SYMPHONI
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A SYstems approach to promoting Mental and Physical Health in people with lONg-term conditIons.
IRAS ID
304469
Contact name
Samantha Hider
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Keele University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Multi-morbidity is the co-occurrence of two or more long term conditions. People with long-term conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory conditions are at high risk of multi-morbidity because they are more likely to develop other conditions such as heart disease and anxiety/depression. These conditions are more common and more severe but often less well managed than in the general population.
It can be challenging for people with arthritis to engage with recommended healthy lifestyle behaviours such as staying physically active or staying a healthy weight. We know that nurse led reviews can help and developed a face-to-face nurse led review (the INCLUDE review) which addressed heart disease risk, bone health and mood. This was feasible to deliver and led to changes in management. People having the review highlighted the value of dealing with more than one problem in a single consultation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more remote consultations but how this fits with addressing lifestyle factors such as physical activity and weight isn’t clear. This study aims to explore patient and practitioner views regarding review consultations to address lifestyle risk factors for people at high risk of future multi-morbidity, considering peoples views on what the review should include and and how it is delivered.
REC name
London - Brighton & Sussex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/PR/0162
Date of REC Opinion
21 Mar 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion