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Increasing physical activity in older adults using STARFISH, an interactive smartphone application (app); a pilot study

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Author	Paul, Lorna Brewster, Stephen Wyke, Sally McFadyen, Angus K. Sattar, Naveed Gill, Jason Mr Dybus, Aleksandra Gray, Cindy M.
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	Increasing physical activity in older adults has preventative and therapeutic health benefits. We have developed STARFISH, a smartphone application, to increase physical activity. This paper describes the features of STARFISH, presents the views of older users on the acceptability and usability of the app and reports the results of a six week pilot study of the STARFISH app in older adults.MethodsThe operationalisation of the behaviour change techniques (BCTs) within the STARFISH app was mapped against the BCT Taxonomy of Michie et al. Sixteen healthy older adults (eight women and eight men; age 71.1 ± 5.2 years) used the app, in groups of four, for six weeks. Focus groups explored the user experience and objective measure of steps per day recorded.ResultsParticipants were very positive about using the STARFISH app, in particular the embedded BCTs of self-monitoring, feedback and social support (in the form of group rewards). Objective step data, available for eight participants, showed that step counts increased by an average of 14% (p = 0.077, d = 0.56).ConclusionThe STARFISH app was acceptable and straightforward to use for older adults. STARFISH has potential to increase physical activity in older adults; however, a fully powered randomised controlled trial is required.
Related Links	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2055668317696236?download=true
ISSN	20556683
Volume Number	4
Journal	Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering (JRT)
e-ISSN	20556683
DOI	10.1177/2055668317696236
Language	English
Publisher	Sage Publications UK
Publisher Date	2017-04-05
Publisher Place	London
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	© The Author(s) 2017
Subject Keyword	design requirements ageing Telehealth patient behaviour monitoring devices assistive technology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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