A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol for Using an Accelerometer-Smartphone Application Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Improve Health among Employees in a Military Workplace
Physical activity is beneficial for improving health and reducing sick leave absences. This article describes a protocol for an intervention using an interactive accelerometer smartphone application, telephone counselling, and physical activity recordings to increase the physical activity of workers...
Main Authors: | Emilia Pietiläinen, Heikki Kyröläinen, Tommi Vasankari, Matti Santtila, Tiina Luukkaala, Kai Parkkola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Methods and Protocols |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/5/1/1 |
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