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

Research Article

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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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_17,
        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}
    }
    
  • 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.