Long-term Effectiveness of mHealth Physical Activity Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) interventions can increase physical activity (PA); however, their long-term impact is not well understood.

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to understand the immediate and long-term effects of mHealth interventions on PA. The secondary aim is to explore potential effect moderators.

Methods

We performed this study according to the Cochrane and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and PsycINFO in July 2020. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials of mHealth interventions targeting PA as a primary outcome in adults. Eligible outcome measures were walking, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), total physi

SUBMITTER: Monninghoff A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8122296 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature