DECKED! CHALLENGE (BODYWEIGHT) - A MODERNISED APPROACH TO HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGH THE UTILISATION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Mulholland, Kyle (2016)
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Mulholland, Kyle
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016060612085
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016060612085
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The growing incidence of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) within modern society, for which physical inactivity represents a major risk factor, has generated significant public and professional attention. This recent emphasis placed on the reduction of NCDs and their associated modifiable, behavioural risk factors has resulted in increased focus on the promotion of physical activity. Additionally, research demonstrates a shift in mentality away from the pathogenic orientation of health promotion. This has resulted in the formation of health promotion concepts that actively promote health, rather than just being low on risk factors.
When considering health promotion from a modern perspective, it is pertinent to take into consideration the influence of the rapid, worldwide, digital development that is shaping today’s society. Technological developments have resulted in the growth of mobile health (mHealth), for which health promotion through physical activity represents a notable component. These technological resources offer tremendous potential in influencing health promotion, management and prevention strategies.
From a physiotherapeutic perspective, physiotherapists are uniquely skilled to make a substantial contribution to the promotion of health and physical activity, potentially easing the public health burden associated with NCDs. Accordingly, this thesis has presented research associated with the design, development and dissemination of a health promotion product. This health promotion product was developed to utilise modern resources and technology, to facilitate dissemination to multiple demographics.
When considering health promotion from a modern perspective, it is pertinent to take into consideration the influence of the rapid, worldwide, digital development that is shaping today’s society. Technological developments have resulted in the growth of mobile health (mHealth), for which health promotion through physical activity represents a notable component. These technological resources offer tremendous potential in influencing health promotion, management and prevention strategies.
From a physiotherapeutic perspective, physiotherapists are uniquely skilled to make a substantial contribution to the promotion of health and physical activity, potentially easing the public health burden associated with NCDs. Accordingly, this thesis has presented research associated with the design, development and dissemination of a health promotion product. This health promotion product was developed to utilise modern resources and technology, to facilitate dissemination to multiple demographics.