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A Novel Mobile App ("CareFit") to Support Informal Caregivers to Undertake Regular Physical Activity From Home During and Beyond COVID-19 Restrictions: Co-design and Prototype Development Study.

Kieren J EganWilliam HodgsonMark D DunlopGennaro ImperatoreAlison KirkRoma Maguire
Published in: JMIR formative research (2021)
Integrating government guidelines with models of behavioral change into a mobile app to support the physical activity of carers is novel. We found that integrating core physical activity guidelines into a co-designed smartphone app with functionality such as a weekly planner and educational material for users is feasible. This work holds promise to fill the gap of effective physical activity solutions for caregivers both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Further work is now needed to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the approach in real-world settings.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • coronavirus disease
  • healthcare
  • clinical practice
  • big data