Mobile health interventions for active aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of physical activity promotion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With increasing evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity (PA) for older adults, there is a critical need for effective interventions to promote activity in this population. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer innovative approaches to enhance engagement in PA, yet evidence of their effectiveness remains varied and insufficiently synthesized. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth interventions in improving physical health, quality of life, cognitive function, and mental well-being among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and over.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines, focusing on studies that utilized mHealth interventions to promote PA among co

SUBMITTER: Daniels K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811652 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature