Behavior Change and Compliance Outcomes of a Novel Web-Based Health Behavior Tool Integrated Into Certified Exercise Practitioner Services: Twelve-Week, Two-Arm, Randomized Pre-Post Trial.
Kade Davison, Anthony Mezzini, Nathan Harten et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a web-based health behavior tool, the FESS questionnaire, on health behaviors in 41 older adults (median age 65) receiving services from certified exercise practitioners. Significant improvements were noted in vegetable consumption, water intake, stress, and sleep, with the everyday prompting group showing larger changes in stress and sleep behaviors. Compliance declined over time in both groups.
Key findings
- Significant improvements in vegetable consumption, water intake, stress, and sleep were observed.
- The everyday prompting group showed larger changes in stress and sleep behaviors compared to the 3-day group.
- Compliance with the FESS questionnaire declined over time in both intervention groups.
- Low rates of overreporting exercise (5.1%) and underreporting sedentary behavior (18.6%) were found.
Why it matters
Integrating digital health tools into traditional exercise services may enhance patient engagement and promote healthier lifestyle behaviors. Understanding the effectiveness of such interventions can inform future practices in preventive health care.