None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim: To determine whether an online interactive intervention can improve physical activity and related behaviors in adolescents with cerebral palsy. Methods: Adolescents (11-17 year old) with cerebral palsy were recruited to this randomised controlled trial. Intervention participants used an 8-week online physical activity self-management program which incorporated education, self-reflection, goal setting and positive role modelling. Blinded assessments were undertaken at baseline, 10 weeks and 20 weeks. Outcomes included exercise knowledge, attitudes, intention and self-efficacy scales; self-reported physical and sedentary activity; objective physical activity; and functional capacity. Results: 41 adolescents (mean age 13y 7m: Standard Deviation 1y 8m; males n=26) participated. At the 10-week follow-up, the intervention group showed favourable changes (relative to the control group) approaching statistical significance for exercise knowledge (effect size 0.56, p=0.08) and physical activity behaviour as measured by pedometer (weekly step counts effect size 0.56, p=0.06; weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity effect size 0.50, p=0.06; weekly distance effect size 0.96, p=0.05). At the 20-week follow-up similar trends for change were observed but the effect sizes had weakened, suggesting a washout effect. Interpretation: Given the encouraging trends for change, interactive online programs may offer an effective alternative for participants unable to attend face-to-face programs.
Interventions
Intervention group members used of a physical activity self-management program delivered via the internet. The intervention program was branded "Get Set" and was developed as an eight module, highly interactive internet program based upon social cognitive theory, incorporating education, quizzes, goal-setting, self-reflection and positive role-modelling. Modules were released weekly onto the Get Set website. Intervention group participants received a one-on-one introduction to the Get Set websit
Intervention group members used of a physical activity self-management program delivered via the internet. The intervention program was branded "Get Set" and was developed as an eight module, highly interactive internet program based upon social cognitive theory, incorporating education, quizzes, goal-setting, self-reflection and positive role-modelling. Modules were released weekly onto the Get Set website. Intervention group participants received a one-on-one introduction to the Get Set website prior to commencement of the program, and were encouraged to log in at least weekly for the program’s eight week duration.
Sponsors
University of South Australia
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
11 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
ambulant cerebral palsy
Exclusion criteria
attending a special school (special schools are government schools that cater for children with intellectual disability, including those with concurring physical disability. They are segregated from mainstream schools.).
Outcome results
None listed