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| Title |
Integrating smartphone technology, social support and the outdoor physical environment to improve fitness among adults at risk of, or diagnosed with, Type 2 Diabetes: Findings from the ‘eCoFit’ randomized controlled trial
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| Published in |
Preventive Medicine, September 2017
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| DOI | 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.08.027 |
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| Authors |
Ronald C. Plotnikoff, Magdalena Wilczynska, Kristen E. Cohen, Jordan J. Smith, David R. Lubans |
| Abstract |
The risk and prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has dramatically increased over the past decade. The aim of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a physical activity intervention to improve aerobic and muscular fitness among adults at risk of, or diagnosed with T2D. A 20-week, assessor blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted at the University of Newcastle (June-December 2015). Adults were randomized to the intervention (n=42) or wait-list control group (n=42). The theory-based intervention included: Phase 1 (weeks 1-10) integrated group sessions (outdoor physical activity and cognitive mentoring), and the eCoFit smartphone application (app). Phase 2 (weeks 11-20) only included the eCoFit app. Participants were assessed at baseline, 10weeks and 20weeks. Linear mixed models (intention-to-treat) were used to determine group-by-time interactions at 10weeks (primary time-point) and 20weeks for the primary outcomes. Several secondary outcomes were also assessed. After 10weeks, significant group-by-time effects were observed for aerobic fitness (4.5mL/kg/min; 95% CI [1.3, 7.7], d=0.68) and muscular fitness (lower body) (3.4 reps, 95% CI [2.7, 4.2], d=1.45). Intervention effects for secondary outcomes included significant increased physical activity (1330steps/week), improved upper body muscular fitness (5 reps; arm-curl test), improved functionality (-1.8s; timed-up and go test) reduced waist circumference (2.8cm) and systolic blood pressure (-10.4mmHg). After 20weeks, significant effects were observed for lower body muscular fitness and health outcomes. eCoFit is an innovative lifestyle intervention which integrates smartphone technology, social support, and the outdoor environment to improve aerobic and muscular fitness. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 41 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 14 | 34% |
| United Kingdom | 8 | 20% |
| Israel | 1 | 2% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 2% |
| Chile | 1 | 2% |
| United States | 1 | 2% |
| Italy | 1 | 2% |
| France | 1 | 2% |
| Belgium | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 11 | 27% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 18 | 44% |
| Scientists | 16 | 39% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 6 | 15% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 2% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 309 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 309 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 44 | 14% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 42 | 14% |
| Student > Bachelor | 28 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 23 | 7% |
| Researcher | 18 | 6% |
| Other | 55 | 18% |
| Unknown | 99 | 32% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 37 | 12% |
| Sports and Recreations | 36 | 12% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 34 | 11% |
| Psychology | 29 | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 15 | 5% |
| Other | 43 | 14% |
| Unknown | 115 | 37% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 22. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 28 November 2017.
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#1,709,383
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Outputs from Preventive Medicine
#765
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#32,893
of 323,304 outputs
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#13
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