Benefits and Harms of Digital Health Interventions Promoting Physical Activity in People With Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health interventions for managing chronic conditions have great potential. However, the benefits and harms are still unclear.

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the benefits and harms of digital health interventions in promoting physical activity in people with chronic conditions.

Methods

We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from inception to October 2022. Eligible randomized controlled trials were included if they used a digital component in physical activity promotion in adults with ≥1 of the following conditions: depression or anxiety, ischemic heart disease or heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, knee or hip osteoarthritis, hype

SUBMITTER: Zangger G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10359919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature