Monica Casey|Patrick S. Hayes|Fergus Glynn|Gearóid ÓLaighin|David Heaney|Andrew W. Murphy|Liam Glynn
Patients’ experiences of using a smartphone application to increase physical activity: the SMART MOVE qualitative study in primary care
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway|Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway|University of Limerick|Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway|University of Aberdeen|Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway|Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway
regular physical activity known help prevent treat numerous noncommunicable diseases smartphone applications apps shown increase physical activity primary care little known regarding views patients using technology technology may change behaviourto explore patients views experiences using smartphones promote physical activity primary carethis qualitative study embedded within smart move randomised controlled trial used app accupedopro pedometer promote physical activity three primary care centres west irelandtaped transcribed semistructured interviews purposeful sample 12 participants formed basis investigation framework analysis used analyse datafour themes emerged analysis transforming relationships exercise persuasive technology tools usability cascade effect app appeared facilitate sequential synergistic process positive change occurred relationship participants exercise behaviour study termed knowcheckmove effect usability challenges included increased battery consumption adjusting carrying smartphone person also evidence cascade effect involving families communities participantsnotwithstanding technological challenges app potential positively transform unique way participants relationships exercise interventions also associated cascade effect within wider families communities