Effectiveness of a web-based, computer-tailored, pedometer-based physical activity intervention for adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computer-tailored physical activity (PA) interventions delivered through the Internet represent a promising and appealing method to promote PA at a population level. However, personalized advice is mostly provided based on subjectively measured PA, which is not very accurate and might result in the delivery of advice that is not credible or effective. Therefore, an innovative computer-tailored PA advice was developed, based on objectively pedometer-measured PA.

Objective

The study aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-tailored, pedometer-based PA intervention in working adults.

Methods

Participants (≥18 years) were recruited between May and December 2012 from eight Flemish workplaces. These workplaces were allocated randomly to an intervention

SUBMITTER: Compernolle S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4342625 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature