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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation science
  • Behavioral medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) often leads to reduced physical activity, impacting quality of life.
  • Behavioral interventions show promise in managing physical activity levels in chronic conditions.
  • Internet-delivered interventions offer accessible solutions for individuals with mobility challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-delivered behavioral intervention for increasing physical activity in persons with MS.
  • To assess behavioral reactivity during a no-treatment period.
  • To examine changes in both self-reported and objectively measured physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Interrupted time-series design with 18 participants with MS.
  • Objective physical activity measurement using accelerometers over 7 days.
  • Self-reported physical activity assessed via questionnaires at three time points over a 6-month period (including a 3-month no-treatment phase).

Main Results:

  • A small increase in objectively measured physical activity was observed during the no-treatment period.
  • A significant increase in both self-reported and objectively measured physical activity occurred during the 3-month Internet intervention period.
  • The intervention demonstrated a large effect size for increasing physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • The Internet-delivered behavioral intervention is effective in increasing physical activity in persons with MS.
  • Findings support the use of this intervention for improving health outcomes in this population.
  • The study highlights the potential of digital health solutions for managing MS symptoms.