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Table 3 Distribution of the answers to the self-reported changes in physical activity questionnaire for each group

From: Effectiveness of text messages for decreasing inactive behaviour in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised controlled study

Self-reported change in physical activity

Intervention (n = 18*)

Control (n = 19)

Reduction in physical activity, no. (%)

1 (2.7)

3 (8.1)

No change in physical activity, no. (%)

5 (13.5)

12 (32.4)

Weekly increase of ½–1 h, no. (%)

2 (5.4)

1 (2.7)

Weekly increase of 1–1½ h, no. (%)

2 (5.4)

1 (2.7)

Weekly increase of 1½–2 h, no. (%)

4 (10.8)

1 (2.7)

Weekly increase of 2–2½ h, no. (%)

2 (5.4)

0 (0)

Weekly increase of 3–3½ h, no. (%)

2 (5.4)

1 (2.7)

  1. *One participant dropped out before the follow-up visit