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Austin RR, Ang O, Haley A, Hanson L, Kennedy D, Mendenhall H, Schulz C, Thorpe D, Evans R. Examining Resilient Pain Behaviors for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review. Pain Manag Nurs 2024; 25:417-424. [PMID: 38724425 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2024.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this scoping review was to examine resilience and resilient pain behaviors for those with CLBP in relation to resilience definitions, operationalization (e.g. trait or behavior), and application of theoretical frameworks. DESIGN This scoping review examined resilience and resilient pain behaviors for those with CLBP in relation to resilience definitions, operationalization (e.g. trait or behavior), and application of theoretical frameworks. DATA SOURCES To gather data, we used five databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and Scopus. REVIEW/ANALYSIS METHODS Authors used a systematic data charting spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) to review and analyze the extracted data. RESULTS A total of 26 articles, from 2011-2021, were included in the final analysis. A majority of articles were conducted in the United States (11) and cross-sectional secondary data analysis design (13). Resilience definitions varied across the studies. Three studies operationalized resilience as a trait and only one as a behavior. Most studies (20) did not include a theoretical framework. CONCLUSION The majority cross-sectional design and heterogeneity of a resilience definition indicates resilience research is still emerging. The lack of operationalized resilience, specifically as a behavior, and the limited use of theoretical frameworks suggest advancements in resilience pain research are needed. NURSING PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This research has implications for nursing practice to support nurse's holistic perspective and the ability to incorporate resilience within nursing care. This research provides the initial steps to developing standard resilience definitions and frameworks to guide nursing practice.
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- Robin R Austin
- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN.
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, Minneapolis, MN; University of Minnesota, Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program, Minneapolis, MN
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Sineke T, Bor J, King R, Mokhele I, Dukashe M, Bokaba D, Inglis R, Kgowedi S, Richman B, Kinker C, Blandford J, Ruiter RAC, Onoya D. Integrating 'undetectable equals untransmittable' into HIV counselling in South Africa: the development of locally acceptable communication tools using intervention mapping. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1052. [PMID: 38622528 PMCID: PMC11020191 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18471-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The global campaign for "Undetectable equals Untransmittable" (U = U) seeks to spread awareness of HIV treatment as prevention, aiming to enhance psychological well-being and diminish stigma. Despite its potential benefits, U = U faces challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, with low awareness and hesitancy to endorse it. We sought to develop a U = U communications intervention to support HIV counselling in primary healthcare settings in South Africa. METHODS We used Intervention Mapping (IM), a theory-based framework to develop the "Undetectable and You" intervention for the South African context. The six steps of the IM protocol were systematically applied to develop the intervention including a needs assessment consisting of a systematic review and qualitative research including focus group discussions (FGD) and key informant (KI) interviews. Program objectives and target population were determined before designing the intervention components and implementation plan. RESULTS The needs assessment indicated low global U = U awareness, especially in Africa, and scepticism about its effectiveness. Lay counsellors and clinic managers stressed the need for a simple and standardized presentation of U = U addressing both patients' needs for encouragement and modelling of U = U success but also clear guidance toward ART adherence behaviour. Findings from each step of the process informed successive steps. Our final intervention consisted of personal testimonials of PLHIV role models and their partners, organized as an App to deliver U = U information to patients in primary healthcare settings. CONCLUSIONS We outline an intervention development strategy, currently in evaluation stage, utilizing IM with formative research and input from key U = U stakeholders and people living with HIV (PLHIV).
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- Tembeka Sineke
- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department of Global Health, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Tshwane Department of Health, City of Tshwane, South Africa, City of Tshwane, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Prevention Access Campaign, United States of America, New York City, USA
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- Prevention Access Campaign, United States of America, New York City, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Bennett SE, Gooberman-Hill R, Clark EM, Paskins Z, Walsh N, Drew S. Improving patients' experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: co-production of knowledge sharing resources. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:165. [PMID: 38383386 PMCID: PMC10880218 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07281-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis involves changes to bones that makes them prone to fracture. The most common osteoporotic fracture is vertebral, in which one or more spinal vertebrae collapse. People with vertebral fracture are at high risk of further fractures, however around two-thirds remain undiagnosed. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends bone protection therapies to reduce this risk. This study aimed to co-produce a range of knowledge sharing resources, for healthcare professionals in primary care and patients, to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment. METHODS This study comprised three stages: 1. In-depth interviews with primary care healthcare professionals (n = 21) and patients with vertebral fractures (n = 24) to identify barriers and facilitators to diagnosis and treatment. 2. A taxonomy of barriers and facilitators to diagnosis were presented to three stakeholder groups (n = 18), who suggested ways of identifying, diagnosing and treating vertebral fractures. Fourteen recommendations were identified using the nominal group technique. 3. Two workshops were held with stakeholders to co-produce and refine the prototype knowledge sharing resources (n = 12). RESULTS Stage 1: Factors included lack of patient information about symptoms and risk factors, prioritisation of other conditions and use of self-management. Healthcare professionals felt vertebral fractures were harder to identify in lower risk groups and mistook them for other conditions. Difficulties in communication between primary and secondary care meant that patients were not always informed of their diagnosis, or did not start treatment promptly. Stage 2: 14 recommendations to improve management of vertebral fractures were identified, including for primary care healthcare professionals (n = 9) and patients (n = 5). Stage 3: The need for allied health professionals in primary care to be informed about vertebral fractures was highlighted, along with ensuring that resources appealed to under-represented groups. Prototype resources were developed. Changes included help-seeking guidance and clear explanations of medical language. CONCLUSIONS The study used robust qualitative methods to co-produce knowledge sharing resources to improve diagnosis. A co-production approach enabled a focus on areas stakeholders thought to be beneficial to timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Dissemination of these resources to a range of stakeholders provides potential for substantial reach and spread.
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- Sarah E Bennett
- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Moniz A, Duarte ST, Aguiar P, Caeiro C, Pires D, Fernandes R, Moço D, Marques MM, Sousa R, Canhão H, Branco J, Rodrigues AM, Cruz EB. Physiotherapists' barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of recurrence of low back pain: a qualitative study. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2024; 25:39. [PMID: 38279123 PMCID: PMC10811813 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02274-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recurrences of low back pain (LBP) are frequent and associated with high levels of disability and medical costs. Regular exercise practice may be an effective strategy to prevent recurrences of LBP, however, the promotion of this behaviour by physiotherapists seems to be challenging. This study aims to explore physiotherapists' perceived barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote the adoption of regular exercise practice by patients at risk of recurrence of low back pain. METHODS Two focus groups with primary healthcare physiotherapists were conducted, based on a semi-structured interview schedule informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel, including the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model and the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). All focus groups were held through videoconference, audio and video recorded and transcribed verbatim. A deductive content analysis, using a coding matrix based on the COM-B and TDF, was performed by two independent researchers. A third researcher was approached to settle disagreements. RESULTS In total, 14 physiotherapists participated in the focus groups. The analysis revealed a total of 13 barriers (4 COM-B components and 7 TDF domains) and 23 facilitators (5 COM-B and 13 TDF) to physiotherapists' implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention. The most common barriers were the lack of skills and confidence to implement the proposed intervention. These were explained by the fact that it differs from the usual practice of most participants and requires the learning of new skills applied to their contexts. However, for those who had already implemented other similar interventions or whose rationale is aligned with the new intervention, there seemed to exist more positive determinants, such as potential benefits for physiotherapists and the profession, improvement of quality of care and willingness to change clinical practice. For others who did not previously succeed in implementing these types of interventions, more context-related barriers were mentioned, such as lack of time to implement the intervention, schedule incompatibilities and lack of material and human resources. CONCLUSIONS This study identified modifiable barriers and facilitators to physiotherapists' implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention for patients at risk of recurrence of LBP in primary healthcare. The findings of this study will allow the systematic and theory-based development of a behaviour change-informed training programme, aimed at physiotherapists and supporting the successful implementation of the exercise intervention.
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- Alexandre Moniz
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
- EpiDoc Unit, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- EpiDoc Unit, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- EpiDoc Unit, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- EpiDoc Unit, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Serviço de Reumatologia Do Hospital Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental (CHLO), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- EpiDoc Unit, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS|FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Serviço de Reumatologia Do Hospital Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental (CHLO), Lisbon, Portugal
- Rheumatology Unit, Hospital Dos Lusíadas, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Koppenaal T, van der Heiden J, Kloek CJJ, Arensman RM, Ostelo RWJG, Veenhof C, Pisters MF. Characteristics and health outcomes associated with activation for self-management in patients with non-specific low back pain: A cross-sectional study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2023; 67:102830. [PMID: 37542998 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research has shown that the course of non-specific low back pain (LBP) is influenced by, among other factors, patients' self-management abilities. Therefore, clinical guidelines recommend stimulation of self-management. Enhancing patients' self-management potentially can improve patients' health outcomes and reduce future healthcare costs for non-specific LBP. OBJECTIVES Which characteristics and health outcomes are associated with activation for self-management in patients with non-specific LBP? DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHOD Patients with non-specific LBP applying for primary care physiotherapy were asked to participate. Multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to analyze the multivariable relationship between activation for self-management (Patient Activation Measure, range 0-100) and a range of characteristics, e.g., age, gender, and health outcomes, e.g., self-efficacy, pain catastrophizing. RESULTS The median activation for self-management score of the patients with non-specific LBP (N = 208) was 63.10 (IQR = 19.30) points. The multivariable linear regression analysis revealed that higher self-efficacy scores (B = 0.54), female gender (B = 3.64), and a middle educational level compared with a high educational level (B = -5.47) were associated with better activation for self-management in patients with non-specific LBP. The goodness-of-fit of the model was 17.24% (R2 = 0.17). CONCLUSIONS Patients with better activation for self-management had better self-efficacy, had a higher educational level, and were more often female. However, given the explained variance better understanding of the factors that influence the complex construct of self-management behaviour in patients who are not doing well might be needed to identify possible barriers to engage in self-management.
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- T Koppenaal
- Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Physical Therapy Research, Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Physical Therapy Research, Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Physical Therapy Research, Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Research Group Innovation of Human Movement Care, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Physical Therapy Research, Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Wong AWK, Fong MWM, Munsell EGS, Metts CL, Lee SI, Nicol GE, DePaul O, Tomazin SE, Kaufman KJ, Mohr DC. Using Intervention Mapping and Behavior Change Techniques to Develop a Digital Intervention for Self-Management in Stroke: Development Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e45099. [PMID: 37486748 PMCID: PMC10407772 DOI: 10.2196/45099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital therapeutics, such as interventions provided via smartphones or the internet, have been proposed as promising solutions to support self-management in persons with chronic conditions. However, the evidence supporting self-management interventions through technology in stroke is scarce, and the intervention development processes are often not well described, creating challenges in explaining why and how the intervention would work. OBJECTIVE This study describes a specific use case of using intervention mapping (IM) and the taxonomy of behavior change techniques (BCTs) in designing a digital intervention to manage chronic symptoms and support daily life participation in people after stroke. IM is an implementation science framework used to bridge the gap between theories and practice to ensure that the intervention can be implemented in real-world settings. The taxonomy of BCTs consists of a set of active ingredients designed to change self-management behaviors. METHODS We used the first 4 steps of the IM process to develop a technology-supported self-management intervention, interactive Self-Management Augmented by Rehabilitation Technologies (iSMART), adapted from a face-to-face stroke-focused psychoeducation program. Planning group members were involved in adapting the intervention. They also completed 3 implementation measures to assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of iSMART. RESULTS In step 1, we completed a needs assessment consisting of assembling a planning group to codevelop the intervention, conducting telephone surveys of people after stroke (n=125) to identify service needs, and performing a systematic review of randomized controlled trials to examine evidence of the effectiveness of digital self-management interventions to improve patient outcomes. We identified activity scheduling, symptom management, stroke prevention, access to care resources, and cognitive enhancement training as key service needs after a stroke. The review suggested that digital self-management interventions, especially those using cognitive behavioral theory, effectively reduce depression, anxiety, and fatigue and enhance self-efficacy in neurological disorders. Step 2 identified key determinants, objectives, and strategies for self-management in iSMART, including knowledge, behavioral regulation, skills, self-efficacy, motivation, negative and positive affect, and social and environmental support. In step 3, we generated the intervention components underpinned by appropriate BCTs. In step 4, we developed iSMART with the planning group members. Especially, iSMART simplified the original psychoeducation program and added 2 new components: SMS text messaging and behavioral coaching, intending to increase the uptake by people after stroke. iSMART was found to be acceptable (mean score 4.63, SD 0.38 out of 5), appropriate (mean score 4.63, SD 0.38 out of 5), and feasible (mean score 4.58, SD 0.34 out of 5). CONCLUSIONS We describe a detailed example of using IM and the taxonomy of BCTs for designing and developing a digital intervention to support people after stroke in managing chronic symptoms and maintaining active participation in daily life.
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- Alex W K Wong
- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
- Center for Education in Health Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington Univesity School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes-Jewish/Christian HealthCare, Belleville, IL, United States
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- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Gussmann E, Lucae S, Falkai P, Padberg F, Egli S, Kopf-Beck J. Developing a mechanism-based therapy for acute psychiatric inpatients with psychotic symptoms: an Intervention Mapping approach. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1160075. [PMID: 37324820 PMCID: PMC10267344 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1160075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Background Treatment guidelines for psychosis recommend offering psychotherapy already in the acute illness phase. However, there is a lack of available interventions adapted to the specific needs and key change mechanisms of inpatients experiencing severe symptoms and crisis. In this article we outline the scientific development process of a needs-oriented and mechanism-based group intervention for acute psychiatric inpatients with psychosis (MEBASp). Methods To guide our intervention design, we used Intervention Mapping (IM), a six-step framework for developing evidence-based health interventions that consisted of an extensive literature review, an in-depth problem definition and needs analysis, the modeling of change mechanisms and outcomes and the production of an intervention prototype. Results Our low-threshold modularized group intervention consists of nine stand-alone sessions (two per week) within three modules and targets different aspects of metacognitive and social change mechanisms. Module I and II aim to reduce acute symptoms by fostering cognitive insight, Module III focuses on reducing distress via cognitive defusion. Therapy contents are adapted from existing metacognitive treatments such as the Metacognitive Training and presented in a destigmatizing, simply understandable and experience-oriented way. Conclusion MEBASp is currently evaluated in a single-arm feasibility trial. Using a systematic and rigorous development methodology and providing a detailed description of the development steps demonstrated to be invaluable in improving the intervention's scientific foundation, validity, and replicability for similar research.
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- Eva Gussmann
- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Department of Psychology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Wood L, Foster NE, Lewis M, Bronfort G, Groessl EJ, Hewitt C, Miyamoto GC, Reme SE, Bishop A. Matching the Outcomes to Treatment Targets of Exercise for Low Back Pain: Does it Make a Difference? Results of Secondary Analyses From Individual Patient Data of Randomised Controlled Trials and Pooling of Results Across Trials in Comparative Meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:218-228. [PMID: 35934047 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore whether using a single matched or composite outcome might affect the results of previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing exercise for non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). The first objective was to explore whether a single matched outcome generated greater standardized mean differences (SMDs) when compared with the original unmatched primary outcome SMD. The second objective was to explore whether a composite measure, composed of matched outcomes, generated a greater SMD when compared with the original primary outcome SMD. DESIGN We conducted exploratory secondary analyses of data. SETTING Seven RCTs were included, of which 2 were based in the USA (University research clinic, Veterans Affairs medical center) and the UK (primary care clinics, nonmedical centers). One each were based in Norway (clinics), Brazil (primary care), and Japan (outpatient clinics). PARTICIPANTS The first analysis comprised 1) 5 RCTs (n=1033) that used an unmatched primary outcome but included (some) matched outcomes as secondary outcomes, and the second analysis comprised 2) 4 RCTs (n=864) that included multiple matched outcomes by developing composite outcomes (N=1897). INTERVENTION Exercise compared with no exercise. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The composite consisted of standardized averaged matched outcomes. All analyses replicated the RCTs' primary outcome analyses. RESULTS Of 5 RCTs, 3 had greater SMDs with matched outcomes (pooled effect SMD 0.30 [95% confidence interval {CI} 0.04, 0.56], P=.02) compared with an unmatched primary outcome (pooled effect SMD 0.19 [95% CI -0.03, 0.40] P=.09). Of 4 composite outcome analyses, 3 RCTs had greater SMDs in the composite outcome (pooled effect SMD 0.28 [95% CI 0.05, 0.51] P=.02) compared with the primary outcome (pooled effect SMD 0.24 [95% CI -0.04, 0.53] P=.10). CONCLUSIONS These exploratory analyses suggest that using an outcome matched to exercise treatment targets in NSLBP RCTs may produce greater SMDs than an unmatched primary outcome. Composite outcomes could offer a meaningful way of investigating superiority of exercise than single domain outcomes.
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- Lianne Wood
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, UK.
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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- Earl E Bakken Centre for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- University of California San Diego, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and UCSD Health Services Research Centre, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK
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- Master's and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
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Pereira CF, de Vargas D, Beeber LS. An anxiety management intervention for people with substance use disorders (ITASUD): An intervention mapping approach based on Peplau's theory. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1124295. [PMID: 36895688 PMCID: PMC9989484 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1124295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Background The comorbidity of anxiety and drug use disorders complicates treatment prognosis, and one of the greatest challenges is to address the environmental and behavioral factors involved. The aim of this study was to describe the uses of intervention mapping in the design of a theory and evidence-based complex intervention to develop skills around the management of anxiety for cocaine users in outpatient addiction treatment. Methods The six steps of the intervention mapping approach, which are needs assessment, creation of matrices of performance objectives, selection of methods and practical strategies, program development, adoption and implementation, and evaluation were applied to develop the Interpersonal Theory of nursing to Anxiety management in people with Substance Use Disorders (ITASUD) intervention. The theory used for the conceptual model was interpersonal relations theory. All theory-based methods and practical applications were developed at the individual level, acting in behavioral, interpersonal, organizational and community environments. Results The intervention mapping provided a broad overview of the problem and outcome expectations. The ITASUD intervention consists of five consecutive sessions of 110-min targeting individual determinants of anxiety (knowledge, triggers, relief behaviors, self-efficacy and relations), delivered by a trained nurse using Peplau's concepts of interpersonal relations. Intervention Mapping is a multi-step process that incorporates theory, evidence, and stakeholder perspectives to ensure that implementation strategies effectively address key determinants of change. Conclusions The intervention mapping approach increases the effectiveness of the intervention since the matrices provide a broad view of all factors that affect the problem and facilitate replication through transparency of the determinants, methods, and applications used. ITASUD addresses all factors that play an important role in substance use disorders based on a theoretical basis, which provides the translation of evidence from research into effective practice, policy, and public health improvements.
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- Caroline Figueira Pereira
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Huang H, Wang HHX, Donaghy E, Henderson D, Mercer SW. Using self-determination theory in research and evaluation in primary care. Health Expect 2022; 25:2700-2708. [PMID: 36181716 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Multimorbidity (the co-existence of two or more long-term conditions within an individual) is a complex management challenge, with a very limited evidence base. Theories can help in the design and operationalization of complex interventions. OBJECTIVE This article proposes self-determination theory (SDT) as a candidate theory for the development and evaluation of interventions in multimorbidity. METHODS We provide an overview of SDT, its use in research to date, and its potential utility in complex interventions for patients with multimorbidity based on the new MRC framework. RESULTS SDT-based interventions have mainly focused on health behaviour change in the primary prevention of disease, with limited use in primary care and chronic conditions management. However, SDT may be a useful candidate theory in informing complex intervention development and evaluation, both in randomized controlled trials and in evaluations of 'natural experiments'. We illustrate how it could be used multimorbidity interventions in primary care by drawing on the example of CARE Plus (a primary care-based complex intervention for patients with multimorbidity in deprived areas of Scotland). CONCLUSIONS SDT may have utility in both the design and evaluation of complex interventions for multimorbidity. Further research is required to establish its usefulness, and limitations, compared with other candidate theories. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Our funded research programme, of which this paper is an early output, has a newly embedded patient and public involvement group of four members with lived experience of long-term conditions and/or of being informal carers. They read and commented on the draft manuscript and made useful suggestions on the text. They will be fully involved at all stages in the rest of the programme of research.
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- Huayi Huang
- Usher Institute Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Sheng, China
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- Usher Institute Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Usher Institute Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Usher Institute Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Yang C, Lee DTF, Wang X, Chair SY. Developing a Medication Self-management Program to Enhance Medication Adherence among Older Adults with Multimorbidity Using Intervention Mapping. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2022; 63:637-647. [PMID: 35583327 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Suboptimal medication adherence is prevalent in older adults with multimorbidity. However, intervention programs for enhancing adherence in this population are limited. This study describes the development process of a medication self-management program for older adults with multimorbidity. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We adopted the first four steps of the Intervention Mapping to develop the program: (1) needs assessment, including a literature review, a systematic review, and a cross-sectional study, (2) development of program outcomes and objectives, (3) selection of theory-based intervention methods and practical applications, and (4) development of the program. RESULTS We conducted a needs assessment to identify factors affecting medication adherence among older adults with multimorbidity and created a logic model of the adherence problem in Step 1. In Step 2, we developed the specific program outcomes and objectives and then selected adherence information, personal motivation, social motivation, behavioral skills, and treatment experiences as modifiable and important targets that needed to change in this program. In Step 3, we chose several theory-based methods and strategies for practical applications. We finally created a nurse-led medication self-management program in Step 4. Feedback from relevant stakeholders refined the intervention protocol and materials. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The newly developed medication self-management program incorporated theory and evidence from literature and empirical studies with the engagement of multiple stakeholders, making it a contextually and culturally appropriate intervention. This study provides insights into strategies for geriatrics healthcare professionals to support medication self-management among older adults with multimorbidity.
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- Chen Yang
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Moore SA, Flynn D, Price CIM, Avery L. Using intervention mapping to develop and facilitate implementation of a multifaceted behavioural intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour in stroke survivors: Physical Activity Routines After Stroke (PARAS): intervention development study. Health Psychol Behav Med 2022; 10:439-466. [PMID: 35600088 PMCID: PMC9116237 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2022.2066534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Sarah A. Moore
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Stroke Research Group, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Stroke Northumbria, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Stroke Research Group, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Rehabilitation, School of Health & Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Berry A, McClellan C, Wanless B, Walsh N. A Tailored App for the Self-management of Musculoskeletal Conditions: Evidencing a Logic Model of Behavior Change. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e32669. [PMID: 35258462 PMCID: PMC8941434 DOI: 10.2196/32669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Musculoskeletal conditions such as joint pain are a growing problem, affecting 18.8 million people in the United Kingdom. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are a potentially effective way of delivering information and supporting self-management. It is vital that the development of such interventions is transparent and can illustrate how individual components work, how they link back to the theoretical constructs they are attempting to change, and how this might influence outcomes. getUBetter is a DHI developed to address the lack of personalized, supported self-management tools available to patients with musculoskeletal conditions by providing knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate through a self-management journey.
Objective
The aim of this study was to map a logic model of behavior change for getUBetter to illustrate how the content and functionality of the DHI are aligned with recognized behavioral theory, effective behavior change techniques, and clinical guidelines.
Methods
A range of behavior change models and frameworks were used, including the behavior change wheel and persuasive systems design framework, to map the logic model of behavior change underpinning getUBetter. The three main stages included understanding the behavior the intervention is attempting to change, identifying which elements of the intervention might bring about the desired change in behavior, and describing intervention content and how this can be optimally implemented.
Results
The content was mapped to 25 behavior change techniques, including information about health consequences, instruction on how to perform a behavior, reducing negative emotions, and verbal persuasion about capability. Mapping to the persuasive system design framework illustrated the use of a number of persuasive design principles, including tailoring, personalization, simulation, and reminders.
Conclusions
This process enabled the proposed mechanisms of action and theoretical foundations of getUBetter to be comprehensively described, highlighting the key techniques used to support patients to self-manage their condition. These findings provide guidance for the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness (including quality of engagement) of the intervention and highlight areas that might be strengthened in future iterations.
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- Alice Berry
- University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Department, St George's University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hodges PW, van den Hoorn W. A vision for the future of wearable sensors in spine care and its challenges: narrative review. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY (HONG KONG) 2022; 8:103-116. [PMID: 35441093 PMCID: PMC8990399 DOI: 10.21037/jss-21-112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This review aimed to: (I) provide a brief overview of some topical areas of current literature regarding applications of wearable sensors in the management of low back pain (LBP); (II) present a vision for a future comprehensive system that integrates wearable sensors to measure multiple parameters in the real world that contributes data to guide treatment selection (aided by artificial intelligence), uses wearables to aid treatment support, adherence and outcome monitoring, and interrogates the response of the individual patient to the prescribed treatment to guide future decision support for other individuals who present with LBP; and (III) consider the challenges that will need to be overcome to make such a system a reality. BACKGROUND Advances in wearable sensor technologies are opening new opportunities for the assessment and management of spinal conditions. Although evidence of improvements in outcomes for individuals with LBP from the use of sensors is limited, there is enormous future potential. METHODS Narrative review and literature synthesis. CONCLUSIONS Substantial research is underway by groups internationally to develop and test elements of this system, to design innovative new sensors that enable recording of new data in new ways, and to fuse data from multiple sources to provide rich information about an individual's experience of LBP. Together this system, incorporating data from wearable sensors has potential to personalise care in ways that were hitherto thought impossible. The potential is high but will require concerted effort to develop and ultimately will need to be feasible and more effective than existing management.
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- Paul W Hodges
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Bronfort G, Maiers M, Schulz C, Leininger B, Westrom K, Angstman G, Evans R. Multidisciplinary integrative care versus chiropractic care for low back pain: a randomized clinical trial. Chiropr Man Therap 2022; 30:10. [PMID: 35232482 PMCID: PMC8886833 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-022-00419-3] [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: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is influenced by interrelated biological, psychological, and social factors, however current back pain management is largely dominated by one-size fits all unimodal treatments. Team based models with multiple provider types from complementary professional disciplines is one way of integrating therapies to address patients' needs more comprehensively. METHODS This parallel group randomized clinical trial conducted from May 2007 to August 2010 aimed to evaluate the relative clinical effectiveness of 12 weeks of monodisciplinary chiropractic care (CC), versus multidisciplinary integrative care (IC), for adults with sub-acute and chronic LBP. The primary outcome was pain intensity and secondary outcomes were disability, improvement, medication use, quality of life, satisfaction, frequency of symptoms, missed work or reduced activities days, fear avoidance beliefs, self-efficacy, pain coping strategies and kinesiophobia measured at baseline and 4, 12, 26 and 52 weeks. Linear mixed models were used to analyze outcomes. RESULTS 201 participants were enrolled. The largest reductions in pain intensity occurred at the end of treatment and were 43% for CC and 47% for IC. The primary analysis found IC to be significantly superior to CC over the 1-year period (P = 0.02). The long-term profile for pain intensity which included data from weeks 4 through 52, showed a significant advantage of 0.5 for IC over CC (95% CI 0.1 to 0.9; P = 0.02; 0 to 10 scale). The short-term profile (weeks 4 to 12) favored IC by 0.4, but was not statistically significant (95% CI - 0.02 to 0.9; P = 0.06). There was also a significant advantage over the long term for IC in some secondary measures (disability, improvement, satisfaction and low back symptom frequency), but not for others (medication use, quality of life, leg symptom frequency, fear avoidance beliefs, self-efficacy, active pain coping, and kinesiophobia). Importantly, no serious adverse events resulted from either of the interventions. CONCLUSIONS Participants in the IC group tended to have better outcomes than the CC group, however the magnitude of the group differences was relatively small. Given the resources required to successfully implement multidisciplinary integrative care teams, they may not be worthwhile, compared to monodisciplinary approaches like chiropractic care, for treating LBP. Trial registration NCT00567333.
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- Gert Bronfort
- University of Minnesota, Mayo Building C504, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W. 84th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55431, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Mayo Building C504, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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- University of Minnesota, Mayo Building C504, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Mayo Building C504, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center-Wabasha, 1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Mayo Building C504, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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Kennedy DP, Haley A, Evans R. Design of a mindfulness-based intervention to support teachers’ emotional regulation behaviors. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-02696-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AbstractAddressing teachers’ ability to better navigate stress and emotional responses has the potential to improve classroom behaviors, student learning as well as teachers’ wellbeing. While there is growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), there is need for greater attention to design aligned with relevant theories and transparent reporting to improve the rigor and translation of research. While utilized widely in health and behavior fields, behavior change theory has not been applied extensively in education or MBI research. This descriptive methodological paper articulates the intervention mapping and design process of an MBI to improve teachers’ stress and emotional regulation. To improve reporting, we use a post hoc application of a well-established behavioral model. Application of the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) as part of an intervention mapping approach for an MBI to align teacher’s needs with intervention elements most likely to achieve desired behavioral outcomes. The paper illustrates an approach which includes defining the problem in behavioral terms, identification of target behaviors and behavioral change techniques, and selection of strategies and modes of intervention delivery. A systematic intervention mapping approach applying the BCW can yield a holistic MBI for the desired behavior change, enhanced emotion and stress regulation in teachers. This example of applying the BCW to the design of an MBI demonstrates how intervention designers and researchers can make decisions about which techniques and delivery components to include in their interventions, and how to systematically describe them. Such approaches have the potential to improve the reporting and methodological rigor of future MBI research and the successful application of interventions in practice.
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Lin E, Uhler LM, Finley EP, Jayakumar P, Rathouz PJ, Bozic KJ, Tsevat J. Incorporating patient-reported outcomes into shared decision-making in the management of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e055933. [PMID: 35190439 PMCID: PMC8860037 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major clinical and public health concern. The primary surgical treatment of knee OA is total knee replacement (TKR), a procedure that aims to alleviate pain and restore physical function. TKR is expensive, however, and based on professional guidelines, inappropriately performed in up to a third of patients. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) help evaluate treatment options by quantifying health outcomes that matter to patients and can thus inform shared decision-making (SDM) between patients and health professionals. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a US-based 2-year, two-site hybrid type 1 study to assess clinical effectiveness and implementation of a machine learning-based patient decision aid (PDA) integrating patient-reported outcomes and clinical variables to support SDM for patients with knee OA considering TKR. Substudy 1: At one study site, a randomised controlled trial is evaluating the clinical effectiveness of the PDA and SDM process on decision quality as measured after the baseline consultation and treatment choice measured 3 and 6 months after the baseline visit among 200 patients with knee OA. Substudy 2: At a second study site, a qualitative assessment using principles of behaviour design and intervention mapping is evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the PROMs, PDA and SDM process by interviewing seven health professionals and 25 patients before and 25 patients after PDA implementation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been obtained from The University of Texas at Austin Institutional Review Board (protocol number: 2018-11-0042). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Study results will be disseminated through conference presentations, publications and professional societies. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04805554.
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- Eugenia Lin
- Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Research Service, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Center for Research to Advance Community Health, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Division of General and Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Population Health, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Center for Research to Advance Community Health, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Division of General and Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Population Health, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA
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Svendsen MJ, Sandal LF, Kjær P, Nicholl BI, Cooper K, Mair F, Hartvigsen J, Stochkendahl MJ, Søgaard K, Mork PJ, Rasmussen C. Using Intervention Mapping to Develop a Decision Support System–Based Smartphone App (selfBACK) to Support Self-management of Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Development and Usability Study. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e26555. [PMID: 35072645 PMCID: PMC8822424 DOI: 10.2196/26555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
International guidelines consistently endorse the promotion of self-management for people with low back pain (LBP); however, implementation of these guidelines remains a challenge. Digital health interventions, such as those that can be provided by smartphone apps, have been proposed as a promising mode of supporting self-management in people with chronic conditions, including LBP. However, the evidence base for digital health interventions to support self-management of LBP is weak, and detailed descriptions and documentation of the interventions are lacking. Structured intervention mapping (IM) constitutes a 6-step process that can be used to guide the development of complex interventions.
Objective
The aim of this paper is to describe the IM process for designing and creating an app-based intervention designed to support self-management of nonspecific LBP to reduce pain-related disability.
Methods
The first 5 steps of the IM process were systematically applied. The core processes included literature reviews, brainstorming and group discussions, and the inclusion of stakeholders and representatives from the target population. Over a period of >2 years, the intervention content and the technical features of delivery were created, tested, and revised through user tests, feasibility studies, and a pilot study.
Results
A behavioral outcome was identified as a proxy for reaching the overall program goal, that is, increased use of evidence-based self-management strategies. Physical exercises, education, and physical activity were the main components of the self-management intervention and were designed and produced to be delivered via a smartphone app. All intervention content was theoretically underpinned by the behavior change theory and the normalization process theory.
Conclusions
We describe a detailed example of the application of the IM approach for the development of a theory-driven, complex, and digital intervention designed to support self-management of LBP. This description provides transparency in the developmental process of the intervention and can be a possible blueprint for designing and creating future digital health interventions for self-management.
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- Malene Jagd Svendsen
- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, General Practice & Primary Care, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, General Practice & Primary Care, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Chiropractic Knowledge Hub, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Chiropractic Knowledge Hub, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Development of a self-management intervention for stroke survivors with aphasia using co-production and behaviour change theory: An outline of methods and processes. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0259103. [PMID: 34813602 PMCID: PMC8610248 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Self-management is a promising approach to improve quality of life after stroke. However, evidence for the appropriateness and effectiveness of self-management for stroke survivors with aphasia is limited. This article reports on the process used to develop a supported self-management intervention for stroke survivors with aphasia (SSWA) using co-production and behaviour change theory. Preparatory research included systematic reviews, and qualitative interviews and focus groups with SSWA, family members and speech and language therapists (SLTs). Materials and methods We conducted six, 2 hour long intervention development workshops with key stakeholders. The workshops were informed by principles of co-production and the intervention development process outlined by the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW). We also incorporated the findings of our preparatory research within workshops. Each workshop included an introduction, 1–2 co-production tasks and time for feedback at the end of the session. Data were analysed on an ongoing basis so that findings could be used to feed in to subsequent workshops and intervention development. Results Workshop participants (n = 12) included; SSWA (n = 5), family members (n = 3) and SLTs (n = 4). Together, participants engaged with accessible and participatory co-production tasks which aligned with the BCW framework. Participants engaged in discussion to define self-management in behavioural terms (behavioural diagnosis) and to identify what needed to change to support self-management. Participant’s co-produced solutions for supporting self-management and discussed options to implement these in practice. Prototype materials were generated by the research team and evaluated by participants. Intervention functions and behaviour change techniques (BCTs) were mapped to the solutions generated by participants by the research team, after the final workshop. A supported self-management intervention for SSWA was developed which will be delivered by SLTs through community stroke services. Conclusions This paper reports the process we used to integrate co-production work with behaviour change theory to develop a complex self-management intervention. This is of relevance for researchers looking to harness the strengths of co-production methods and theory in intervention design. Future research will feasibility test the supported self-management intervention developed. This paper provides transparency to our intervention development process which will help others to better interpret the findings of our feasibility work.
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Bennett SE, Walsh N, Moss T, Palmer S. Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): an analysis informed by behaviour change theory. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5231-5240. [PMID: 34101520 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are heritable connective tissue disorders associated with joint instability and pain, but with scant guidance for supporting patients. The aim was to determine recommendations for an HSD/hEDS self-management intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Barriers to self-management were mapped onto the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model in a behavioural analysis. A modified Nominal Group Technique was used to prioritise behaviour change technique (BCT) interventions (n = 9 women). RESULTS Possible BCTs incorporated. EDUCATION Incorporating self-help strategies, education to improve their knowledge of HSD/hEDS, and how to judge information about HSD/hEDS. TRAINING In activity pacing, assertiveness and communication skills, plus what to expect during pregnancy, when symptoms can worsen. ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRUCTURING AND ENABLEMENT Support from occupational therapists to maintain independence at work and home. MODELLED BEHAVIOUR That illustrates how other people with HSD/hEDS have coped with the psychosocial impact. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to apply theoretically-informed approaches to the management of HSD/hEDS. Participants indicated poor access to psychological support, occupational therapy and a lack of knowledge about HSD/hEDS. Future research should evaluate which intervention options would be most acceptable and feasible.Implications for rehabilitationPatients with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders or Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can be active partners in the co-design of behaviour change interventions.Behaviour change interventions should target psychological support and patient education, particularly patient information.Additional behaviour change interventions included environmental restructuring and enablement; adaptations to participants' environment with input from occupational therapy.Participants were keen to suggest opportunities for behavioural modelling; positive fist-person modelling narratives, written by those with HSD/hEDS, which addressed how they coped with the psychosocial impact of their condition.
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- Sarah E Bennett
- Department of Allied Health Professions, Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Health and Social Sciences, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Wood L, Bishop A, Lewis M, Smeets RJEM, Bronfort G, Hayden JA, Foster NE. Treatment targets of exercise for persistent non-specific low back pain: a consensus study. Physiotherapy 2021; 112:78-86. [PMID: 34029781 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Despite several hundred previous randomised controlled trials (RCTs), the key treatment targets of exercise for persistent non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) remain unclear. This study aimed to generate consensus about the key treatment targets of exercise interventions for patients with NSLBP. DESIGN Consensus was generated using modified nominal group technique in two, sequential, workshops. The results of a previous systematic review informed the first, national, workshop idea generation and the results of this workshop informed the second, international, workshop. The authors generated a starting list of 30 treatment targets from the systematic review. A pre-specified consensus threshold of 75% was used in the voting stage. PARTICIPANTS Workshop participants included people with experience of using exercise to manage their persistent NSLBP, clinicians who prescribe exercise for persistent NSLBP, and researchers who design and evaluate exercise interventions in RCTs. All participants generated, voted and ranked the treatment targets in each workshop using an online platform. RESULTS A total of 39 participants contributed to the consensus (15 in the national workshop and 24 in the international workshop), comprising two people with NSLBP, six clinicians and 31 researchers/clinicians. A total of 40 exercise treatment targets were generated, and 25 were retained after voting and ranking. The prioritised targets of exercise for persistent NSLBP were: improving function, improving quality of life, reducing pain, meeting patient-specific goals and reducing fear of movement. CONCLUSIONS Future RCTs of exercise should specify the targets of their exercise intervention and consider assessing these treatment targets as well as including mediation analyses.
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- Lianne Wood
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5BG, UK; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG 2UH, UK.
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5BG, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5BG, UK
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Research School Functioning, Participation & Rehabilitation, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Maastricht, The Netherlands; CIR Revalidatie, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Earl E Bakken Centre for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, 5790 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5BG, UK
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Busse M, Latchem-Hastings J, Button K, Poile V, Davies F, O' Halloran R, Stensland B, Tallantyre E, Lowe R, Wood F, Dawes H, Edwards A, Jones F. Web-based physical activity intervention for people with progressive multiple sclerosis: application of consensus-based intervention development guidance. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e045378. [PMID: 33727274 PMCID: PMC7970218 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES People with progressive multiple sclerosis (PwPMS) report that they recognise the benefits of activity on their physical and psychological health but need support to achieve their physical activity goals. We aimed to systematically develop a theoretically informed intervention that would enable PwPMS to more readily engage in regular physical activity. DESIGN We used an intervention mapping approach to inform intervention development. SETTING We conducted semistructured interviews with PwPMS and their families/carers and physiotherapists recruited from secondary care settings. PARTICIPANTS Fourteen PwPMS with an Expanded Disability Status Scale score of between 6 and 8 and 7 of their families/carers and 13 physiotherapists and 1 physiotherapy technician participated. RESULTS Interview data suggested that the development of supportive coaching relationships with physiotherapists could promote the ability of PwPMS to achieve a desirable and achievable physical activity plan. These interview data informed the prototype 'Lifestyle Exercise and Activity Package for Multiple Sclerosis' (LEAP-MS) consisting of a secure multiuser web-based platform (with an education and activity suite, interactive components enabling selection of exercises, goal setting and activity logging), up to six flexible face-to-face or web-based physiotherapy coaching sessions and remote support via an embedded web-based messaging function that all together draw on specific theory-based methods to achieve physical activity behaviour change, namely active learning, reinforcement, modelling, feedback, facilitation, goal setting and guided practice. Implementation is within a multiuser platform accessible to participants, trained physiotherapists and researchers. CONCLUSIONS We have followed an inclusive, systematic and transparent process to develop the LEAP-MS intervention that enables detailed description of components, context and guiding principles to inform ongoing evaluation. Importantly, PwPMS expressed the need for autonomy in developing physical activity plans. This has been achieved through the embedding of self-management principles in the design and delivery of the LEAP-MS intervention.
