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Enhancing physical activity adherence and well-being in multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial.

E McAuley1, R W Motl, K S Morris

  • 1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. emcauley@uiuc.edu

Multiple Sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
|June 6, 2007
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Enhancing self-efficacy in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) improved exercise adherence and well-being. This study provides the first empirical attempt to change physical activity behavior in persons with MS using a self-efficacy framework.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibit higher sedentary behavior, leading to decreased functional ability and mobility.
  • Self-efficacy is a key determinant of physical activity participation across diverse populations, including those with MS.
  • Limited research exists on interventions targeting self-efficacy to enhance physical activity in MS patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of an efficacy-enhancement exercise program on physical activity adherence in individuals with MS.
  • To assess the effects of the intervention on well-being and affective responses to exercise.
  • To explore the role of exercise self-efficacy and enjoyment in predicting adherence.

Main Methods:

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  • A three-month randomized controlled trial involving 26 individuals with MS.
  • Comparison between an efficacy-enhancement exercise condition and a standard care control exercise condition.
  • Assessment of exercise adherence, well-being, and affective responses to exercise.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants in the efficacy enhancement group attended more exercise sessions compared to the control group.
    • The efficacy enhancement condition led to greater reported well-being, exertion, and positive affective responses post-exercise.
    • Higher exercise self-efficacy and enjoyment were significantly associated with greater adherence, irrespective of the treatment condition.

    Conclusions:

    • This study represents the first empirical effort to modify physical activity behavior in persons with MS via a self-efficacy-based intervention.
    • Enhancing self-efficacy shows promise for improving exercise adherence and well-being in individuals with MS.
    • Further research is warranted to examine self-efficacy as a critical factor for behavior change in MS populations.