwan JR, Choy EHS, Chalder T, Pollock J, Christensen R. Non-pharmacological interventions for fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013:CD008322. [PMID: 23975674 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008322.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a common and potentially distressing symptom for people with rheumatoid arthritis with no accepted evidence based management guidelines. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical activity and psychosocial interventions, have been shown to help people with a range of other long-term conditions to manage subjective fatigue. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefit and harm of non-pharmacological interventions for the management of fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis. This included any intervention that was not classified as pharmacological in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive 2001/83/EEC. SEARCH METHODS The following electronic databases were searched up to October 2012, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); MEDLINE; EMBASE; AMED; CINAHL; PsycINFO; Social Science Citation Index; Web of Science; Dissertation Abstracts International; Current Controlled Trials Register; The National Research Register Archive; The UKCRN Portfolio Database. In addition, reference lists of articles identified for inclusion were checked for additional studies and key authors were contacted. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials were included if they evaluated a non-pharmacological intervention in people with rheumatoid arthritis with self-reported fatigue as an outcome measure. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors selected relevant trials, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. Where appropriate, data were pooled using meta-analysis with a random-effects model. MAIN RESULTS Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 2882 participants with rheumatoid arthritis. Included studies investigated physical activity interventions (n = 6 studies; 388 participants), psychosocial interventions (n = 13 studies; 1579 participants), herbal medicine (n = 1 study; 58 participants), omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (n = 1 study; 81 participants), Mediterranean diet (n = 1 study; 51 participants), reflexology (n = 1 study; 11 participants) and the provision of Health Tracker information (n = 1 study; 714 participants). Physical activity was statistically significantly more effective than the control at the end of the intervention period (standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.36, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.62 to -0.10; back translated to mean difference of 14.4 points lower, 95% CI -4.0 to -24.8 on a 100 point scale where a lower score means less fatigue; number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) 7, 95% CI 4 to 26) demonstrating a small beneficial effect upon fatigue. Psychosocial intervention was statistically significantly more effective than the control at the end of the intervention period (SMD -0.24, 95% CI -0.40 to -0.07; back translated to mean difference of 9.6 points lower, 95% CI -2.8 to -16.0 on a 100 point scale, lower score means less fatigue; NNTB 10, 95% CI 6 to 33) demonstrating a small beneficial effect upon fatigue. For the remaining interventions meta-analysis was not possible and there was either no statistically significant difference between trial arms or findings were not reported. Only three studies reported any adverse events and none of these were serious, however, it is possible that the low incidence was in part due to poor reporting. The quality of the evidence ranged from moderate quality for physical activity interventions and Mediterranean diet to low quality for psychosocial interventions and all other interventions. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review provides some evidence that physical activity and psychosocial interventions provide benefit in relation to self-reported fatigue in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. There is currently insufficient evidence of the effectiveness of other non-pharmacological interventions.
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- Fiona Cramp
- Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Glenside campus, Blackberry Hill, Bristol, UK, BS16 1DD
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Embuldeniya G, Veinot P, Bell E, Bell M, Nyhof-Young J, Sale JEM, Britten N. The experience and impact of chronic disease peer support interventions: a qualitative synthesis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2013; 92:3-12. [PMID: 23453850 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2013.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2012] [Revised: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to synthesise qualitative literature about the perceived impact and experience of participating in peer support interventions for individuals with chronic disease. METHODS We carried out a meta-ethnography to synthesize 25 papers meeting specific inclusion criteria. RESULTS Thirteen concepts were identified that reflected participants' perceptions of the experience and impact of intervention participation. These were brought together in a conceptual model that highlighted both positive and negative perceptions, while also indicating if specific experiences and impacts had greater pertinence for mentors, mentees, or were mutually experienced. CONCLUSION Although peer support interventions may establish uneven power relationships between mentors and mentees, there is also potential for initially asymmetrical relationships to become more symmetrical over time. Our synthesis suggests that emotional support is particularly valued when delivered under conditions that do not merely reproduce biomedical hierarchies of power. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This synthesis suggests that those developing and implementing peer support interventions need to be sensitive to their potential negative effects. They will need to manage the tension between the hierarchical and egalitarian aspects of peer support interventions, and consider the impact on both mentors and mentees.
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Park MJ, Green J, Ishikawa H, Yamazaki Y, Kitagawa A, Ono M, Yasukata F, Kiuchi T. Decay of impact after self-management education for people with chronic illnesses: changes in anxiety and depression over one year. PLoS One 2013; 8:e65316. [PMID: 23785418 PMCID: PMC3681854 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2012] [Accepted: 04/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In people with chronic illnesses, self-management education can reduce anxiety and depression. Those benefits, however, decay over time. Efforts have been made to prevent or minimize that "decay of impact", but they have not been based on information about the decay's characteristics, and they have failed. Here we show how the decay's basic characteristics (prevalence, timing, and magnitude) can be quantified. Regarding anxiety and depression, we also report the prevalence, timing, and magnitude of the decay. METHODS Adults with various chronic conditions participated in a self-management educational program (n = 369). Data were collected with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale four times over one year. Using within-person effect sizes, we defined decay of impact as a decline of ≥0.5 standard deviations after improvement by at least the same amount. We also interpret the results using previously-set criteria for non-cases, possible cases, and probable cases. RESULTS Prevalence: On anxiety, decay occurred in 19% of the participants (70/369), and on depression it occurred in 24% (90/369). Timing: In about one third of those with decay, it began 3 months after the baseline measurement (6 weeks after the educational program ended). Magnitude: The median magnitudes of decay on anxiety and on depression were both 4 points, which was about 1 standard deviation. Early in the follow-up year, many participants with decay moved into less severe clinical categories (e.g., becoming non-cases). Later, many of them moved into more severe categories (e.g., becoming probable cases). CONCLUSIONS Decay of impact can be identified and quantified from within-person effect sizes. This decay occurs in about one fifth or more of this program's participants. It can start soon after the program ends, and it is large enough to be clinically important. These findings can be used to plan interventions aimed at preventing or minimizing the decay of impact.
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- M J Park
- Department of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Rat AC. Efficacité de l’éducation thérapeutique du patient dans les rhumatismes inflammatoires : quelles preuves ? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.monrhu.2013.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Park MJ, Green J, Ishikawa H, Kiuchi T. Hidden decay of impact after education for self-management of chronic illnesses: hypotheses. Chronic Illn 2013; 9:73-80. [PMID: 22777566 PMCID: PMC3697900 DOI: 10.1177/1742395312453351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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People with chronic illnesses can benefit from self-management education. However, those benefits are said to decay over time (there is some evidence that this 'decay of impact' does occur), and the reinforcements used to prevent that decay appear to be ineffective. We hypothesize that the reinforcements appear to be ineffective because decay of impact occurs only in a subgroup of these programs' participants, so any benefits of reinforcements in that subgroup are concealed by whole-group summary statistics. We also hypothesize that reinforcements can benefit those who need them - those who would otherwise have decay. One approach to testing these hypotheses requires analysis of individual-level data, which is uncommon in this field. Some useful data could come from studies that have already been completed, but the strongest evidence will require prospectively designed tests in future trials. If the hypotheses are false, then time and resources spent on reinforcements can be saved or redirected. If the hypotheses are true, then reinforcements can be implemented with less waste and they can be made more effective. These programs can also be improved to better fit their users' needs, and there can be a new basis for evaluating the programs' effectiveness.
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- M J Park
- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
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Grønning K, Skomsvoll JF, Rannestad T, Steinsbekk A. The effect of an educational programme consisting of group and individual arthritis education for patients with polyarthritis--a randomised controlled trial. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2012; 88:113-120. [PMID: 22277625 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2011.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2011] [Revised: 12/13/2011] [Accepted: 12/14/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an educational programme for patients with polyarthritis compared to usual care. METHODS Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and unspecified polyarthritis were randomised to the intervention (n=71) or usual care (n=70). The intervention consisted of three group educational sessions followed by one individual educational session. The primary outcomes were a patient's global well-being and arthritis self-efficacy. Secondary outcomes were patient activation, physical and psychological health status, educational needs and disease activity. RESULTS After four months the intervention group had significantly better global well-being, 95% CI (2.3-14.1), p=0.01, and self-efficacy, 95% CI (0.2-8.1), p=0.04, than the control group. There were also trends for improved disease activity, and a statistically significant improvement in patient activation and pain in the intervention group. CONCLUSION This patient educational programme consisting of group sessions and nurse-delivered individual education has statistically significant benefits for global well-being and maintaining a level of self-efficacy in managing other symptoms in patients with polyarthritis. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This educational programme allows patients to learn from each other in addition to addressing individual educational needs.
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- Kjersti Grønning
- Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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The role of social reinforcement in the maintenance of short-term effects after a self-management intervention for frail housebound seniors with arthritis. Can J Aging 2012; 31:195-207. [PMID: 22571836 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980812000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Following the program I'm Taking Charge of My Arthritis!, study participants reported fewer functional limitations, less helplessness, and better coping effectiveness than did controls. This study examined the maintenance of these effects and the role of social reinforcement in maintaining benefits eight months post-intervention. The study collected information (1) at baseline (n=125); (2) two months later, before randomization (pre-intervention); (3) two months post-randomization (post-intervention 1); and (4) ten months post-randomization (post-intervention 2) (n=80). We conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing three groups: a control group, intervention group without social reinforcement, and intervention group with social reinforcement after the program. A multilevel analysis revealed that intervention participants with social reinforcement following the program continued to report significantly fewer functional limitations and greater coping effectiveness compared to intervention group participants without social reinforcement. This research provides preliminary evidence for the value of additional contact with frail housebound seniors post-intervention for maintaining the intervention benefits.
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Falsarella GR, Coimbra IB, Neri AL, Barcelos CC, Costallat LTL, Carvalho OMF, Coimbra AMV. Impact of rheumatic diseases and chronic joint symptoms on quality of life in the elderly. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 54:e77-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2011.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2011] [Revised: 06/26/2011] [Accepted: 06/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Dheensa S, Thomas S. Investigating the relationship between coping, quality of life and depression/anxiety in patients with external fixation devices. Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2011.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Yamada M, Aoyama T, Mori S, Nishiguchi S, Okamoto K, Ito T, Muto S, Ishihara T, Yoshitomi H, Ito H. Objective assessment of abnormal gait in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using a smartphone. Rheumatol Int 2011; 32:3869-74. [PMID: 22193221 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-2283-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 12/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A disturbance in gait pattern is a serious problem in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the present study was to examine the utility of the smartphone gait analysis application in patients with RA. The smartphone gait analysis application was used to assess 39 patients with RA (age 65.9 ± 10.0 years, disease duration 11.9 ± 9.4 years) and age-matched control individuals (mean age, 69.1 ± 5.8 years). For all RA patients, the following data were obtained: disease activity score (DAS) 28, modified health assessment questionnaire (mHAQ), and assessment of walking ability. Patients walked 20 m at their preferred speed, and trunk acceleration was measured using a Smartphone. After signal processing, we calculated the following gait parameters for each measurement terminal: peak frequency (PF), autocorrelation peak (AC), and coefficient of variance (CV) of the acceleration peak intervals. The gait parameters of RA and control groups were compared to examine the comparability of the 2 groups. Criterion-related validity was determined by evaluating the correlation between gait parameters and clinical parameters using Spearman's correlation coefficient. The RA group showed significantly lower scores for the walking speed, AC, and CV than the control group. There were no significant differences in PF. PF (gait cycle) was mildly associated with gait speed (P < 0.05). AC (gait balance) was moderately associated with the DAS, mHAQ, gait ability, and gait speed (P < 0.05). CV (gait variability) was moderately associated with the DAS, gait ability, and gait speed (P < 0.05). This is the first study to examine the use of a smartphone device for gait pattern measurement. The results suggest that some gait parameters recorded using the smartphone represent an acceptable assessment tool for gait in patients with RA.
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- Minoru Yamada
- Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
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Yoo H, Kim CJ, Jang Y, You MA. Self-efficacy associated with self-management behaviours and health status of South Koreans with chronic diseases. Int J Nurs Pract 2011; 17:599-606. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-172x.2011.01970.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nelson N, Wong D, Lai E. A self-management program for veterans and spouses living with Parkinson’s disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-9824.2011.01125.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Newton JM, Falkingham L, Clearihan L. Better knowledge, better health: piloting an education intervention in chronic condition self-management support. Aust J Prim Health 2011; 17:4-9. [PMID: 21616017 DOI: 10.1071/py10059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2010] [Accepted: 12/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chronic condition self-management and lifestyle risk modification education is paramount for General Practice registrars. A multi-dimensional learning package 'Better Knowledge, Better Health' was developed and piloted to improve General Practice registrars' understanding of their role in supporting chronic condition self-management in patients with osteoarthritis. This pilot study was supported by the Australian Better Health Initiative. Pre-training learning needs analysis with a new intake of General Practice registrars (n=40) indicated high levels of confidence in supporting patients in chronic condition management and lifestyle risk modification, and locating and interacting with local resources and allied health professionals. Conversely, interviews with General Practice Supervisors (n=13) found most would not identify chronic condition self-management skills as priorities for registrar learning. Supervisors were also not familiar with core principles of chronic condition self-management, in particular application of motivational interviewing to behaviour change. Disparities between General Practice Supervisors' perceptions of the importance of chronic condition self-management and lifestyle risk modification education and levels of access to learning opportunities in chronic condition self-management for registrars are discussed. Difficulties in implementing a pilot study within tight timeframes are also explored.
