ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2015
A Text-Messaging and Pedometer Program to Promote Physical Activity in People at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: The Development of the PROPELS Follow-On Support Program.
Article in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06411769 (Evidence-based Intervention to Improve Walking Engagement in El Paso, Texas), which is not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Evidence-based Intervention to Improve Walking Engagement in El Paso, Texas
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Diet, physical activity or both for prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated complications in people at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
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- The effects of daily step goals of 10,000, 12,500, and 15,000 steps per day on neural activity to food cues: A 24-week dose-response randomized trial.Brain and behavior · 2022Trial
- Promoting physical activity in a multi-ethnic population at high risk of diabetes: the 48-month PROPELS randomised controlled trial.BMC medicine · 2021Trial
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- A Digital Diabetes Prevention Program for Hispanic Adolescents (Fit24+): Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
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- Participatory development of an mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED).BMC public health · 2024Article
- Exploring the Use of Persuasive System Design Principles to Enhance Medication Incident Reporting and Learning Systems: Scoping Reviews and Persuasive Design Assessment.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of two interventions to promote physical activity in a multiethnic population at high risk of diabetes: an economic evaluation of the 48-month PROPELS randomized controlled trial.BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2024Article
- Development and effectiveness of a mobile-based autonomy support program for the prevention of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- How to Prevent the Drop-Out: Understanding Why Adults Participate in Summative eHealth Evaluations.Journal of healthcare informatics research · 2023Article
- Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER): Development of a Conceptual Framework.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Article
- A Theory-Informed, Personalized mHealth Intervention for Adolescents (Mobile App for Physical Activity): Development and Pilot Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
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- Evaluation and Refinement of a Bank of SMS Text Messages to Promote Behavior Change Adherence Following a Diabetes Prevention Program: Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2021Article
- The Impact of a Structured, Supervised Exercise Program on Daily Step Count in Sedentary Older Adults With and Without HIV.Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundMobile technologies for health (mHealth) represent a promising strategy for reducing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk. The PROPELS trial investigates whether structured group-based education alone or supplemented with a follow-on support program combining self-monitoring with pedometers and tailored text-messaging is effective in promoting and maintaining physical activity among people at high risk of T2DM.
objectiveThis paper describes the iterative development of the PROPELS follow-on support program and presents evidence on its acceptability and feasibility.
methodsWe used a modified mHealth development framework with four phases: (1) conceptualization of the follow-on support program using theory and evidence, (2) formative research including focus groups (n=15, ages 39-79 years), (3) pre-testing focus groups using a think aloud protocol (n=20, ages 52-78 years), and (4) piloting (n=11). Analysis was informed by the constant comparative approach, with findings from each phase informing subsequent phases.
resultsThe first three phases informed the structure, nature, and content of the follow-on support program, including the frequency of text messages, the need for tailored content and two-way interaction, the importance of motivational messages based on encouragement and reinforcement of affective benefits (eg, enjoyment) with minimal messages about weight and T2DM risk, and the need for appropriate language. The refined program is personalized and tailored to the individual's perceived confidence, previous activity levels, and physical activity goals. The pilot phase indicated that the program appeared to fit well with everyday routines and was easy to use by older adults.
conclusionsWe developed a feasible and innovative text messaging and pedometer program based on evidence and behavior change theory and grounded in the experiences, views, and needs of people at high diabetes risk. A large scale trial is testing the effectiveness of this 4-year program over and above structured group education alone.
trial registrationInternational Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN): 83465245; http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN83465245/83465245 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6dfSmrVAe).
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