Economic evaluation of an incentive-based program to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in middle-aged adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incentive-based programs represent a promising approach for health insurers to encourage health-promoting behaviours. However, little is known about the value for money of such programs. This study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of the ACHIEVE (Active CHoices IncEntiVE) program designed to incentivise increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviour in middle-aged adults.

Methods

 A within-trial cost-efficacy analysis was conducted. Benefits were assessed by evaluating paired t-tests from participants' pre- and post- trial Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m²), sitting time (minutes/day) and metabolic equivalents (METS) minutes. A health sector perspective was adopted for the assessment of costs. Pathway analysis was used to determine the

SUBMITTER: Maple JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9297637 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature