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Digitally Assisted Behavioral Physical Activity Intervention in Fibromyalgia
Sponsor: Trakya University
Summary
Digital health interventions have the potential to address physical inactivity as they are accessible to a large part of the population and can be delivered with high efficiency at a low cost. By enabling patient education, support for self-management, motivation, follow-up, feedback and communication, it can prevent, cure or treat many chronic conditions. These features can increase patient motivation and encourage compliance with home exercises and physical activity . Digital behavior change interventions use digital technologies (such as websites, mobile apps, Short Message Service or wearable devices) to promote and maintain health and have the potential to overcome many barriers compared to in-person programs by providing cost-effective, effective, and accessible information. No study has been found in Turkey examining digital interventions or walking programs that include behavior change techniques to increase physical activity in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Considering environmental, cultural and economic factors in this patient group in our society, the investigators think that walking, which the investigators think is the most appropriate physical activity method in terms of cost, accessibility and equipment, should be a permanent behavior. The use of technology to increase physical activity in the era of digitalization is important in terms of addressing the increasing inactivity during the Covid19 pandemic period. The aim of this study is to estimate the effect of digital assisted physical activity intervention combined with patient education compared to patient education alone on physical activity level, functional capacity, quality of life, sleep quality, pain, fatigue, and perspective on exercise of adults with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Official title: Efficacy of Digitally Assisted Behavioral Physical Activity Intervention in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2022-09-09
Completion Date
2024-10
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Digitally assisted behavioral physical activity intervention
Digitally Assisted Behavioral Physical Activity Intervention Each week, the step count target will be renewed and an average of 20 minutes of phone calls will be made, including motivational interviews guided by Social Cognitive Theory. Motivational interviews will last 8 weeks. Outcome Expectations - Informing about the positive results when the physical activity level is increased and the dose-effect relationship Self Efficacy - Individuals' previous physical activity/exercise experiences will be evaluated and discussed. Social Support - A WhatsApp group will be created. Self Regulation - Self-monitoring ; Goal setting; Feedback, Self-reward
Education
Patient Education * Definition of fibromyalgia syndrome * Symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome * Exercise and physical activity * Recommendations to improve the quality of life * Sleep quality and sleep hygiene * Pain management * Fatigue and energy conservation techniques All patient education content will also be available on the website.
Locations (1)
Nimet Sermenli Aydın
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)