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Applying the Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation Protocol Among People With Muscles Dystrophies
Sponsor: University of Haifa
Summary
Taking part in community activities is essential for health and well-being. Yet, it is highly restricted for young people with Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies (DBMD), especially as they grow into adulthood. The Participation Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) intervention is designed to help remove barriers in the environment. This study aims to see if the PREP intervention is useful and practical for youth and young adults with DBMD. The main question is: How useful is the PREP intervention for improving participation in community-based activities chosen by the participants? Participants will start the study at different times (4, 5, or 6 weeks) and work one-on-one with an occupational therapist on a leisure activity of their choice. They will have eight sessions over 12 to 18 weeks to work on this activity. They will use the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) every week to track their performance and satisfaction with the chosen activity before, during, and after the intervention. The findings of this study can guide clinicians, families, and policymakers to select effective approaches that promote the participation of youth and young adults with DBMD in 'real world' activities they choose. It can also increase motivation and compliance and reduce the burden on the healthcare system, families, and people with DBMD themselves.
Official title: Feasibility and Effectiveness of the Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation Protocol Among Youth and Young Adults With Duchenne and Becker Muscle Dystrophies- A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
14 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
6
Start Date
2024-08
Completion Date
2025-02
Last Updated
2024-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP)
Each participant will work individually with an occupational therapist (OT) to pursue one leisure-oriented, community-based activity chosen by the young person. The participant will choose the community program using the PREP 5 steps (Make goals; Map out a plan; Make it happen; Measure the process and outcomes; Move forward). The OT will then search for the appropriate program, identify and remove potential environmental barriers to participation in that activity (e.g., accessibility, equipment), and educate program instructors regarding the person's specific needs. This process will include an expected 8 sessions lasting 12 to 18 weeks (depending on the assigned baseline length).