Date of Completion
2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Physical Activity, Office Workers
Abstract
The pandemic exacerbated the prevalence of sedentary behavior among work-from-home office workers due to a lack of physical activity. To combat this, self-determination theory was utilized to promote exercise among this population. Based on this concept, autonomy affects the individuals’ motivation and compliance to exercise. It is also highly influenced by associated intrinsic and extrinsic factors. To apply this concept to the interventions, external and internal motivations were delivered through mobile applications via PT-Driven and Self-Directed exercises. A descriptive quantitative design using the single-subject multiple treatment design was implemented for six weeks to describe and observe the changes in behavior among the participants regarding the primary outcome – compliance, and secondary outcomes – RPE and Safety. Four participants were gathered in total compliance, and secondary outcomes – RPE and Safety. Four participants were gathered in total through purposive convenience sampling. The data gathered was from a sample population of sedentary office workers, all from the same company that works from home. Results showed that the participants were more compliant during the PT-Driven phase due to the presence of external factors promoting the participant’s engagement in exercise. While for RPE, the direct relationship between RPE and the intensity of exercises increased physical activity and was seen to be associated with the participants’ compliance to exercise. Both interventions did not pose any safety risk to the participants since no unexpected serious adverse events were recorded. This study contributes to shifting face-to-face physical therapy sessions into telerehabilitation. Based on the results of the study, PT-Driven app-based intervention showed to produce more compliance; however, PT-Driven and Self-Directed interventions can facilitate home exercises and physical activity while ensuring the safety of sedentary patients or clients.
First Advisor
Mikaela Rei A. Abamonga
Second Advisor
Lulu A. Armamento
APA Citation
Biñas, C. Q., Borja, M. A., Cala, J. B., Llupar, D. M., Manalo, C. C., Panen, D. B., Par, K. A., & Sta. Maria, S. P. (2023). The effects of self-directed vs PT-driven APP-based physical activity on compliance, RPE, and safety of sedentary office workers. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/903