Key result
Individualized Internet-based physical activity training increased the proportion of RA patients meeting vigorous physical activity criteria at 12 months versus general training (34% vs 10%, P<0.005).
Why the study?
Does an individualized internet-based physical activity program improve physical activity levels in physically inactive patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared to a general information program?
Population
160 physically inactive patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had a computer with Internet access
Comparison
Internet-based physical activity program with… vs Internet-based program providing only general…
Design
RCT, randomly assigned
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Supports individualized internet-based training to raise vigorous activity in inactive RA patients; extends evidence for tailored digital interventions.
RCT (n=160)
Does an individualized internet-based physical activity program improve physical activity levels in physically inactive patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared to a general information program?
Absolute Event Rate: 34% vs 10%
p-value: p=<0.005
An individualized internet-based physical activity intervention with equipment and group contacts increases self-reported physical activity in RA patients compared to general information alone, though objectively measured activity did not differ.
Berg et al. (2006) conducted an RCT in Rheumatoid arthritis (n=160). Individualized Internet-based physical activity program vs. General Internet-based physical activity program was evaluated on Proportion of physically active patients (vigorous intensity level for 20 minutes on ≥3 days/week at 12 months) (p=<0.005). Individualized Internet-based physical activity training increased the proportion of RA patients meeting vigorous physical activity criteria at 12 months versus general training (34% vs 10%, P<0.005).
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