Using a mHealth Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation Clients
AdventHealth University
Summary
In this study, the investigators will implement a pilot project of using activity tracker (i.e., Fitbit) with phase III CR clients. The study will record the participants' daily steps and sleep patterns for 8 consecutive weeks in natural settings. Two specific aims are identified for this project: 1. Develop an intervention protocol using mHealth to promote Phase III CR clients' self-monitoring of PA. 2. Examine the efficacy of the intervention on clients' PA, sleep patterns, functional capacity and QoL.
Description
In this study, the investigators will implement a pilot project of using activity tracker (i.e., Fitbit) with phase III CR clients. The study will record the clients' daily steps and sleep patterns for 8 consecutive weeks in natural settings. Two specific aims are identified for this project: 1. Develop an intervention protocol using mHealth to promote Phase III CR clients' self-monitoring of PA. 2. Examine the efficacy of the intervention on clients' PA, sleep patterns, functional capacity and QoL.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * currently receiving Phase III CR at Hope Clinic * are 18 years of age or older * can read and communicate in English * able to follow instructions to walk * provided signed informed consent * willing to wear Fitbit throughout the study * owns a smartphone with text messaging capability (participants need to decide ahead of time if they have a phone plan that is compatible with taking additional text messages without undue financial burden for themselves) * willing to receive text messages and phone calls from the research team. Exclusion Criteria: * are pregnant or lac…
Interventions
- DevicemHealth 1
Participants will use Fitbit device to self-monitor their physical activity in 8 weeks.
- DevicemHealth 2
Participants will use Fitbit device to self-monitor their physical activity in 8 weeks. In addition, they will receive daily motivational text message.
Location
- AdventHealth UniversityOrlando, Florida