WALK 2.0 : examining the effectiveness of Web 2.0 features to increase physical activity in a 'real world' setting : an ecological trial protocol

Cristina M. Caperchione; Gregory S. Kolt; Trevor N. Savage; Richard R. Rosenkranz; Anthony J. Maeder; Corneel Vandelanotte; Mitch J. Duncan; Anetta Van Itallie; Rhys Tague; W. Kerry Mummery

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006374

WALK 2.0 : examining the effectiveness of Web 2.0 features to increase physical activity in a 'real world' setting : an ecological trial protocol

Cristina M. Caperchione, Gregory S. Kolt, Trevor N. Savage, Richard R. Rosenkranz, Anthony J. Maeder, Corneel Vandelanotte, Mitch J. Duncan, Anetta Van Itallie, Rhys Tague, W. Kerry Mummery

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Introduction: Low levels of health enhancing physical activity require novel approaches that have the potential to reach broad populations. Web-based interventions are a popular approach for behaviour change given their wide reach and accessibility. However, challenges with participant engagement and retention reduce the long-term maintenance of behaviour change. Web 2.0 features present a new and innovative online environment supporting greater interactivity, with the potential to increase engagement and retention. In order to understand the applicability of these innovative interventions for the broader population, 'realworld' interventions implemented under 'everyday conditions' are required. The aim of this study is to investigate the difference in physical activity behaviour between individuals using a traditional Web 1.0 website with those using a novel Web 2.0 website.

Original language	English
Article number	e006374
Number of pages	7
Journal	BMJ Open
Volume	4
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006374
Publication status	Published - 2014

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body weight
health behavior
stature

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Caperchione, C. M., Kolt, G. S., Savage, T. N., Rosenkranz, R. R., Maeder, A. J., Vandelanotte, C., Duncan, M. J., Van Itallie, A., Tague, R., & Mummery, W. K. (2014). WALK 2.0 : examining the effectiveness of Web 2.0 features to increase physical activity in a 'real world' setting : an ecological trial protocol. BMJ Open, 4(10), Article e006374. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006374

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