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- Monica Busse
- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Health and Social Care Research, St George's University of London and Kingston University, London, UK
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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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Vandervelde S, Scheepmans K, Milisen K, van Achterberg T, Vlaeyen E, Flamaing J, Dierckx de Casterlé B. Reducing the use of physical restraints in home care: development and feasibility testing of a multicomponent program to support the implementation of a guideline. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:77. [PMID: 33494710 PMCID: PMC7831193 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01946-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A validated evidence-based guideline was developed to reduce physical restraint use in home care. However, the implementation of guidelines in home care is challenging. Therefore, this study aims to systematically develop and evaluate a multicomponent program for the implementation of the guideline for reducing the use of physical restraints in home care. METHODS Intervention Mapping was used to develop a multicomponent program. This method contains six steps. Each step comprises several tasks towards the design, implementation and evaluation of an intervention; which is theory and evidence informed, as well as practical. To ensure that the multicomponent program would support the implementation of the guideline in home care, a feasibility study of 8 months was organized in one primary care district in Flanders, Belgium. A concurrent triangulation mixed methods design was used to evaluate the multicomponent program consisting of a knowledge test, focus groups and an online survey. RESULTS The Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior are the foundations of the multicomponent program. Based on modeling, active learning, guided practice, belief selection and resistance to social pressure, eight practical applications were developed to operationalize these methods. The key components of the program are: the ambassadors for restraint-free home care (n = 15), the tutorials, the physical restraint checklist and the flyer. The results of the feasibility study show the necessity to select uniform terminology and definition for physical restraints, to involve all stakeholders from the beginning of the process, to take time for the implementation process, to select competent ambassadors and to collaborate with other home care providers. CONCLUSIONS The multicomponent program shows promising results. Prior to future use, further research needs to focus on the last two steps of Intervention Mapping (program implementation plan and developing an evaluation plan), to guide implementation on a larger scale and to formally evaluate the effectiveness of the multicomponent program.
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- Sara Vandervelde
- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Wit-Gele Kruis van Vlaanderen, Nursing Department, Frontispiesstraat 8, bus 1.2, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,University Hospital Leuven, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospital Leuven, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Division of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d bus 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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Walsh N, Jones L, Phillips S, Thomas R, Odondi L, Palmer S, Cramp F, Pollock J, Hurley M. Facilitating Activity and Self-management for people with Arthritic knee, hip or lower back pain (FASA): A cluster randomised controlled trial. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 50:102271. [PMID: 33068901 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic musculoskeletal pain including osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly limit the functional independence of individuals. The spine and hip and knee are predominantly affected; management guidelines for each recommend exercise and education to support self-management. OBJECTIVES This study investigated the effectiveness of a generic exercise and self-management intervention for people over-50 with hip/knee OA and/or lower back pain compared to continued GP management. DESIGN Single blind, cluster randomised controlled trial. METHOD Participants who had previously consulted with hip/knee OA and/or chronic lower back pain were recruited from 45 GP practices in SW England. Practices were randomly allocated to receive continued GP care (control) or continued GP care and a 6-week group exercise and self-management intervention facilitated by a physiotherapist and located in a community-based physiotherapy department. The primary outcome measure was the Dysfunction Index of the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment (DI-SMFA) measured at six month post-rehabilitation. RESULTS 349 participants were recruited and allocated to the intervention (n = 170) or control (n = 179) arms; the attrition rate was 13% at the 6 month primary end-point. One minor adverse event in the intervention group that required no medical input was reported. Intervention arm participants reported better function at 6 months compared with continued GP management alone (-3.01 difference in DI-SMFA [95%CI -5.25, -0.76], p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS A generic exercise and self-management intervention resulted in statistically significant changes in function after six-months compared with GP management alone, but clinical significance of these findings is less clear. This may be an effective way of managing group interventions for lower limb OA and chronic lower back pain.
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- Nicola Walsh
- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty for Health, Social Care and Education. St George's University of London & Kingston University, UK
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Shen H, van der Kleij R, van der Boog PJM, Song X, Wang W, Zhang T, Li Z, Lou X, Chavannes N. Development and evaluation of an eHealth self-management intervention for patients with chronic kidney disease in China: protocol for a mixed-method hybrid type 2 trial. BMC Nephrol 2020; 21:495. [PMID: 33213398 PMCID: PMC7678219 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-02160-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health concern. In patients with CKD, interventions that support disease self-management have shown to improve health status and quality of life. At the moment, the use of electronic health (eHealth) technology in self-management interventions is becoming more and more popular. Evidence suggests that eHealth-based self-management interventions can improve health-related outcomes of patients with CKD. However, knowledge of the implementation and effectiveness of such interventions in general, and in China in specific, is still limited. This study protocol aims to develop and tailor the evidence-based Dutch ‘Medical Dashboard’ eHealth self-management intervention for patients suffering from CKD in China and evaluate its implementation process and effectiveness. Methods To develop and tailor a Medical Dashboard intervention for the Chinese context, we will use an Intervention Mapping (IM) approach. A literature review and mixed-method study will first be conducted to examine the needs, beliefs, perceptions of patients with CKD and care providers towards disease (self-management) and eHealth (self-management) interventions (IM step 1). Based on the results of step 1, we will specify outcomes, performance objectives, and determinants, select theory-based methods and practical strategies. Knowledge obtained from prior results and insights from stakeholders will be combined to tailor the core interventions components of the ‘Medical Dashboard’ self-management intervention to the Chinese context (IM step 2–5). Then, an intervention and implementation plan will be developed. Finally, a 9-month hybrid type 2 trial design will be employed to investigate the effectiveness of the intervention using a cluster randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms, and the implementation integrity (fidelity) and determinants of implementation (IM step 6). Discussion Our study will result in the delivery of a culturally tailored, standardized eHealth self-management intervention for patients with CKD in China, which has the potential to optimize patients’ self-management skills and improve health status and quality of life. Moreover, it will inform future research on the tailoring and translation of evidence-based eHealth self-management interventions in various contexts. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04212923; Registered December 30, 2019. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-020-02160-6.
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- Hongxia Shen
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands. .,Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands.,School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
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Åkesson KE, Buchbinder R, Nordin M, Hurley MV, Overgaard S, Chang LY, Yang RS, Chan DC, Dahlberg L, Nero H, Woolf A. Advances in delivery of health care for MSK conditions. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2020; 34:101597. [DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2020.101597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [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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Baker P, Coole C, Drummond A, Khan S, McDaid C, Hewitt C, Kottam L, Ronaldson S, Coleman E, McDonald DA, Nouri F, Narayanasamy M, McNamara I, Fitch J, Thomson L, Richardson G, Rangan A. Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study. Health Technol Assess 2020; 24:1-408. [PMID: 32930659 PMCID: PMC7520717 DOI: 10.3310/hta24450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip and knee replacements are regularly carried out for patients who work. There is little evidence about these patients' needs and the factors influencing their return to work. There is a paucity of guidance to help patients return to work after surgery and a need for structured occupational advice to enable them to return to work safely and effectively. OBJECTIVES To develop an occupational advice intervention to support early recovery to usual activities including work that is tailored to the requirements of patients undergoing hip or knee replacements. To test the acceptability, practicality and feasibility of this intervention within current care frameworks. DESIGN An intervention mapping approach was used to develop the intervention. The research methods employed were rapid evidence synthesis, qualitative interviews with patients and stakeholders, a prospective cohort study, a survey of clinical practice and a modified Delphi consensus process. The developed intervention was implemented and assessed during the final feasibility stage of the intervention mapping process. SETTING Orthopaedic departments in NHS secondary care. PARTICIPANTS Patients who were in work and intending to return to work following primary elective hip or knee replacement surgery, health-care professionals and employers. INTERVENTIONS Occupational advice intervention. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Development of an occupational advice intervention, fidelity of the developed intervention when delivered in a clinical setting, patient and clinician perspectives of the intervention and preliminary assessments of intervention effectiveness and cost. RESULTS A cohort study (154 patients), 110 stakeholder interviews, a survey of practice (152 respondents) and evidence synthesis provided the necessary information to develop the intervention. The intervention included information resources, a personalised return-to-work plan and co-ordination from the health-care team to support the delivery of 13 patient and 20 staff performance objectives. To support delivery, a range of tools (e.g. occupational checklists, patient workbooks and employer information), roles (e.g. return-to-work co-ordinator) and training resources were created. Feasibility was assessed for 21 of the 26 patients recruited from three NHS trusts. Adherence to the defined performance objectives was 75% for patient performance objectives and 74% for staff performance objectives. The intervention was generally well received, although the short time frame available for implementation and concurrent research evaluation led to some confusion among patients and those delivering the intervention regarding its purpose and the roles and responsibilities of key staff. LIMITATIONS Implementation and uptake of the intervention was not standardised and was limited by the study time frame. Evaluation of the intervention involved a small number of patients, which limited the ability to assess it. CONCLUSIONS The developed occupational advice intervention supports best practice. Evaluation demonstrated good rates of adherence against defined performance objectives. However, a number of operational and implementation issues require further attention. FUTURE WORK The intervention warrants a randomised controlled trial to assess its clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness to improve rates and timing of sustained return to work after surgery. This research should include the development of a robust implementation strategy to ensure that adoption is sustained. STUDY REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN27426982 and PROSPERO CRD42016045235. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 24, No. 45. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Paul Baker
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Make UK, The Manufacturers' Organisation, London, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- Whole System Patient Flow Programme, Scottish Government, Edinburgh, UK
- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- British Orthopaedic Association Patient Liaison Group, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
- York Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Coole C, Baker P, McDaid C, Drummond A. Using intervention mapping to develop an occupational advice intervention to aid return to work following hip and knee replacement in the United Kingdom. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:523. [PMID: 32517684 PMCID: PMC7285551 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05375-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background There are increasing numbers of total hip replacements (THR) and total knee replacements (TKR) being performed in patients of working age. Providing patients undergoing TKR and THR with return to work advice might facilitate return to work. The aim of this paper is to report on the process used to systematically develop an occupational advice intervention to be delivered in hospital for those undergoing arthroplasty. Methods The six-step Intervention Mapping (IM) approach to development, implementation and evaluation of a theory and evidence-based interventions was followed. This paper reports on the development of the intervention covered by steps 1 to 4 of the IM process. Steps 1–3 gathered data on current practice and barriers to change using a mixed methods approach (cohort study of patients undergoing THR or TKR, stakeholder interviews, survey of practice, evidence synthesis) and provided a theoretical framework for intervention development. Step 4 used information from steps 1–3 in combination with a Delphi consensus process to develop the intervention and the associated tools and materials to facilitate its delivery. Results The final intervention identified included a number of core principles including: early patient identification; delivery of key information to patients and their employers; assessment and support by a member of the orthopaedic team; procedures for escalation based on patient need; mechanisms to support communication; and training and support for the clinical teams delivering care. A total of 13 patient and 20 staff performance objectives as delivery requirements, were supported by a range of tools, roles and training resources. The intervention addressed outcomes based at the individual and interpersonal levels of the ecological model. Conclusions Following the IM approach resulted in a structured and justified occupational intervention for delivery in secondary care for patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement. The feasibility of the intervention will subsequently be tested alongside further investigation to establish its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
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- Carol Coole
- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, England.,Medical School, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, England
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- The James Cook University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, England.
