Strengthening sense of coherence: Evidence from a physical activity intervention targeting vulnerable adults

Thompson, Kristina; Herens, M.C.; Ophem, Johan van; Wagemakers, Annemarie

doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101554

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“…Perhaps the next study should better define the personal factors related to the stability/variability of the SOC. Fortunately, early studies have pointed out how to design interventions on the SOC 46 …”

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Longitudinal effect of dementia carers' sense of coherence on burden

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Calvó-Perxas

Cullell-Juncà

et al. 2022

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Background: A sense of coherence (SOC) could help us better understand why there are individuals who cope better than others in similar situations. The study aimed to assess the effect of SOC on the course of burden reports in relatives of persons with dementia. Methods:This was a prospective cohort study of 156 dementia carers. The SOC was assessed by the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (OLQ-13), burden by Burden Interview, and personal and contextual characteristics were collected via ad hoc questions. The main dementia symptoms, including functional difficulties (Disability Assessment for Dementia), neuropsychiatric symptoms (Neuropsychiatric Inventory), and cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination), were also assessed. A general linear model was adjusted to determine the effect of SOC and other covariates on burden throughout the follow-up. Burden differences between baseline and 12 and 24 months were analysed, and the baseline OLQ-13 score was grouped by quartiles. Results:The global burden reported increased after 24 months (F = 9.98; df = 2; p < 0.001), but not equally for all carers; daughters reported the greatest increase. SOC, functional disability, and neuropsychiatric disorders showed a significant effect on burden, but time did not. Carers with higher SOC at baseline tend to remain with lower burden levels, whereas carers with low SOC reported higher burden at each visit. Conclusions:This study reports evidence of the effect of SOC on burden at baseline, 12 and 24 months of follow-up. Burden scores differ by carers' SOC; those with higher SOC showed lower burden levels, whereas the low-SOC group reported a greater burden at each visit.

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confidence: 99%

Longitudinal effect of dementia carers' sense of coherence on burden

Conde‐Sala

Calvó-Perxas

Cullell-Juncà

et al. 2022

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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A multimodal cancer rehabilitation programme promoting sense of coherence for women treated for female reproductive cancers: a pilot randomised controlled trial

Chow,

Chan,

McCarthy

et al. 2024

J Cancer Surviv

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Purpose To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a theory-driven multimodal cancer rehabilitation intervention (MCRI) programme among Hong Kong Chinese women treated for female reproductive cancers (FRC). Methods A single-blinded randomised controlled trial was conducted in two regional hospitals in Hong Kong involving 35 women treated for FRC. The intervention group (n = 18) received a 12-week MCRI which included 30 modules of app-based health education and three nurse-led individual counselling sessions. The control group (n = 17) received attention from the research nurse through telephone calls. Sense of coherence, health-related quality of life, and cancer-specific distress were measured at baseline (T0), immediately after completion of the intervention (T1) and 12 weeks post-intervention (T2). Twelve intervention completers were interviewed to explore the acceptability of the programme. Results Recruitment, consent, and retention rates, counselling session attendance rate, and app usage were satisfactory. The intervention participants reported to have significant improvement in physical well-being at T1 (Cohen’s d effect size (d) = 1.04, 95% CI 0.24, 1.83), sense of coherence (d = 0.76, 95% CI − 0.03, 1.54), and cancer-specific distress (d = 1.03, 95% CI − 1.83, − 0.21) at T2. Interviewed participants acknowledged the benefits of the programme and provided comments for improvement. Conclusions The MCRI is found to be feasible and acceptable and may improve their sense of coherence, distress, and physical health. A full-scale trial using a larger and more representative sample is warranted to confirm the effects of the programme. Implications for Cancer Survivors Women treated for FRC may be benefited from the MCRI in improving sense of coherence, physical well-being, and distress. Trial registration This trial was registered on ISRCTN registry with ID ISRCTN73177277.

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Experiences of resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study among high and low socio-economic status individuals in the Netherlands

Thompson

Kamp

Vader

et al. 2023

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health

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Strengthening sense of coherence: Evidence from a physical activity intervention targeting vulnerable adults

Abstract: Highlights Sense of coherence (SOC) was stronger after a physical activity intervention. Adults’ SOC may be strengthened, particularly when SOC is initially low. SOC may be an alternative success indicator for physical activity interventions.

Cited by 4 publications

References 40 publications

Longitudinal effect of dementia carers' sense of coherence on burden

Longitudinal effect of dementia carers' sense of coherence on burden

A multimodal cancer rehabilitation programme promoting sense of coherence for women treated for female reproductive cancers: a pilot randomised controlled trial

Experiences of resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study among high and low socio-economic status individuals in the Netherlands

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