SynthesisInternational journal of public health2024
Digital Health Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Semiquantitative Analysis.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of Multicomponent Digital Health Interventions on Multidimensional Physical Activity in Older Adults: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of digitalized Tai Chi intervention on muscle function and physical performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring Breast Cancer Survivors' Preferences for Text Messaging-Based Mobile Health Interventions Targeting Sleep and Physical Activity: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Similar exercise adherence and physical fitness outcomes are observed across distinct motivation profiles in older adults participating in a home-based structured exercise programme.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2026Article
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- Osteoarthritis physical activity care pathway: Results of an exploratory trial.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2026Article
- Content Validation and Perceived Value of Text Messages to Promote Physical Activity Among U.S. Older Adults and Care Partners.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Observational
- Digital engagement and physical activity patterns across Chinese populations: a secondary analysis of national survey data.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Movement-Based Interventions in Pre-Frail and Frail Older Adults: An Integrative Review of Clinical, Digital, and Implementation Evidence.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Review
- Integrative research on technology-assisted physical activity and biological aging: a review of wearable sensors, tele-exercise platforms, and aging biomarkers.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Beyond the 150 min target: rethinking exercise promotion for active health in community-dwelling older adults through inclusive social prescribing.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Experiences of technology for increasing physical activity of older adults: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2025Review
- Multidimensional determinants of active and healthy aging trajectories: a position paper from the Age-It Research Program.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2025Article
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- Activity Intensity and All-Cause Mortality Following Fall Injury Among Older Adults: Results from a 12-Year National Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of a text message + pedometer intervention to increase steps after emergency department discharge: a pilot study.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is crucial for older adults' wellbeing. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are important, however a synthesis aimed at healthy community-dwelling OA is lacking. This study aims to synthesize DHIs effect on PA levels among community-dwelling 60-year-old adults or older. Methods: A systematic review was performed. DHIs using eHealth/mHealth tools, apps and text messaging were included. Primary outcomes were daily steps, moderate-to-vigorous PA and sedentary time. Quality was assessed via Cochrane risk-of-bias tools. Study-reported effect, study quality, sample size, study duration and dropout rate were semi-quantitatively synthesized to determine the overall category effect. Results: 12 studies were included. 75% were low-quality, sample size was 16-18,080, study duration was 3-18 weeks, average dropout rate was 4.2%-46.7%. The synthesis of "motivational reminders" and "dynamic exercise programs" showed an overall positive effect, of "PA self-monitoring" showed mixed results and "exercise digital coaching" showed a non-positive effect. Discussion: Motivational reminders and dynamic exercise programs proved more effective in increasing PA in older adults than other interventions and should be more embedded in structured public health programs.
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