Experts in Physical Activity Prescription and Risk Health Screening
Conditions
Keywords
eDelphi, physical activity, Modified Delphi, Digital Health, Expert Consensus, Exercise Prescription, screening, health risk stratification
Brief summary
This study aims to validate a personalized physical activity algorithm for risk screening and individualized exercise prescription using a modified online Delphi process. International experts in physical activity and exercise will evaluate the algorithm's components over two rounds of questionnaires, with consensus defined as ≥70% agreement. If needed, a focus group will resolve any remaining disagreements. Validation of this algorithm may support safer, more effective autonomous exercise, promoting adherence, improved health outcomes, and population-level benefits.
Detailed description
Study Phases - eDelphi Validation of the APPA Algorithm Phase 1 - Round 1 (Initial Online Questionnaire): The first phase consists of an online survey in which international experts in physical activity and exercise will evaluate the components of the personalized physical activity algorithm for health risk screening and individualized exercise prescription. Experts will assess the relevance, clarity, and clinical appropriateness of each item. Feedback from this round will identify items requiring modification or clarification. Phase 2 - Round 2 (Re-evaluation): The second phase consists of a consecutive online survey round, in which experts will re-evaluate the revised algorithm components based on feedback from Round 1. Experts will have the opportunity to adjust their ratings. This phase aims to move items closer to consensus (≥70% agreement). Phase 3 - Optional Focus Group (if needed): If consensus is not reached on specific items after Round 2, an online focus group will be conducted to discuss and resolve remaining disagreements. This discussion will help refine the algorithm and ensure agreement on all components.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Center for Rehabilitation Research - Polytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP)
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Experts in Physical Activity and Exercise with recognized scientific or professional experience and a relevant doctoral degree. * Availability to complete two rounds of the online modified Delphi questionnaire. * Willingness to participate in an online focus group if consensus is not reached. * Ability and willingness to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals unable to provide informed consent. * Individuals without access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device necessary to complete the online survey.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Expert consensus on algorithm components | Up to 2 months | Consensus defined as ≥70% agreement among experts using a 9-point Likert scale in a two-round modified Delphi process evaluating the relevance and clarity of algorithm items. |
Countries
Portugal
Contacts
CONTACTMaria P Gomes, Masters student
STUDY_DIRECTORAndreia SP Sousa
Center for Rehabilitation Research
STUDY_DIRECTORAntónio M Montes
Center for Rehabilitation Research
STUDY_DIRECTORAnabela C Martins
H&TR-Health & Technology Research Center, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic University of Coimbra
Outcome results
None listed