Experiences of mobile health in promoting physical activity: A qualitative systematic review and meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite evidence supporting physical activity in primary and secondary prevention, many individuals do not meet recommended levels. Mobile health is a field with a growing evidence base and is proposed as a convenient method for delivering health interventions. Despite qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives, there is a lack of synthesis to inform evidence-based design. This study aims to resolve this by identifying and synthesising qualitative research on the experience of using mobile health applications to promote physical activity.

Method

A systematic review focused on qualitative research, mobile health and physical activity was conducted in October 2017 using CINAHL, ERIC, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases. The protocol was registered with th

SUBMITTER: Carter DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6296673 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature