NDLI: Meta-analysis of internet-delivered interventions to increase physical activity levels

Content Provider	PubMed Central
Author	Davies, Cally A. Spence, John C. Vandelanotte, Corneel Caperchione, Cristina M. Mummery, W. Kerry
Copyright Year	2012
Abstract	Many internet-delivered physical activity behaviour change programs have been developed and evaluated. However, further evidence is required to ascertain the overall effectiveness of such interventions. The objective of the present review was to evaluate the effectiveness of internet-delivered interventions to increase physical activity, whilst also examining the effect of intervention moderators. A systematic search strategy identified relevant studies published in the English-language from Pubmed, Proquest, Scopus, PsychINFO, CINHAL, and Sport Discuss (January 1990 – June 2011). Eligible studies were required to include an internet-delivered intervention, target an adult population, measure and target physical activity as an outcome variable, and include a comparison group that did not receive internet-delivered materials. Studies were coded independently by two investigators. Overall effect sizes were combined based on the fixed effect model. Homogeneity and subsequent exploratory moderator analysis was undertaken. A total of 34 articles were identified for inclusion. The overall mean effect of internet-delivered interventions on physical activity was d = 0.14 (p = 0.00). Fixed-effect analysis revealed significant heterogeneity across studies (Q = 73.75; p = 0.00). Moderating variables such as larger sample size, screening for baseline physical activity levels and the inclusion of educational components significantly increased intervention effectiveness. Results of the meta-analysis support the delivery of internet-delivered interventions in producing positive changes in physical activity, however effect sizes were small. The ability of internet-delivered interventions to produce meaningful change in long-term physical activity remains unclear.
Related Links	http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-9-52
Starting Page	52
File Format	PDF
ISSN	14795868
e-ISSN	14795868
Journal	The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Volume Number	9
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2012-01-01
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	BioMed Central
Subject Keyword	Nutrition and Dietetics Medicine (miscellaneous) Research in Higher Education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Nutrition and Dietetics Medicine Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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