Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study

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Main Authors: Apichai Wattanapisit, Surasak Vijitpongjinda, Udomsak Saengow, Waluka Amaek, Sanhapan Thanamee, Prachyapan Petchuay
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spelling th-cmuir.6653943832-436592018-04-25T07:20:50Z Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study Apichai Wattanapisit Surasak Vijitpongjinda Udomsak Saengow Waluka Amaek Sanhapan Thanamee Prachyapan Petchuay Agricultural and Biological Sciences © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted. Introduction Physical activity (PA) is important in promoting health, as well as in the treatment and prevention of diseases. However, insufficient PA is still a global health problem and it is also a problem in medical schools. PA training in medical curricula is still sparse or non-existent. There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the extent of PA in medical schools through several indicators, including people, places and policies. This study includes a survey of the PA prevalence in a medical school and development of a tool, the Medical School Physical Activity Report Card (MSPARC), which will contain concise and understandable infographics and information for exploring, monitoring and reporting information relating to PA prevalence. Methods and analysis This mixed methods study will run from January to September 2017. We will involve the School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thailand, and its medical students (n=285). Data collection will consist of both primary and secondary data, divided into four parts: general information, people, places and policies. We will investigate the PA metrics about (1) people: the prevalence of PA and sedentary behaviours; (2) place: the quality and accessibility of walkable neighbourhoods, bicycle facilities and recreational areas; and (3) policy: PA promotion programmes for medical stu dents, education metrics and investments related to PA. The MSPARC will be developed using simple symbols, infographics and short texts to evaluate the PA metrics of the medical school. Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Walailak University (protocol number: WUEC-16-005-01). Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national or international conferences. The MSPARC and full report will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders, policymakers, staff and clients. 2018-01-24T03:51:32Z 2018-01-24T03:51:32Z 2017-09-01 Journal 20446055 2-s2.0-85030261276 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017297 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85030261276&origin=inward http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/43659
institution Chiang Mai University
building Chiang Mai University Library
country Thailand
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topic Agricultural and Biological Sciences
spellingShingle Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Apichai Wattanapisit
Surasak Vijitpongjinda
Udomsak Saengow
Waluka Amaek
Sanhapan Thanamee
Prachyapan Petchuay
Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study
description © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted. Introduction Physical activity (PA) is important in promoting health, as well as in the treatment and prevention of diseases. However, insufficient PA is still a global health problem and it is also a problem in medical schools. PA training in medical curricula is still sparse or non-existent. There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the extent of PA in medical schools through several indicators, including people, places and policies. This study includes a survey of the PA prevalence in a medical school and development of a tool, the Medical School Physical Activity Report Card (MSPARC), which will contain concise and understandable infographics and information for exploring, monitoring and reporting information relating to PA prevalence. Methods and analysis This mixed methods study will run from January to September 2017. We will involve the School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thailand, and its medical students (n=285). Data collection will consist of both primary and secondary data, divided into four parts: general information, people, places and policies. We will investigate the PA metrics about (1) people: the prevalence of PA and sedentary behaviours; (2) place: the quality and accessibility of walkable neighbourhoods, bicycle facilities and recreational areas; and (3) policy: PA promotion programmes for medical stu dents, education metrics and investments related to PA. The MSPARC will be developed using simple symbols, infographics and short texts to evaluate the PA metrics of the medical school. Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Walailak University (protocol number: WUEC-16-005-01). Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national or international conferences. The MSPARC and full report will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders, policymakers, staff and clients.
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author Apichai Wattanapisit
Surasak Vijitpongjinda
Udomsak Saengow
Waluka Amaek
Sanhapan Thanamee
Prachyapan Petchuay
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Surasak Vijitpongjinda
Udomsak Saengow
Waluka Amaek
Sanhapan Thanamee
Prachyapan Petchuay
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title Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study
title_short Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study
title_full Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study
title_fullStr Development of a physical activity monitoring tool for Thai medical schools: A protocol for a mixed methods study
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