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Effects of a person-centred eHealth intervention on fatigue in patients with common mental disorders: secondary outcome analysis of a randomised controlled trial Passed

Wednesday May 15, 2024 14:30 - 15:13 Poster Arena

Presenter: Sara Alsén

Track: Posters, Evaluation of Interventions

Poster can be found in location 102.

Background: Common mental disorders (CMDs), such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, pose a public health challenge in several countries, including Sweden. Patients seeking care for CMDs often describe severe symptoms, with fatigue being a common issue. Despite the proven benefits of person-centred care (PCC), there is a scarcity of studies assessing the impact of PCC via eHealth on patients with CMDs.  Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a PCC eHealth intervention on self-reported fatigue in patients on sick leave for CMDs.  Method: A secondary outcome analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Patients (n=209) on sick leave due to CMDs were recruited from primary care and allocated to either a control group (n=107) receiving usual care or an intervention group (n=102) receiving usual care and PCC in the form of telephone support and an interactive digital platform. Self-reported symptoms of fatigue were assessed using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory Scale (MFI-20) at baseline and at 3 and 6 months. Results: At the 3- and 6-month follow-ups self-reported fatigue, as measured by MFI-20, reduced significantly more in the intervention group, than in the control group. This reduction was observed in the total summary score (Global fatigue) and in three of the five underlying dimensions (Physical fatigue, Reduced activity, Mental fatigue). In addition, the General fatigue dimension at six months and the Reduced motivation dimension at three months showed significant improvement in the intervention group compared with the usual care group. Conclusion: A person-centred eHealth intervention combining telephone support and an interactive platform holds potential for reducing symptoms of fatigue in patients on sick leave due to CMDs. 

Language

English

Seminar type

Poster

Conference

GCPCC

Authors

Sara Alsén, Sara Alsén, Matilda Cederberg, Andreas Fors

Lecturers

Sara Alsén Presenter

Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC)