scholarly journals An Interactive Web Portal for Tracking Oncology Patient Physical Activity and Symptoms: Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Marthick ◽  
Haryana M Dhillon ◽  
Jennifer A Alison ◽  
Bobby S Cheema ◽  
Tim Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Web Portal ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Supportive Cancer Care ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Coaching Methods ◽  
Professional Contact ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND Physical activity levels typically decline during cancer treatment and often do not return to prediagnosis or minimum recommended levels. Interventions to promote physical activity are needed. Support through the use of digital health tools may be helpful in this situation. OBJECTIVE The goal of the research was to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of an interactive Web portal developed to support patients with cancer to increase daily physical activity levels. METHODS A Web portal for supportive cancer care which was developed to act as a patient-clinician information and coaching tool focused on integrating wearable device data and remote symptom reporting. Patients currently receiving or who had completed intensive anticancer therapy were recruited to 3 cohorts. All cohorts were given access to the Web portal and an activity monitor over a 10-week period. Cohort 2 received additional summative messaging, and cohort 3 received personalized coaching messaging. Qualitative semistructured interviews were completed following the intervention. The primary outcome was feasibility of the use of the portal assessed as both the number of log-ins to the portal to record symptoms and the completion of post-program questionnaires. RESULTS Of the 49 people were recruited, 40 completed the intervention. Engagement increased with more health professional contact and was highest in cohort 3. The intervention was found to be acceptable by participants. CONCLUSIONS The portal was feasible for use by people with a history of cancer. Further research is needed to determine optimal coaching methods.

scholarly journals Development of a Web Portal for Physical Activity and Symptom Tracking in Oncology Patients: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Marthick ◽  
Haryana M Dhillon ◽  
Jennifer A Alison ◽  
Birinder S Cheema ◽  
Tim Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Web Portal ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Activity Monitors ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND Significant benefits accrue from increasing physical activity levels in people with a history of cancer. Physical activity levels can be increased using behavioral change interventions in this population. Access to Web portals and provision of activity monitors to provide feedback may support behavior change by encouraging patient engagement in physical therapy. The Web portal evaluated in this study will provide a system to monitor physical activity and sleep, for use by both clinician and patient, along with symptom and health-related quality of life tracking capabilities. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to outline a protocol for a feasibility study focused on a Web-based portal that provides activity monitoring and personalized messaging to increase physical activity in people with cancer. METHODS Using a longitudinal cohort design, people with cancer will be serially allocated to 3 intervention cohorts of 20 participants each and followed for 10 weeks. Cohort 1 will be provided a wearable activity monitor and access to a Web-based portal. Cohort 2 will receive the same content as Cohort 1 and in addition will receive a weekly activity summary message. Cohort 3 will receive the same content as Cohorts 1 and 2 and in addition will receive a personalized weekly coaching message. Feasibility of the use of the portal is the primary outcome. RESULTS Results are expected in early 2018. Outcome measures will include goal attainment and completion rate. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide information about the feasibility of investigating eHealth initiatives to promote physical activity in people with cancer. REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER RR1-10.2196/9586

scholarly journals Physical activity levels among rural adolescents with a history of ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e0216243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany Holland ◽  
Alan R. Needle ◽  
Rebecca A. Battista ◽  
Stephanie T. West ◽  
Richard W. Christiana
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ankle Sprain ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Rural Adolescents ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Adolescents with metabolic syndrome have a history of low aerobic fitness and physical activity levels

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G McMurray ◽  
Shrikant I Bangdiwala ◽  
Joanne S Harrell ◽  
Leila D Amorim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Injury and Objectively Measured Physical Activity Levels: A Critically Appraised Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy R. Barchek ◽  
Shelby E. Baez ◽  
Matthew C. Hoch ◽  
Johanna M. Hoch
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
History Of ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Clinical Scenario: Physical activity is vital for human health. Musculoskeletal injury may inhibit adults from participating in physical activity, and this amount may be less than adults without a history of musculoskeletal injury. Clinical Question: Do individuals with a history of ankle or knee musculoskeletal injury participate in less objectively measured physical activity compared with healthy controls? Summary of Key Findings: Four studies were included. Two studies concluded patients who have undergone an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) spent less time in moderate to vigorous physical activity levels when compared with healthy controls, but still achieved the daily recommended amount of physical activity. One study determined that participants with CAI took fewer steps per day compared with the control group. The fourth study determined patients with patellofemoral pain were less physically active than healthy controls as they took fewer steps per day and spent less time participating in mild and high activity. Clinical Bottom Line: There is consistent, high quality evidence that demonstrates individuals with a history of ankle or knee musculoskeletal injury participate in less objectively measured physical activity compared with healthy individuals. Strength of Recommendation: Due to nature of study designs of the included articles in this critically appraised topic, we recommend a grade of 3B.

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