Protocol for a pilot study: Feasibility of a web-based platform to improve nutrition, mindfulness, and physical function in people living with Post COVID-19 condition (BLEND)

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Methods Pub Date : 2024-10-09 DOI:10.1016/j.ymeth.2024.10.004

Montserrat Montes-Ibarra , Kristine Godziuk , Richard B Thompson , Catherine B. Chan , Edith Pituskin , Douglas P. Gross , Grace Lam , Mathias Schlögl , João Felipe Mota , D. Ian Paterson , Carla M. Prado

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Abstract

Individuals with Post COVID-19 condition (PCC), or long COVID, experience symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders that persist after recovery from COVID-19. These ongoing symptoms significantly compromise quality of life and diminish functional capacity and independence. Multimodal digital interventions targeting behavioural factors such as nutrition and mindfulness have shown promise in improving health outcomes of people with chronic health conditions and may be beneficial for those with PCC. The BLEND study (weB-based pLatform to improve nutrition, mindfulnEss, and physical function, in patients with loNg COVID) study is an 8-week pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the feasibility of a digital wellness platform compared to usual care among individuals with PCC. The web-based wellness platform employed in this study, My Viva Plan (MVP)®, integrates a holistic, multicomponent approach to promote wellness. The intervention group receives access to the digital health platform for 8 weeks with encouragement for frequent interactions to improve dietary intake and mindfulness. The control group receives general content focusing on improvements in dietary intake and mindfulness. Assessments are conducted at baseline and week 8. The primary outcome is the feasibility of platform use. Secondary and exploratory outcomes include a between-group comparison of changes in body composition, nutritional status, quality of life, mindfulness, physical activity, and physical performance after 8 weeks. Findings of this study will inform the development of effective web-based wellness programs tailored for individuals with PCC to promote sustainable behavioural changes and improved health outcomes.

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试点研究协议：基于网络的平台改善 COVID-19 后遗症患者营养、正念和身体功能的可行性（BLEND）。

COVID-19 后遗症（PCC）或长期 COVID 患者在 COVID-19 康复后会持续出现疲劳、肌肉无力和心理困扰等症状，包括焦虑、抑郁或睡眠障碍。这些持续存在的症状严重影响了生活质量，削弱了功能能力和独立性。针对营养和正念等行为因素的多模式数字化干预措施在改善慢性病患者的健康状况方面取得了良好的效果，可能对 PCC 患者有益。BLEND 研究（基于微信平台的改善慢性阻塞性肺病患者营养、注意力和身体功能的研究）是一项为期 8 周的试点随机对照试验，旨在评估数字健康平台与常规护理相比在 PCC 患者中的可行性。本研究采用的网络健康平台 My Viva Plan (MVP)® 整合了一种促进健康的整体、多成分方法。干预组可在 8 周内访问数字健康平台，并鼓励他们经常互动，以改善饮食摄入和心态。对照组则接受侧重于改善饮食摄入和正念的一般内容。评估在基线和第 8 周进行。主要结果是平台使用的可行性。次要和探索性结果包括对 8 周后身体成分、营养状况、生活质量、正念、体育活动和体能表现的变化进行组间比较。本研究的结果将为开发有效的基于网络的健康计划提供参考，该计划专为 PCC 患者量身定制，旨在促进可持续的行为改变并改善健康状况。

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