The effectiveness of digital tools to maintain physical activity among people with a long-term condition(s): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Given the well-accepted health benefits, it is important to identify scalable ways to support people with long-term conditions (LTCs) to remain physically active. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of digital tools on the maintenance of physical activity (PA) amongst this population.

Methods

Electronic databases were searched for randomised controlled trials investigating the effect of digital tools on PA maintenance at least three months post-intervention compared with a non-digital control in participants with long-term conditions. Meta-analyses were conducted at post-intervention and longest maintenance timepoint; subgroup analyses explored the effect of the type of control. Prospero registration: CRD42022299967.

Results

Twenty-three stud

SUBMITTER: Howes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660288 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature