Mobile Computer Application for Promoting Physical Activity
Mobile Computer Application for Promoting Physical Activity
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DOI：
10.3928/00989134-20130226-01
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发表时间：
2013-04-01
影响因子：
1.3
通讯作者：
Fleury, Julie
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作者：
McMahon, Siobhan;Vankipuram, Mithra;Fleury, Julie
尽管有证据表明体力活动可以降低跌倒和其他导致残疾和死亡的风险，但大多数老年人并没有定期进行体力活动。移动技术应用程序已成为促进身体活动行为的潜在资源。本文介绍了新应用程序 Ready-Steady 的功能，重点介绍了其设计和开发中使用的方法以及对临床实践的影响。迭代过程使得应用程序的设计、开发、实施和评估与健康动机理论相一致，并建立了用户特定的策略和理论设计原则。讨论了潜在好处和限制方面的影响。以移动计算机应用的形式整合促进健康和保健的技术是护理实践的一个有前途的辅助手段。
Despite evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of falls and other causes of disability and death, the majority of older adults do not engage in physical activity on a regular basis. Mobile technology applications have emerged as potential resources for promoting physical activity behavior. This article describes features of a new application, Ready-Steady, highlighting approaches used in its design and development, and implications for clinical practice. Iterative processes enabled the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the application consistent with the wellness motivation theory, as well as established user-specific strategies and theoretical design principles. Implications in terms of potential benefits and constraints are discussed. Integrating technology that promotes health and wellness in the form of mobile computer applications is a promising adjunct to nursing practice.