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Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 2/2012

Open Access 01-10-2012 | Original Article

A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on the Effectiveness of Computer-Tailored Physical Activity and Dietary Behavior Promotion Programs: an Update

Authors: Karen Broekhuizen, M.Sc., Willemieke Kroeze, Ph.D., Mireille NM van Poppel, Ph.D., Anke Oenema, Ph.D., Johannes Brug, Ph.D.

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Background

A review update is necessary to document evidence regarding the effectiveness of computer-tailored physical activity and nutrition education.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to summarize the latest evidence on the effectiveness of computer-tailored physical activity and nutrition education, and to compare the results to the 2006 review.

Methods

Databases were searched for randomized controlled trials evaluating computer-tailored physical activity and nutrition education aimed at primary prevention in adults, published from September 2004 through June 2011.

Results

Compared to the findings in 2006, a larger proportion of studies found positive effects for computer-tailored programs compared to generic or no information, including those for physical activity promotion. Effect sizes were small and generally at short- or medium-term follow-up.

Conclusions

The results of the 2006 review were confirmed and reinforced. Future interventions should focus on establishing larger effect sizes and sustained effects and include more generic health education control groups and objective measurements of dietary behavior.
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Metadata
Title
A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on the Effectiveness of Computer-Tailored Physical Activity and Dietary Behavior Promotion Programs: an Update
Authors
Karen Broekhuizen, M.Sc.
Willemieke Kroeze, Ph.D.
Mireille NM van Poppel, Ph.D.
Anke Oenema, Ph.D.
Johannes Brug, Ph.D.
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9384-3

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