MoodMover: Development and usability testing of an mHealth physical activity intervention for depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is recognized as a modifiable lifestyle factor for managing depression. An application(app)-based intervention to promote PA among individuals with depression may be a viable alternative or adjunct to conventional treatments offering increased accessibility.

Objective

This paper describes the early stages of the development process of MoodMover, a 9-week app-based intervention designed to promote PA for people with depression, including its usability testing.

Methods

Development of MoodMover followed the initial stages of the Integrate, Design, Assess, and Share (IDEAS) framework. The development process included (1) identifying intervention needs and planning; (2) intervention development; and (3) usability testing and refinement. Us

SUBMITTER: Tang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792034 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature