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ArticleInternet interventions2022

Evaluation of a virtual coaching system eHealth intervention: A mixed methods observational cohort study in the Netherlands.

Marian Z M Hurmuz, Stephanie M Jansen-Kosterink, Tessa Beinema, Katrien Fischer, Harm Op den Akker, Hermie J Hermens

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Article in Internet interventions, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Marian Z M HurmuzRoessingh Research and Development, eHealth department, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b, 7522, AH, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Stephanie M Jansen-KosterinkRoessingh Research and Development, eHealth department, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b, 7522, AH, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Tessa BeinemaRoessingh Research and Development, eHealth department, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b, 7522, AH, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Katrien FischerVU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Harm Op den AkkerRoessingh Research and Development, eHealth department, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b, 7522, AH, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Hermie J HermensRoessingh Research and Development, eHealth department, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b, 7522, AH, Enschede, the Netherlands.
University of Twente · NLRoessingh Research and Development · NLVrije Universiteit Amsterdam · NL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the rise in human life expectancy, the prevalence of chronic disease has increased significantly. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can decrease the risk of chronic disease. Virtual coaching systems can help older adults adopt a healthy lifestyle.AimThe primary objective of this study was to assess the use, user experience and potential health effects of a conversational agent-based eHealth platform (Council of Coaches) implemented in a real-world setting among older adults.

methodsAn observational cohort study was conducted with older adults aged 55 years or older in the Netherlands. Participants were enrolled for 5-9 weeks during which they had access to Council of Coaches. They completed three questionnaires: pre-test, post-test, and at follow-up. After five weeks, an interview was conducted, and participants chose whether they wanted to use the eHealth intervention for another four weeks during the facultative phase.

resultsThe study population consisted of 51 older adults (70.6% female) with a mean age of 65.3 years (SD = 7.4). Of these, 94.1% started interacting with Council of Coaches, and most participants interacted once per week. During the facultative phase, 21 participants were still interacting with Council of Coaches. Minimal clinical important differences in quality of life were found among the study population after interacting with Council of Coaches.

conclusionOur results demonstrate that eHealth interventions with virtual coaching can be used among older adults. This may increase quality of life for older adults, and decrease their healthcare needs. Future research into such eHealth interventions should take into account the inclusion of sufficient personalised content and the use of a mixed methods study for assessing the eHealth intervention.

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eHealthHealthy lifestyleOlder adultsUser experienceVirtual coaching

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PMID35198411
PMCPMC8844700
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