A systematic review on the use of mHealth to increase physical activity in older people

Aslam, Ahmed Sohaib; Luenen, Sanne van; Aslam, Sohail; Bodegom, David van; Chavannes, Niels H.

doi:10.1016/j.ceh.2020.04.002

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“…Digital technology in the form of mobile health solutions has the potential to support wellbeing, and address some of the health and social care needs of an ageing population, particularly those living with long-term conditions with increasing evidence of adoption and acceptance [15][16][17][18][19][20][21]. The popular myth is that older people are resistant to using new technology [22].…”

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“…The popular myth is that older people are resistant to using new technology [22]. However, chronological age is not the sole determinant of technological acceptance and adoption, as education and socioeconomic factors are possible influences [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. Ageist stereotypes, healthcare professionals' scepticism and negative assumptions may also form considerable barriers for equal access to healthcare technology [24][25][26][27].…”

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Smartphone Applications Designed to Improve Older People’s Chronic Pain Management: An Integrated Systematic Review

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(1) Background: Older people’s chronic pain is often not well managed because of fears of side-effects and under-reporting. Telehealth interventions, in the form of smartphone applications, are attracting much interest in the management of chronic diseases, with new and evolving approaches in response to current population demographics. However, the extent to which telehealth interventions may be used to promote and effect the self-management of chronic pain is not established. (2) Aim: To provide an objective review of the existing quantitative and qualitative evidence pertaining to the benefits of smartphone applications for the management of chronic pain in older people. (3) Methods: A literature search was undertaken using PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Embase, PsychINFO, the Cochrane database, Science Direct and references of retrieved articles. The data were independently extracted by two reviewers from the original reports. (4) Results: This integrative systematic review identified 10 articles considering smartphone applications related to self-management of chronic pain among older adults. (5) Conclusions: It is important for future research to not only examine the effects of smartphone initiatives, but also to compare their safety, acceptability, efficacy and cost–benefit ratio in relation to existing treatment modalities.

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Smartphone Applications Designed to Improve Older People’s Chronic Pain Management: An Integrated Systematic Review

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“… 42 A new systematic review on older adults (>55 years) corroborates improvement of PA in the short term when using a PA mobile application. 43 …”

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A Primer for the Evaluation and Integration of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Digital Measurement Tools into Nutrition and Dietetics Practice

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Raynor

Volpe

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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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“…Besides computer-based eHealth interventions, mobile technologies known as mHealth have recently emerged as another promising method for stimulation of PA. Several studies have already proved the effectiveness of mobile technologies in stimulating PA in a variety of populations [ 28 - 33 ]. These positive effects can be explained by the increasing use of smartphones among all populations and, as a result, a more pronounced just-in-time and interactive nature of mobile technologies compared to the less flexible and in-time computer-based technologies.…”

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Adding Mobile Elements to Online Physical Activity Interventions Targeted at Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: Protocol for a Systematic Design

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Bolman²,

Peels³

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Physical activity (PA) can increase mental and physical health in adults aged 50 years and older. However, it has been shown that PA guidelines are often not met within this population. Therefore, our research group developed 2 computer-tailored intervention programs in the last decade to stimulate PA: Active Plus and I Move. Although these programs were proven effective, positive effects diminished over time and attrition rates were relatively high. To respond to this, we will integrate 3 interactive mobile elements into the existing programs: activity tracker, ecological momentary intervention program, and virtual coach app. Objective The goal of the research is to define systematic and evidence-based steps for extending our online computer-based PA intervention programs with 3 interactive mobile elements. Methods Components often included in other (eHealth) design models were identified as key components and served as a base for the definition of systematic steps: exploration of context, involvement of the target population, prototype and intervention testing, and implementation. Based on these key components, 10 systematic steps were defined. The initial step is a literature search, with the results serving as a base for development of the low-fidelity prototypes in step 2. The pilot phase comprises the 3rd to 6th steps and includes semistructured interviews, pilot tests, and adaptations of the prototypes with intensive involvement of the target population of adults aged 50 years and older, where particular attention will be paid to lower educated persons. The 7th step is an effect evaluation in the form of a randomized controlled trial. During the 8th step, the most effective intervention programs will be selected and reinforced. These reinforced intervention programs will be used during the design of an implementation plan in the 9th step and the subsequent field study in the 10th step. Results The project will be executed from December 2019 to December 2023. During this period, the systematic approach presented will be practically executed according to the methodological procedures described. Conclusions Based on the 4 identified key components, we were able to design an evidence-based systematic design approach for separately adding 3 mobile elements to our existing online PA intervention programs. The 10 steps are presented as a useful approach to guide future eHealth design studies. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/31677

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A systematic review on the use of mHealth to increase physical activity in older people

Cited by 32 publications

References 42 publications

Smartphone Applications Designed to Improve Older People’s Chronic Pain Management: An Integrated Systematic Review

Smartphone Applications Designed to Improve Older People’s Chronic Pain Management: An Integrated Systematic Review

A Primer for the Evaluation and Integration of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Digital Measurement Tools into Nutrition and Dietetics Practice

Adding Mobile Elements to Online Physical Activity Interventions Targeted at Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: Protocol for a Systematic Design

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