Learning From Older Adults to Promote Independent Physical Activity Using Mobile Health (mHealth).

ABSTRACT: Background: Healthy aging is critically important for several reasons, including economic impact and quality of life. As the population of older adults rapidly increases, identifying acceptable ways to promote healthy aging is a priority. Technologies that can facilitate health promotion and risk reduction behaviors may be a solution, but only if these mobile health (mHealth) tools can be used by the older adult population. Within the context of a physical activity intervention, this study gathered participant's opinions about the use of an mHealth device to learn about acceptance and to identify areas for improvement. Methods: The Independent Walking for Brain Health study (NCT03058146) was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a wearable mHealth technology in facilitati

SUBMITTER: Nebeker C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406525 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature