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Feasibility and Effectiveness of Mobile Phones in Physical Activity Promotion for Adults 50 Years and Older: A Systematic Review.
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Mobile Phones in Physical Activity Promotion for Adults 50 Years and Older: A Systematic Review.
- Source :
- Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; Jul-Sep2018, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p213-222, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of mobile phones for promoting physical activity among adults 50 years and older. Methods: A systematic review was conducted. Articles were searched on April 1, 2017, in databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, and EBSCO) by 2 reviewers. Results: Eight articles were included. Three studies were conducted in the United States. Four studies found mobile phone interventions effective in increasing physical activity frequency. Participants found mobile phone interventions interesting, useful, and easy to use. Conclusion: Mobile phone interventions were effective in promoting physical activity among older adults, and well accepted despite certain barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CINAHL database
HEALTH promotion
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL databases
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
MEDLINE
ONLINE information services
HEALTH outcome assessment
QUALITY assurance
SYSTEMATIC reviews
CELL phones
PHYSICAL activity
OLD age
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08827524
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131163407
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000197