Healthcare professionals educational resources for multiple sclerosis-related health behaviour management: a scoping review
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Disability and Rehabilitation
Abstract
Purpose: Multidisciplinary care is needed to facilitate health behaviour management for multiple sclerosis (MS). This review mapped the educational resources developed for healthcare professionals (HCPs) targeting MS-related health behaviours. Methods: A scoping review, guided by the Arksey and O’Malley framework, was conducted. Peer-reviewed and grey literature databases, organisational websites, search engines and YouTube were systematically searched to collate the evidence sources. Findings were narratively synthesised, and outcomes were categorised using the Kirkpatrick model for educational interventions. Results: Thirty-nine resources (23 training programs, 13 educational materials and three toolkits) were eligible for inclusion. Physical activity (n = 25) was the predominant health behaviour element, followed by psychological well-being (n = 16) and nutrition/diet (n = 13). Only 51% of the resources were specifically designed to target health behaviours, and 31% mentioned their evidence base. More than three-quarters of resources were technology-based and supported self-directed learning. Theories informed five resources, and two included HCPs and people living with MS perspectives in their development. Six programs were evaluated with HCPs, and most outcomes corresponded to levels 1–3 of the Kirkpatrick model (i.e., satisfaction, knowledge/skills and behavioural changes). Conclusion: There is a globally limited availability of evidence-based educational resources for HCPs addressing MS-related health behaviours. Recommendations for HCP education and resource development are outlined herein.
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