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Seebohm Rowntree Building, Heslington York, YO10 5DD, England
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, England.,Medical School, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, England
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Wood L, Ogilvie R, Hayden JA. Specifying the treatment targets of exercise interventions: do we? Br J Sports Med 2020; 54:1235-1236. [PMID: 32467150 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-101981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Lianne Wood
- Spinal Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK .,School for Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Newcastle under Lyme, UK
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Kohler M, Mayer H, Kesselring J, Saxer S. Urinary incontinence in stroke survivors - Development of a programme theory. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:3089-3096. [PMID: 32445410 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15345] [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: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To develop, in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, a programme theory that promotes continence in people who have suffered a stroke. BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence in stroke survivors impacts the quality of life, rehabilitation outcomes and ultimately incurred costs of the patient. Different approaches are available for developing and testing complex interventions. DESIGN Building a research-based programme theory. METHODS To elaborate the intervention, a guidance for developing a complex intervention for nursing was chosen and the sources that should be considered were defined. Subsequently, a research-based programme theory was generated that was represented via a theoretical approach logic model. This study was guided by the checklist for reporting theory of change in public health interventions. RESULTS The intervention consists of six parts with three outcome chains on interconnected levels, which are oriented towards patients and nurses. The important aspects of the programme theory are communication, individually tailored measures and the definition of interdisciplinary objectives. CONCLUSION Developing a programme theory and representing it via a logic model help clarify the initial intervention and ensure that implementation strategies are well thought out. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE By employing detailed reflection and using previous research, it is expected that the intervention can be implemented successfully and its effectiveness can be investigated in more depth.
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- Myrta Kohler
- Institute of Applied Nursing Science, University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.,Rehabilitation Centre Valens, Valens, Switzerland.,Department of Nursing Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Applied Nursing Science, University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Willett MJ, Greig C, Rogers D, Fenton S, Duda J, Rushton A. Barriers and facilitators to recommended physical activity in lower-limb osteoarthritis: protocol for a qualitative study exploring patients and physiotherapist perspectives using the theoretical domains framework and behaviour change taxonomy. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029199. [PMID: 31662360 PMCID: PMC6830663 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability and pain in older adults. Although increasing physical activity (PA) can help reduce symptoms, patients with lower-limb OA are less active than the general public. Although physiotherapists commonly deliver PA programmes, they lack knowledge of key barriers and facilitators to adherence to prescribed PA that patients with lower-limb OA experience while attending physiotherapy appointments (treatment period) and after discharge (post-treatment period). This study aims to explore the perspectives of patients with lower-limb OA of barriers and facilitators to adherence to physiotherapy prescribed PA in the treatment and post-treatment time periods to inform the development of intervention underpinned by behaviour change theory. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A qualitative study, based on phenomenology, will purposively recruit patients with lower-limb OA who have had physiotherapy. In-depth semi-structured interviews will be undertaken following discharge from physiotherapy at a single time point. Participants' perspectives of physiotherapy interventions, including barriers and facilitators to prescribed PA and techniques that they felt optimised adherence to physiotherapist PA prescription will be explored (phase I). The acceptability and feasibility of delivering a physiotherapy intervention incorporating the techniques identified in the semi-structured interviews will then be explored through focus groups conducted with physiotherapists (phase II). Data will be coded following thematic analysis, with barriers and facilitators mapped to the constructs on the theoretical domains framework, and behaviour change techniques identified following definitions from Michie's V1 taxonomy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Findings from this study will inform development of a physiotherapy intervention underpinned by behaviour change theory aiming to optimise adherence to PA prescription in patients with lower-limb OA during the treatment and post-treatment time periods. This study has ethical approval (IRAS 247904) and results will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences and to study participants.
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- Matthew James 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-Arthritis Research UK 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-Arthritis Research UK Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- MRC-Arthritis Research UK 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 Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Mior S, Davis C, Evans R, Schneider MJ, Owens H, Zoubi FA, Barnsley J, Long CR, Bussières A. Promoting the use of self-management in patients with spine pain managed by chiropractors and chiropractic interns: barriers and design of a theory-based knowledge translation intervention. Chiropr Man Therap 2019; 27:44. [PMID: 31636895 PMCID: PMC6794734 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-019-0267-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background The literature supports the effectiveness of self-management support (SMS) to improve health outcomes of patients with chronic spine pain. However, patient engagement in SMS programs is suboptimal. The objectives of this study were to: 1) assess participation in self-care (i.e. activation) among patients with spine pain, 2) identify patients’ barriers and enablers to using SMS, and 3) map behaviour change techniques (BCTs) to key barriers to inform the design of a knowledge translation (KT) intervention aimed to increase the use of SMS. Methods In summer 2016, we invited 250 patients with spine pain seeking care at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Ontario, Canada to complete the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) survey to assess the level of participation in self-care. We subsequently conducted individual interviews, in summer 2017, based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) in a subset of patients to identify potential challenges to using SMS. The interview guide included 20 open-ended questions and accompanying probes. Findings were deductively analysed guided by the TDF. A panel of 7 experts mapped key barriers to BCTs, designed a KT intervention, and selected the modes of delivery. Results Two hundred and twenty-three patients completed the PAM. Approximately 24% of respondents were not actively involved in their care. Interview findings from 13 spine pain patients suggested that the potential barriers to using SMS corresponded to four TDF domains: Environmental Context and Resources; Emotion; Memory, Attention & Decision-Making; and Behavioural Regulation. The proposed theory-based KT intervention includes paper-based educational materials, webinars and videos, summarising and demonstrating the therapeutic recommendations including exercises and other lifestyle changes. In addition, the KT intervention includes Brief Action Planning, a SMS strategy based on motivational interviewing, along with a SMART plan and reminders. Conclusions Almost one quarter of study participants were not actively engaged in their spine care. Key barriers likely to influence uptake of SMS among patients were identified and used to inform the design of a theory-based KT intervention to increase their participation level. The proposed multi-component KT intervention may be an effective strategy to optimize the quality of spine pain care and improve patients’ health-outcomes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12998-019-0267-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Owis Eilayyan
- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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- 3Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie St, North York, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- 3Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie St, North York, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- 3Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie St, North York, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- 4University of British Columbia, 2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada.,Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation, PO Box 1343, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 Canada
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- 6University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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- 8University of Toronto, 27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S Canada
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- 9Palmer College, Davenport, 1000 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803 USA
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- 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5 Canada.,2Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), 6363, Hudson Road, office 061, Lindsay Pavilion of the IURDPM, Montreal, QC H3S 1M9 Canada
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Fernandez ME, ten Hoor GA, van Lieshout S, Rodriguez SA, Beidas RS, Parcel G, Ruiter RAC, Markham CM, Kok G. Implementation Mapping: Using Intervention Mapping to Develop Implementation Strategies. Front Public Health 2019; 7:158. [PMID: 31275915 PMCID: PMC6592155 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 294] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: The ultimate impact of a health innovation depends not only on its effectiveness but also on its reach in the population and the extent to which it is implemented with high levels of completeness and fidelity. Implementation science has emerged as the potential solution to the failure to translate evidence from research into effective practice and policy evident in many fields. Implementation scientists have developed many frameworks, theories and models, which describe implementation determinants, processes, or outcomes; yet, there is little guidance about how these can inform the development or selection of implementation strategies (methods or techniques used to improve adoption, implementation, sustainment, and scale-up of interventions) (1, 2). To move the implementation science field forward and to provide a practical tool to apply the knowledge in this field, we describe a systematic process for planning or selecting implementation strategies: Implementation Mapping. Methods: Implementation Mapping is based on Intervention Mapping (a six-step protocol that guides the design of multi-level health promotion interventions and implementation strategies) and expands on Intervention Mapping step 5. It includes insights from both the implementation science field and Intervention Mapping. Implementation Mapping involves five tasks: (1) conduct an implementation needs assessment and identify program adopters and implementers; (2) state adoption and implementation outcomes and performance objectives, identify determinants, and create matrices of change objectives; (3) choose theoretical methods (mechanisms of change) and select or design implementation strategies; (4) produce implementation protocols and materials; and (5) evaluate implementation outcomes. The tasks are iterative with the planner circling back to previous steps throughout this process to ensure all adopters and implementers, outcomes, determinants, and objectives are addressed. Discussion: Implementation Mapping provides a systematic process for developing strategies to improve the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.
