开发一款促进膝骨关节炎患者身体活动的移动应用程序:“为膝盖而行动”™研究方案。
Development of a mobile APP to promote physical activity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: the "Move for Knee"™ study protocol.
作者信息
Liguori Sara, Andreozzi Viviana, Moretti Antimo, Angari Roberta, Paoletta Marco, Iolascon Giovanni, Gimigliano Francesca
机构信息
Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
出版信息
Front Rehabil Sci. 2025 May 30;6:1540320. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2025.1540320. eCollection 2025.
In modern society, physical activity is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health, particularly as technological advancements have contributed to a sedentary lifestyle. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly for adults; however, many individuals, especially those with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), do not meet these guidelines. KOA, the most common form of arthritis, affects millions globally and leads to significant disability, pain, and reduced quality of life. The condition is exacerbated by sedentary behavior and high body mass index (BMI). Educational interventions promoting lifestyle changes, including increased physical activity, have shown effectiveness in managing KOA. To address the low adherence rates to physical activity guidelines among KOA patients, the "Move for Knee"™ mobile app was developed. This app offers personalized exercise programs based on user-input data about lifestyle and activity levels, aiming to enhance patient engagement and adherence. Its features include exercise tracking, real-time monitoring, and communication with healthcare providers through an integrated chat function. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate the app's efficacy in improving pain, function, and quality of life among individuals aged 45-70 with KOA. The study will compare outcomes from users of the app against a control group receiving standard advice on physical activity. Preliminary expectations suggest that the app will improve adherence to exercise recommendations and overall management of KOA, while also providing cost-effective healthcare solutions. The ultimate goal is to empower patients, enhance their self-management capabilities, and improve their overall health outcomes through an innovative, technology-driven approach. Future research will focus on assessing the app's clinical effectiveness and usability across various patient demographics.
在现代社会,体育活动对于维持身心健康至关重要,尤其是随着技术进步导致了久坐不动的生活方式。世界卫生组织建议成年人每周至少进行150分钟的适度运动;然而,许多人,尤其是患有膝关节骨关节炎(KOA)的人,并未达到这些指导标准。KOA是最常见的关节炎形式,全球数百万人受其影响,导致严重残疾、疼痛和生活质量下降。久坐行为和高体重指数(BMI)会使病情加重。促进生活方式改变(包括增加体育活动)的教育干预措施已显示出在管理KOA方面的有效性。为了解决KOA患者对体育活动指导标准的低依从率问题,开发了“为膝盖而动”™移动应用程序。该应用程序根据用户输入的生活方式和活动水平数据提供个性化的锻炼计划,旨在提高患者的参与度和依从性。其功能包括锻炼跟踪、实时监测以及通过集成聊天功能与医疗保健提供者沟通。一项随机对照试验(RCT)将评估该应用程序对改善45至70岁KOA患者的疼痛、功能和生活质量的疗效。该研究将把应用程序用户的结果与接受体育活动标准建议的对照组进行比较。初步预期表明,该应用程序将提高对锻炼建议的依从性和KOA的整体管理水平,同时还提供具有成本效益的医疗保健解决方案。最终目标是通过创新的、技术驱动的方法赋予患者权力,增强他们的自我管理能力,并改善他们的整体健康结果。未来的研究将专注于评估该应用程序在不同患者群体中的临床有效性和可用性。