The Effect of Wearable and Smartphone Applications on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Cardiovascular Health Outcomes in Overweight/Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Biol Res Nurs
; 24(4): 503-518, 2022 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1833067
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Advances in the device and smartphone technology have resulted in a convenient option for providing physical activity strategies; this is especially important during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of wearable and smartphone-based interventions to promote physical activity and improve quality of life and cardiovascular health outcomes among overweight/obese adults. DATA SOURCES We searched relevant databases up to 18 November 2021 for conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials lasting 4 or more weeks that investigated the impacts of wearables and smartphone applications on physical activity, quality of life and health outcomes.RESULTS:
Twenty-six studies including 2373 participants were included. There was a significant pooled standard mean differences (SMD) for the comparison between intervention versus control in steps per day (SMD 0.54; p = 0.0003), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (SMD 0.47; p = 0.02), quality of life (SMD 0.33; p = 0.0006), body weight (mean difference (MD), -1.61 kg; p = 0.009), and BMI (MD, -0.59 kg/m2; p = 0.04). There were no significant differences between the intervention and control groups for systolic and diastolic blood pressure and resting heart rate (all p > 0.05).CONCLUSION:
Our findings suggest that wearable and smartphone-based interventions are effective strategies in promoting physical activity and can provide a direct contact line to health professionals.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wearable Electronic Devices
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
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Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Biol Res Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10998004221099556
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