Effect of a Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing-Oriented Physical-Psychological Integrative Intervention for Community-Dwelling Spinal Cord Injury Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention for improving quality of life and well-being in spinal cord injury survivors.
Results Summary
The intervention showed significant positive effects on preventing declines in quality of life at 3-month follow-up (Cohen d=0.70) and demonstrated positive trends in physical activity, depression, chronic pain, and exercise self-efficacy. Qualitative feedback highlighted subjective improvements in exercise, physical, social well-being, and mindfulness.
Population
Community-dwelling adults with spinal cord injury (N=72).
Effective Dosage
Video-guided exercise for daily practice and online group psychological (mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented) weekly sessions.
Duration
8 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | no change | quality of life | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | Cohen d=0.70, 95% CI=0.22-1.18 | showed significant positive effects on preventing declines | #1 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | increase | physical activity | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | positive trends manifested | #2 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | decrease | depression | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | positive trends manifested | #3 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | decrease | chronic pain | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | positive trends manifested | #4 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | increase | exercise self-efficacy | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | positive trends manifested | #5 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | increase | exercise, physical, and social well-being | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | subjective improvements | #6 |
mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention | increase | mindfulness and mental well-being | community-dwelling spinal cord injury survivors | - | perceived changes | #7 |
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention in community-dwelling spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors. DESIGN: A mixed-methods randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Local organizations for handicapped in Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS: Community-dwelling adults with SCI (N=72). INTERVENTIONS: Participants in the intervention group (n=36) received video-guided exercise for daily practice and online group psychological (mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented) weekly sessions for 8 weeks. Participants in the control group (n=36) received an 8-week online group didactic education on lifestyle discussions and general health suggestions. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: Primary outcomes included quality of life, physical activity, depression, and chronic pain. Secondary outcomes included exercise self-efficacy and mindfulness. Outcomes were measured at baseline, postintervention, and 3-month follow-up. Focus-group interviews were conducted postintervention. RESULTS: The recruitment, retention, and adherence rates were 84.7%, 100%, and 98.6%, respectively. The intervention showed significant positive effects on preventing declines in quality of life at 3-month follow-up (Cohen d=0.70, 95% CI=0.22-1.18). Positive trends manifested in physical activity, depression, chronic pain, and exercise self-efficacy. Three qualitative categories were identified: subjective improvements in exercise, physical, and social well-being; perceived changes in mindfulness and mental well-being; and intervention facilitators and barriers. CONCLUSIONS: The mindfulness and motivational interviewing-oriented physical-psychological integrated intervention is feasible and acceptable. The significant prolonged effect in maintaining quality of life and positive effects on physical and psychosocial well-being indicate its value to address major health challenges of community-dwelling SCI survivors.