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Proposing and refining a physical activity intervention for individuals living with COPD
Emilie Michalovic1, Tayah M Liska1,2, Dennis Jensen1
1McGill University, Canada.
Journal of Health Psychology
|January 30, 2025
Summary
This study tested a new online program combining physical activity and peer support for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The intervention was found to be acceptable, feasible, and supported participants
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Behavioral Medicine
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) significantly impacts quality of life and physical function.
- Physical activity is crucial for COPD management but often challenging to maintain.
- Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding motivation in health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To preliminarily test a two-stage, self-determination theory (SDT) and participation-based physical activity and peer support intervention for individuals with COPD.
- To assess the acceptability and feasibility of an online, peer-supported physical activity intervention for adults with COPD.
- To explore the intervention's impact on psychological needs and self-reported physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Stage 1 involved four focus groups with individuals with COPD to understand their needs and experiences with physical activity.
- Stage 2 included an eight-week online physical activity and peer support intervention for four individuals with COPD (aged 76-90 years).
- Pre-post assessments evaluated intervention acceptability, feasibility, and participant functioning.
Main Results:
- Focus groups indicated that a physical activity program with functional exercises and peer support is acceptable for adults with COPD.
- In Stage 2, three out of four participants showed improved satisfaction and self-reported participation in physical activity.
- Participants reported that the intervention positively supported their psychological needs, aligning with SDT principles.
Conclusions:
- The online, peer support, and participation-based physical activity intervention is acceptable and feasible for promoting physical activity in individuals with COPD.
- This intervention model shows promise for enhancing physical activity engagement and psychological well-being in older adults with COPD.
- Virtual delivery of such interventions is a viable option for COPD management and physical activity promotion.
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