20
Participants
Start Date
September 10, 2023
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2024
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2024
Parkinson's Exercise and Education Programme
"A 12 week programme of exercise and education~The weekly programme consists of a 45-minute exercise programme, 45-minute education sessions delivered by healthcare professionals about their role in Parkinson's management, and independent home exercise programmes completed twice weekly (determined by the registered physiotherapist only)"
Parkinson's Exercise and Education Programme and Behavioural Change
"A 12-week programme of exercise, education and behavioural change techniques to support exercise adherence and exercise self-efficacy~The weekly programme consists of a 45-minute exercise programme, 45-minute education sessions delivered by healthcare professionals about their role in Parkinson's management, and independent home exercise programmes completed twice weekly (determined by the registered physiotherapist and participant)~Additional techniques addressing behavioural regulation include firstly, an exercise diary completed independently at home, secondly, the rationale and the intended functional benefit and expectations of the exercise programme clearly explained, thirdly individual weekly conversations to reflect on progress, expectations, solutions to barriers, and goals. Finally, peer support is strongly encouraged through the in-class support, and a social media networking group."
St Marys Primary Care Centre, Cork
University College Cork
OTHER