A Facebook delivered physical activity focused group lifestyle intervention for the families of children with genetic epilepsy

The physical activity intervention will be 4-weeks in duration and be delivered online through a private Facebook group. The group will be titled ‘Movement for the parents and families of children with genetic epilepsy.’ The research team will provide education on pre-determined weekly topics and facilitate discussion boards e.g. goal setting, barriers and sedentary behaviour. The topics will include: 1. Introductions/barriers to activity, 2. Goal setting and ways to address barriers, 3. Resistance/aerobic guidelines and resources, 4. Review of progress, plan going forward. These posts will all occur from the study generated account. Participants will be provided with a Fitbit prior to the intervention and asked to wear it daily. This is an activity tracker worn on the wrist that measures data such as steps and active minutes and syncs to a personal Fitbit dashboard where participants can set personal goals and track progress. The research team will be using Fitbit’s health solutions platform where they will be able to log in and access data from the participants activity trackers. The Fitbit will be encouraged to be worn during waking hours, but can also be worn overnight if participants choose.The health solutions platform is typically used for workplaces however we have will use a private group for our study. After the 4-week trial participants will have the choice to remain in the Facebook group and continue to use it as a form of social support for exercise without the input from facilitators. There is no minimum requirement of access to the Facebook group, however participants will be encouraged to check it regularly. Adherence will be measured by views per post on the Facebook group.