A5026584048- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Microscopic Colitis
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Sports injuries and prevention
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2018-2025
Lakeshore Foundation
2017-2018
Background. Fatigue is a debilitating symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) that may be associated with reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Objective. This study examined the associations among fatigue device-measured behavior people MS. Methods. The participants (n = 252) completed Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) Severity Scale (FSS) wore waist-mounted accelerometer for 7 days. Participants were divided into 2 groups based on severity as measured by FSS scale....
Individuals with physical disabilities have fewer opportunities to participate in enjoyable activity. One option for increasing activity is playing active video games (AVGs); however, many AVGs are inaccessible or offer limited play options.This study aimed examine energy expenditure and enjoyment adults mobility impairment during AVG using off-the-shelf (OTS) adapted versions of the Wii Fit balance board (Nintendo).During visit 1, participants completed a functional assessment...
There is increasing interest by researchers and clinicians in behavior change interventions for promoting physical activity persons newly diagnosed with MS. Ideally, such require the delivery of techniques (BCTs) based on theory selection BCTs might further tailoring this MS subpopulation. The current study examined preferred informing design early-stages We recruited interviewed 20 (i.e., disease duration ≤ 2 years). interviews were conducted online via video conferencing platform followed...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of neurological disability among young and middle-aged adults worldwide, measured using variety approaches, including patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) such as the Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) scale. There limited evidence for validity inferences from middle-range scores on PDDS (i.e., 3 "gait disability" - 6 "bilateral support"), but that range seemingly represents moderate characterized by varying levels walking dysfunction.
During spring and summer 2020, US states implemented COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, resulting in the closure of rehabilitation facilities and, with them, some clinical trials that were taking place. One such trial was Supervised Versus Telerehabilitation Exercise Program for Multiple Sclerosis ("STEP MS") comparative effectiveness multiple sclerosis (MS) exercise trial. Although 1 study arm via telerehabilitation, took place nationwide subsequently closed during this time frame. The...
Physical activity (PA) is a promising intervention for disease modification and symptom management in multiple sclerosis (MS); however, there lack of research focusing on PA behavior change interventions persons newly diagnosed with MS. Such should be developed based strong empirical foundation understanding the its determinants (ie, what to target changes occur). To that end, this qualitative study examined factors explaining MS identified potential targets future development...
Purpose The uptake of Physical Activity Guidelines (PAGs) for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be facilitated through mHealth solutions such as a mobile app. To date, there is limited information regarding preferred features an app people MS. We explored desired that supports physical activity behaviour among persons MS.Materials and Methods Using pluralistic analytical approach, we conducted secondary qualitative analysis on portion data collected from earlier study to explore (i)...
Increased physical activity (PA) levels are associated with reduced risk and improved survival for several cancers; however, most Americans engage in less than the recommended of PA. Using interactive voice response (IVR) systems to provide personalized health education counseling may represent a high-reach, low-cost strategy addressing inactivity cancer disparities disproportionately burdened rural regions. However, there has been paucity research conducted this area date.The aim study is...
The uptake and benefits of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Multiple Sclerosis (PAGs) have been validated, but there is limited understanding regarding knowledge, needs, preferences people multiple sclerosis (MS) implementing PAGs outside clinical research. authors conducted online, semistructured interviews 40 persons MS from across United States seeking information on awareness potential approaches increasing PAGs. They identified first impressions through...
The rates of physical inactivity and related cancer incidence mortality are disproportionately high in the Deep South region United States, a rural, medically underserved with large African American population compared rest nation. Given this region's lower literacy internet access, interactive voice response (IVR) system-automated telephone-based interventions have potential to help overcome activity intervention barriers (literacy, costs, transportation) but yet be extended populations,...
Abstract INTRODUCTION There is increasing research and clinical interest in physical activity (PA) behavior among persons with Crohn's disease (CD), but little known regarding PA its correlates postoperative CD. This important as most patients CD will require surgery within 10 years of diagnosis which may drastically alter levels benefits for As found past studies other patient populations (e.g., colorectal cancer survivors), understanding the cognitive behavioral factors associated...
There is increasing research and clinical interest in physical activity (PA) as an adjuvant therapy for improving health outcomes among persons with Crohn's disease. To date, little known regarding PA behavior its cognitive behavioral correlates Thus, we assessed self-reported social theory (SCT) a sample of Data on demographic characteristics, disease activity, leisure-time PA, SCT variables were collected from 30 participants (90% White, 60% female) through online survey. included exercise...
https://youtu.be/itqMuZmn70Q BACKGROUND The STEP for MS trial was designed and delivered by a team of medical rehabilitation professionals with key player being the exercise professional (EP). Our purpose is to showcase role EP methods standardized, safe effective behavior change intervention. DESIGN Site principal investigators who intervention implementation plan were physical medicine doctors, therapists kinesiologists expertise in programming. interventional site staff members varied...
COVID-19 pandemic restrictions altered routines and environments which frequently impacted physical activity (PA) levels. However, few studies have explored the associations between perceptions of this impact PA-related Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) constructs. PURPOSE: To examine perceived on PA related SCT constructs among rural-residing adults receiving interactive voice response (IVR) phone counseling as part a randomized controlled trial (RCT). METHODS: A subsample intervention...
Though emerging work continues to improve our understanding of physical activity (PA) behavior in response COVID-19 pandemic restrictions among the general population, empirical evidence on populations that are economically and socially marginalized, such as Blacks those living rural areas, is scarce. There also few studies examining effectiveness PA interventions during COVID-19. Hence, identifying effective increasing participation could prove useful for future intervention development....