In:
Behavioural Neurology, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2015 ( 2015), p. 1-7
Kurzfassung:
Objectives . This study examines the effects of a standardized fitness training on motivational factors such as the intention to be physically active, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, counterstrategies, and exercise specific social support in patients with progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the relation of these factors to physical performance. Methods . Moderately disabled patients with secondary or primary progressive MS (Expanded Disability Status Scale of 4–6) were randomized to a training group or a waitlist control group. Patients completed on average 20 sessions of training tailored to their individual fitness at baseline over a course of 8–12 weeks. Motivational variables (stage of change according to the transtheoretical model (TTM), self-efficacy, perceived barriers, counterstrategies, and exercise specific social support) were assessed via questionnaires at baseline and follow-up. Results . Forty patients completed the trial. We found significant effects on stages of change p = .016 and self-efficacy p = .014 and a trend in counterstrategies p = .08 . Significant correlations between change of physical performance during the exercise training and change in the TTM, perceived barriers, and counterstrategies were detected. Conclusion . This study indicates that tailored individual endurance training could stabilize self-efficacy and increase exercise motivation in patients with progressive MS. Motivational variables were related to the physical performance.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0953-4180
,
1875-8584
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Hindawi Limited
Publikationsdatum:
2015
ZDB Id:
2035544-0
