Physical activity monitors to enhance amount of physical activity in older adults - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The body of evidence related to the effect of physical activity monitor-based interventions has grown over the recent years. However, the effect of physical activity monitor-based interventions in older adults remains unclear and should be systematically reviewed.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to estimate the effect of physical activity monitor-based interventions on physical activity behavior in participants aged 65 and above. Subsequently we explored the effect on body mass index, physical capacity, and health-related quality of life and finally the impact of patient- and intervention characteristics.

Methods

Searches in MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, and CENTRAL were performed on April 26, 2018. No publication date filters

SUBMITTER: Larsen RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500067 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature