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Tang Y, Gierc M, Lam RW, Liu S, Faulkner G. The Effectiveness of Internet-Guided Self-help Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Individuals With Depression: Systematic Review. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e38049. [PMID: 36508243 PMCID: PMC9793299 DOI: 10.2196/38049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Depression is a prevalent and debilitating mental disorder and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to alleviate depressive symptoms. However, not all patients have access to PA programing tailored for depression. Internet-guided self-help (IGSH) interventions may be an effective option for increasing PA among people with depression who cannot or prefer not to access supervised exercise treatment. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of IGSH interventions in increasing PA and alleviating depressive symptoms in people with depression. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted for randomized controlled trials and quasiexperimental studies using 9 electronic databases. The review was registered in PROSPERO (2020 CRD42020221713). RESULTS A total of 4 randomized controlled trials (430 participants) met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 3 were web-based and 1 was app-based. Three studies found IGSH interventions to have medium to large effects on decreasing depressive symptoms but not on increasing PA compared with waitlist or usual care. One study showed increased self-reported PA but no significant difference in depressive symptoms in the intervention group compared with the control group. Goal setting was the most common behavior change technique used in the interventions. Dropout rates within the intervention groups were relatively low (0%-19%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that IGSH PA interventions are feasible and have the potential to reduce depressive symptoms in people with depression. More well-designed and tailored interventions with different combinations of behavior change techniques, particularly those targeting the emotion domain, are needed to assess the overall effectiveness and feasibility of using IGSH interventions to increase PA among people with depression. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020221713; https://tinyurl.com/ysaua5bu.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yiling Tang
- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, University of Victoria, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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MacDonald AM, Chafranskaia A, Lopez CJ, Maganti M, Bernstein LJ, Chang E, Langelier DM, Obadia M, Edwards B, Oh P, Bender JL, Alibhai SMH, Jones JM. CaRE @ Home: Pilot Study of an Online Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103092. [PMID: 32992759 PMCID: PMC7600555 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although facility-based cancer rehabilitation and exercise programs exist, patients are often unable to attend due to distance, cost, and other competing obligations. There is a need for scalable remote interventions that can reach and serve a larger population. METHODS We conducted a mixed methods pilot study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and impact of CaRE@Home: an 8-week online multidimensional cancer rehabilitation and exercise program. Feasibility and acceptability data were captured by attendance and adherence metrics and through qualitative interviews. Preliminary estimates of the effects of CaRE@Home on patient-reported and physically measured outcomes were calculated. RESULTS A total of n = 35 participated in the study. Recruitment (64%), retention (83%), and adherence (80%) rates, along with qualitative findings, support the feasibility of the CaRE@Home intervention. Acceptability was also high, and participants provided useful feedback for program improvements. Disability (WHODAS 2.0) scores significantly decreased from baseline (T1) to immediately post-intervention (T2) and three months post-intervention (T3) (p = 0.03 and p = 0.008). Physical activity (GSLTPAQ) levels significantly increased for both Total LSI (p = 0.007 and p = 0.0002) and moderate to strenuous LSI (p = 0.003 and p = 0.002) from baseline to T2 and T3. Work productivity (iPCQ) increased from T1 to T3 (p = 0.026). There was a significant increase in six minute walk distance from baseline to T2 and T3 (p < 0.001 and p = 0.010) and in grip strength from baseline to T2 and T3 (p = 0.003 and p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that the CaRE@Home program is a feasible and acceptable cancer rehabilitation program that may help cancer survivors regain functional ability and decrease disability. In order to confirm these findings, a controlled trial is required.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anne Marie MacDonald
- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- IMS Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada;
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada; (P.O.); (S.M.A.)
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada; (P.O.); (S.M.A.)
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada; (P.O.); (S.M.A.)
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada; (P.O.); (S.M.A.)
- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (A.M.M.); (A.C.); (C.J.L.); (L.J.B.); (E.C.); (D.M.L.); (M.O.); (B.E.); (J.L.B.)
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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