Physiotherapists' Adoption of a Theory-Based Skills Training Program in Guiding People with Rheumatoid Arthritis to Health-Enhancing Physical Activity.
Thomas NessenChristina H OpavaHenrik LindmanPublished in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2019)
The results suggest that a theory-based skills training program improves PTs' knowledge on about behavior change techniques and their self-efficacy to guide people with RA to HEPA. PTs' adherence to the protocol was not complete but the clinical relevance of the adherence criteria need to be validated against observed PT behavior and patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
- rheumatoid arthritis
- physical activity
- healthcare
- disease activity
- public health
- randomized controlled trial
- medical students
- ankylosing spondylitis
- mental health
- interstitial lung disease
- glycemic control
- body mass index
- electronic health record
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- sleep quality
- insulin resistance
- climate change
- weight loss