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Mobile App-Based Health Promotion Programs: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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  • Mikyung Lee

    (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Hyeonkyeong Lee

    (Mo-im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Youlim Kim

    (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Junghee Kim

    (Mo-im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Mikyeong Cho

    (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Jaeun Jang

    (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

  • Hyoeun Jang

    (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea)

Abstract

This study investigated the features and usefulness of mobile app-based health promotion programs for the general population. A comprehensive bibliographic search of studies on health promotion programs using mobile apps in peer-reviewed journals published in English up to November 2017 was performed using the PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases. The inclusion criteria were (1) randomized control trial designs; (2) assessed mobile app-based interventions to promote adult health conditions; 12 studies were ultimately included. The most common topics were diet and physical activity ( n = 8) and overall healthy lifestyle improvement ( n = 4). The purpose of the apps included providing feedback on one’s health status ( n = 9) and monitoring individual health status or behavior change ( n = 9). Across all studies, health outcomes were shown to be better for mobile app users compared to non-users. Mobile app-based health interventions may be an effective strategy for improving health promotion behaviors in the general population without diseases. This study suggests that mobile app use is becoming commonplace for a variety of health-promoting behaviors in addition to physical activity and weight control. Future research should address the feasibility and effectiveness of using mobile apps for health promotion in developing countries.

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  • Mikyung Lee & Hyeonkyeong Lee & Youlim Kim & Junghee Kim & Mikyeong Cho & Jaeun Jang & Hyoeun Jang, 2018. "Mobile App-Based Health Promotion Programs: A Systematic Review of the Literature," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(12), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:12:p:2838-:d:190174
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    1. Caleb Ferguson & Debra Jackson, 2017. "Selecting, appraising, recommending and using mobile applications (apps) in nursing," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 26(21-22), pages 3253-3255, November.
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