Enhancing Physical Activity in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

"A.Education about the importance of PA. During a one-to-one interview with the coach motivation, self-efficacy, barriers, favorite activities and strategies to become more active are discussed.~B. Step counter providing direct feedback.~C.A smartphone with a project-tailored application. The application provides automated coaching by displaying an activity goal (number of steps) and feedback on a daily basis. The feedback comes with a graphical presentation. Patients' targets are automatically revised weekly.~D.Telephone contacts triggered in the case of non-compliance with wearing the step counter, failure to transmit data or failure to progress. Coaches are alerted by a note at the coaches' backend to take contact with the patient if needed."