Exploring the acceptability and usability of a novel social innovation to encourage physical activity: The iStep prototype
2018; Wiley; Volume: 27; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/hsc.12656
ISSN1365-2524
AutoresCheryl Grindell, Sue Mawson, Kate Gerrish, S. Parker, Paul Bissell,
Tópico(s)Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
ResumoHealth & Social Care in the CommunityVolume 27, Issue 2 p. 383-391 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Exploring the acceptability and usability of a novel social innovation to encourage physical activity: The iStep prototype Cheryl Grindell, Corresponding Author Cheryl Grindell cheryl.grindell@sth.nhs.uk orcid.org/0000-0003-0671-1498 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UK Correspondence Cheryl Grindell, Therapy Outpatients Sheffield Teaching hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK. Email: cheryl.grindell@sth.nhs.ukSearch for more papers by this authorSue Mawson, Sue Mawson Section HSR, ScHARR, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UKSearch for more papers by this authorKate Gerrish, Kate Gerrish University of Sheffield/Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UKSearch for more papers by this authorStuart Parker, Stuart Parker Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKSearch for more papers by this authorPaul Bissell, Paul Bissell Dean of the School of Human and Health Sciences, Huddersfield University, Huddersfield, UKSearch for more papers by this author Cheryl Grindell, Corresponding Author Cheryl Grindell cheryl.grindell@sth.nhs.uk orcid.org/0000-0003-0671-1498 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UK Correspondence Cheryl Grindell, Therapy Outpatients Sheffield Teaching hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK. Email: cheryl.grindell@sth.nhs.ukSearch for more papers by this authorSue Mawson, Sue Mawson Section HSR, ScHARR, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UKSearch for more papers by this authorKate Gerrish, Kate Gerrish University of Sheffield/Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UKSearch for more papers by this authorStuart Parker, Stuart Parker Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKSearch for more papers by this authorPaul Bissell, Paul Bissell Dean of the School of Human and Health Sciences, Huddersfield University, Huddersfield, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 September 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12656Citations: 7 Funding information This project has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 306058. The authors SM and KG were funded by the NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care Yorkshire and Humber (NIHR CLAHRC YH; www.clahrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk). The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract This study explored the acceptability and usability of the iStep prototype a novel social innovation to encourage intergenerational physical activity (PA) to help reduce obesity levels in older age. Obesity is a major public health issue and physical inactivity is one of the many factors that influence this, especially in childhood and later life. iStep (a pedometer and interactive website) sought to increase PA levels across the life course through intergenerational partnerships participating in walking challenges together. This was a qualitative mixed methods study involving 130 participants from two different settings. Pupils and teachers from a local secondary school (n = 120) tested the iStep prototype over two separate 2-week periods. Pupil and teacher partnerships engaged in a walking challenge using pedometers and the website platform. In addition, 10 retirement age women were involved in a modified co-operative evaluation of the prototype. Two focus groups with pupils (n = 9 and 20), semistructured interviews with teachers (n = 5), and one dyadic interview (pupil/teacher) were undertaken. Data were analysed using an iterative thematic approach. Five themes were identified: perceptions of the technology, attitudes towards the walking challenge, attitudes to the intergenerational partnership, competition versus collaboration and promoting PA. The pedometer was a useful motivational tool which raised awareness of PA levels. The website was thought to be simple and easy to use. Walking was deemed inclusive and accessible to all age groups and setting a target goal was considered beneficial. Engaging in PA with a partner was regarded as a good way to provide support and encouragement. Overall, this early prototype evaluation showed that iStep has potential to be an innovative and engaging way to encourage increased PA across generations. It may positively contribute towards reducing obesity levels in older age but outcomes that effectively measure this need to be incorporated in any future iStep testing. CONFLICT OF INTERESTS No conflicts of interest have been declared. Citing Literature Volume27, Issue2March 2019Pages 383-391 RelatedInformation
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