An acceptance-based healthy lifestyle programme for community-dwelling patients with pneumoconiosis: A waitlist pilot randomised controlled trial.
Hon Lon Tam, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Hau Yi Ngan et al.
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In 30 seconds
This multicenter, pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated a 6-week acceptance-based healthy lifestyle program for community-dwelling patients with pneumoconiosis. The study found that participants in the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in psychological inflexibility (β = -5.83, p = 0.002) and improved exercise self-efficacy (β = 11.68, p = 0.007) at Week 6, along with a reduction in body weight (β = -1.09, p < 0.001) at Week 14 compared to the waitlist group.
Key findings
- Intervention group showed a significant reduction in psychological inflexibility (β = -5.83, p = 0.002).
- Improvement in exercise self-efficacy was noted in the intervention group (β = 11.68, p = 0.007).
- Participants in the intervention group had a reduction in body weight (β = -1.09, p < 0.001) at Week 14.
Why it matters
Addressing psychological inflexibility and promoting exercise can enhance the quality of life for patients with pneumoconiosis, who often face significant respiratory and psychological challenges. This study suggests that acceptance-based interventions may be beneficial in this population.