Using persuasive technology to increase physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by encouraging regular walking: A mixed-methods study exploring opinions and preferences

Journal of Medical Internet Research

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2017, Pages

  Bartlett, Yvonne Kiera ^a   Webb, Thomas L ^b   Hawley, Mark S ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; mHealth; Mobile apps; Persuasive technology; Physical activity; Walking

Indexed keywords

AGED; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MOBILE APPLICATION; PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION; PHYSIOLOGY; PROCEDURES; PULMONARY DISEASE, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE; SOCIAL SUPPORT; TELEMEDICINE; WALKING;

AGED; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MOBILE APPLICATIONS; PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION; PULMONARY DISEASE, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE; SOCIAL SUPPORT; TELEMEDICINE; WALKING;

EID: 85018791210     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14388871     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6616     Document Type: Article

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