Trial reportHealth psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association2013
Randomized controlled trial testing an internet physical activity intervention for sedentary adults.
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- Long-term Effectiveness of mHealth Physical Activity Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Pooled it
- Workplace interventions for increasing standing or walking for decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms in sedentary workers.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Peer-Based Social Media Features in Behavior Change Interventions: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2018Pooled it
- Social media interventions for diet and exercise behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.BMJ open · 2014Pooled it
- Face-to-face versus remote and web 2.0 interventions for promoting physical activity.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Face-to-face interventions for promoting physical activity.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Physical therapy vs internet-based exercise training for patients with knee osteoarthritis: results of a randomized controlled trial.Osteoarthritis and cartilage · 2018Trial
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- Web-Based Video-Coaching to Assist an Automated Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Intervention for Inactive Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2016Trial
- A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Obese, Sedentary, Primary Care Patients.Annals of family medicine · 2016Trial
- Impact of increasing physical activity on cognitive functioning in breast cancer survivors: Rationale and study design of Memory & Motion.Contemporary clinical trials · 2015Trial
- Physical therapy vs. internet-based exercise training (PATH-IN) for patients with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2015Trial
- A Web-based health promotion program for older workers: randomized controlled trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2015Trial
- A mixed-methods randomized controlled trial of financial incentives and peer networks to promote walking among older adults.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2014Trial
- Tailored weight loss intervention in obese adults within primary care practice: rationale, design, and methods of Choose to Lose.Contemporary clinical trials · 2014Trial
- Internet Behavior and Satisfaction With Sleep, Health, Quality of Life and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy as Components of Subjective Well-Being: Findings From an Online Survey.Europe's journal of psychology · 2022Article
- Digital Health Promotion and Prevention in Settings: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- The use of information and communication technologies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviour: a systematic scoping review.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Latina Adolescents: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Efficacy of the Niñas Saludables Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2018Article
- A pilot study of physical activity and sedentary behavior distribution patterns in older women.Gait & posture · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectiveInternet-based physical activity (PA) interventions have shown promise, although findings remain equivocal. We used formative research to enhance a previously demonstrated program (Step into Motion) with the goal of developing an Internet program poised for dissemination.
methodsWe conducted focus groups to identify Internet features targeted to theoretical constructs (social cognitive theory) predictive of PA behavior and rated as "useful for increasing PA." We identified 5 theory-targeted Internet features as useful for increasing PA: (1) a PA tracking/logging calendar targeting self-monitoring and goal setting; (2) geographic mapping tools targeting perceived environment; (3) a discussion forum targeting social support; (4) exercise videos targeting observational learning; and (5) regular updates of peer PA progress targeting situation. We then tested the efficacy of the enhanced program (enhanced Internet, EI; N = 25) in relation to publicly available PA Websites (standard Internet, SI; N = 28) among 53 participants in a randomized controlled trial.
resultsThe EI arm increased PA in relation to the SI arm at 3 months (18.4 to 186.0 min/wk vs. 20.9 to 57.3 min/wk; p = .03) but between-groups differences were not observed at 6 months (176.8 vs. 133.5 min/wk; p = .44). EI participants maintained PA from 3 to 6 months (186.0 to 176.8 min/wk), and the SI group increased PA (57.3 to 133.5 min/wk).
conclusionThe EI program was efficacious at improving PA levels in relation to publicly available Websites initially, but differences in PA levels were not maintained at 6 months. Future research should identify Internet features that promote long-term maintenance.
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