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ArticleBMC public health2020

Acceptability and feasibility of the mHealth intervention 'MyDayPlan' to increase physical activity in a general adult population.

L Degroote, D Van Dyck, I De Bourdeaudhuij, A De Paepe, G Crombez

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Article in BMC public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.

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L DegrooteDepartment of Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. laurent.degroote@ugent.be.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3064-1437
D Van DyckDepartment of Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
I De BourdeaudhuijDepartment of Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
A De PaepeDepartment of Clinical-Experimental and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
G CrombezDepartment of Clinical-Experimental and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundElectronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) interventions have the potential to tackle the worldwide problem of physical inactivity. However, they often suffer from large attrition rates. Consequently, feasibility and acceptability of interventions have become important matters in the creation of e- and mHealth interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate participants' opinions regarding acceptability and feasibility of a self-regulation, app-based intervention called 'MyDayPlan'. 'MyDayPlan' provides an innovative daily cycle providing several self-regulation techniques throughout the day that guide users towards an active lifestyle via various self-regulation techniques.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults after using the app for 2 weeks. A directed content analysis was performed using NVivo Software.

results'MyDayPlan' was well-received and seems to be feasible and acceptable with inactive adults. The straightforward lay out and ease of use of the app were appreciated. Furthermore, the incorporation of the techniques 'action planning', and 'prompting review of behavioral goals' was positively evaluated. However, the users gave some recommendations: implementation of activity trackers to self-monitor physical activity could be of added value. Furthermore, increasing intuitiveness by minimizing text input and providing more preprogrammed options could further increase the ease of use. Finally, users indicated that they would benefit from more guidance during the "coping planning" component (barrier identification/problem solving), for example by receiving more tailored examples.

conclusionsBased on these findings, adaptations will be made to the 'MyDayPlan' app before evaluating its effectiveness. Furthermore, involving potential end users and evaluating acceptability and feasibility during the development of an e- and mHealth intervention is key. Also, creating interventions with a large ease of use and straightforward layout that provides tailored support during action and coping planning is key.

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Mobile ApplicationsAdultExerciseFeasibility StudiesHealth PromotionHumansMalePatient Acceptance of Health CareQualitative ResearchTelemedicineAcceptabilityeHealthFeasibilityInterviewmHealthPhysical activitySelf-regulation

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PMID32600352
PMCPMC7325032

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