The development of a sport-based life skills program for young people with first episode psychosis: An intervention mapping approach

Brooke, Lauren; Lin, Ashleigh; Ntoumanis, Nikos; Gucciardi, Daniel F.

doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2020.100330

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“…Stemming from this review is the importance and benefits of co-designed and delivered interventions. While the benefits of a co-designed and co-delivered lifestyle intervention with key stakeholders were highlighted in this review, there is no evidence of a codesigned lifestyle intervention involving both service users, families and carers (Brooke et al 2020b;Holt et al 2019;Lovell et al 2014;Usher et al 2019). As highlighted within this review, a key factor is the promotion of self-efficacy and motivation to adopt and maintain healthily lifestyle changes with ongoing support through peer mentorship.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Furthermore, Brooke and their colleagues developed recommendations leading from the study findings of the Medical Research Council by following systematic intervention design with an aim of accessing the acceptability and feasibility of such intervention through non‐randomized piloting similar to other studies (Brooke et al . 2020b; Carey et al . 2018).…”

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“…Brooke et al . (2020b) developed a six‐week sport‐based multifaceted intervention with life skills training embedded for young people aged between 16 and 25 years with early psychosis. The intervention was developed with input from service users from development to evaluation using a systematic intervention mapping approach with an emphasis on co‐design.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This study identified significant personal and environmental determinants for young people with early psychosis to access sports due to anxiety, logistical problems, low motivation and low self-esteem, all of which can limit levels of engagement. Furthermore, Brooke and their colleagues developed recommendations leading from the study findings of the Medical Research Council by following systematic intervention design with an aim of accessing the acceptability and feasibility of such intervention through non-randomized piloting similar to other studies (Brooke et al 2020b;Carey et al 2018).…”

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“…It was found that the high attendance to the weekend lifestyle sessions was likely influenced by the co-designed approach together with the involvement of a study partner. Brooke et al (2020b) developed a six-week sportbased multifaceted intervention with life skills training embedded for young people aged between 16 and 25 years with early psychosis. The intervention was developed with input from service users from development to evaluation using a systematic intervention mapping approach with an emphasis on co-design.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Improving the physical health of young people with early psychosis with lifestyle interventions: Scoping review

Hui

Garvey

Olasoji

2021

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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People with mental illness experience a shorter life expectancy compared to the general population. Poor physical health trajectory emerges following the onset of psychosis and is further compounded by the initiation of antipsychotic treatment. Young people are particularly at risk as the onset of mental illness mostly occurs between the age of 12 and 25 years. This represents a crucial period for early intervention to prevent a physical ill health trajectory. Furthermore, those who are at ultra-high risk for psychosis should also be targeted for early intervention. Lifestyle interventions have been identified as the first-line physical health promotion practice for improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness. The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review following the JBI methodological guidance on scoping reviews to explore the current literature on lifestyle intervention trialled for early psychosis, including first-episode psychosis and those who are at ultra-high risk for psychosis. This review also explores the extent of literature examining physical health literacy in this specific population. The literature search was conducted on Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and Scopus. Twenty-two studies were included for the purpose of this scoping review, 21 of which examined the effects of lifestyle interventions and one of which reported on physical health literacy. This scoping review indicates the need for co-designed lifestyle interventions with the involvement of service users, families and carers and a focus on promoting physical health literacy, social support, and an incorporation of a health behaviour change model focus on promoting autonomous motivation. The findings of this study can inform future development of a novel co-designed lifestyle intervention for the targeted population.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Co-designed Lifestyle Interventions Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Improving the physical health of young people with early psychosis with lifestyle interventions: Scoping review

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Garvey

Olasoji

2021

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Enhancing functional recovery for young people recovering from first episode psychosis via sport-based life skills training: outcomes of a feasibility and pilot study

Brooke

Gucciardi

Ntoumanis

et al. 2022

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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Early intervention within First Episode Psychosis (FEP) recovery efforts support functional recovery in several ways, including increasing levels of (1) physical activity (2) life skills, and (3) social connectivity. Sport has been proposed as an ideal platform to target these three goals simultaneously. The primary aims were to assess the feasibility of utilising sport-based life skills within FEP recovery efforts and test intervention components. The secondary aim was to evaluate the potential recovery benefits. Seven young people (aged 15–25 years) with FEP participated in a six-week sport programme alongside their support workers (community and peer workers) from the service, including peer workers with a lived experience of psychosis. The programme consisted of various sporting activities, which were designed to promote physical activity, maximise social connectivity, and teach life-skills (e.g. motivation, emotional regulation, and goal-setting) that are relevant and transferrable to other contexts (e.g. school, employment, independent living). The support participants engaged with the programme at the same level as the young people, with the role of providing support and normalising/modelling engagement. The young and support participants provided feedback during and after the programme via questionnaires and interviews. Young participants self-reported physical activity levels, psychological needs, recovery dimensions, and life skills pre- and post- intervention using established psychometric tools. We used thematic analysis to analyse the qualitative data and compared this information with other data collected (e.g. attendance, feedback, quantitative measurements). The study culminated with a process evaluation. The results indicated that, despite challenges with engagement for young people with FEP, sport-based life skills programming may be a feasible and useful recovery outlet. In addition, the results highlighted specific intervention components that were useful to promote engagement and recovery benefits. This study serves as a critical foundation for future sport-based work within FEP recovery.

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Intervention Mapping of a Gamified Therapy Prescription App for Children With Disabilities: User-Centered Design Approach

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White²,

Gucciardi³

et al. 2022

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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Background Mobile health (mHealth) apps for children are increasing in availability and scope. Therapy (physiotherapy, speech pathology, and occupational therapy) prescription apps to improve home or school program adherence work best when developed to be highly engaging for children and when they incorporate behavior change techniques (BCTs) within their design. Objective The aim of this study was to describe the development of a user-centered therapy prescription app for children (aged 6-12 years) with neurodevelopmental disabilities (eg, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability) incorporating intervention mapping (IM) and gamified design. Methods We used an iterative, user-centered app development model incorporating the first 3 steps of IM. We conducted a needs analysis with user feedback from our previous mHealth app study, a literature review, and a market audit. Change objectives were then specified in alignment with the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness identified in self-determination theory. From these objectives, we then selected BCTs, stipulating parameters for effectiveness and how each BCT would be operationalized. A gamification design was planned and implemented focusing on maximizing engagement in children. In total, 2 rounds of consultations with parents, teachers, and therapists and 1 round of prototype app testing with children were conducted to inform app development, with a final iteration developed for further testing. Results The IM process resulted in the specification of app elements, self-determination theory–informed BCTs, that were embedded into the app design. The gamification design yielded the selection of a digital pet avatar with a fantasy anime visual theme and multiple layers of incentives earned by completing prescribed therapy activities. Consultation groups with professionals working with children with disabilities (4 therapists and 3 teachers) and parents of children with disabilities (n=3) provided insights into the motivation of children and the pragmatics of implementing app-delivered therapy programs that informed the app development. User testing with children with disabilities (n=4) highlighted their enthusiasm for the app and the need for support in the initial phase of learning the app. App quality testing (Mobile Application Rating Scale-user version) with the children yielded means (out of 5) of 4.5 (SD 0.8) for engagement, 3.3 (SD 1.6) for function, 3.3 (SD 1.7) for aesthetics, and 4.3 (SD 1.1) for subjective quality. Conclusions mHealth apps designed for children can be greatly enhanced with a systematic yet flexible development process considering the specific contextual needs of the children with user-centered design, addressing the need for behavior change using the IM process, and maximizing engagement with gamification and strong visual design.

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The development of a sport-based life skills program for young people with first episode psychosis: An intervention mapping approach

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Improving the physical health of young people with early psychosis with lifestyle interventions: Scoping review

Improving the physical health of young people with early psychosis with lifestyle interventions: Scoping review

Enhancing functional recovery for young people recovering from first episode psychosis via sport-based life skills training: outcomes of a feasibility and pilot study

Intervention Mapping of a Gamified Therapy Prescription App for Children With Disabilities: User-Centered Design Approach

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