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Is It Really Home-Based? A Commentary on the Necessity for Accurate Definitions across Exercise and Physical Activity Programmes

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  • Francesca Denton

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
    Denotes joint first authorship.)

  • Sofie Power

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
    Denotes joint first authorship.)

  • Alexander Waddell

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
    Denotes joint first authorship.)

  • Stefan Birkett

    (School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK)

  • Michael Duncan

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK)

  • Amy Harwood

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK)

  • Gordon McGregor

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK
    Department of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Centre for Exercise & Health, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK
    Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK)

  • Nikita Rowley

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK)

  • David Broom

    (Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 2DS, UK)

Abstract

Background : There is wide discrepancy in how published research defines and reports home-based exercise programmes. Studies consisting of fundamentally different designs have been labelled as home-based, making searching for relevant literature challenging and time consuming. This issue has been further highlighted by an increased demand for these programmes following the COVID-19 pandemic and associated government-imposed lockdowns. Purpose : To examine what specifically constitutes home-based exercise by: (1) developing definitions for a range of terms used when reporting exercise and physical activity programmes and (2) providing examples to contextualise these definitions for use when reporting exercise and physical activity programmes. Methods : A literature search was undertaken to identify previous attempts to define home-based exercise programmes. A working document, including initial definitions and examples were developed, which were then discussed between six experts for further refinement. Results : We generated definitions for universal key terms within three domains (and subdomains) of programme design: location (home-based, community/centre-based, or clinical setting), prescription (structured or unstructured) and delivery (supervised, facilitated, or unsupervised). Examples for possible combinations of design terms were produced. Conclusions : Definitions will provide consistency when using reporting tools and the intention is to discuss the issues presented as part of a Delphi study. This is of paramount importance due to the predicted increase in emerging research regarding home-based exercise.

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  • Francesca Denton & Sofie Power & Alexander Waddell & Stefan Birkett & Michael Duncan & Amy Harwood & Gordon McGregor & Nikita Rowley & David Broom, 2021. "Is It Really Home-Based? A Commentary on the Necessity for Accurate Definitions across Exercise and Physical Activity Programmes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-8, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:17:p:9244-:d:627377
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    1. Sofie Power & Nikita Rowley & Michael Duncan & David Broom, 2022. "“I Was Having My Midlife Fat Crisis”: Exploring the Experiences and Preferences of Home-Based Exercise Programmes for Adults Living with Overweight and Obesity," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-16, October.

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