Wheelchair dependent individuals
Conditions
Interventions
1 week control period followed by a 12 weeks intervention period where a lifestyle platform is introduced as a tool to improve the lifestyle.
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age between 18 and 75 years - Dependent on a manual wheelchair (daily use of the wheelchair at longer distances of 500m or more). - Access to a smartphone or tablet with internet connection. - Does not meet the minimum requirements of SCI guidelines for adults (at least: 3 times a week moderate to vigorous intensity for 30 minutes; at least: 2 times a minimum of 3 different strength exercises with additional resistance).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe co-morbidities (Diabetes type II individuals can only be included when sugar levels are in control). - Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose of the study and the content of the mHealth platform. - Not available for a period of 24 weeks in a row (absent for more than 3 weeks consecutively during the 24 weeks period). - Pregnant. - Musculoskeletal injuries of the upper extremities that negatively influence performance of intervention exercises and wheelchair propulsion. - Presence of pressure ulcers that prevents participants from exercising. - Presence of pacemaker. - Negative advise from physician to be physical active without supervision based on a medical screening.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical behavior measured by Fitbit will be the primary outcomes. Registered steps combined with measured heart rate is calculated into the amount of kilocalories burned by a population specific formula. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body composition: self reported weight, BMI and waist circumference. Nutrient intake: Food diary of three consecutive days to determine consumed kilocalories and macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat) at the three measurement occasion. Questionnaires: Health related quality of life (SF36-E), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), State of change towards physical activity and nutrition (SAS), Body satisfaction questionnaire, Exercise self-efficacy scale (ESES), Checklist individuals strength (CIS20R). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDirk Hoevenaars
Vrije Universiteit
Outcome results
None listed