Mechanisms of impact of web-based support and self-monitoring to augment and maintain physical activity levels: a qualitative study exploring participants' interactions with the e-coachER, a web-based support programme for people attending exercise referral schemes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

e-coachER was a web-based intervention designed to support uptake and maintenance of physical activity for people attending exercise referral schemes (ERS) for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis or a history of depression/low mood. The aim of this study was to explore the mechanisms of impact of the e-coachER intervention, specifically how participants interacted with e-coachER and the key mediators of increased physical activity.

Design

This was a qualitative one-on-one interview study. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.

Setting

UK primary care ERS.

Participants

A purposive sample of adult patients randomised to the intervention arm of the e-coachER randomised controlled trial.

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SUBMITTER: Lambert JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529766 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature