Acceptability and feasibility of the mHealth intervention 'MyDayPlan' to increase physical activity in a general adult population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) interventions have the potential to tackle the worldwide problem of physical inactivity. However, they often suffer from large attrition rates. Consequently, feasibility and acceptability of interventions have become important matters in the creation of e- and mHealth interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate participants' opinions regarding acceptability and feasibility of a self-regulation, app-based intervention called 'MyDayPlan'. 'MyDayPlan' provides an innovative daily cycle providing several self-regulation techniques throughout the day that guide users towards an active lifestyle via various self-regulation techniques.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults after u

SUBMITTER: Degroote L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7325032 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature