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Physical activity with person-centred guidance supported by a digital platform for persons with chronic widespread
Sofia Juhlin1, Anna Bergenheim, Inger Gjertsson
1Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section of Health and Rehabilitation, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Objective:
To determine the effectiveness of a person-centred intervention, including advice on physical activity, for improving pain intensity, physical activity, and other health-related outcomes in persons with chronic widespread pain , when delivered with digital eHealth support compared with standard telephone follow-up.
Design:
Randomized controlled trial.
Subjects:
Individuals with chronic widespread pain (n = 139), aged 20-65 years, who had previously participated in a pain educational programme at primary healthcare units, were contacted during the period 2018-19 and randomized to an intervention group (n = 69) or an active control group (n = 70).
Methods:
Together with a physiotherapist, participants in both groups developed person-centred health plans for physical activity. The intervention group was supported via a digital platform for 6 months. The active control group received support via one follow-up phone call. Primary outcome was pain intensity. Secondary outcomes were physical activity and other health-related outcomes.
Results:
No significant differences were found between the groups after 6 months, except for a significant decrease in global fatigue in the active control group compared with the intervention group.
Conclusion:
Future development of interventions supporting persons with chronic pain to maintain regular exercise is warranted.
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