Rationale, design and baseline characteristics of a randomized controlled trial of a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention for adults from Quebec City

Boudreau, François; Walthouwer, Michel Jean Louis; Vries, Hein de; Turbide, Ginette; Bourlaud, Anne-Sophie; Moreau, Michel; Côté, José; Poirier, Paul

doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2364-3

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“…These interventions have been described previously. 6,23 The web-based computer-tailored intervention allows action planning and personalized messaging, while the pedometer-based intervention allows objective goalsetting, self-monitoring of behavior and allows feedback on behavior to be given.…”

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Acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention in a secondary coronary heart disease prevention program: A qualitative study

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When developing an innovative intervention, its acceptability to patients, health care professionals and managers must be considered to ensure the implementation into practice. This study aims to identify factors influencing the acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention for patients with heart disease. Focus group interviews were conducted in two outlying regions of the province of Quebec (Canada). The Theory of Planned Behavior formed the theoretical basis of the interview guide. Two researchers performed verbatim analysis independently until consensus was achieved. The sample included 44 participants divided into six groups (patients n ¼ 7 þ 8, health care professionals n ¼ 8 þ 8, managers n ¼ 6 þ 7). Health care professionals and managers mentioned benefits concerning partners' opportunity to improve assessment and monitoring. Patients believed the intervention could be useful to improve adherence to physical activity. Additional benefits indicated were self-monitoring behavior and improved health-related outcomes. However, patients expressed concern about the online security, fearing possible data breach. Some clinicians felt the pedometer may not be able to evaluate physical activities other than walking. With regard to behavioral control, a web application and pedometer must be easy to use and compatible with services already in place. Further barriers include level of literacy, cost and the various difficulties associated with wearing a pedometer. Findings suggest that, to improve the acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention, users must be assured of a secure website, validated, affordable and easy-to-use pedometers, and an intervention adapted to their level of literacy.

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Acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention in a secondary coronary heart disease prevention program: A qualitative study

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“…[3][4][5] Given the lack of participation in regular PA among adults and youth, interventions aimed at increasing MVPA accumulation have become more frequent. [6][7][8][9][10] Several interventions designed to increase MVPA at the family level have targeted either parents or children as agents of change. [11][12][13] However, this approach assumes that changing PA levels in one group will precipitate PA changes in the other group.…”

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Accelerometry-Derived Physical Activity Correlations Between Parents and Their Fourth-Grade Child Are Specific to Time of Day and Activity Level

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Background: The purpose of this study was to employ high-frequency accelerometry to explore parent-child physical activity (PA) relationships across a free-living sample. Methods: We recorded 7 days of wrist-mounted accelerometry data from 168 dyads of elementary-aged children and their parents. Using a custom MATLAB program (Natick, MA), we summed child and parent accelerations over 1 and 60 seconds, respectively, and applied published cut points to determine the amount of time spent in moderate-vigorous PA (MVPA). Bivariate and partial correlations examined parent-child relationships between percentage of time spent in MVPA. Results: Weak to moderate positive correlations were observed before school (r = .326, P < .001), after school (r = .176, P = .023), during the evening (r = .213, P = .006), and on weekends (r = .231, P = .003). Partial correlations controlling for parent-child MVPA revealed significant relationships during the school day (r = .185, P = .017), before school (r = .315, P < .001), and on weekends (r = .266, P = .001). In addition, parents of more active children were significantly more active than parents of less active children during the evening. Conclusions: These data suggest that there is some association between parent-child PA, especially before school and on weekends. Future interventions aiming to increase PA among adults and children must consider patterns of MVPA specific to children and parents and target them accordingly.

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“…Similar previous studies, aiming to evaluate web-based healthcare programs in adults have been conducted [ 14 , 33 – 35 ]. Computer tailoring has been used to promote healthy food and physical activity in adolescents [ 32 ] and in the prevention of drug dependence, such as smoking [ 36 ] or excessive alcohol drinking [ 27 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Design, implementation and evaluation of a web-based computer-tailored intervention to prevent binge drinking in adolescents: study protocol

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BackgroundBinge-drinking in adolescents is a highly prevalent healthcare problem that associates physical and mental health complications with community implications. This paper describes the design, implementation and evaluation of the first web-based computer tailored intervention aimed at the prevention of binge drinking in Spanish adolescents.MethodsThe Alerta Alcohol program is based on the I-Change Model. First, feedback from focus and Delphi groups are used for cultural adaptation and to obtain further information on the items to be included on the program. A pilot study is then conducted to assess feasibility and to identify strengths and weaknesses. Second, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial is conducted to test the effectiveness of Alerta Alcohol in students aged 16 to 18 years. The study is performed in 16 high schools from Andalusia (southern Spain), which are randomized either to the experimental or the control condition (EC and CC). The EC receives the Alerta Alcohol intervention, which consists of four sessions at school (baseline questionnaire, two sessions in three scenarios: at home, celebrations, and public places, and a final evaluation). The adolescents are provided with answers related to their views of each scenario; this information is used to provide highly specific feedback regarding their knowledge, risk perception, self-esteem, attitude, social influence, and self-efficacy. In addition, two booster sessions are given at home to reinforce the previous messages. The CC just completes the baseline and the final evaluation questionnaires and then they are allowed to receive the intervention as well (as a waiting list). Evaluation takes place after four months. The primary endpoint is binge drinking within 30 days prior to the evaluation and alcohol use in the previous week. It is expected that Alerta Alcohol reduce the prevalence of binge drinking by 10%. Follow up analyses are carried out to determine the differences in effectiveness according to the compliance of the program (quality of the implementation).DiscussionThe results are expected to be applicable and may incorporate improvements in the practice of the Healthcare and Education Systems. If the program proves to be effective, regional and eventual national implementation should be considered.Trial registrationTrial registration number (ClinicalTrials.gov): NCT03288896. This study was retrospectively registered on 19/09/2017.

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Rationale, design and baseline characteristics of a randomized controlled trial of a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention for adults from Quebec City

Cited by 9 publications

References 51 publications

Acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention in a secondary coronary heart disease prevention program: A qualitative study

Acceptability of a computer-tailored and pedometer-based socio-cognitive intervention in a secondary coronary heart disease prevention program: A qualitative study

Accelerometry-Derived Physical Activity Correlations Between Parents and Their Fourth-Grade Child Are Specific to Time of Day and Activity Level

Design, implementation and evaluation of a web-based computer-tailored intervention to prevent binge drinking in adolescents: study protocol

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