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Conditions
Brief summary
The research project will aim to establish the utility and acceptability of the GroWell for Health Program, a novel self-directed eight week eHealth multiple health behaviour change intervention tailored for midlife adults. The research design is a pre-test, post-test trial and will be conducted with 60 men and women aged 40 to 59 years without any existing diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes or cancer in the past 12 months. Each participants will be allocated to either Intervention Group A (Program independent) or Intervention Group B (Program + virtual nurse coaching), where the intervention will be delivered accordingly. Baseline (0 weeks), post-intervention (8 weeks) and follow-up (16 weeks) data will be collected from all participants via an online survey and a virtual appointment. Participants in Intervention Group A will also partake in a short qualitative semi-structured questionnaire to provide feedback about the program delivery.
Interventions
Arm A
Receive a complex 8 week behaviour change intervention targeting modifiable risk factors for chronic disease including: physical activity, diet, alcohol intake, smoking, stress and psychological well-being and risk screening behaviours.
The Program is based on the transtheoretical model of behaviour change and incorporates motivational themes and messages, activities and goal setting to reduce barriers to behaviour change.
All participants will recieve a GroWell for Health Program e-book
Arm A Receive a complex 8 week behaviour change intervention targeting modifiable risk factors for chronic disease including: physical activity, diet, alcohol intake, smoking, stress and psychological well-being and risk screening behaviours. The Program is based on the transtheoretical model of behaviour change and incorporates motivational themes and messages, activities and goal setting to reduce barriers to behaviour change. All participants will recieve a GroWell for Health Program e-book (interactive PDF) containing evidence based health information and structured step by step guide to support behaviour change. The Program contains weekly readings and activities around different health topics. For example, week 2 activities include reflecting on current dietary habits, motivation for change and goal setting/planning for the week ahead. The interactive eBook allows entry of text to enable self-monitoring of behaviour. Arm A participants will undertake the Program independently over an 8 week period. Participants undertake the Program in their community/home setting.
Sponsors
Menzies Health Institute Queensland
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 59 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
- Adults - Able to speak and read Level 10 English - Access to a mobile, tablet or eReader device
Exclusion criteria
- Exisiting diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes or cancer in the past 12 months - Signs and symptoms of underlying disease, or who may be at higher risk of an adverse event during exercise - Any clinical, cognitive or psychaitric contraindication identified by clinical staff
Outcome results
None listed