Effects of a Mobile App to Promote Social Participation on Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social participation is crucial for healthy aging, improving physical and mental health, cognitive function, and quality of life among older adults. However, social participation tends to decline with age due to factors like loss of social networks and health issues. Mobile health apps show promise in promoting healthy behaviors among older adults, but their effectiveness in increasing social participation remains understudied.

Objective

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a mobile app called Encouragement of Social Participation (ESP, "Shakai Sanka no Susume;" Hitachi) in promoting social participation and physical activity among community-dwelling older adults.

Methods

The study recruited 181 community-dwelling adults aged 6

SUBMITTER: Kawaguchi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474115 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature