Exergames on Line for Childhood Obesity: Using a Web Platform as an Ambulatory Program to Increase the Acceptance and Adherence to Physical Activity (PA)

Jessica Navarro; Patricia Escobar; Ausias Cebolla; Juan Lisón; Julio Pitti; Jaime Guixerres; Cristina Botella; Rosa Baños

eHealth 360°. International Summit on eHealth, Budapest, Hungary, June 14-16, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

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Exergames on Line for Childhood Obesity: Using a Web Platform as an Ambulatory Program to Increase the Acceptance and Adherence to Physical Activity (PA)

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    author={Jessica Navarro and Patricia Escobar and Ausias Cebolla and Juan Lis\^{o}n and Julio Pitti and Jaime Guixerres and Cristina Botella and Rosa Ba\`{o}os},
    title={Exergames on Line for Childhood Obesity: Using a Web Platform as an Ambulatory Program to Increase the Acceptance and Adherence to Physical Activity (PA)},
    proceedings={eHealth 360°. International Summit on eHealth, Budapest, Hungary, June 14-16, 2016, Revised Selected Papers},
    proceedings_a={EHEALTH360},
    year={2017},
    month={1},
    keywords={Physical activity Exergames Adherence Acceptance Children Obesity},
    doi={10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_17}
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Jessica Navarro
Patricia Escobar
Ausias Cebolla
Juan Lisón
Julio Pitti
Jaime Guixerres
Cristina Botella
Rosa Baños
Year: 2017
Exergames on Line for Childhood Obesity: Using a Web Platform as an Ambulatory Program to Increase the Acceptance and Adherence to Physical Activity (PA)
EHEALTH360
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_17

Jessica Navarro¹^,*, Patricia Escobar¹^,*, Ausias Cebolla¹^,*, Juan Lisón²^,*, Julio Pitti^,*, Jaime Guixerres^,*, Cristina Botella^,*, Rosa Baños^,*

1: Universitat de Valencia
2: Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera

*Contact email: Jessica.Navarro@uv.es, paesva@gmail.com, Ausias.Cebolla@uv.es, juanfran@uchceu.es, japnago@gmail.com, jguixeres@lableni.com, botella@uji.es, Rosa.Banos@uv.es

Abstract

Many initiatives exist to promote physical activity (PA) in children but dropouts are a very common outcome. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are considered as useful tools to promote adherence in PA. This study analyzes the acceptance and adherence of an Internet-based exergame (MOVE-IT) to promote PA compared to a non-technological ambulatory intervention (NTI). The role of clinicians support is also analyzed. Thirty one obese children (9–15 aged) were asked to do an exercise routine (3 times/week along 3 months), using a pamphlet (NTI) or MOVE-IT web. In addition, MOVE-IT participants were divided into two groups, with and without (S-EBW/NS-EBW) weekly support. Results showed no differences in adherence between conditions, but differences were found for acceptability and usability. MOVE-IT was considered more attractive and entertaining. Furthermore, S-EBW participants felt more comfortable and confident in the management of the program and informed greater intention to use it.

Keywords: Physical activity Exergames Adherence Acceptance Children Obesity

Published: 2017-01-05
Appears in: SpringerLink

: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_17