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- Jennifer M Newton
- School of Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, Vic. 3168, Australia.
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Primdahl J, Wagner L, Hørslev-Petersen K. Self-efficacy as an outcome measure and its association with physical disease-related variables in persons with rheumatoid arthritis: a literature review. Musculoskeletal Care 2011; 9:125-40. [PMID: 21661092 DOI: 10.1002/msc.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated a positive impact of patient education on self-efficacy in persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the relationship between self-efficacy, physical disease-related variables and educational interventions has not yet been reviewed. AIM The aims of this study, in relation to persons with RA, were: 1) to provide an overview of the existing research into the association between self-efficacy and physical disease-related variables and, with this knowledge, 2) to provide an overview of the existing research on the effect of different types of educational interventions on self-efficacy. METHOD A systematic literature search was performed using eight databases, based on the terms 'rheumatoid arthritis' AND 'self-efficacy'. In total, 74 studies reporting associations between self-efficacy and physical disease-related variables and using self-efficacy as an outcome measure in educational interventions were included. RESULTS The scores obtained by the most commonly used questionnaire, the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES), was highly associated with physical disability, pain, fatigue and disease duration. If educational activities had a positive impact on self-efficacy, disease-related variables usually improved as well. Evidence is scarce as to whether disease-related variables affect patients' self-efficacy or vice versa and whether individual consultations can affect patients' self-efficacy. CONCLUSION The scores attained by the ASES is highly associated with physical disease-related variables. This relationship requires further research using a specific study design to restrict bias when evaluating the impact of interventions on self-efficacy in persons with RA. Research is needed on whether individual consultations can affect patients' self-efficacy. Disease-related variables do not affect the Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Efficacy (RASE) questionnaire but this needs further exploration.
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- J Primdahl
- Institute of Regional Health Services Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark and King Christian X's Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Graasten, Denmark.
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Buck U, Poole J, Mendelson C. Factors related to self-efficacy in persons with scleroderma. Musculoskeletal Care 2011; 8:197-203. [PMID: 21108493 DOI: 10.1002/msc.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE Scleroderma (SSc) is rare, and few studies have examined self-efficacy in persons with the disease. Self-efficacy is one precursor that has been shown to initiate changes in behaviour when managing chronic disease. The objective of this study was to explore the levels of self-efficacy in persons with SSc, compare self-efficacy in persons with limited or diffuse SSc and determine correlations between self-efficacy, physical function and psychological variables. METHODS Sixty-two participants with SSc completed measures assessing self-efficacy, depression, fatigue, pain, hand function and activity limitations. The mean age of participants was 52.9 years. The mean educational level was 15.8 years. Sixty-seven per cent were married and 87.1% were women. Thirty participants had diffuse SSc, 27 had limited SSc and five were unclassified. RESULTS The only significant differences between the two disease subtypes were in hand function and self-efficacy function subscale scores. Total self-efficacy scores significantly correlated with marital status, employment, self-reported health, depression, functional ability, fatigue, pain and hand function. Similarly, self-efficacy function scale scores correlated significantly with employment, self-reported health, functional ability, pain and hand function. Self-efficacy pain scale scores correlated significantly with fatigability. The self-efficacy other scale scores correlated significantly with depression and fatigability. Participants with higher levels of pain and depression, more fatigue, more general disability and more hand disability had lower self-efficacy. CONCLUSION Self-efficacy correlates with physical function and psychological variables, and could predict how patients manage their health. Self-efficacy may increase through participation in educational programmes focusing on self-management of these variables.
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- Una Buck
- Chinle Unified School District, Chinle, AZ, USA
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