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- Maria E. Fernandez
- Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Hurley DA, Keogh A, Mc Ardle D, Hall AM, Richmond H, Guerin S, Magdalinski T, Matthews J. Evaluation of an E-Learning Training Program to Support Implementation of a Group-Based, Theory-Driven, Self-Management Intervention For Osteoarthritis and Low-Back Pain: Pre-Post Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e11123. [PMID: 30843863 PMCID: PMC6427104 DOI: 10.2196/11123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background By adaptation of the face-to-face physiotherapist-training program previously used in the Self-management of Osteoarthritis and Low back pain through Activity and Skills (SOLAS) feasibility trial, an asynchronous, interactive, Web-based, e-learning training program (E-SOLAS) underpinned by behavior and learning theories was developed. Objective This study investigated the effect of the E-SOLAS training program on relevant outcomes of effective training and implementation. Methods Thirteen physiotherapists from across Ireland were trained via E-SOLAS by using mixed methods, and seven physiotherapists progressed to implementation of the 6-week group-based SOLAS intervention. The effectiveness of E-SOLAS was evaluated using the Kirkpatrick model at the levels of reaction (physiotherapist engagement and satisfaction with E-SOLAS training methods and content), learning (pre- to posttraining changes in physiotherapists’ confidence and knowledge in delivering SOLAS content and self-determination theory-based communication strategies, administered via a SurveyMonkey questionnaire), and behavior (fidelity to delivery of SOLAS content using physiotherapist-completed weekly checklists). During implementation, five physiotherapists audio recorded delivery of one class, and the communication between physiotherapists and clients was assessed using the Health Care Climate Questionnaire (HCCQ), the Controlling Coach Behaviour Scale (CCBS), and an intervention-specific measure (ISM; 7-point Likert scale). A range of implementation outcomes were evaluated during training and delivery (ie, acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability of E-SOLAS) using a posttraining feedback questionnaire and individual semistructured telephone interviews. Results With regard to their reaction, physiotherapists (n=13) were very satisfied with E-SOLAS posttraining (median 5.0; interquartile range 1.0; min-max 4.0-5.0) and completed training within 3-4 weeks. With regard to learning, there were significant increases in physiotherapists’ confidence and knowledge in delivery of all SOLAS intervention components (P<.05). Physiotherapists’ confidence in 7 of 10 self-determination theory-based communication strategies increased (P<.05), whereas physiotherapists’ knowledge of self-determination theory-based strategies remained high posttraining (P>.05). In terms of behavior, physiotherapists delivered SOLAS in a needs supportive manner (HCCQ: median 5.2, interquartile range 1.3, min-max 3.7-5.8; CCBS: median 6.6, interquartile range 1.0, min-max 5.6-7.0; ISM: median 4.5, interquartile range 1.2, min-max 2.8-4.8). Fidelity scores were high for SOLAS content delivery (total %mean fidelity score 93.5%; SD 4.9%). The posttraining questionnaire and postdelivery qualitative interviews showed that physiotherapists found E-SOLAS acceptable, appropriate, feasible, and sustainable within primary care services to support the implementation of the SOLAS intervention. Conclusions This study provides preliminary evidence of the effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of an e-learning program to train physiotherapists to deliver a group-based self-management complex intervention in primary care settings, which is equivalent to face-to-face training outcomes and would support inclusion of physiotherapists in a definitive trial of SOLAS.
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- Deirdre A Hurley
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St Johns, NL, Canada
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- Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford (RRiO), Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Perceptions of physiotherapists towards the management of non-specific chronic low back pain from a biopsychosocial perspective: A qualitative study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2018; 38:113-119. [PMID: 30423526 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physiotherapists have been urged to embrace a patient-oriented biopsychosocial (BPS) framework for the management of non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). However, recent evidence suggests that providing broader BPS interventions demonstrates small differences in pain or disability compared to usual care. Little is known about how to integrate a BPS model into physiotherapy practice and the challenges it presents. OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions of physiotherapists' in primary care in England adopting a BPS approach to managing NSCLBP patients. METHOD Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten physiotherapists working in primary care. A purposive sampling method was employed to seek the broadest perspectives. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview transcripts and capture the emergent themes. RESULTS Three main themes emerged: (1) physiotherapists recognised the multi-dimensional nature of NSCLBP and the need to manage the condition from a BPS perspective, (2) addressing psychological factors was viewed as challenging due to a lack of training and guidance, (3) engaging patients to self-manage their NSCLBP was seen as a key objective. CONCLUSION Although employing a BPS approach is recognised by physiotherapists in the management of NSCLBP, this study highlights the problems of implementing evidence based guidelines recommending that psychological factors be addressed but providing limited support for this. It also supports the need to allocate more time to explore these domains in distressed individuals. Engaging patients to self-manage was seen as a key objective, which was not a straightforward process, requiring careful negotiation.
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Kjaer P, Kongsted A, Ris I, Abbott A, Rasmussen CDN, Roos EM, Skou ST, Andersen TE, Hartvigsen J. GLA:D ® Back group-based patient education integrated with exercises to support self-management of back pain - development, theories and scientific evidence. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:418. [PMID: 30497440 PMCID: PMC6267880 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2334-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinical guidelines recommend that people with back pain be given information and education about their back pain, advice to remain active and at work, and exercises to improve mobility and physical activity. Guidelines, however, rarely describe how this is best delivered. The aim of this paper is to present the development, theories, and underlying evidence for 'GLA:D Back' - a group education and exercise program that translates guideline recommendations into a clinician-delivered program for the promotion of self-management in people with persistent/recurrent back pain. METHODS GLA:D Back, which included a rationale and objectives for the program, theory and evidence for the interventions, and program materials, was developed using an iterative process. The content of patient education and exercise programs tested in randomised trials was extracted and a multidisciplinary team of expert researchers and clinicians prioritised common elements hypothesised to improve back pain beliefs and management skills. The program was tested on eight people with persistent back pain in a university clinic and 152 patients from nine primary care physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics. Following feedback from the clinicians and patients involved, the working version of the program was created. RESULTS Educational components included pain mechanisms, pain modulation, active coping strategies, imaging, physical activity, and exercise that emphasised a balance between the sum of demands and the individual's capacity. These were operationalised in PowerPoint presentations with supporting text to aid clinicians in delivering two one-hour patient education lectures. The exercise program included 16 supervised one-hour sessions over 8 weeks, each comprising a warm-up section and eight types of exercises for general flexibility and strengthening of six different muscle groups at four levels of difficulty. The aims of the exercises were to improve overall back fitness and, at the same time, encourage patients to explore variations in movement by incorporating education content into the exercise sessions. CONCLUSION From current best evidence about prognostic factors in back pain and effective treatments for back pain, research and clinical experts developed a ready-to-use structured program - GLA:D® Back - to support self-management for people with persistent/recurrent back pain.
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- Per Kjaer
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
- Department of Applied Health Services, University College Lillebaelt, Niels Bohrs Alle 1, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
- Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sandbäcksgatan 7/3, University Hospital Campus, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
- Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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Keogh A, Matthews J, Hurley DA. An assessment of physiotherapist's delivery of behaviour change techniques within the SOLAS feasibility trial. Br J Health Psychol 2018; 23:908-932. [PMID: 29888520 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate physiotherapist's (PTs) fidelity to 31 protocol-listed behaviour change techniques (BCTs) during a group-based self-management intervention. This study also explored the PTs delivery of these BCTs beyond the present or absent dichotomy, using a third variable, partial delivery (i.e., attempted). DESIGN Assessment of the intervention arm of the Self-management of Osteoarthritis and Low back pain through Activity and Skills (SOLAS) cluster, randomized controlled feasibility trial, using quantitative methods. METHODS Eight PTs delivered six SOLAS classes each, of which 50% were audio-recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were coded by two raters using the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy v1 and an intervention-specific manual and assessed for the delivery (i.e., full, partial, or absent) of the 31 BCTs and their target behaviours. Fidelity was calculated as fully delivered BCTs listed as a percentage of those due to take place within each class. RESULTS Physiotherapists delivered a mean 20.5 BCTs per class (68.3%; range = 64.9-72.4%). Of these, 17 BCTs were fully delivered in each class representing moderate fidelity to the protocol (56.8%; range = 53.5-59.3%). A further 3.5 BCTs per class (11.5%; range = 8.7-14.8%) were partially delivered. BCTs associated with 'goals and planning' were often poorly delivered. CONCLUSIONS Delivering the SOLAS intervention BCTs with high fidelity was not feasible. The assessment of partial delivery of BCTs provided greater insight into the techniques that should be removed from the protocol or that may require further training. Complex interventions should consider a list of 'core' or mandatory BCTs alongside 'optional' BCTs, depending on the target behaviour, and the needs of individual participants. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? BCTs are the smallest active components of behavioural interventions, yet typically their effectiveness is determined through meta-analyses. Attempted delivery of BCTs is often unaccounted for yet may provide valuable insight into difficulty with delivery. There is a need to investigate BCT implementation beyond simple presence/absence to identify protocol refinements or required BCT training. What does this study add? BCT delivery was assessed in greater depth than previous research, including partial delivery. Highlights the need for appropriate training in BCTs that are difficult to deliver, particularly those associated with 'goals and planning' Highlights the need for intervention-specific criteria as to what constitutes 'high', 'moderate', and 'low' fidelity.
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- Alison Keogh
- UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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Lake AJ, Browne JL, Abraham C, Tumino D, Hines C, Rees G, Speight J. A tailored intervention to promote uptake of retinal screening among young adults with type 2 diabetes - an intervention mapping approach. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:396. [PMID: 29855307 PMCID: PMC5984467 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3188-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Young adults (18-39 years) with type 2 diabetes are at risk of early development and rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in working-age adults. Retinal screening is key to the early detection of diabetic retinopathy, with risk of vision loss significantly reduced by timely treatment thereafter. Despite this, retinal screening rates are low among this at-risk group. The objective of this study was to develop a theoretically-grounded, evidence-based retinal screening promotion leaflet, tailored to young adults with type 2 diabetes. METHODS Utilising the six steps of Intervention Mapping, our multidisciplinary planning team conducted a mixed-methods needs assessment (Step 1); identified modifiable behavioural determinants of screening behaviour and constructed a matrix of change objectives (Step 2); designed, reviewed and debriefed leaflet content with stakeholders (Steps 3 and 4); and developed program implementation and evaluation plans (Steps 5 and 6). RESULTS Step 1 included in-depth qualitative interviews (N = 10) and an online survey that recruited a nationally-representative sample (N = 227), both informed by literature review. The needs assessment highlighted the crucial roles of knowledge (about diabetic retinopathy and screening), perception of personal risk, awareness of the approval of significant others and engagement with healthcare team, on retinal screening intentions and uptake. In Step 2, we selected five modifiable behavioural determinants to be targeted: knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, intention, and behavioural skills. In Steps 3 and 4, the "Who is looking after your eyes?" leaflet was developed, containing persuasive messages targeting each determinant and utilising engaging, cohort-appropriate imagery. In Steps 5 and 6, we planned Statewide implementation and designed a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the leaflet. CONCLUSIONS This research provides an example of a systematic, evidence-based approach to the development of a simple health intervention designed to promote uptake of screening in accordance with national guidelines. The methods and findings illustrate how Intervention Mapping can be employed to develop tailored retinal screening promotion materials for specific priority populations. This paper has implications for future program planners and is intended to assist those wishing to use Intervention Mapping to create similar theoretically-driven, tailored resources.
