scholarly journals Feasibility study to implement an interdisciplinary lifestyle and health program for adolescents and the evaluation of the programs benefits for maintaining health.

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Physical Fitness Test

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of an interdisciplinary lifestyle and health program for adolescents embedded in a school setting for maintaining or improving health. Design: Health parameters, anthropometric measurements and 50 biomedical parameters were assessed. A Physical Fitness Test battery was performed and an eencoded and standardized eating and physical activity behaviour questionnaire was used to assess food preferences, behaviour and self-perception. These data were collected at three timepoints. Participants were split into control and intervention group; the latter received a nutrition and health-based workshop. Analysis was focused on changes observed over time within the control and intervention group. Settings: The study was performed as a feasibility study at one federal Austrian school. Participants: Participants included 42 females and 67 males with an average age of 15 years. Results: Overall, the results demonstrated a positive effect on body fat content and physical activity. A trend towards a benefit on parameters of muscle and fat metabolism was detected. Conclusions: An interdisciplinary life-style program integrated into the school curriculum is suited to have a positive impact on health by enhancing the awareness for healthy nutrition and the importance of physical activity

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effects of an interdisciplinary lifestyle and health program for adolescents and its benefits for maintaining health.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Schuster ◽  
Karin Schwenoha ◽  
Edith Oberkofler ◽  
Gerald Lirk ◽  
Elisabeth Ardelt-Gattinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Implementation Outcomes ◽  
School Based ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Body Fat Content

Abstract Background Obesity numbers have doubled worldwide since 1980, leading to individual life-quality threatening issues and a socioeconomic challenge. A number of school programs have been initiated to prevent the epidemic-like spreading of obesity. Methods 109 adolescents (42 females and 67 males aged 15.0 ± 0.7 years) were included into this six-month interdisciplinary school-based study. The aim was to assess various implementation outcomes based on the effect of health education, including the promotion of healthy eating patterns and a limitation of sugar-containing beverage consumption via the feedback of analysed anthropometric data, biomedical parameters, physical fitness tests and an eating and physical activity behaviour questionnaire. Results Overall, the results demonstrated a positive effect on body fat content and physical activity. In addition, a trend towards a benefit on parameters of muscle and fat metabolism was detected. Conclusions An interdisciplinary life-style program integrated into the school curriculum is suited to have a positive impact on health outcomes. By enhancing the awareness for healthy nutrition and the importance of physical activity, self-empowerment was increased, resulting in an improvement of health-associated parameters.

scholarly journals Effects of a structured counselling-based intervention to improve physical activity behaviour of adolescents and young adult cancer survivors – the randomized phase II Motivate AYA – MAYA trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552199797
Author(s):  
Jannike Salchow ◽  
Barbara Koch ◽  
Julia Mann ◽  
Julia von Grundherr ◽  
Simon Elmers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Objective: To explore whether a structured counselling-based intervention increases vigorous physical activity behaviour of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Design: Randomized controlled phase II trial. Setting: University Cancer Center Hamburg, Germany. Subjects: Eighty-nine participants (mean age 24.1 ± 6.3) were randomized to control ( n = 44) or intervention group ( n = 45). Interventions: The intervention group was consulted about physical activity behaviour via interview (week 0), and telephone counselling (weeks 1, 3 and 12). The control group only received general physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors (week 0). Main measures: The primary outcome was the rate of participants with ⩾9 metabolic equivalent (MET)-hours per week of vigorous activity post-intervention, measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included assessing physical activity behaviour (e.g. amount and type of physical activity) and quality of life. Assessments were completed in weeks 0 (baseline), 12 (post-intervention) and 52 (follow-up). Results: Sixty-nine participants completed the post-intervention- and 47 the follow-up-assessment. The rate of participants performing vigorous physical activity increased from baseline to post-intervention for both without differing significantly ( P = 0.541). Both increased their total metabolic equivalent from baseline to post-intervention (intervention group from 55.2 ± 43.7 to 61.7 ± 29.4, control group from 75.3 ± 81.4 to 88.3 ± 80.2). At follow-up the intervention group (73.7 ± 80.2) was more active than baseline when compared to the control group (78.5 ± 50.0). Conclusions: A structured counselling-based physical activity intervention did not significantly impact the level of vigorous physical activity behaviour in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of a mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial testing a 12-week physical activity intervention with adolescent and young adult cancer survivors

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Wurz ◽  
Jennifer Brunet
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Abstract Background Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (i.e. individuals diagnosed with cancer between 15 and 39 years and who completed treatment) may benefit from physical activity. Yet, few researchers have explored the effects of physical activity on physical and psychological outcomes among AYA cancer survivors. A pilot study exploring the feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention and proposed trial methods to inform a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT) is therefore necessary to fill this gap. Methods A two-arm, mixed-methods pilot RCT was conducted. Participants were randomized to a wait-list control group or a 12-week physical activity intervention comprised of 4 weekly aerobic and strength training sessions (intervention group). Feasibility measures included: number of AYA cancer survivors referred/self-referred, eligible, and recruited, retention to the trial (i.e. assessment completion), adherence to the physical activity intervention, and percentage of missing data for baseline (week 0), mid- (week 6), and post-intervention assessments (week 12). The acceptability of trial methods (all participants) and the intervention (intervention group only) was assessed via qualitative interviews post-intervention. Results Over a 12-month period, 31 AYA cancer survivors were referred/self-referred and 16 were eligible and consented to participate. Retention to the trial was 94% and adherence to the physical activity intervention ranged from 50 to 92%. With the exception of the assessment of aerobic capacity and directly measured physical activity behaviour, there were no missing data. Participants generally reported being satisfied with the trial methods and intervention; however, issues related to delivery of the physical activity intervention were identified. Conclusions The methods and intervention piloted require modification and further pilot testing in advance of a definitive RCT. Recruitment strategies identifying a greater number of younger AYA cancer survivors who have different types of cancers and who lack motivation to participate in physical activity-based studies should be explored. Refining the assessments of directly measured physical activity behaviour and aerobic capacity and incorporating behavioural support into the intervention may improve feasibility and acceptability. This study highlights the value of doing pilot work and provides critically useful data that can be used to refine studies seeking to assess causation and optimize physical activity interventions for AYA cancer survivors. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03016728. Registered January 11, 2017.

scholarly journals Individual Progress Toward Self-Selected Goals Among Older Adults Enrolled in a Physical Activity Counseling Intervention

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine S. Hall ◽  
Gail M. Crowley ◽  
Hayden B. Bosworth ◽  
Teresa A. Howard ◽  
Miriam C. Morey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Longitudinal Change ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Physical Activity Counseling ◽  
Current Time ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Activity Counseling ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of this study was to examine what happens to goals over the course of a physical activity counseling trial in older veterans. At baseline, participants (N= 313) identified 1 health-related goal and 1 walking goal for their participation in the study and rated where they perceived themselves to be relative to that goal at the current time. They rated their current status on these same goals again at 6 and 12 mo. Growth-curve analyses were used to examine longitudinal change in perceived goal status. Although both the intervention and control groups demonstrated improvement in their perceived proximity to their health-related and walking goals (L= 1.19,p< .001), the rates of change were significantly greater in the intervention group (β = –.30,p< .05). Our results demonstrate that this physical activity counseling intervention had a positive impact on self-selected goals over the course of the intervention.

scholarly journals Preliminary Efficacy and Feasibility of the “Thinking While Moving in English”: A Program with Integrated Physical Activity into the Primary School English Lessons

Children ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myrto F. Mavilidi ◽  
David R. Lubans ◽  
Narelle Eather ◽  
Philip J. Morgan ◽  
Nicholas Riley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Task Behavior ◽  
On Task Behavior

Background: The physical, cognitive, and learning benefits of physical activity for children have already been established. However, many schools are failing to provide children with sufficient activity at school due to a crowded school curriculum. Physical activity interventions that integrate physical activity with learning is a way to enhance physical and cognitive benefits without loss of academic time. This study evaluated the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of “Thinking While Moving in English”, a primary school program that integrates physical activity into English lessons. Method: Two classes of Grade 4 students (n = 55, 10–11 years old) were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 29) or control (n = 26) conditions. The program components consisted of 3 × 40 min physically active academic lessons per week, delivered over a 4-week period. The following measures were taken at baseline and immediate post-intervention: on-task behavior, cognition (inhibition and working memory), and learning outcomes (spelling and grammar). Results: Results revealed significant improvements in on-task behavior and spelling in the intervention group, compared to the control group. There were no observed improvements in cognitive outcomes or grammar. Conclusions: This study provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of physically active English lessons to enhance children’s educational outcomes.

