ArticleScoliosis and spinal disorders2018
Factors influencing adherence to an app-based exercise program in adolescents with painful hyperkyphosis.
Article in Scoliosis and spinal disorders, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03212664 (Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Exercises in Hyperkyphosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Exercises in Hyperkyphosis
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Factors Influencing Adherence to Digital Lifestyle Interventions for Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Attrition.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Review
- Utilizing Mobile Health Technology to Enhance Brace Compliance: Feasibility and Effectiveness of an App-Based Monitoring System for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Urban-Suburban Differences in Public Perspectives on Digitalizing Pediatric Research: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Improving Home-Based Scoliosis Therapy: Findings From a Web-Based Survey.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundSoftware applications (apps) could potentially promote exercise adherence. However, it is unclear whether adolescents with painful hyperkyphosis will use an app designed for a home exercise program. The purpose of this study is to assess factors regarding adherence to an app-based home exercise program in adolescents with hyperkyphosis and back pain who were provided a one-time exercise treatment.
methodsTwenty-one participants were instructed in a one-time exercise treatment and asked to complete a home exercise program 3 times a week for 6 months using an app called PT PAL. At a 6-month follow-up, 14 participants completed a survey assessing factors related to their experiences using the app and their treatment engagement.
resultsAlthough most participants did not use the app, they reported performing their exercises a few times per week. The adolescent participants considered the app to be more of a barrier than a supportive measure for promoting exercise adherence. Most participants still reported bothersome back pain.
conclusionsAlthough adherence to the 6-month app-based home exercise program was not successful, adolescents still viewed technology support such as text reminders as a potential solution.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03212664. Registered 11 July 2017. Retrospectively registered.
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