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BigMove: A Group Intervention for People with Physical and Mental Health Conditions Cover

BigMove: A Group Intervention for People with Physical and Mental Health Conditions

Open Access
|Apr 2022

Abstract

Development, Theoretical Frameworks, Essential Elements and Design

 

Introduction: This article describes an innovative, integrated care intervention, called BigMove, which aims to improve the functioning, capabilities and quality of life of people with a combination of physical and mental health conditions.

Description: Theoretical frameworks reflected in the intervention are the Capability Approach (CA) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Essential elements of the intervention included to expand participants’ behavioural repertoire are motivational interviewing; functional goal setting (using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF); cognitive behavioural therapy; enjoyment; support of the group; and physical activity. The design combines individual sessions and group sessions.

Discussion: By integrating the CA and the SDT, the intervention enables participants to make self-directed and value-driven choices in life and change their behaviour accordingly to strengthen their functioning and capabilities. To foster person-centred, integrated care, it is crucial to reform the interaction between professionals and patients and to re-structure the organisation and financing of care to enable the provision of complex integrated care interventions.

Conclusion: For people with physical and mental health conditions, the intervention BigMove provides an innovative integrated care approach that addresses aspirations people have regarding their functioning and focuses on individual goal setting and behaviour change.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.5955 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 10, 2021
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Accepted on: Apr 11, 2022
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Published on: Apr 19, 2022
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2022 Sabina van der Veen, Natalie Evans, Marijn C. Aalders, Louis G. Overgoor, Martijn A. Huisman, Guy A. M. Widdershoven, published by Ubiquity Press
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.