Investigation of the Effectiveness of Whatsapp-Based Physical Activity Incentive Program in Morbidly Obese Individuals
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Morbid
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Physical Inactivity focused on measuring physical activity, morbid obesity, exercise, technology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals between the ages of 18-60
- BMI ≥40 kg/m2, morbidly obese awaiting bariatric surgery
- No surgical operation in the last 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that will interfere with physical activity
- Presence of balance problems that will prevent physical activity
- Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions
- Presence of acute pain
- Heartache
- Having a history of myocardial infarction
- Presence of conjunctive heart failure
- Presence of uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
Sites / Locations
- Istanbul University-CerrahpaşaRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Morbid obesity individuals
All subjects participating in the study will be given physical activity incentive program (PAI) individually. After evaluating it is aimed to provide information transfer and motivation support to increase physical activity levels before bariatric surgery within the scope of PAI. For this purpose, individual face-to-face interviews will conduct with all cases; verbal information will be given about the importance of physical activity, its effects and different levels of severity. The progress of the program will be made with the whats app application. 8-week follow-up chart will be given to the individuals, about the completion of the physical activity follow-up chart prepared in order to raise awareness about the activity levels of individuals in daily life and to increase their physical activity levels. All subjects will record daily step counts, low, moderate, and vigorous activities on the chart at the end of the day, every day for 8 weeks.