Acceptability and Feasibility of Implementing Accelorometry-Based Activity Monitors and a Linked Web Portal in an Exercise Referral Scheme: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are recommended for patients with health conditions or risk factors. Evidence points to the initial effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of such schemes for increasing physical activity, but effects often diminish over time. Techniques such as goal setting, self-monitoring, and personalized feedback may support motivation for physical activity and maintenance of effects. Wearable technologies could provide an opportunity to integrate motivational techniques into exercise schemes. However, little is known about acceptability to exercise referral populations or implementation feasibility within exercise referral services.

Objective

To determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing an activity-monitoring device within the

SUBMITTER: Hawkins J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6460312 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature