Hanan Khalil1, Monica Busse2, Lori Quinn3, Mohammad Nazzal1, Waleed Batyha4, Shatha Alkhazaleh1, Mahmoud A Alomari5. 1. Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. 2. Cardiff University, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff, UK. 3. Teachers College, Columbia University, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, New York, NY, USA. 4. Neurology Department, Princess Basma Hospital, Irbid, Jordan. 5. Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Abstract
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and cultural considerations of a minimally supervised, home-based exercise program in Jordan. METHODS: Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. Thirty participants were randomly allocated to either an 8-week intervention group (n = 16), or a standard care group (n = 14). The intervention incorporated the home use of an exercise DVD, walking program and initial instructional sessions and weekly phone calls provided by a physiotherapist. Interviews were used to explore feasibility. Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS-III); balance and walking speed were assessed. RESULTS: The retention rate was 86.7% and mean adherence rate was 77%. Personal and sociocultural barriers of adherence to the exercise program were identified. UPDRS-III at follow-up was lower in the intervention group. CONCLUSION: A home exercise program was feasible. Sociocultural barriers specific to Arabic culture may affect the uptake of such an intervention in Parkinson's disease in these countries.
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and cultural considerations of a minimally supervised, home-based exercise program in Jordan. METHODS: Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. Thirty participants were randomly allocated to either an 8-week intervention group (n = 16), or a standard care group (n = 14). The intervention incorporated the home use of an exercise DVD, walking program and initial instructional sessions and weekly phone calls provided by a physiotherapist. Interviews were used to explore feasibility. Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS-III); balance and walking speed were assessed. RESULTS: The retention rate was 86.7% and mean adherence rate was 77%. Personal and sociocultural barriers of adherence to the exercise program were identified. UPDRS-III at follow-up was lower in the intervention group. CONCLUSION: A home exercise program was feasible. Sociocultural barriers specific to Arabic culture may affect the uptake of such an intervention in Parkinson's disease in these countries.
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DVD; Parkinson's disease; adherence; social support
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