Evaluation of a Teleconference-Delivered Energy Conservation Education Program for People with Multiple Sclerosis

2007 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Finlayson ◽  
Christa Holberg
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Group Cohesion ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Group Leadership ◽  
Delivery Format ◽  
Technical Issues

Background. Little is known about the strengths and limitations of teleconference delivery for energy conservation education for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study evaluated such a program to address this gap. Methods. Data were collected from 28 individuals with MS who participated in a teleconference-delivered energy conservation education program. Participants shared their perspectives on the course and its delivery format. Session notes from the three occupational therapists who delivered the program were also reviewed. Findings. Participants found the format to be convenient and relaxed, and the content to be relevant to their everyday lives. Technical issues, lack of time for sharing, and lack of time to practice strategies were limitations. Although the format challenged the occupational therapists' group leadership skills, they were surprised at the extent of group cohesion that developed using this format. Implications. Feedback from both people with MS and occupational therapists suggests that providing energy conservation education by teleconference is acceptable, practical, and worth pursuing in the future.

scholarly journals Effects of Cognition on Quiz Performance, Behavior Change, and Vitality After Energy Conservation Course Among People With Multiple Sclerosis

2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Finlayson ◽  
Eynat Shevil ◽  
Ping Luo ◽  
Hua Yun Chen ◽  
Virgil Mathiowetz
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Word List ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Actual Behavior

This secondary analysis of randomized control trial data evaluated the influence of cognitive abilities on the outcomes of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who participated in a 6-week community-based energy conservation education program. Baseline measures of cognitive status included the four scales from the Neuropsychological Screening Battery for MS: Consistent Long-Term Retrieval Test (CLTR), Word List Generation Test (WLGT), Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT), and Spatial Recall Test (SRT). Scores on knowledge quizzes, number of energy conservation strategies used postintervention, and change in SF-36 vitality subscale postintervention were analyzed via multiple regression and generalized estimating equation models. After adjusting for age, education, and sex, only SRT influenced scores on the knowledge quizzes and change in the level of vitality postintervention. CLTR, WLGT, and PASAT scores influenced the use of energy conservation strategies, after similar adjustment. In conclusion, cognitive abilities have a differential influence on outcomes in an energy conservation education program for people with MS. Actual behavior change postintervention was influenced the most by cognitive abilities.

Occupational Therapy for Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

1995 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  
pp. 507-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Welham
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Occupational Therapy Intervention ◽  
Therapy Intervention

Fatigue is a common but poorly understood symptom which affects a majority of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). A questionnaire was used to study current occupational therapy intervention for fatigue in MS patients. The results showed that occupational therapists appear to focus on assisting their patients in managing their fatigue within the context of their daily lives. The majority of interventions could be described under the heading ‘energy conservation’.

scholarly journals Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a 3-Week Inpatient Energy Management Education Program for People with Multiple Sclerosis–Related Fatigue

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Hersche ◽  
Andrea Weise ◽  
Gisela Michel ◽  
Jürg Kesselring ◽  
Marco Barbero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Inpatient Setting ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Fatigue Management

Abstract Background: Energy conservation strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are valid parts of outpatient fatigue management education in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In many European countries, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people with MS is chiefly delivered in specialized rehabilitation centers, where they benefit from short intensive inpatient rehabilitation annually. However, no evidence-based and standardized fatigue management education program compatible with the inpatient setting is available. Methods: Based on a literature search and the expertise of occupational therapists (OTs), a manualized group-based Inpatient Energy Management Education (IEME) program for use during 3-week inpatient rehabilitation that incorporates energy conservation and cognitive behavioral management approaches was developed. An IEME pilot program operated by trained OTs included 13 people with MS-related fatigue. The experiences of the IEME users and OTs were collected during focus groups to refine the program's materials and verify its feasibility in the inpatient setting. Results: The program was feasible in an inpatient setting and met the needs of the people with MS. Targeted behaviors were taught to all participants in a clinical context. In-charge OTs were able to effect behavioral change through IEME. Conclusions: Users evaluated the evidence-based IEME program positively. The topics, supporting materials, and self-training tasks are useful for the promotion and facilitation of behavioral change. The next step is a clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of IEME and to evaluate relevant changes in self-efficacy, fatigue impact, and quality of life after patients return home.

The outcomes of using self-study modules in energy conservation education for people with multiple sclerosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 475-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisa L Lamb ◽  
Marcia Finlayson ◽  
Virgil Mathiowetz ◽  
Hua Yun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Self Study

Effectiveness of a conservation education program among school students on the importance of mangrove ecosystems in Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Mahirah Kamaludin ◽  
A. A. Azlina ◽  
Wan Noorwatie Wan Ibrahim ◽  
Roseliza Mat Alipiah ◽  
Jumadil Saputra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems

Design and Implementation of a Research-Informed Water Conservation Education Program

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruthanne “Rudi” Thompson ◽  
Alice Coe ◽  
Irene Klaver ◽  
Kenneth Dickson
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Design And Implementation

scholarly journals Project-Based Learning: Road to Make Connection between Concept and Skills in Mathematics Manipulative Media

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Tri Candra Wulandari ◽  
Kawakibul Qamar
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Inquiry Skills ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
Skills Group ◽  
Product Creation

Mathematics is based on certain concepts and rules, teachers must motivatestudents to be able to express the concept in the real world yet. not allmathematical material is abstract or all mathematical material can be madereal. Therefore, there needs to be a bridge between the abstract world andthe real world. Mathematics Manipulative Media is one of the subjects inmathematics education program at Kanjuruhan University. This subjects isgiven to third year students this class started using Project-Based Learning(PBL). PBL was design to teach the student with combining concept andstudent skills. These skills include communication and presentation skills,organization and time management skills, research and inquiry skills, selfassessmentand reflection skills, group participation and leadership skills,and critical thinking. All of these skills are needed for their life in theirsociety. Implementation of PBL in this manipulative media class is doneusing 4 stages, namely the delivery of rules and concepts, the delivery ofideas, product/creation solution and problem conclusion. While the skillsinvolved at each stage are communication and presentation skills, time andorganizational management skills, searching and discovering skills, selfassessingand reflection skills, leadership and lead skills, and criticalthinking.

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