None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This project aims to bring to proof of concept an evidence-based, flexibly delivered, information technology driven (interactive website) program of structured health promotion and risk reduction (the Women's Wellness Program), which aims to decrease menopausal symptoms and instill sustained and positive health behaviours in midlife women.
Interventions
The intervention is a 12 week structured multiple health behaviour change program (Women's Wellness Program) designed for midlife women. The intervention targets physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management. It incorporates health education and goal setting delivered through the Program Book, Website, and health consultations delivered by community based Registered Nurses (advanced practice > 5 years).
In this proof of concept study participants were allocated in blocks to one of t
The intervention is a 12 week structured multiple health behaviour change program (Women's Wellness Program) designed for midlife women. The intervention targets physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management. It incorporates health education and goal setting delivered through the Program Book, Website, and health consultations delivered by community based Registered Nurses (advanced practice > 5 years). In this proof of concept study participants were allocated in blocks to one of three intervention groups/arms: Arm A – independent unsupported online program, including a. Hard copy of the program book and access to the e-book b. Access to the Women’s Wellness Program website (weekly program content, activity planner, discussion board, podcasts) c. Administrative and technical support for website issues and questions by email or phone; Arm B - supported ‘face to face’ group program, including a. Hard copy of the program book b. Administrative support for appointment attendance and questions answered by email or phone c. Attendance at a two hour health promotion group at QUT health clinics at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks facilitated by a registered nurse including health education and goal setting; Arm C - supported ‘online’ program, including a. Hard copy of the program book and access to the e-book b. Access to the Women’s Wellness Program website (weekly program content, activity planner, discussion board, podcasts) c. Administrative and technical support for website issues and questions by email or phone d. Online ‘face to face’ 30-60 minute individual consultation with a registered nurse at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks, including health education and goal setting. All participants were asked to access the program materials for 20-30 minutes daily in weeks 1-3. In weeks 4-12 participants were encouraged to use program materials regularly, at minimum twice a week for 30 minutes. Strategies to monitor/encourage adherance included weekly diary of physical activity, fruit and vegetable intake; discussion during nurse consultation; online diary; online groups received weekly reminder text messages and emails regarding activity planning and diary activities. Following the 12 week intervention period, participants retained printed and electronic books. Access to the website ceased following the 12 week intervention period.
Sponsors
QUT Bluebox
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Female; Aged between 40 to 65 years; Able to speak, read and understand English; Basic computer literacy (comfortable using a computer and keyboard including the internet and email) ; Access to a personal computer or tablet device.
Exclusion criteria
Self-reported illness or injury preventing vigorous exercise, for example: muscle or joint injury, severe arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and other illness; Self-reported current mental health problem preventing commitment to a 12 week lifestyle program, for example: severe anxiety or major depression.
Outcome results
None listed