Formative Development of a Technology-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Grandparents and Grandchildren

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Marissa A. Kobayashi ◽  
Sara M. St. George ◽  
Rafael O. Leite ◽  
Blanca Noriega Esquives ◽  
Rachel Wetstone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Family Closeness

Physical inactivity is a major public health issue among older adults and children. This study presents preliminary results that will inform the development of a technology-based physical activity intervention for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 6–12 years old). The authors used an iterative user-centered design framework to gather quantitative data from grandparents (n = 35) and subsequently invited a subset of 12 of them to engage in qualitative interviews. Participants were 63.1 ± 9.8 years old, 80% female, 64% U.S.-born, 43% Hispanic, 66% single, and 40% <$15K income. The majority of grandparents reported mobile device proficiency, very close relationships with their grandchildren, and interest in participating in an intergenerational intervention. Four key themes related to family closeness, dynamics, routines, and technology informed intervention development. Next steps involved a pilot trial using Fitbits and a fully functioning technology-based prototype. Grandparents are uniquely positioned within their families to serve as agents of change in health-promoting interventions.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions of a Digital Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Sebastien Pollet ◽  
James Denison-Day ◽  
Katherine Bradbury ◽  
Rosie Essery ◽  
Elisabeth Grey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Purpose: This study explored participant views of a web-based physical activity intervention for older adults and examined how they resonate with the key principles that guided intervention development. Methods: Qualitative interviews were carried out with 52 older adults. A deductive qualitative analysis approach was taken, based around the intervention’s key principles. Results: Participants expressed mostly positive views of the intervention features, broadly confirming the appropriateness of the key principles, which were to: (a) encourage intrinsic motivation for physical activity, (b) minimize the risk of users receiving activity suggestions that are inappropriate or unsafe, (c) offer users choice regarding the activities they engage with and build confidence to undertake more activity, and (d) minimize the cognitive load and need to engage with the intervention website. The findings also identified ways in which content could be improved to further increase acceptability. Conclusion: This study illustrates how using the person-based approach has enabled the identification and implementation of features that older adults appreciate.

scholarly journals ACCEPTANCE: protocol for a feasibility study of a multicomponent physical activity intervention following treatment for cervical cancer

BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e048203
Author(s):  
Nessa Millet ◽  
Hilary J McDermott ◽  
Fehmidah Munir ◽  
Charlotte L Edwardson ◽  
Esther L Moss
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Evaluation Measures ◽  
Study Results

IntroductionCervical cancer treatment can have life changing sequelae and be associated with poor short-term and long-term quality of life. Physical activity (PA; that is, bodily movement) is known to improve health outcomes and quality of life for cancer survivors, both physically and psychologically. To date, no interventions to increase PA following cervical cancer have been evaluated. This study aims to (1) determine the feasibility of conducting a PA intervention after cervical cancer and (2) to explore the acceptability of the programme and evaluation measures.Methods and analysisThe design is a pre study and post study design. Thirty participants aged between 18 and 60 years from the Midlands region, UK, who have completed primary treatment for cervical cancer at least 6 months previously and do not meet the national PA guidelines will be recruited. Identification of potential participants will take place through the University Hospitals of Leicester National Health Service (NHS) Trust. Participants will receive an intervention focused on increasing PA through the provision of education, action planning, goal setting, problem solving and self-monitoring of PA behaviour, particularly steps per day. Device assessed PA and questionnaires will be completed at baseline, week 6, week 12 and week 24. Feasibility will be assessed in terms of recruitment, retention, attrition, completion of measures and intervention compliance, for which specific feasibility criteria have been established. The process evaluation will explore the experiences and acceptability of the intervention components and evaluation measures.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been granted by the West of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 1 for this study. Results will inform intervention refinement for the design of a definitive pilot trial. These results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and international conferences while input from a patient and public involvement (PPI) group will inform effective ways to circulate results among the wider community.Trial registration numberISRCTN16349793, Registered 30 September 2020.

scholarly journals The feasibility of recruiting patients with early COPD to a pilot trial assessing the effects of a physical activity intervention

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Faulkner ◽  
Emily Walshaw ◽  
John Campbell ◽  
Rupert Jones ◽  
Rod Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial

scholarly journals Using a Mobile Social Networking App to Promote Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Users’ Perspectives (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Ly Tong ◽  
Enrico Coiera ◽  
Liliana Laranjo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Mobile Social Networking

BACKGROUND Despite many health benefits of physical activity, nearly a third of the world’s adult population is insufficiently active. Technological interventions, such as mobile apps, wearable trackers, and Web-based social networks, offer great promise in promoting physical activity, but little is known about users’ acceptability and long-term engagement with these interventions. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to understand users’ perspectives regarding a mobile social networking intervention to promote physical activity. METHODS Participants, mostly university students and staff, were recruited using purposive sampling techniques. Participants were enrolled in a 6-month feasibility study where they were provided with a wearable physical activity tracker (Fitbit Flex 2) and a wireless scale (Fitbit Aria) integrated with a social networking mobile app (named “fit.healthy.me”). We conducted semistructured, in-depth qualitative interviews and focus groups pre- and postintervention, which were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed in Nvivo 11 using thematic analysis techniques. RESULTS In this study, 55 participants were enrolled; 51% (28/55) were females, and the mean age was 23.6 (SD 4.6) years. The following 3 types of factors emerged from the data as influencing engagement with the intervention and physical activity: individual (self-monitoring of behavior, goal setting, and feedback on behavior), social (social comparison, similarity and familiarity between users, and participation from other users in the network), and technological. In addition, automation and personalization were observed as enhancing the delivery of both individual and social aspects. Technological limitations were mentioned as potential barriers to long-term usage. CONCLUSIONS Self-regulatory techniques and social factors are important to consider when designing a physical activity intervention, but a one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to satisfy different users’ preferences. Future research should adopt innovative research designs to test interventions that can adapt and respond to users’ needs and preferences throughout time.

scholarly journals Feasibility of a school-based physical activity intervention for adolescents with disability

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus A. Leahy ◽  
Sarah G. Kennedy ◽  
Jordan J. Smith ◽  
Narelle Eather ◽  
James Boyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Disability Evaluation ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Trial Registration ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Intervention Delivery ◽  
School Based ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Abstract Background Adolescents with disability are less active and have lower levels of physical fitness than their typically developing peers. Schools are ideal settings to address this; however, few school-based interventions have been designed and evaluated among this group. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of a time-efficient school-based physical activity intervention for adolescents with disability. Methods A non-randomized pilot trial was conducted with adolescents in the special education unit at one secondary school in New South Wales, Australia. Sixteen grade 11 and 12 students (aged 17.3 ± 0.7 years) participated in the 2-month physical activity intervention. Two classroom teachers were trained to facilitate the delivery of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program, known as Burn 2 Learn adapted (B2La). Teachers were asked to deliver 2–3 weekly HIIT sessions for a period of 2 months. Four domains of feasibility (acceptability, implementation, adaptability, and practicality) were assessed using quantitative measures at the student and teacher levels (e.g., observations, process evaluation questionnaires, and heart rate [HR] monitoring). Data were also collected from three learning and support teachers who assisted classroom teachers with intervention delivery. Preliminary efficacy of the intervention on measures of adolescents’ functional capacity (6-min walk/run test) and muscular fitness (sit-to-stand test and modified push-up test) were analyzed using paired sample t-tests. Results Moderate-to-high levels of program satisfaction were reported by both students (80% rated “Good” or “Excellent”) and teachers (100% rated “Good” or “Excellent”). Teachers reported delivering 2.5 ± 0.7 sessions per week during the study. Based on researcher session observations, the program was delivered effectively by teachers (14/20). However, HR data indicated session intensity was lower than intended. The program was considered “adaptable” by teachers, with several observed modifications to HIIT sessions to cater for the needs of adolescents with disability. No adverse events were reported. We observed improvements in preliminary efficacy measures. Conclusions Our findings suggest it is feasible to train teachers to deliver a school-based HIIT program for adolescents with disability. Evaluation of B2La within a larger-scale effectiveness trial is warranted. Trial registration ACTRN12621000219886.

Internet-delivered physical activity intervention for college students with mental health disorders: A randomized pilot trial

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 646-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. Mailey ◽  
Thomas R. Wójcicki ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Liang Hu ◽  
David R. Strauser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders

scholarly journals Cancer Survivor Perspectives on Text Messages in a Technology-Based Physical Activity Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 650-650
Author(s):  
Nancy Gell ◽  
Christine Vatovec
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

Abstract Messaging through mobile apps and texts are a common feature of technology-based physical activity interventions. We aimed to examine perspectives of mid-life and older cancer survivors on message content, timing, and two-way communication. We conducted qualitative interviews with 14 participants (Mean 59.9 years, Range 52-79) who completed a remotely delivered intervention that included text messages to support physical activity. After transcription, the interviews were coded and analyzed thematically using inductive, directed content analysis. Themes related to content preferences included personalization, accountability, perspective on the ‘bigger picture,’ and acknowledgement of PA-related achievements. Random timing for receipt was considered acceptable whereas interest in responding to messages was highly variable. Older cancer survivors’ preferences for highly personalized messages are an important consideration in designing technology-based physical activity interventions. A combination of accountability, relation to personal factors, and acknowledgement of goal attainment need to be considered in efforts to scale interventions. Part of a symposium sponsored by the Cancer and Aging Interest Group.

Acceptability and feasibility of an online physical activity program for women over 50: a pilot trial

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldine Wallbank ◽  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Leanne Hassett ◽  
Dominika Kwasnicka ◽  
Josephine Y Chau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Online Program ◽  
Study Participation ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Impact ◽  
Impact Data

Abstract Regular physical activity benefits health across the lifespan. Women in middle-age often juggle carer and work responsibilities, are often inactive, and may benefit from tailored support to increase physical activity. Establish the acceptability, feasibility, and impact on physical activity of a scalable program for women 50+ years. This pilot trial randomized participants to immediate program access, or to a wait-list control. [Active Women over 50 Online] program included: (1) study-specific website, (2) 8 emails or 24 SMS motivation-based messages, (3) one telephone health-coaching session. Outcomes, at 3 months, were acceptability (recommend study participation, intervention uptake), feasibility (recruitment, reach, completion), intervention impact (physical activity), intervention impressions. At baseline, 62 participants of mean (SD) age 59 (±7) years took 7459 (±2424) steps/day and most (92%) reported ≥2 medical conditions. At 3 months, acceptability and impact data were available for 52 (84%) and 57 (92%) participants, respectively. Study participation was recommended by 83% of participants. Participants mostly agreed to receive health coaching (81%) and messages (87%: email = 56%, SMS = 44%), opened 82% of emails and accessed the website 4.8 times on average. Respondents reported the intervention supported their physical activity. Intervention participants were more likely to increase steps from baseline by 2000+/day (OR: 6.31, 95% CI: 1.22 to 32.70, p = .028) than controls, and trended toward more light-intensity (p = .075) and moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (p = .11). The [Active Women over 50 Online] program demonstrated acceptability and feasibility among the target population, and effectiveness in some domains in the short term. Results warrant further testing in a full-scale RCT.

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