Proof of Concept of a 6-Month Person-Oriented Exercise Intervention 'MultiPill-Exercise' among Patients at Risk of or with Multiple Chronic Diseases: Results of a One-Group Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT: Physical exercise has been shown to be effective in the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases. However, patients with multiple chronic diseases (multimorbidity) have received little attention in health policy. This pilot trial served as a proof of concept of a 6-months person-oriented exercise intervention for people at risk of or with diagnosed cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, overweight and/or hip/knee osteoarthritis, regarding effects on health outcomes as well as adherence and safety. The intervention ('MultiPill-Exercise') was designed to promote physical exercise participation, considering an individual perspective by addressing personal and environmental factors. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (t0) and after three- (t3) and six-months (t6). The primary

SUBMITTER: Schweda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9368673 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature