Can mobile-health applications contribute to long-term increase in physical activity after medical rehabilitation?-A pilot-study.

ABSTRACT: Due to the positive effects of rehabilitation declining over time, the aim of this study was to investigate the long-term physical activity level (PAL) following inpatient rehabilitation in relation to the use of a smartphone-based after-care program. 202 patients (mean Body Mass Index (BMI): 30,8 kg/m2; 61% female) with chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, obesity, chronic low back pain, depression) were recruited between 08/2020 and 08/2021 in this single-arm observational study. All patients underwent a 3-week inpatient rehabilitation program. PAL (in total activity minutes/week) was measured with a validated (online) questionnaire (Freiburger Questionnaire on PA) after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. App usage (online time, completion of a course) was recorded automatically and used to e

SUBMITTER: Borst F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10578577 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature