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Promoting wellness for women with multiple sclerosis
A Stuifbergen1, H Becker, S Rogers
1The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, 78701, USA.
Summary
A wellness program for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) improved health behaviors. The intervention focused on MS-specific knowledge, self-efficacy, and goal setting, leading to reported positive participant changes.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Neurology
- Psychology
Background:
- Growing interest in wellness programs for healthcare consumers.
- Need for targeted health promotion strategies for women with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a unique wellness intervention for women with MS.
- To promote health behaviors and enhance self-efficacy in this population.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase intervention program was implemented.
- Phase 1: Knowledge and skill-building classes specific to MS health promotion.
- Phase 2: Individualized goal setting, monitoring, and telephone follow-up.
Main Results:
- Participants reported positive changes following the intervention.
- The program focused on enhancing self-efficacy for health behaviors.
- Individualized goal setting and monitoring were key components.
Conclusions:
- The developed wellness intervention shows promise for improving health outcomes in women with MS.
- Targeted knowledge and self-efficacy building are effective strategies.
- A phased approach with follow-up supports sustained positive changes.
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