Novel motivational interviewing-based intervention improves engagement in physical activity and readiness to change among adolescents with chronic pain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Engaging adolescents with chronic pain in physical activities is challenging. Motivational interviewing (MI) combined with activity promotion may encourage teens to make behavioural changes. This research aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of our MI-based physical activity promotion programme, the M3 training.

Methods

In our exploratory study with 35 adolescent-parent dyads, we evaluated the feasibility by enrolment, drop-out and retention rates. Acceptability of the M3 training was examined by adherence rates and participation experiences through open-ended questions. We also assessed changes in pain self-efficacy and readiness to change after the M3 training intervention.

Results

The M3 training was feasible with an adequate enrolment (77

SUBMITTER: Forgacs-Kristof K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982597 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature