Evaluation of an intervention programme addressing ability to perform activities of daily living among persons with chronic conditions: study protocol for a feasibility trial (ABLE).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The number of persons living with a chronic condition is increasing worldwide. Conditions are considered chronic when lasting 1 year or more and requiring ongoing medical attention and/or limiting activities of daily living (ADL). Besides medical treatment, physical exercise to improve body functions is recommended and prescribed. However, improvements in body functions do not necessarily improve ability to perform ADL. Thus, it is necessary to develop interventions aiming directly at enhancing ADL ability. As a part of the research programme 'A Better Everyday Life', the first version of the ABLE intervention programme was developed.

Methods and analysis

This feasibility study examine the perceived value and acceptability of the ABLE programme by evaluating the

SUBMITTER: Guidetti S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5961614 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature