A collaborative approach to exercise provision for people with Parkinson's - a feasibility and acceptability study of the PDConnect programme [version 2; peer review: 2 approved].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise has been shown to be beneficial for people with Parkinson's (PwP), slowing the rate of decline of motor and nonmotor symptoms, with emerging evidence associating exercise with a neuroprotective effect. Current exercise provision is time-limited, and delivered in the absence of strategies to support long-term adherence to exercise. With a growing Parkinson's population, there is a need to develop long-term sustainable approaches to exercise delivery. The primary aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a multicomponent intervention (PDConnect) aimed at promoting physical activity, and self-management for PwP.

Methods

A convergent fixed parallel mixed methods design study will be undertaken. The study aims to recruit 30 PwP, who w

SUBMITTER: Jones J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7610987 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature