A Pilot Study of an Exercise-Based Patient Education Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Kersten, Stephanie
Mahli, Mohammed
Drosselmeyer, Julia
Lutz, Christina
Liebherr, Magnus
Schubert, Patric
Haas, Christian T.
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There is increasing evidence that physical exercise leads to numerous positive effects in PwMS.
However, long-term effects of exercise may only be achievable if training is implemented in daily routine.
Enabling patients to exercise regularly, we developed a patient education program focused on evidence-based information of training.
PwMS were educated in neurophysiological effects of physical exercise, exercise-induced benefits for PwMS, and risk factors (e.g., weather).
Fifteen PwMS were analyzed before ( T 0 ) and after ( T 1 ) a 12-week patient education.
Afterwards, participants performed their exercises autonomously for 32 weeks and were tested in sustainability tests ( T 2 ).
Guided interviews were carried out, additionally.
Significant improvements from T 0 to T 1 were found in 6MWT, gait velocity, TUG, fatigue, and quality of life.
Significant results of TUG and gait velocity from T 1 to T 2 demonstrated that participants kept few effects after the 32-week training phase.
Qualitative analyses showed improved self-confidence and identified training strategies and barriers.
This pilot study provides evidence that PwMS are able to acquire good knowledge about physical exercise and apply this knowledge successfully in training management.
One might conclude that this exercise-based patient education seems to be a feasible option to maintain or improve patients’ integral constitution concerning physical and mental health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kersten, Stephanie& Mahli, Mohammed& Drosselmeyer, Julia& Lutz, Christina& Liebherr, Magnus& Schubert, Patric…[et al.]. 2014. A Pilot Study of an Exercise-Based Patient Education Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kersten, Stephanie…[et al.]. A Pilot Study of an Exercise-Based Patient Education Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kersten, Stephanie& Mahli, Mohammed& Drosselmeyer, Julia& Lutz, Christina& Liebherr, Magnus& Schubert, Patric…[et al.]. A Pilot Study of an Exercise-Based Patient Education Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046597