ReviewInternet interventions2020
A systematic review of the dose-response relationship between usage and outcomes of online physical activity weight-loss interventions.
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- A Mobile Health App Informed by the Multi-Process Action Control Framework to Promote Physical Activity Among Inactive Adults: Iterative Usability Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Weight loss journeys: Exploring social influences and determinants of health in an exploratory rural German intervention.PloS one · 2025Article
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- Demystifying roles of exercise in immune response regulation against acute respiratory infections: A narrative review.Sports medicine and health science · 2024Review
- Exploring the Feasibility of Using ChatGPT to Create Just-in-Time Adaptive Physical Activity mHealth Intervention Content: Case Study.JMIR medical education · 2024Article
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- Does intervention engagement mediate physical activity change in a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention?-Secondary outcomes from a randomised controlled trial.Frontiers in digital health · 2024Article
- [Process evaluation of a mobile healthcare program among employees with overweight and obesity: a 12-week intervention study investigating the role of engagement].Korean journal of community nutrition · 2023Article
- Designing a Dyad-Based Digital Health Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Time in Black Breast Cancer Survivors and Their First-degree Relatives: Human-Centered Design Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of a mobile health intervention on weight loss and dietary behavior changes among employees with overweight and obesity: a 12-week intervention study investigating the role of engagement.Korean journal of community nutrition · 2023Article
- Associations between app usage and behaviour change in a m-health intervention to improve physical activity and sleep health in adults: secondary analyses from two randomised controlled trials.Journal of activity, sedentary and sleep behaviors · 2023Article
- Adapting a Theoretically-Based intervention for underserved clinical populations at increased risk for hereditary Cancer: Lessons learned from thePreventive medicine reports · 2022Article
- Dose-Response Relationship of a Blended In-Person and Online Family-Based Childhood Obesity Management Program: Secondary Analysis of a Behavior Intervention.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2022Article
- Understanding super engaged users in the 10,000 Steps online physical activity program: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2022Article
- The Relationship Between Weight Loss Outcomes and Engagement in a Mobile Behavioral Change Intervention: Retrospective Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Article
- [Adherence to digital health interventions: definitions, methods, and open questions].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundOnline physical activity interventions can be an effective strategy for weight loss. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews examining the relationship between intervention usage (dose) and participants' response to online physical activity interventions for weight loss. It remains unclear whether certain usage metrics (e.g. login frequency, percent of content accessed) would be associated with improvements in behavioral outcomes. Understanding the dose-response relationship for online physical activity interventions for weight loss would be important for designing and evaluating future interventions.
objective1) Review the methods used to assess intervention usage and 2) to explore the association between intervention usage metrics and outcomes for online physical activity interventions for weight-loss.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines to examine the dose-response relationship of online-based interventions targeting physical activity. We used the following keywords: web OR internet OR online OR eHealth AND physical activity OR exercise, AND engagement OR dose OR dose-response OR usage AND obesity OR weight*. Peer-reviewed articles published between 2006 and 2019 were included.
resultsA total of five articles met the inclusion criteria. The mean intervention length was 10 ± 6 months (range 2-30 months). The usage metrics were total number of logins, login frequency, and usage of online tools. All usage metrics reported were found to be related to outcomes in physical activity interventions for weight-loss.
conclusionOur findings suggest that usage metrics for online physical activity interventions for weight-loss included login frequency, login duration, and use of online tools. Increased intervention usage appeared to be associated with an improvement in participant's weight, physical activity behaviors, and intervention retention. Future research should examine innovative ways to maintain intervention usage throughout the intervention.
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