The Effects of mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in Physical Activity: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is well known that regular physical exercise has associated benefits; yet, participation remains suboptimal. Mobile health (mHealth) has become an indispensable medium to deliver behavior change interventions, and there is a growing interest in the gamification apps in mHealth to promote physical activity (PA) participation. Gamification could use game design elements (such as points, leaderboards, and progress bars), and it has the potential to increase motivation for PA and engagement. However, mHealth-based gamification interventions are still emerging, and little is known about the application status and efficacy of such interventions.

Objective

This systematic review aims to investigate gamification apps in mHealth for improving PA levels and simultaneousl

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8855282 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature