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Open AccessEngagement, acceptability, usability and satisfaction with Active for Life, a computer-tailored web-based physical activity intervention using Fitbits in older adults
Preliminary evidence suggests that web-based physical activity interventions with tailored advice and Fitbit integration are effective and may be well suited to older adults. Therefore, this study aimed to exa...
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Open AccessEffect of a physical activity and sleep m-health intervention on a composite activity-sleep behaviour score and mental health: a mediation analysis of two randomised controlled trials
To examine if a composite activity-sleep behaviour index (ASI) mediates the effects of a combined physical activity and sleep intervention on symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress, quality of life (QOL), ...
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Open AccessThe effectiveness of a web 2.0 physical activity intervention in older adults – a randomised controlled trial
Interactive web-based physical activity interventions using Web 2.0 features (e.g., social networking) have the potential to improve engagement and effectiveness compared to static Web 1.0 interventions. Howev...
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Open AccessEfficacy of interventions that use apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review
Health and fitness applications (apps) have gained popularity in interventions to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviours but their efficacy is unclear. This systematic review examined the eff...
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Open AccessExamining the use of evidence-based and social media supported tools in freely accessible physical activity intervention websites
It has been shown that physical activity is more likely to increase if web-based interventions apply evidence-based components (e.g. self-monitoring) and incorporate interactive social media applications (e.g....
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Open AccessIndividual characteristics associated with physical activity intervention delivery mode preferences among adults
People have different preferences on how health behaviour change interventions are delivered to them; intervention implementation, retention and effectiveness may be improved if preferences can be matched.
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Open AccessDevelopment and reliability testing of a self-report instrument to measure the office layout as a correlate of occupational sitting
Spatial configurations of office environments assessed by Space Syntax methodologies are related to employee movement patterns. These methods require analysis of floors plans which are not readily available in...
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Open AccessPerceived environment and physical activity: a meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics
Several narrative reviews have been conducted on the literature examining environmental correlates of physical activity (PA). To date these reviews have been unable to provide definitive summaries of observed ...
