MHealth Support to Stimulate Physical Activity in Individuals With Intellectual Disability: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have low levels of physical activity (PA), and intervention studies on PA suggest inconsistent evidence. The use of technology as a means of motivation for PA has yet to be extensively explored and needs to be further investigated.

Objective

We aim to assess the feasibility and acceptability of procedures for an intervention arm in a future trial on mobile health (mHealth) to support PA for individuals with IDs. In addition, we aim to examine how the use of technology can influence motivation for PA among participants, their caregivers, and staff members.

Methods

A mixed methods pilot study of an intervention arm will be carried out in a planned randomized controlled trial (RCT

SUBMITTER: Michalsen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9523523 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature