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A Remote Health Coaching, Text-Based Walking Program in Ethnic Minority Primary Care Patients With Overweight and Obesity: Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study.

Mary H SmartNadia A NabulsiBen S GerberItika GuptaBarbara Di EugenioBrian ZiebartLisa Kay Sharp
Published in: JMIR formative research (2022)
Overall, the results demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered walking study that included an HC; SMS text messaging; a wearable device (Fitbit); and specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals within an ethnic minority patient population. Results support further development and testing in larger samples to explore efficacy.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • smoking cessation
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • lower limb
  • quality improvement
  • heart rate
  • health information
  • blood pressure