Journal of medical Internet research
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Oct 2013
ReviewAssessing the internal and external validity of mobile health physical activity promotion interventions: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework.
Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are effective in promoting physical activity (PA); however, the degree to which external validity indicators are reported is unclear. ⋯ This review suggests that more focus is needed on research designs that highlight and report on both internal and external validity indicators. Specific recommendations are provided to encourage future mHealth interventionists and investigators to report on representativeness, settings, delivery agents for planned interventions, the extent to which protocol is delivered as intended, and maintenance of effects at the individual or organizational level.
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Oct 2013
ReviewAssessing the internal and external validity of mobile health physical activity promotion interventions: a systematic literature review using the RE-AIM framework.
Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are effective in promoting physical activity (PA); however, the degree to which external validity indicators are reported is unclear. ⋯ This review suggests that more focus is needed on research designs that highlight and report on both internal and external validity indicators. Specific recommendations are provided to encourage future mHealth interventionists and investigators to report on representativeness, settings, delivery agents for planned interventions, the extent to which protocol is delivered as intended, and maintenance of effects at the individual or organizational level.