Promotion of Physical Activity in Older People Using mHealth and eHealth Technologies: Rapid Review of Reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older people are at increased risk of adverse health events because of reduced physical activity. There is concern that activity levels are further reduced in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many older people are practicing physical and social distancing to minimize transmission. Mobile health (mHealth) and eHealth technologies may offer a means by which older people can engage in physical activity while physically distancing.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the evidence for mHealth or eHealth technology in the promotion of physical activity among older people aged 50 years or older.

Methods

We conducted a rapid review of reviews using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. We sea

SUBMITTER: McGarrigle L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7803474 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature