A randomized controlled trial utilizing an interactive accelerometer linked to a smartphone application for enhancing physical activity and health among military employees.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The primary objectives of the present individualized randomized controlled trial were to increase physical activity (PA) and improve physical fitness.

Materials and methods

260 military employees around Finland participated. Two-thirds, (158), were randomized in the intervention and one-third, (101), in the control group. The intervention group used Exsed Movesense accelerometers linked to smartphones measuring PA and sleep for six months. They received feedback via a smartphone application, were encouraged to exercise during worktime for 2 hours/week, and participated in telephone counseling. The control group continued PA routines without the accelerometer or feedback. Measurements were taken at the baseline, 6-mo and 12-mo after the intervention. They include

SUBMITTER: Pietilainen E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411429 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature