Behavior Change Support for Physical Activity Promotion: A Theoretical View on Mobile Health and Fitness Applications

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Hamper ◽  
Jonathan Wendt ◽  
Christian Zagel ◽  
Freimut Bodendorf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Theoretical View ◽  
Health And Fitness ◽  
Behavior Change Support

scholarly journals Beyond TTM and ABC: A Practice Perspective on Physical Activity Promotion for Adolescent Females from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Societies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Ellyse Hopkins ◽  
Nicola Bolton ◽  
David Brown ◽  
Nic Matthews ◽  
Melissa Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Practice Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Change Models ◽  
Disadvantaged Women ◽  
Activity Promotion

This paper builds on a growing body of literature on the promise of practice theory in understanding and promoting behavior change in society and develops upon Blue (2017) and Spotswood et al.’s (2019) rationale for evolving theories of practice into the domain of contemporary physical activity research. We begin by considering the intersectional nature of the problem. Statistics reveal that physical activity gradients exist based on gender, as well as socio-economic position. Women, girls, and disadvantaged populations report lower levels of activity than more affluent males and females. More problematic still is what StreetGames (2017) call the “double jeopardy”, where these characteristics intersect, intensifying the negative gradient. Our argument then comprises three parts. First, we provide a critical discussion of intervention studies seeking to transform exercise behavior amongst these populations. The issue we identify is that studies typically rely on behavior change models, such as the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and the ABC framework. However, these models tend to take insufficient account of the practical and social aspects of behavior change in physical activity, and thus their subjects often succumb to value-action gaps (Shove, 2010). Second, in contrast, we propose that practice theory provides a promising alternative theoretical lens for promoting behavior change in disadvantaged and often resistant populations. Third, the paper highlights a range of conceptual considerations for exploring the relationship between young, disadvantaged women and physical activity, as well as the development of tangible solutions to improve participation.

Effectiveness of Social Marketing Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Adults: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1263-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Xia ◽  
Sameer Deshpande ◽  
Tiberius Bonates
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
The Past ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Social

Background:Social marketing managers promote desired behaviors to an audience by making them tangible in the form of environmental opportunities to enhance benefits and reduce barriers. This study proposed “benchmarks,” modified from those found in the past literature, that would match important concepts of the social marketing framework and the inclusion of which would ensure behavior change effectiveness. In addition, we analyzed behavior change interventions on a “social marketing continuum” to assess whether the number of benchmarks and the role of specific benchmarks influence the effectiveness of physical activity promotion efforts.Methods:A systematic review of social marketing interventions available in academic studies published between 1997 and 2013 revealed 173 conditions in 92 interventions.Results:Findings based on χ2, Mallows’ Cp, and Logical Analysis of Data tests revealed that the presence of more benchmarks in interventions increased the likelihood of success in promoting physical activity. The presence of more than 3 benchmarks improved the success of the interventions; specifically, all interventions were successful when more than 7.5 benchmarks were present. Further, primary formative research, core product, actual product, augmented product, promotion, and behavioral competition all had a significant influence on the effectiveness of interventions.Conclusions:Social marketing is an effective approach in promoting physical activity among adults when a substantial number of benchmarks are used and when managers understand the audience, make the desired behavior tangible, and promote the desired behavior persuasively.

Theoretical Approaches to Physical Activity Promotion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikos Ntoumanis ◽  
Cecile Thørgersen-Ntoumani ◽  
Eleanor Quested ◽  
Nikos Chatzisarantis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Activity Promotion

Compelling evidence worldwide suggests that the number of physically inactive individuals is high, and it is increasing. Given that lack of physical activity has been linked to a number of physical and mental health problems, identifying sustainable, cost-effective, and scalable initiatives to increase physical activity has become a priority for researchers, health practitioners, and policymakers. One way to identify such initiatives is to use knowledge derived from psychological theories of motivation and behavior change. There is a plethora of such theories and models that describe a variety of cognitive, affective, and behavioral mechanisms that can target behavior at a conscious or an unconscious level. Such theories have been applied, with varying degrees of success, to inform exercise and physical activity interventions in different life settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, and workplaces) using both traditional (e.g., face-to-face counseling and printed material) and digital technology platforms (e.g., smartphone applications and customized websites). This work has offered important insights into how to create optimal motivational conditions, both within individuals and in the social environments in which they operate, to facilitate long-term engagement in exercise and physical activity. However, we need to identify overlap and synergies across different theoretical frameworks in an effort to develop more comprehensive, and at the same time more distinct, theoretical accounts of behavior change with reference to physical activity promotion. It is also important that researchers and practitioners utilize such theories in interdisciplinary research endeavors that take into account the enabling or restrictive role of cultural norms, the built environment, and national policies on physical activity.

The use of m-health apps for cancer recovering populations, a systematic review. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saadjo Saw ◽  
Raquel Urena ◽  
Jean Charles Dufour
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Mobile Telephone ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Activity Promotion

BACKGROUND Mobile and wireless technology utilization is expected to change the landscape of healthcare service delivery, especially given that there are more than 7 billion mobile telephone subscriptions around the world OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to showcase existing mobile health (m-health) applications (apps) for cancer recovering populations, with a special focus on studies that have produced clinically proven results. METHODS We search the bibliographic database Pubmed (Medline) to identify studies that use mobile applications for cancer recovering patients. The search was limited to articles written in English published in the last 5 years. A search of the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices was performed as well to find the apps identified in the included research articles. RESULTS In total 30 articles meting the inclusion criteria where identified. From them,/. n= 8 studies produced clinically proven results, with different health outcomes namely weight loss, physical activity promotion, symptoms management and reporting, pain management and physical recovery, and mindfulness and mental distress management. CONCLUSIONS There is a positive correlation between mobile health usage and an improvement of a variety of health outcomes including physical activity promotion and pain management among others. Thus, m-health apps serve as a means to bridge health services and access between physicians and their patients. However, most of the analyzed studies use apps designed for the general public and they are not adapted to be prescribed by a general practitioner. Therefore creating apps with cancer patients in mind would allow to tailor m-health solutions to being disease appropriate and to better suits this population.

scholarly journals Student-Led Motivational Interviewing for Physical Activity Promotion among Rural Adults: A Feasibility and Acceptability Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1308
Author(s):  
Jenelle Dziano ◽  
Emma Milanese ◽  
Svetlana Bogomolova ◽  
James Dollman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Motivational Interview ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Active Lifestyles

In many countries, rural residents have lower life expectancies and poorer health outcomes than urban residents. Adults living in rural Australia have lower physical activity levels than major city counterparts, contributing to this observed health disparity. As physical activity interventions in rural populations have shown minimal success, there is an urgent need for innovative and affordable interventions that facilitate active lifestyles in this vulnerable population. This study assessed the feasibility of physical activity-focused motivational interviewing, delivered by university health sciences undergraduates in a rural Australian region. “Health age” was assessed at baseline (n = 62) from physiological and behavioral measures, immediately followed by the motivational interview, with health age again assessed at 8 weeks follow-up. Mixed methods using a questionnaire (n = 41 at both time points) and one-on-one interview (n = 8) identified aspects of intervention acceptability and feasibility. A large majority rated the motivational interview as meaningful (98%), empathetic (96%), autonomy-focused (88%), and likely to lead to sustained behavior change (98%). Interviews highlighted several potential attitudinal and structural factors that might influence long-term behavior change. Further development of this strategy in rural regions will depend on a deeper understanding of individuals’ and communities’ awareness, attitudes, and beliefs in relation to active lifestyles.

Experiences in physical activity promotion in health care settings for primary prevention in the UK

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Randomised Controlled

In addition to the delivery of primary care services, recent changes to the NHS in the United Kingdom have placed increasing responsibility on GPs for the commissioning of the full range of health services from prevention through to clinical interventions and rehabilitation. Whilst historically there has always been an expectation that primary care professionals were ideally placed to provide support for prevention as well as treatment, their active engagement in the promotion of physical activity has remained largely superficial. With notable exceptions where individuals have a personal interest or commitment, the majority of health professionals tend to limit themselves to peremptory non-specific advice at best, or frequently don’t broach the subject at all. There are a number of reasons for this including increasing time pressures, a general lack of knowledge, limited evidence and concerns about litigation in the event of an adverse exercise induced event. However in the 1990s there was a surge of interest in the emerging “Exercise on Prescription” model where patients could be referred to community based exercise instructors for a structured “prescription” of exercise in community leisure centres. Despite the continuing popularity of the model there remain problems particularly in getting the active support of health professionals who generally cite the same barriers as previously identified. In an attempt to overcome some of these problems Wales established a national exercise referral scheme with an associated randomised controlled trial. The scheme evaluated well and had subsequently evolved with new developments including integration with secondary and tertiary care pathways, accredited training for exercise instructors and exit routes into alternative community based exercise opportunities.

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