Acceptability and feasibility of the mHealth intervention 'MyDayPlan' to increase physical activity in a general adult population.
Acceptability
Feasibility
Interview
Physical activity
Self-regulation
eHealth
mHealth
Journal
BMC public health
ISSN: 1471-2458
Titre abrégé: BMC Public Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100968562
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
29 Jun 2020
29 Jun 2020
Historique:
received:
20
03
2020
accepted:
18
06
2020
entrez:
1
7
2020
pubmed:
1
7
2020
medline:
18
11
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
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. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults after using the app for 2 weeks. A directed content analysis was performed using NVivo Software. 'MyDayPlan' was well-received and seems to be feasible and acceptable with inactive adults. The straightforward lay out and ease of use of the app were appreciated. Furthermore, the incorporation of the techniques 'action planning', and 'prompting review of behavioral goals' was positively evaluated. However, the users gave some recommendations: implementation of activity trackers to self-monitor physical activity could be of added value. Furthermore, increasing intuitiveness by minimizing text input and providing more preprogrammed options could further increase the ease of use. Finally, users indicated that they would benefit from more guidance during the "coping planning" component (barrier identification/problem solving), for example by receiving more tailored examples. Based on these findings, adaptations will be made to the 'MyDayPlan' app before evaluating its effectiveness. Furthermore, involving potential end users and evaluating acceptability and feasibility during the development of an e- and mHealth intervention is key. Also, creating interventions with a large ease of use and straightforward layout that provides tailored support during action and coping planning is key.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
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
METHODS
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adults after using the app for 2 weeks. A directed content analysis was performed using NVivo Software.
RESULTS
RESULTS
'MyDayPlan' was well-received and seems to be feasible and acceptable with inactive adults. The straightforward lay out and ease of use of the app were appreciated. Furthermore, the incorporation of the techniques 'action planning', and 'prompting review of behavioral goals' was positively evaluated. However, the users gave some recommendations: implementation of activity trackers to self-monitor physical activity could be of added value. Furthermore, increasing intuitiveness by minimizing text input and providing more preprogrammed options could further increase the ease of use. Finally, users indicated that they would benefit from more guidance during the "coping planning" component (barrier identification/problem solving), for example by receiving more tailored examples.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Based on these findings, adaptations will be made to the 'MyDayPlan' app before evaluating its effectiveness. Furthermore, involving potential end users and evaluating acceptability and feasibility during the development of an e- and mHealth intervention is key. Also, creating interventions with a large ease of use and straightforward layout that provides tailored support during action and coping planning is key.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32600352
doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09148-9
pii: 10.1186/s12889-020-09148-9
pmc: PMC7325032
doi:
Types de publication
Evaluation Study
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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