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Health Behavior Change and Mental Health among Persons with Chronic Disabling Conditions

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (23 May 2023) | Viewed by 3290

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Stephanie L. Silveira

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Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76204, USA
Interests: behavioral interventions; disability studies; physical activity; diet; body composition; mixed-methods research; clinical trials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Persons with chronic disabling conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, fibromyalgia, lupus, etc.) encounter unique circumstances that impact their engagement in health behaviors and mental health status.

Health behavior change is a priority for promoting overall health and wellbeing among persons with chronic disabling conditions, given the potential for improvement in disease-related symptoms and progression. Relevant behaviors may include diet, physical activity, sleep, stress management, or adherence with medical treatments.

Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety contribute to overall health and wellbeing among persons with chronic disabling conditions. Such conditions may manifest immediately following diagnosis and often persist during the chronic phase of disease. Further, mental health status and health behavior change are intertwined; poor mental health status is associated with reduced engagement in positive health behaviors.

This Special Collection focuses on the following questions:

  • How does mental health status impact health behaviors among persons with chronic disabling conditions?
  • How do approaches to management of mental health disorders differ among persons with chronic disabling conditions, with an emphasis on unique etiologies and phases of disease (i.e., acute versus chronic)?
  • Which behavior change strategies are associated with positive change in mental health status and/or health behavior change?
  • How can technology assist in the measurement of outcomes and implementation of behavioral interventions to improve mental health status and/or health behaviors?
  • What are the current barriers and facilitators of community-level implementation of health behavior change programs among persons with chronic disabling conditions?
  • Are there additional considerations for health behavior change and/or mental health interventions among persons with chronic disabling conditions from underrepresented minority groups?

Dr. Stephanie L. Silveira
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • chronic disabling conditions
  • mental health
  • behavioral science
  • diet
  • physical activity
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • eHealth

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Results of the MOVE MS Program: A Feasibility Study on Group Exercise for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
by Brynn Adamson, Nic Wyatt, Latashia Key, Carrena Boone and Robert W. Motl
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(16), 6567; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20166567 - 12 Aug 2023
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Exercise improves a wide range of symptoms experienced by those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and may foster community and a positive sense of disability identity. However, exercise rates remain low. Sustained exercise participation has the greatest likelihood of improving symptoms and requires [...] Read more.
Exercise improves a wide range of symptoms experienced by those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and may foster community and a positive sense of disability identity. However, exercise rates remain low. Sustained exercise participation has the greatest likelihood of improving symptoms and requires a theory-based approach accounting for the barriers faced by people with MS that impede exercise participation long-term. MOVE MS is a once weekly group exercise program based on Social Cognitive Theory supporting long-term exercise participation through peer instruction, behavior change education, multiple exercise modalities, and seated instruction. This feasibility study evaluated MOVE MS with a 7-month trial. The primary scientific outcome was exercise participation and the secondary outcomes were MS symptoms/impact, self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, disability identity, and quality of life, among others. We further conducted semi-structured formative interviews post-intervention. Thirty-three participants began the program. The onset of COVID-19 necessitated a shift toward online delivery. Seventeen participants completed the program. There were non-significant improvements in exercise participation (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, baseline mean = 14.2 (SD = 11.8), post-intervention mean = 16.6 (SD = 11.2), F-value = 0.53 (Partial Eta2 = 0.08), and several secondary outcomes (including the MS Impact Scale, MS Walking Scale, and the Leeds MS Quality of Life Scale). Sixteen participants were interviewed, and analysis yielded five themes on program components and feedback. MOVE MS—delivered in-person or online—may be a feasible option for long-term exercise programming for people with MS. Full article
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A Mixed Methods Exploration of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food-Related Activities and Diet Quality in People with Parkinson Disease
by Christine C. Ferguson, Seung E. Jung, Jeannine C. Lawrence, Joy W. Douglas, Anne Halli-Tierney, Chuong Bui and Amy C. Ellis
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(18), 11741; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811741 - 17 Sep 2022
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Objective: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the ability of people with Parkinson disease (PwPs) and their care-partners to perform food-related activities (FRA) and PwPs’ overall diet quality. Methods: Using a convergent parallel mixed [...] Read more.
Objective: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the ability of people with Parkinson disease (PwPs) and their care-partners to perform food-related activities (FRA) and PwPs’ overall diet quality. Methods: Using a convergent parallel mixed methods design, PwPs and their care-partners completed virtual dyadic semi-structured interviews about their FRA during the COVID-19 pandemic. PwPs completed Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ) to quantify their dietary intake in the previous 12 months. Qualitative data were analyzed by two coders using thematic analysis, and quantitative data from FFQs were descriptively analyzed to calculate diet quality scores. Results: Eleven dyadic interviews revealed the following key themes: cooking more at home; changes with grocery shopping; less meals with non-household members. These changes were described to increase the care-partners’ responsibilities and overall burden. Diet scores among PwPs were 73.0 ± 6.3 for the Healthy Eating Index 2015 (scale of 0–100), 29.2 ± 6.6 for the Mediterranean diet (scale of 0–55), and 10.4 ± 1.8 for the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet (scale 0–15). Conclusions: Diet scores revealed that PwPs consumed a high-quality diet during the pandemic. Findings from this study highlight the need for tailored nutrition education to support PwPs’ care-partners. Full article
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