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- Title
Evaluation of a Conceptual Model to Guide Health Care Providers in Promoting Exercise Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis.
- Authors
Richardson, Emma V.; Blaylock, Sarah; Barstow, Elizabeth; Fifolt, Matthew; Motl, Robert W.
- Abstract
Fewer than 20% of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) engage in enough exercise to manage MS symptoms and improve function. To address this problem, the authors developed a conceptual model to promote exercise among persons with MS through the patient–provider interaction within health care settings. The current qualitative study evaluated and refined the conceptual model based on 32 semistructured interviews involving persons with MS. The data were subject to inductive, semantic thematic analysis. Participants highlighted that the conceptual model was a necessary addition to current MS care and noted multiple strengths regarding its design (e.g., structure) and content (e.g., patient–provider interaction). Furthermore participants noted areas of the conceptual model that could be improved (e.g., less focus on neurologists as exercise promoters). This comprehensive evaluation yielded a refined conceptual model for exercise promotion in MS through the patient–provider interaction.
- Subjects
SOUTHERN States; MULTIPLE sclerosis diagnosis; MULTIPLE sclerosis prevention; BEHAVIOR modification; CONCEPTUAL structures; HEALTH promotion; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL protocols; PATIENTS; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH funding; QUALITATIVE research; JUDGMENT sampling; THEMATIC analysis; PHYSICAL activity
- Publication
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2019, Vol 36, Issue 1, p109
- ISSN
0736-5829
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/apaq.2018-0032