The purpose of this study is to develop a posture correction exercise program based self-regulation using the intervention mapping protocol (IMP) in healthcare professional students. Participants of this study were healthcare professional students at ...
The purpose of this study is to develop a posture correction exercise program based self-regulation using the intervention mapping protocol (IMP) in healthcare professional students. Participants of this study were healthcare professional students at a university in Korea. To develop a posture correction exercise program based self-regulation, literature review and focus group interview for 10 university students majoring in healthcare were conducted in 2016. Then, the program was developed based on IMP. The 6 stages of the IMP, consisting of 1) needs assessment, 2) creation of objectives, 3) selection of theory-based methods and practical strategies, 4) development of the program, 5) development of an adoption and implementation plan, and 6) development of an evaluation design, were utilized in this methodological study to develop the exercise program. For application of the theory-based strategies such as self-regulation, including self-observation, goal-setting, social support, environmental aids, reinforcement, and prevention of recurrence, the intervention program included health education, posture correction exercises, setting long- and short-term goals, and self-help groups. Additionally, group education and one-on-one counselling, and a mobile application were used as methods to implement this exercise program. It is expected that these posture correction exercise program based on self-regulation would be widely available as an intervention tool to improve the musculoskeletal health.