Healthcare professionals educational resources for multiple sclerosis-related health behaviour management: a scoping review
Creators: name: Allogmanny, Shoroog
name: Stefoska-Needham, Anita
name: Probst, Yasmine
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Science Policy

description: 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. 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. Thirty-nine resources (23 training programs, 13 educational materials and three toolkits) were eligible for inclusion. Physical activity (<i>n</i> = 25) was the predominant health behaviour element, followed by psychological well-being (<i>n</i> = 16) and nutrition/diet (<i>n</i> = 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). 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. An understanding of health behaviours in relation to multiple sclerosis (MS) management is vital for the professional development of healthcare professionals (HCPs).Co-designed evidence-based educational resources that specifically address MS-related health behaviours, especially for nutrition, diet and metabolic comorbidities, are required and should be informed by the needs of HCPs and existing theories.To support person-centred care in rehabilitation, the living experience of people living with MS should be explored when resources are developed.Online resources may form an efficient learning modality for HCPs to offer flexibility in accessing evidence-based information. An understanding of health behaviours in relation to multiple sclerosis (MS) management is vital for the professional development of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Co-designed evidence-based educational resources that specifically address MS-related health behaviours, especially for nutrition, diet and metabolic comorbidities, are required and should be informed by the needs of HCPs and existing theories. To support person-centred care in rehabilitation, the living experience of people living with MS should be explored when resources are developed. Online resources may form an efficient learning modality for HCPs to offer flexibility in accessing evidence-based information.