Using mHealth Technology in a Self-Management Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Adults With Chronic Disabling Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is considered a comprehensive approach for managing limitations in physical function among adults with chronic disabling conditions. However, adults with chronic disabling conditions often face many barriers to engaging in physical activity. A strategy to promote physical activity among adults with chronic disabling conditions is to encourage the use of mobile health (mHealth) apps.

Objective

The objective of this pilot study was to examine the potential benefits of using commercially available mHealth apps in a self-management intervention among 46 adults with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

Methods

Participants were randomized to one of 3 intervention groups: (1) mHealth-based self-management intervention, (2) paper-based sel

SUBMITTER: Plow M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5732326 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature