Middle-aged and older adults’ acceptance of mobile nutrition and fitness apps: A systematic mixed studies review

ABSTRACT:

Background

To promote healthy aging, the support of digital mobile health tools such as mobile applications (apps) addressing a healthy diet or physical activity appears promising, particularly when initiated before entering old age. For such tools to be effective, middle-aged and older adults’ acceptance need to be studied in depth.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to provide an integrative synthesis of the current state of research regarding the question in how far middle-aged and older adults (people aged 50 years and above) accept mobile nutrition and fitness apps to gain a deeper understanding of the influencing factors shaping this target group’s usage behaviour and needs.

Methods

The review process followed the PRISMA guidelines. The databas

SUBMITTER: Baer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754197 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature