My Knee Exercise

About

The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether use of a novel self-directed web and mobile phone based exercise program improved knee osteoarthritis symptoms compared with use of a website offering educational material only. It is not known how best to increase access to best-practice exercise prescription and support for people with knee osteoarthritis. Digital technologies such as web pages and automated text messages may be a feasible and accessible option.

Status of project: completed

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Publications

Effects of a Self-directed Web-Based Strengthening Exercise and Physical Activity Program Supported by Automated Text Messages for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Effectiveness of internet-delivered education and home exercise supported by behaviour change SMS on pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial protocol

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The My Knee Exercise experience

The primary aim of this study was to explore the attitudes and experiences of people with knee osteoarthritis who accessed the novel self-directed web and mobile phone based exercise program and the features they perceived as useful to facilitate self-directed exercise.

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Exploring Attitudes and Experiences of People With Knee Osteoarthritis Toward a Self-Directed eHealth Intervention to Support Exercise: Qualitative Study

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Development of text messages

This study describes the development of, and rationale for, the SMS program which accompanied the self-directed web-based exercise program.

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A Short Message Service Intervention to Support Adherence to Home-Based Strengthening Exercise for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Intervention Design Applying the Behavior Change Wheel

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Researchers involved in this study included Rachel Nelligan, Prof Kim Bennell, Prof Rana Hinman, Dr Samatha Teo and Samuel Crofts at the University of Melbourne, and collaborators from Monash University and University College London.

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