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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Study protocol

Fostering autonomous motivation, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in rheumatoid arthritis: protocol and rationale for a randomised control trial

Authors: Peter C Rouse, Jet JCS Veldhuijzen Van Zanten, George S Metsios, Nikos Ntoumanis, Chen-an Yu, Yiannis Koutedakis, Sally AM Fenton, Joanna Coast, Hema Mistry, George D Kitas, Joan L Duda

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease than the general population. Sustained physical activity increases cardio-respiratory fitness and reduces cardiovascular disease risk factors. However, little is known about how we can effectively promote long-term participation in physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The literature consistently calls for physical activity interventions, and their implementation, to be theoretically-grounded.

Methods/Design

This paper documents the protocol of a randomised control trial that investigates whether a Self-determination Theory-based intervention fosters the adoption and maintenance of physical activity (3, 6 and 12 months) sufficient to provide sustained cardiovascular and personal well-being benefits in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The cost effectiveness of the intervention will also be determined. The trial is registered as Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN04121489.

Discussion

Results from this trial will provide guidance regarding key social environmental factors that can be manipulated to support motivational processes conducive to positive health behaviour change and optimal functioning in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Metadata
Title
Fostering autonomous motivation, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in rheumatoid arthritis: protocol and rationale for a randomised control trial
Authors
Peter C Rouse
Jet JCS Veldhuijzen Van Zanten
George S Metsios
Nikos Ntoumanis
Chen-an Yu
Yiannis Koutedakis
Sally AM Fenton
Joanna Coast
Hema Mistry
George D Kitas
Joan L Duda
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-445

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