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The use of technology to promote physical activity in Type 2 diabetes management: a systematic review

Connelly, J., Kirk, A., Masthoff, J., MacRury, S.·2013·Diabetic Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: With increasing evidence available on the importance of physical activity in the management of Type 2 diabetes, there has been an increase in technology‐based interventions. This review provides a systematic and descriptive assessment of the effectiveness of technology to promote physical activity in people with Type 2 diabetes. For this review, technology included mobile phones and text messages, websites, CD‐ROM s and computer‐learning‐based technology, and excluded telephone calls. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted to retrieve articles from January 2001 to March 2013 using the following databases: the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psyc INFO and PubMed. Articles had to describe an intervention that used technology to promote physical activity in people with Type 2 diabetes. A methodological quality assessment of the studies was conducted and data synthesis was performed. Results: In total, 15 articles were eligible for review: web‐based (9), mobile phone (3), CD‐ROM (2) and computer based (1). All studies found an increase in physical activity but only nine were significant. The use of a personal coach, logbooks and reinforcement strategies such as phone calls and email counselling were found to be effective components for behaviour change. No studies were ranked as low in terms of methodological quality. Conclusions: Technology‐based interventions to promote physical activity are effective; using further methods to promote participant adherence is associated with greater benefit. Further research should look into strategies to enhance adherence and sustainability in order to increase the effectiveness of technology‐based physical activity intervention in diabetes care.

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Authors
Connelly, J., Kirk, A., Masthoff, J., & MacRury, S.
Affiliations
  • University of the Highlands and Islands (GB)
  • University of Strathclyde (GB)
  • University of Aberdeen (GB)
Corresponding author
Connelly, J.
Venue
Diabetic Medicine
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-11-17
Volume
30
Issue
12
Pages
1420-1432
ISSN
  • 0742-3071 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5491
OpenAlex
W2002956091
Cited by
169
References
33
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Diabetic Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Stirling Online Research Repository (University of Stirling) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
Keywords
type 2 diabetes, physical activity promotion, technology-based interventions, online intervention, mobile phone intervention, CD-ROM, computer-based intervention, behavior change, adherence, personal coaching, logbooks, reinforcement strategies
MeSH terms
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Patient Compliance, Physical Fitness, Self Care, Exercise, Reminder Systems, Patient Satisfaction, Internet, Cell Phone, Text Messaging

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