Physical and Psychological Effects of Smartphone App–Based Walking Interventions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Behavior Change Technique–Informed Analysis
Although smartphone apps have the potential to improve walking behavior and intention among community-dwelling older adults, the current body of evidence remains limited. Apps that deliver walking-related knowledge, facilitate goal setting, and support behavioral monitoring appear especially effective and may strengthen walking behavior and intention in this population.
Authors
- Naoki Kanaya
- Michiyo Hirano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2496-8505)
- Hiroki Abe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7230-8395)
- Tomohiro Isinuki
- Masaya Tanno
- Rinako Ono
Institutions
- Sapporo Medical University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Human Factors
- Published
- 2026-01-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/78042
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00