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Improving diabetic patients' motivation to exercise using a mobile application
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Improving diabetic patients' motivation to exercise using a mobile application
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Carina Santos
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Rutgers University
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School of Nursing - RBHS
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Purpose of Project: The goal of this project is to investigate how the use of a mobile application and social support improve diabetic patients’ motivation to start and maintain an exercise program. Other aims of the study are to promote awareness regarding the benefits of exercise among diabetic patients and to use mobile applications to encourage activity and social support among diabetic patients.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive pre-test/post-test design with a baseline data collection on all study participants. This was followed by a period of intervention during which the smartphone application was introduced to the participants. The total length of the project was four weeks. The end line data collection phase, using the same instruments used at baseline.
Results: Data was gathered using a smartphone application called MapMyFitness. A total of 6 diabetic patients were asked to use the fitness app during their exercise routine for a total of four weeks. They were also partner up with a buddy, and they were asked to keep in contact with each other via the app daily. The results showed that patients who used the application spent more time exercising and were more compliant with their fitness. Patients who did the workout with a partner or who received some form of motivation from a partner were more motivated to exercise. The study demonstrated that the use of the fitness app helped diabetic patients to increase their motivation to exercise.
Implications for practice: Based on these findings, healthcare providers in primary settings should take time to discuss physical activities with their patients. The use of mobile apps and a partnership with a friend either personally or virtually should be discussed or encouraged with diabetic patients.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive pre-test/post-test design with a baseline data collection on all study participants. This was followed by a period of intervention during which the smartphone application was introduced to the participants. The total length of the project was four weeks. The end line data collection phase, using the same instruments used at baseline.
Results: Data was gathered using a smartphone application called MapMyFitness. A total of 6 diabetic patients were asked to use the fitness app during their exercise routine for a total of four weeks. They were also partner up with a buddy, and they were asked to keep in contact with each other via the app daily. The results showed that patients who used the application spent more time exercising and were more compliant with their fitness. Patients who did the workout with a partner or who received some form of motivation from a partner were more motivated to exercise. The study demonstrated that the use of the fitness app helped diabetic patients to increase their motivation to exercise.
Implications for practice: Based on these findings, healthcare providers in primary settings should take time to discuss physical activities with their patients. The use of mobile apps and a partnership with a friend either personally or virtually should be discussed or encouraged with diabetic patients.
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