Application of the IDEAS Framework in Adapting a Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adult College...

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Behavioral Interventions
• Public Health

Background:

• User-centered design is crucial for e-health behavioral intervention acceptability.
• Traditional top-down approaches are prevalent in physical activity research.
• The IDEAS (Integrate, Design, Assess, and Share) framework offers a user-centered alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the application of the IDEAS framework for adapting a web-based physical activity intervention.
• To tailor the intervention for young adult college students.

Main Methods:

• The IDEAS framework was applied, focusing on user insights, theory integration, and iterative design with user feedback.
• Qualitative interviews were conducted with young adult college students (N=7).

Main Results:

• Key themes identified were engagement, accountability, and cultural fit.
• Intervention modifications included increased interactivity, social accountability features (private social media group), and culturally relevant content.
• The adapted intervention featured weekly lessons, a resource library, videos, trackers, and a social media group.

Conclusions:

• The IDEAS framework facilitated an efficient, user-centered adaptation process.
• Integrating user preferences and feedback early addressed acceptability barriers before pilot testing.