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Development, standardisation and pilot testing of an online fatigue self-management program.
Setareh Ghahari1, Tanya Leigh Packer, Anne Elizabeth Passmore
1School of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Research into Disability and Society, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|May 30, 2009
Summary
An online fatigue self-management program (FSMP) was developed and tested. This accessible online FSMP significantly improved fatigue management for individuals with neurological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Effective fatigue management programs exist but have accessibility limitations.
- Transportation, time, and geographic restrictions hinder access to in-person interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an accessible online fatigue self-management program (FSMP).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed online FSMP for individuals with neurological conditions.
Main Methods:
- A face-to-face program's core components were adapted into an online prototype.
- Three pilot tests were conducted for iterative improvement and effectiveness evaluation.
- Effectiveness was assessed using a pre-test post-test design in individuals with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or post-polio syndrome.
Main Results:
- A standardized 7-week online FSMP was created, mirroring the face-to-face version.
- The program facilitated skill development, information exchange, and peer support.
- Participants showed significant improvements on the Fatigue Impact Scale (p <0.05) and a trend toward significance on the Personal Wellbeing Index (p = 0.08).
Conclusions:
- The online FSMP is a feasible and effective intervention for managing fatigue in neurological conditions.
- This digital approach offers a viable alternative for individuals facing accessibility barriers.
- Further research is warranted to explore the broader applicability and long-term benefits of the online FSMP.
