Randomized controlled pilot study of customized pamphlets to promote physical activity and symptom self-management in women with multiple sclerosis

Plow, Matthew; Béthoux, François; McDaniel, Corey; McGlynn, Mark L.; Marcus, Bess H.

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“…Finally, brochures have also helped individuals increase physical activity. 25,26 Several factors may have contributed to the equal success of all 3 programs. All interventions were theory based.…”

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“…Other investigators who used theory to drive the development of behavior change interventions also observed positive behavior changes. [17][18][19][23][24][25][26] Glanz et al referred to a number of systematic reviews of interventions and concluded that the use of health behavior theory is essential in producing effective interventions. 33 Message framing may have exerted an influence on increased calcium and vitamin D intakes in the current study.…”

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“…Supplying written materials based on theory to target a particular population increased physical activity in health care workers 25 and women with multiple sclerosis. 26 Examination of the comparison of a quality brochure with computer-tailored program is warranted. The cost-and time-saving benefits of distribution of brochures and updating content would be easier to perform with brochures than computertailored programs for osteoporosis prevention programs.…”

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Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model

Lein

Turner

Wilroy

2016

American Journal of Health Education

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of theory-based osteoporosis prevention programs on calcium and vitamin D intakes and osteoporosis health beliefs in young women. Methods: Women (N ¼ 152) aged 19 to 25 years were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups: a brochure group (n ¼ 51), a computer-tailored program group (n ¼ 51, and the same computer-tailored program (n ¼ 50) with brief verbal feedback. Participants completed surveys regarding osteoporosis beliefs prior to and immediately after assigned intervention. They also completed surveys measuring osteoporosis behaviors before and 1 month after intervention. Results: Participants (n ¼ 152) in all groups significantly improved calcium intakes from baseline to 1 month after interventions. All groups experienced significant decreases in perceived barriers to obtaining adequate vitamin D and significant increases in perceived osteoporosis susceptibility and severity. Discussion: Interventions that delivered osteoporosis material via a brochure or tailored computerized messages with or without brief feedback from a health professional were successful. These changes may be due to theory-based components of the interventions. Translation to Health Education Practice: Though future research is needed, this study holds promise for health education practice to use health behavior theory to plan cost-effective osteoprotective programs for young women. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model

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Turner

Wilroy

2016

American Journal of Health Education

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“…Nevertheless, tailored unsupervised interventions can be a viable option for individuals with certain types of disabilities. Plow and colleagues, for example, demonstrated the preliminary efficacy of a tailored intervention to promote PA among women with multiple sclerosis (70). …”

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Promoting Physical Activity among Underserved Populations

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Linke

Muñoz

et al. 2016

Curr Sports Med Rep

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Underserved populations, including racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with low socioeconomic status, and individuals with physical disabilities, are less likely to engage in sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and are thus at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. These populations face unique challenges to engaging in MVPA. Learning how to overcome these challenges is a necessary first step in achieving health equity through health promotion research. In this review of the literature, we discuss issues and strategies that have been used to promote MVPA among individuals from underserved populations, focusing on recruitment, intervention delivery, and the use of technology in interventions. Physical activity promotion research among these vulnerable populations is scarce. Nevertheless, there is preliminary evidence of efficacy in the use of certain recruitment and intervention strategies including tailoring, cultural adaptation, incorporation of new technologies, and multilevel and community-based approaches for physical activity promotion among different underserved populations.

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“…Thirty (30) adult females with a physician confirmed diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis volunteered to participate in this study (48 ± 9 years old; mean ± SD); all PwMS were recruited from a randomized controlled pilot trial [16]. The average duration from time of diagnosis was 9 ± 7 years and the average duration from onset of symptoms was 14 ± 8 years.…”

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Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis

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Plow

McDaniel

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Multiple Sclerosis International

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We investigated the kinetic features of manual dexterity and fine motor control during a task that resembles an activity of daily living in 30 persons with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Specifically, a novel two-transducer system was used to measure time and grip-load forces during a bimanual task that is similar to opening and closing a jar. We hypothesized that PwMS would have increased grip force production, deteriorations in kinetic timing, and preserved grip-load coupling indices compared to healthy controls (i.e., young and older adults). Increased grip force production and deterioration in timing indices were confirmed in PwMS. Abnormal grip-load coupling was exhibited by PwMS, in contrast to healthy participants. The correlation between task time and self-reported disability scores suggests that objective measurement of impaired upper-extremity movements relates to perception of overall function.

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Randomized controlled pilot study of customized pamphlets to promote physical activity and symptom self-management in women with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: This pilot study indicates that a customized print-based intervention shows promise in improving physical activity levels and health and function in women with multiple sclerosis.

Cited by 34 publications

References 23 publications

Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model

Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model

Promoting Physical Activity among Underserved Populations

Impaired Object Handling during Bimanual Task Performance in Multiple Sclerosis

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