Digital technology empowers exercise health management in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of mHealth-based interventions on physical activity and body composition in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prolonged Sedentary behavior (SB) and lack of Physical Activity (PA) in the older population significantly increase the risk of chronic disease development. The use of mobile health (mHealth) apps may have a positive impact on older adults, helping to increase their physical activity levels and optimize body composition. However, the effectiveness of mHealth-based interventions and potential moderators in this population is not fully understood.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of a mHealth-based intervention in promoting PA/moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), reducing SB, and lowering body mass index (BMI) in older adults. The moderating effects of the mHealth intervention effects were also explored through subgroup analysis.

Method

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SUBMITTER: Wang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12521191 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature