Understanding the effectiveness of mHealth interventions incorporating behaviour change techniques in reducing sitting time in older adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To address the growing prevalence of sedentary behaviours among older adults and their associated adverse health outcomes, there is an urgent need to prioritise effective and accessible interventions. Mobile health (mHealth) delivers healthcare services and health-related information through portable electronic devices, enabling interventions to be administered directly in home settings. However, the evidence on the effectiveness of mHealth interventions in reducing sitting time among older adults remains inconsistent. To derive literature-based estimates of the effectiveness of mHealth interventions, we will systematically review and meta-analyse the impact of these interventions on sitting time in adults aged 55 years and older.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature