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Kim H, Lee K, Lee YH, Park Y, Park Y, Yu Y, Park J, Noh S
The Effectiveness of a Mobile Phone–Based Physical Activity Program for Treating Depression, Stress, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among Adults: Quantitative Study
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The Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Physical Activity Program for Treating Depression Among Adults in Korea: A Pilot Study
Hyungsook Kim;
Kikwang Lee;
Ye Hoon Lee;
Yoonjung Park;
Yonghyun Park;
Yeonwoo Yu;
Jaeyoung Park;
Sihyeon Noh
ABSTRACT
Background:
Physical activity is known to be an effective evidence-based treatment for depression. However, people generally have difficulties participating in physical activity due to limitations
Objective:
In this study, we attempted to investigate the effectiveness of a mobile-based physical activity program in terms of various health indicators, namely, depression, perceived stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life. in time and accessibility.
Methods:
A total of 61 adults aged 18-65 years participated in the study: 36 were assigned to the treatment group and 25 to the waitlist group. The proposed variables were evaluated through self-report questionnaires before and after the treatment. The treatment group used the program about three times per week at home, and each session took about 30 minutes.
Results:
The treatment group exhibited significant improvements in depression and perceived stress after the program, whereas the waitlist group exhibited no significant changes after treatment.
Conclusions:
This study provided experimental evidence that mobile-based physical activity program affects depressive symptoms and perceived stress significantly. It is expected that mobile-based physical activity programs can be cost-effective and implemented at home for depression and perceived stress. Clinical Trial: HYUIRB-202203-010-1
Citation
Please cite as:
Kim H, Lee K, Lee YH, Park Y, Park Y, Yu Y, Park J, Noh S
The Effectiveness of a Mobile Phone–Based Physical Activity Program for Treating Depression, Stress, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among Adults: Quantitative Study