The Effect of the ERVE Smartphone App on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Motivation for Inactive People: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 101198
Author(s):  
Fatih Gür ◽  
Ganime Can Gür ◽  
Vedat Ayan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Norm-based Intervention on Physical Activity among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Jia Lee ◽  
Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni ◽  
Irene Teo ◽  
Semra Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group Members

Abstract Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of descriptive norms in promoting physical activity among adolescents by measuring step counts via a randomized controlled trial (NCT03081013). Methods: A total of 311 participants aged 13-16 were randomized into two study arms (Onymous and Anonymous Arms). Each arm consisted of 13 groups of 12 participants. During the trial, participants received weekly short message service (SMS) about their past week’s physical activity performance Participants in the Anonymous Arm received information about step counts of group members ranked from highest to lowest. Participants in the Onymous Arm received the same information with the group members’ full names. Participants’ quality of life, depression, and physical activity social support, self-efficacy and enjoyment before and after the intervention were also evaluated. Results: The number of steps was not higher when descriptive norm message was onymous compared to when it was anonymous. Scores in quality of life, depression, social support, self-efficacy, and enjoyment of physical activity were not significantly different between both arms (p>0.05). Conclusions: Our findings indicated that promotion of physical activity requires a multi-faceted approach. We recommend using a more relevant reference group to use social norms as a tool to increase physical activity among adolescents.

Efficacy of task-specific circuit training on physical activity levels and mobility of stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-462
Author(s):  
Júlia Caetano Martins ◽  
Sylvie Nadeau ◽  
Larissa Tavares Aguiar ◽  
Aline Alvim Scianni ◽  
Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Experimental Group

BACKGROUND: Impaired mobility is related to low physical activity (PA) levels observed after stroke. Therapeutic approaches, such as task-specific circuit training (TSCT), used to improve mobility in individuals with stroke, could also improve PA levels. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of TSCT, focused on both upper (UL) and lower (LL) limbs, in improving PA levels and mobility (primary outcomes), as well as muscle strength, exercise capacity, and quality of life (secondary outcomes) in subjects with stroke. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial with 36 subjects with chronic stroke was conducted. Experimental group: TSCT, involving both UL and LL. Control group: global stretching, memory exercises, and education sessions. Both groups received 60 minute sessions/week over 12 weeks. Outcomes were measured at baseline, post-intervention and 16 week follow-up. RESULTS: No changes were found for primary and secondary outcomes (0.11≤p≤0.99), except for quality of life, which improved in the experimental group post-intervention and 16 week follow-up (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: TSCT focused on both UL and LL was not effective on PA levels and mobility of individuals with chronic stroke, however, improvements in quality of life were observed. Since this is the first study to investigate this combined training aimed at improving PA levels, future studies are necessary to better understand the impact of this type of intervention.

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Norm-based Intervention with Observable Behaviour on Physical Activity among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Jia Lee ◽  
Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni ◽  
Irene Teo ◽  
Semra Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Descriptive Norms ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group Members

Abstract Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of providing descriptive norms messages with personal identification in promoting physical activity among adolescents by measuring step counts via a randomized controlled trial (NCT03081013). Methods: A total of 311 participants aged 13-16 were randomized into two study arms (Onymous and Anonymous Arms). Each arm consisted of 13 groups of 12 participants. During the trial, participants received weekly short message service (SMS) about their past week’s physical activity performance Participants in the Anonymous Arm received information about step counts of group members ranked from highest to lowest. Participants in the Onymous Arm received the same information with the group members’ full names. Participants’ quality of life, depression, and physical activity social support, self-efficacy and enjoyment before and after the intervention were also evaluated. This study adheres to the CONSORT guidelines. Results: The number of steps was not higher when descriptive norm message was onymous compared to when it was anonymous. Scores in quality of life, depression, social support, self-efficacy, and enjoyment of physical activity were not significantly different between both arms (p>0.05). Conclusions: Our findings indicated that the effect of providing descriptive norms messages containing personal identification on physical activity promotion was not evident in the main analysis.

scholarly journals Impact of physical activity on fatigue and quality of life in people with advanced lung cancer: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 1889-1897 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M. Dhillon ◽  
M.L. Bell ◽  
H.P. van der Ploeg ◽  
J.D. Turner ◽  
M. Kabourakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Advanced Lung Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled
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