Trial reportBMJ open2020
'I can do this': a qualitative exploration of acceptability and experiences of a physical activity behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis in the UK.
Trial report in BMJ open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Experiences of people with multiple sclerosis and clinicians in using cognitive behavioural therapies for hidden symptoms: a systematic review and meta-aggregation.Journal of neurology · 2024Pooled it
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- Behaviour Change for Parkinson's Disease: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Study to Promote Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence Among People with Parkinson's Disease.Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls · 2025Article
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- Experiences of and attitudes to lifestyle modification for the management of multiple sclerosis: A qualitative analysis of free-text survey data.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who participated in iStep-MS, a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention that aimed to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour.
designA qualitative approach was undertaken embedded in the feasibility randomised controlled trial. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using Framework analysis.
settingParticipants were recruited from a single MS therapy centre in the southeast of England, UK.
participantsSixty people with MS were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to the intervention or usual care. Following a purposive sampling strategy, 15 participants from the intervention arm undertook 1:1 semi-structured interviews.
interventionsThe iStep-MS intervention consisted of four therapist-led sessions over 12 weeks, supported by a handbook and pedometer.
resultsThree themes were identified from the data.
conclusionsOverall, this study supports the acceptability of the iStep-MS intervention and identified key areas that supported participants to be physically active. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN15343862.
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