scholarly journals Safety, feasibility, acceptability and effects of a behaviour-change intervention to change physical activity behaviour among people with multiple sclerosis: Results from the iStep-MS randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (14) ◽  
pp. 1907-1918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M Ryan ◽  
Jennifer Fortune ◽  
Andrea Stennett ◽  
Cherry Kilbride ◽  
Grace Lavelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Behaviour Change Intervention ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: There is limited information regarding the safety, feasibility and acceptability of behaviour-change interventions to increase physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behaviour among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Prior to evaluating efficacy, it is important to identify problems with feasibility and acceptability, which may undermine effectiveness. Objective: To examine the safety, feasibility and acceptability of a behaviour-change intervention to increase PA and reduce sedentary behaviour among people with MS. Methods: Sixty people received a 3-month intervention or usual care. Fatigue, pain and adverse events (AEs) were assessed. Feasibility and acceptability were explored through focus groups with physiotherapists and interviews with participants. Fidelity to intervention content, delivery skills, programme receipt and programme task were assessed. Results: There was no difference in AE rate between groups ( p = 0.965). Fatigue and pain were not higher in the intervention group at 3 or 9 months. Therapists reported the intervention was feasible to deliver and fidelity was acceptable. Twenty-nine participants (97%) attended at least 75% of sessions. Participants found the intervention acceptable but suggested some amendments were required to intervention components. Conclusions: The intervention was safe, feasible and acceptable. Although modifications are required to intervention components, the intervention warrants further evaluation in a future trial.

scholarly journals AB0872-HPR IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FEASIBILITY PILOT STUDY: THE PIPPRA EXPERIENCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1459.1-1460
Author(s):  
L. Larkin ◽  
A. Moses ◽  
S. Gallagher ◽  
A. Fraser ◽  
B. A. Esbensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Intervention Delivery ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Intervention Protocol ◽  
The Impact

Background:The PIPPRA (Physiotherapist-led Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis) project is a feasibility project examining the impact of a physical activity behaviour change intervention in people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The PIPPRA study recruitment commenced in October 2019, with participant assessment and intervention commencing in November 2019. In the Republic of Ireland people who have RA are categorised as high risk category for Covid-19, due to immunosuppression [1], although this categorisation contrasts with EULAR’s provisional recommendations [2].Objectives:To examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and public health restrictions on a pilot randomised controlled feasibility study in 2020.Methods:Participants (aged 18 years+, diagnosis of RA, independently mobile and low levels of physical activity [3]) were recruited from a rheumatology clinic at an urban hospital. Target recruitment was four participants per month for one year (N=48). Assessments were planned at baseline, eight and twenty-four weeks (N=144). Participants were randomised to intervention group or control group. The intervention group received four 1:1 sixty minute sessions with a physiotherapist (N=96). The intervention was delivered over eight weeks. Intervention and control groups received a physical activity information leaflet.Results:The Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions forced the study to be formally paused in April 2020 and the study formally resumed in August 2020. N=48 participants were recruited between October 2019 and March 2020 (six months). N=20 participants have commenced in the study, N=16 are awaiting baseline assessment, N=6 withdrew and N=6 were lost to follow-up prior to baseline. Trial protocol planned for the delivery of N=55 assessments and N=36 intervention sessions for participants who had commenced in the study. N=22 assessments and N=26 intervention sessions were delivered between November 2019 and March 2020. N=5 assessments and N=6 intervention sessions were conducted between August and October 2020. No assessment or intervention delivery occurred in November-December 2020 due to participant hesitancy in attending for assessment and/or intervention with increased public health restrictions. The impact of Covid-19 restrictions resulted in N=33 (60%) deviations from assessment protocol and N=10 (27%) deviations from intervention delivery protocol (Figure 1).Figure 1.Deviations from assessment and intervention protocol in the PIPPRA studyConclusion:The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the delivery of the PIPPRA study. Feasibility study outcomes, including participant retention rate, and study delivery as per protocol, have been affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Participant reluctance to attend face-to-face sessions demonstrates the need to consider alternative methods of delivery, e.g. virtual delivery of interventions, where attending in person is not acceptable to participants [4], in future studies.References:[1]Health Service Executive. (2019). People at higher risk from COVID-19.Accessed 5th Jan 2020 https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/people-at-higher-risk.html.[2]Landewé RB et al (2020). EULAR provisional recommendations for the management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in the context of SARS-CoV-2. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 79:851-858.[3]Godin, G. (2011). The Godin-Shephard leisure-time physical activity questionnaire. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 4(1):18-22.[4]Inan, OT et al. (2020). Digitizing clinical trials. npj Digit. Med. 3:10.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Active Breaks: A Pilot and Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Physical Activity Levels in a School Based Intervention in an Italian Primary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Masini ◽  
Sofia Marini ◽  
Erica Leoni ◽  
Giovanni Lorusso ◽  
Stefania Toselli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Active Breaks

Background: The school gives access to children, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender and socio-economic class and can be identified as the key environment in which to promote children’s physical activity (PA). The guidelines of the European Union recommend accumulating at least 10-min bouts of PA to reach the daily 60 min. Active breaks (ABs) led by teachers inside the classroom represent a good strategy to promote PA. The aim of this pilot and feasibility study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness in terms of PA level of an AB programme in children aged 8–9 years attending primary school. Methods: A pre-post quasi-experimental pilot and feasibility study was performed in two primary school classes, one of which was assigned to a 14-week AB intervention (AB group) and the other to the control group (CG). At baseline and at follow-up, children were monitored for sedentary and motor activity during an entire week using ActiGraph Accelerometer (ActiLife6 wGT3X-BT). The satisfaction of children and teachers was assessed by self-administered questionnaires. Results: In the pre-post comparison, AB group (n = 16) showed a reduction in the minutes spent in weekly sedentary activity (−168.7 min, p > 0.05), an increase in the number of step counts (+14,026.9, p < 0.05) and in time spent in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA): weekly MVPA: +64.4 min, daily MVPA: +8.05 min, percentage of MVPA: +0.70%. On the contrary, CG showed a worsening in all variables. ANCOVA analysis, after adjusting for baseline values, showed significant differences between the AB group and CG for time spent in MVPA, percentage of MVPA and step counts. The satisfaction of children and teachers was good. Teachers were able to adapt the AB protocol to the needs of the school curriculum, thus confirming the feasibility of the AB programme. Conclusions: This pilot and feasibility study showed the feasibility and effectiveness of the AB protocol and represented the basis for a future controlled trial.

scholarly journals Effectivity of a mHealth intervention for individuals with obesity: a study protocol for a controlled intervention study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Fritsch ◽  
Katharina Feil ◽  
Susanne Weyland ◽  
Detlef Schmidt ◽  
Darko Jekauc
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Mhealth Intervention ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Abstract Background Obesity is considered an epidemic problem with an increasing number of individuals affected. The physical and psychological complaints associated with obesity point to the importance of implementing effective interventions. Innovative mHealth applications appear to be promising in helping provide a continuous and flexible support during the intervention. Since research on mHealth interventions is still relatively sparse, the main goal of the current study is to assess the effectiveness of an mHealth obesity intervention in terms of weight reduction, health behaviours as well as health-related quality of life. In addition, the study aims to investigate various psychological explicit and implicit processes associated with physical activity behaviour. Methods The study includes quantitative and qualitative methods. Regarding the quantitative methods, the goal is to recruit up to 450 individuals at baseline in different obesity centres across Germany with some of these centres offering an mHealth intervention. All individuals who agree to take part in the mHealth intervention will be assigned to the intervention group, while all other individuals will be assigned to the control group. The mHealth obesity intervention consists of three stays at an obesity centre, with approximately six months between stays during which patients are supported by the digital platform CASPAR. The study includes three measurements with a baseline measurement and two follow-up measurements, one after six months and one after twelve months. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, body weight, physical activity behaviour, eating behaviour as well as health related quality of life will be assessed. In addition, motivation, intentions, self-efficacy, enjoyment, and habit will be used to assess the psychological processes related with physical activity behaviour. A multivariate analysis of variance with repeated measurement and latent growth curve models will be used to compare the development of the variables within the two groups. In relation to the qualitative methods, interviews with individuals of the intervention group will be conducted to shed light on the applicability, acceptance, and usability of the mHealth intervention. Discussion This study may provide a valuable insight into the potential of mHealth obesity interventions and the psychological processes related to physical activity behaviour. Trial registration The trial has been registered with the German Register of Clinical Studies (DRKS) on June 30, 2021 under the registration number: DRKS00024836.

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