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- Amelia J. Lake
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Vision 2020 Australia, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, 3002 Australia
- Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3010 Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
- AHP Research, Hornchurch, UK
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Wylde V, Howells N, Bertram W, Moore AJ, Bruce J, McCabe C, Blom AW, Dennis J, Burston A, Gooberman-Hill R. Development of a complex intervention for people with chronic pain after knee replacement: the STAR care pathway. Trials 2018; 19:61. [PMID: 29361982 PMCID: PMC5781277 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2391-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 20% of people who have total knee replacement experience chronic pain afterwards, but there is little evidence about effective interventions for managing this type of pain. This article describes the systematic development and refinement of a complex intervention for people with chronic pain after knee replacement. The intervention is a care pathway involving an assessment clinic and onward referral, with telephone follow-up as required. In the design of this multistage study, we chose to focus on ensuring that the intervention was deliverable, implementable and acceptable. METHODS In line with the UK Medical Research Council's recommendations for comprehensive development of complex interventions, multiple phases of work were undertaken. Following on from initial development work to design the intervention, the draft intervention content was refined through consensus questionnaires with 22 health professionals and discussion at meetings with 18 healthcare professionals. Testing of intervention delivery and acceptability to patients was undertaken by two health professionals delivering the assessment clinic to ten patients. Views about future implementation within the context of a randomised trial were evaluated through a questionnaire based on the Normalisation Measure Development (NoMAD) instrument with ten health professional stakeholders. RESULTS Consensus work with health professionals ensured the components of the intervention were appropriate and informed a number of substantive changes to improve the intervention. Testing of intervention delivery identified a number of logistical issues that were then addressed in the development of a comprehensive intervention training manual. Engagement with stakeholders indicated that the intervention could be successfully implemented in a clinical setting for evaluation in a randomised trial. CONCLUSIONS This work has informed the development and refinement of a complex intervention for people with chronic pain after knee replacement. The next stage is to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the STAR care pathway in a multicentre randomised trial.
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- Vikki Wylde
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK. .,National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
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- North Bristol NHS Trust, Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.,North Bristol NHS Trust, Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.,National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.,National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Intervention fidelity is a key component of the design and conduct of physical therapy research, defined as "the methodological strategies used to enhance and monitor the reliability and validity of behavioral interventions." This includes enhancing and assessing the extent to which an intervention is implemented as intended by its developers, including how they envisage the participants or patients to interact with the intervention. The authors of this Viewpoint focus predominantly on the fidelity of intervention delivery; highlight the importance of intervention fidelity for the physical therapy profession and its relevance for both physical therapy researchers and practitioners; and explore potential barriers to enhancing and assessing the fidelity of intervention delivery in physical therapy research. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(12):895-898. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0609.
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Mansell G, Hall A, Toomey E. Behaviour change and self-management interventions in persistent low back pain. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2017; 30:994-1002. [PMID: 29103556 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2017.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Self-management interventions for persistent low back pain (LBP) promote active involvement of the patient in managing their condition. Such interventions can be characterised as behaviour change interventions, in that they are designed to help the patient learn and adopt a set of health behaviours that they can use in everyday life to benefit their condition by reducing or managing their symptoms. Self-management interventions are recommended in several key guidelines for the treatment of persistent LBP, but the evidence for the effectiveness of these types of interventions is inconclusive. In this article, we discuss the existing literature within self-management interventions for persistent LBP and make suggestions for how research in this area can be improved, specifically addressing areas where evidence is currently lacking. Existing definitions of self-management are examined, and the importance of the choice of an underlying theory and appropriate outcome measures are discussed.
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- Gemma Mansell
- Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada.
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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Toomey E, Matthews J, Hurley DA. Using mixed methods to assess fidelity of delivery and its influencing factors in a complex self-management intervention for people with osteoarthritis and low back pain. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015452. [PMID: 28780544 PMCID: PMC5724095 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN Despite an increasing awareness of the importance of fidelity of delivery within complex behaviour change interventions, it is often poorly assessed. This mixed methods study aimed to establish the fidelity of delivery of a complex self-management intervention and explore the reasons for these findings using a convergent/triangulation design. SETTING Feasibility trial of the Self-management of Osteoarthritis and Low back pain through Activity and Skills (SOLAS) intervention (ISRCTN49875385), delivered in primary care physiotherapy. METHODS AND OUTCOMES 60 SOLAS sessions were delivered across seven sites by nine physiotherapists. Fidelity of delivery of prespecified intervention components was evaluated using (1) audio-recordings (n=60), direct observations (n=24) and self-report checklists (n=60) and (2) individual interviews with physiotherapists (n=9). Quantitatively, fidelity scores were calculated using percentage means and SD of components delivered. Associations between fidelity scores and physiotherapist variables were analysed using Spearman's correlations. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis to explore potential reasons for fidelity scores. Integration of quantitative and qualitative data occurred at an interpretation level using triangulation. RESULTS Quantitatively, fidelity scores were high for all assessment methods; with self-report (92.7%) consistently higher than direct observations (82.7%) or audio-recordings (81.7%). There was significant variation between physiotherapists' individual scores (69.8% - 100%). Both qualitative and quantitative data (from physiotherapist variables) found that physiotherapists' knowledge (Spearman's association at p=0.003) and previous experience (p=0.008) were factors that influenced their fidelity. The qualitative data also postulated participant-level (eg, individual needs) and programme-level factors (eg, resources) as additional elements that influenced fidelity. CONCLUSION The intervention was delivered with high fidelity. This study contributes to the limited evidence regarding fidelity assessment methods within complex behaviour change interventions. The findings suggest a combination of quantitative methods is suitable for the assessment of fidelity of delivery. A mixed methods approach provided a more insightful understanding of fidelity and its influencing factors. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN49875385; Pre-results.
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- School of Psychology, Arts Millennium Building, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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Elmer S, Bridgman H, Williams A, Bird ML, Murray S, Jones R, Cheney M. Evaluation of a Health Literacy Program for Chronic Conditions. Health Lit Res Pract 2017; 1:e100-e108. [PMID: 31294255 PMCID: PMC6607796 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20170523-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although much is known about health literacy in concept and practice, more research is needed to understand the mechanisms that improve health literacy and result in healthy behavior change. This is particularly so for those at risk of or living with chronic conditions who reside in communities experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. OBJECTIVE The program aimed to improve the prevention and management of chronic conditions by responding to health literacy needs. METHODS A health literacy program, underpinned by Ophelia principles, was developed in consultation with three Neighbourhood Houses located in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage. Four 7-week group programs were delivered by a multidisciplinary team of academic health professionals. The evaluation aimed to explain how the design, content, and approach to delivery resulted in healthy behavior change and increased health literacy for the participants. Four focus groups were conducted to elicit feedback about the participants' experience of the program and recommendations for future programs. Data were thematically analyzed. The focus groups were attended by 22 (43%) of the total 51 program participants. Most of the participants were women with one or more chronic condition and residing in an area of socioeconomic disadvantage. KEY RESULTS Four major themes were identified including the components of self-determination theory (SDT) (autonomy and competence and relatedness) and a separate, but related theme of empowerment. Recommendations for improving future programs were categorized separately. CONCLUSIONS The SDT framework is a useful and novel approach to explaining the evaluation outcomes, the application of the Ophelia principles' underpinning design of the program, and the contribution of a multidisciplinary team of academic health professionals. Future programs will benefit from the SDT as a planning and evaluation framework, as well as understanding the long-term effects of the program within the broader community. [Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2017;1(3):e100-e108.]. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY A team of health professionals developed a 7-week group program that they delivered in the community setting to people who were living with or at risk of developing chronic conditions. The evaluation showed the benefit of providing health information in ways that can be understood and acted upon, as well as the value of a group program that fosters participation.
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- Shandell Elmer
- Address correspondence to Shandell Elmer, BA, PhD, School of Health Sciences, Locked Bag 1322, Newnham, Tasmania, Australia, 7250;
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Wolk CB, Jager-Hyman S, Marcus SC, Ahmedani BK, Zeber JE, Fein JA, Brown GK, Lieberman A, Beidas RS. Developing implementation strategies for firearm safety promotion in paediatric primary care for suicide prevention in two large US health systems: a study protocol for a mixed-methods implementation study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e014407. [PMID: 28647722 PMCID: PMC5541509 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The promotion of safe firearm practices, or firearms means restriction, is a promising but infrequently used suicide prevention strategy in the USA. Safety Check is an evidence-based practice for improving parental firearm safety behaviour in paediatric primary care. However, providers rarely discuss firearm safety during visits, suggesting the need to better understand barriers and facilitators to promoting this approach. This study, Adolescent Suicide Prevention In Routine clinical Encounters, aims to engender a better understanding of how to implement the three firearm components of Safety Check as a suicide prevention strategy in paediatric primary care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The National Institute of Mental Health-funded Mental Health Research Network (MHRN), a consortium of 13 healthcare systems across the USA, affords a unique opportunity to better understand how to implement a firearm safety intervention in paediatric primary care from a system-level perspective. We will collaboratively develop implementation strategies in partnership with MHRN stakeholders. First, we will survey leadership of 82 primary care practices (ie, practices serving children, adolescents and young adults) within two MHRN systems to understand acceptability and use of the three firearm components of Safety Check (ie, screening, brief counselling around firearm safety and provision of firearm locks). Then, in collaboration with MHRN stakeholders, we will use intervention mapping and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to systematically develop and evaluate a multilevel menu of implementation strategies for promoting firearm safety as a suicide prevention strategy in paediatric primary care. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Study procedures have been approved by the University of Pennsylvania. Henry Ford Health System and Baylor Scott & White institutional review boards (IRBs) have ceded IRB review to the University of Pennsylvania IRB. Results will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Courtney Benjamin Wolk
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Steven C Marcus
- School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Brian K Ahmedani
- Henry Ford Health System, Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research and Behavioral Health Services, Detroit, Michigan, USA
| | - John E Zeber
- Center for Applied Health Research, Baylor Scott & White Health, jointly with Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Dallas, Texas, USA
| | - Joel A Fein
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Division of Emergency Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Gregory K Brown
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Adina Lieberman
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Rinad S Beidas
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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