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

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Davies, Cally A, Spence, John C, Vandelanotte, Corneel, Caperchione, Cristina M, Mummery, W·2012·International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

DOI 10.1186/1479-5868-9-52PMC PMC3464872

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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.

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Authors: Davies, C. A., Spence, J. C., Vandelanotte, C., Caperchione, C. M., & Mummery, W.
Affiliations: Central Queensland University (AU)
University of Alberta (CA)
University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author: Davies, Cally A
ORCID: Spence, John C
Vandelanotte, Corneel
Caperchione, Cristina M
Mummery, W
Venue: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2012
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 52
ISSN: 1479-5868 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-52
PMC: PMC3464872
OpenAlex: W2138928597
Cited by: 488
References: 61
Citations by year: 2026: 7 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 24 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 36 · 2021: 39 · 2020: 55 · 2019: 52 · 2018: 46 · 2017: 41 · 2016: 40 · 2015: 41 · 2014: 31 · 2013: 32 · 2012: 3
FWCI: 3.68
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
Locations: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
cIRcle (University of British Columbia) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders: National Heart Foundation of Australia (PH 07B 3303, 07B 3303)
Medical Research Council
National Health and Medical Research Council (519778)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords: online intervention, physical activity, behavior change, intervention moderators, sample size, educational components, adults, intervention effectiveness
MeSH terms: Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Motor Activity, Sports, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Databases, Factual, Internet

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