Patients’ experiences of using a smartphone application to increase physical activity: the SMART MOVE qualitative study in primary care

Casey, Monica; Hayes, Patrick S.; Glynn, Fergus; Ó Laighin, Gearóid; Heaney, David J.; Murphy, Andrew W.; Glynn, Liam G.

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Patients’ experiences of using a smartphone application to increase physical activity: the SMART MOVE qualitative study in primary care

Casey, Monica; Hayes, Patrick S.; Glynn, Fergus; Ó Laighin, Gearóid; Heaney, David J.; Murphy, Andrew W.; Glynn, Liam G.

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2014

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Regular physical activity is known to help prevent and treat numerous non-communicable diseases. Smartphone applications (apps) have been shown to increase physical activity in primary care but little is known regarding the views of patients using such technology or how such technology may change behaviour.

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Royal College of General Practitioners

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British Journal of General Practice;e500

Patients’ experiences of using a smartphone application to increase physical activity: the SMART MOVE qualitative study in primary care

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