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Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act
December 2024
Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia.
Background: Physical activity is important for healthy ageing, however most older adults are inactive. Numerous reviews with a range of inclusion criteria have been conducted on digital interventions to promote physical activity in older adults, and a synthesis of these is needed. Therefore, the objective of this study is to conduct an umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis on the effectiveness of digital interventions to promote physical activity in older adults.
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December 2024
Hello Sunday Morning, 103 Alexander Street Crows Nest, Sydney, New South Wales, 2065, Australia, 61 1300 403 196.
Background: Excessive alcohol use is associated with significant harms, with wide-ranging social and economic impacts. Efforts to prevent and reduce the harmful use of alcohol are a public health priority. Smartphone apps have the potential to provide accessible and cost-effective support to those seeking to reduce alcohol consumption; however, the evidence base regarding which components are effective is lacking.
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November 2024
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Patients with knee osteoarthritis walk with reduced speed and knee flexion excursion in the early stance phase. A slow walking speed is also associated with falls in older adults. A novel vision-based smartphone application could potentially facilitate the early detection of knee osteoarthritis and fall prevention.
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December 2024
School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
: Breast cancer survivors often face physical and psychological challenges, including weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and reduced quality of life. To address these concerns, a mobile app-based rehabilitation program called "THRIVE" was developed to improve physical activity, medication adherence, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in this population. : This prospective, single-arm study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of the "THRIVE" app among breast cancer survivors undergoing hormonal therapy.
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December 2024
Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
Background: Older cancer survivors face age- and treatment-related comorbidities, including physical functional impairment, which are exacerbated by physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. Regular physical activity can reduce this risk, yet less than 30% of older cancer survivors meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity.
Objective: This study aims to describe the design, methods, and rationale for a remotely delivered intervention that uses a whole-of-day approach to physical activity in older cancer survivors.
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