Wearable Activity Tracker-Based Interventions for Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Physical Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global aging population faces great challenges. Wearable activity trackers have emerged as tools to promote physical activity among older adults, potentially improving health outcomes. However, the effectiveness of such interventions on physical activity, body composition, and physical function among community-dwelling older adults remains debated.

Objective

This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of wearable activity tracker-based interventions on physical activity, body composition, and physical function among community-dwelling older adults.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases from inception until January 2025 to identify related randomized controlled trials. The outc

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006780 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature