Pilot evaluation on an adapted tele-behavioral activation to increase physical activity in persons with depression: a single-arm pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity has the potential to improve physical and mental health outcomes of persons with depression. However, feasible and acceptable strategies to integrate physical activity interventions into real-world settings are needed.

Objective

To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a manualized Behavioral Activation intervention aimed to increase physical activity in persons with depression (defined as a PHQ-9 score ≥ 10).

Methods

A single-arm pilot study was conducted. The intervention consisted of 8 tele-therapy sessions delivered over a 10-week period. Measures of feasibility included screening, enrollment, intervention adherence, outcome data availability, and intervention fidelity. Acceptability was assessed with a post-intervention survey a

SUBMITTER: Rethorst CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549759 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature