Using ICT to Support Individual Guidance in Health Promotion Programs for Increased Physical Activity

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:210:449-51.

Abstract

Introduction: We report on experiences in implementing a system to support the individual guidance of training in health promotion programs aiming to increase participants' regular level of physical activity.

Methods: We used an iterative development approach considering data privacy and security aspects, followed by a phase of field testing and continuous further development.

Results: Our preliminary results comprise identified clinically relevant parameters, suitable data collection methods, experienced privacy and security challenges and a glance on our developed prototype system.

Discussion: We consider our results to be of interest for others doing related research. The most important requirements for a simple supporting system can be fulfilled with established solutions in the short run. A more adaptable and flexible system with an increased level of support in analysing the data, which we aim to achieve, leads to currently open research challenges.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Computer Security
  • Confidentiality
  • Consumer Health Information / organization & administration*
  • Exercise Therapy / organization & administration*
  • Deutschland
  • Health Promotion / methods
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Home Care Services / organization & administration
  • Medical Informatics / methods
  • Motor Activity*
  • Telemedicine / methods
  • Telemedicine / organization & administration*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*