Publications by authors named "Emily Lait"
Objective: Given the well-accepted health benefits, it is important to identify scalable ways to support people with long-term conditions (LTCs) to remain physically active. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of digital tools on the maintenance of physical activity (PA) amongst this population.
Methods: Electronic databases were searched for randomised controlled trials investigating the effect of digital tools on PA maintenance at least three months post-intervention compared with a non-digital control in participants with long-term conditions.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates a 13-week intervention called WALK fOR Health (WORtH) aimed at increasing physical activity among adults with severe mental illness (SMI) in rural areas, comparing it to a single educational session.
- It aims to recruit 60 participants and measure feasibility and acceptability through various outcomes, including recruitment and retention rates, as well as differences in physical activity and mental well-being.
- The research also addresses challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on remote delivery of the intervention, with the potential to inform future larger-scale studies if found feasible.