Abstract
To test the efficacy of a mHealth based workplace health promotion strategy in improving cardiorespiratory fitness in a healthcare setting. Seventy-seven female nurses (age: 30-45 years) meeting the inclusion criteria underwent baseline assessment and received either a 12-week mHealth or awareness intervention based on their workplace. Changes in peak oxygen consumption (VO2), fasting blood sugar and physical activity were compared within and between the groups at the end of the intervention. Thirty-seven and 33 participants in the mHealth and awareness arms respectively, completed the 12-week intervention. Peak VO2 (1.6 mL●kg-1●min-1, 7%), physical activity and step counts improved significantly in the mHealth arm. However, between-group differences were not significant. mHealth interventions offer unique opportunities to improve physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among health professionals in their workplace.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
