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Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression

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dc.contributor.authorLaranjo, Liliana
dc.contributor.authorDing, Ding
dc.contributor.authorHeleno, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorKocaballi, A. Baki
dc.contributor.authorQuiroz, Juan-Carlos
dc.contributor.authorTong, Huong Ly
dc.contributor.authorChahwan, Bahia
dc.contributor.authorNeves, Ana Luisa
dc.contributor.authorGabarron, Elia
dc.contributor.authorDao, Kim Phuong
dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, David
dc.contributor.authorNeves, Gisela Costa
dc.contributor.authorAntunes, Maria L
dc.contributor.authorCoiera, Enrico
dc.contributor.authorBates, David W
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-14T18:54:06Z
dc.date.available2021-10-14T18:54:06Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractTo determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed and seven additional databases, from 2007 to 2020. Study selection Randomised controlled trials in adults (18–65 years old) without chronic illness, testing a mobile app or an activity tracker, with any comparison, where the main outcome was a physical activity measure. Independent screening was conducted. Data extraction and synthesis We conducted random effects meta-analysis and all effect sizes were transformed into standardised difference in means (SDM). We conducted exploratory metaregression with continuous and discrete moderators identified as statistically significant in subgroup analyses. Main outcome measures Physical activity: daily step counts, min/week of moderate-to- vigorous physical activity, weekly days exercised, min/week of total physical activity, metabolic equivalents. Results Thirty-five studies met inclusion criteria and 28 were included in the meta-analysis (n=7454 participants, 28% women). The meta-analysis showed a small-to- moderate positive effect on physical activity measures (SDM 0.350, 95% CI 0.236 to 0.465, I2=69%, T2=0.051) corresponding to 1850 steps per day (95% CI 1247 to 2457). Interventions including text-messaging and personalisation features were significantly more effective in subgroup analyses and metaregression. Conclusion Interventions using apps or trackers seem to be effective in promoting physical activity. Longer studies are needed to assess the impact of different intervention components on long-term engagement and effectiveness.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationLaranjo, L., Ding, D., Heleno, B., Kocaballi, B., Quiroz, J. C., Tong, H. L., Chahwan, B., Neves, A. L., Gabarron, E., Dao, K. P., Rodrigues, D., Neves, G. C., Antunes, M. L., Coiera, E., & Bates, D. W. (2021). Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(8), 422–432.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1136/bjsports-2020-102892pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn03063674
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/8316
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
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dc.publisherBMJ Publishing Grouppt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.titleDo smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregressionpt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleBritish Journal of Sports Medicinept_PT
oaire.citation.volume55pt_PT
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