Participant perspectives of automated short messaging service interventions to promote physical activity: A systematic review and thematic synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Short messaging service has the potential to improve participation in physical activity in individuals with long-term health conditions. However, successful implementation relies on participant engagement with such programmes. The aim of this study was to undertake a systematic review of qualitative literature exploring participant perspectives of short messaging service-based interventions designed to promote physical activity for people with long-term health conditions.

Methods

CINHAL, MEDLINE, SPORTSDiscus, Scopus and Web of Science were searched up to 15 February 2021 looking for participants' perspectives on short messaging service programmes designed to promote physical activity in people with long-term health conditions. Included studies were analysed usi

SUBMITTER: Grobler JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290169 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature