Susan B Quelly1, Anne E Norris2, Jessica L DiPietro3,4. 1. College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA. 2. School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA. 3. University of Central Florida. 4. Winnie Palmer Hospital, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This review examines the impact of mobile app technology on obesity-related anthropometric, psychosocial, and behavioral outcomes in children and adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: Nine research articles retrieved from a systematic review of the literature met criteria. Evidence is limited and mixed, but argues for an impact of mobile app use on motivation and goal-setting behavior, and supports further study of the impact on childhood obesity-related outcomes such as attitudes, perceptions, physical activity, and dietary habits. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses can use this evidence to discuss potential benefits of health promotion mobile apps with parents, children, and adolescents to combat childhood obesity.
PURPOSE: This review examines the impact of mobile app technology on obesity-related anthropometric, psychosocial, and behavioral outcomes in children and adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: Nine research articles retrieved from a systematic review of the literature met criteria. Evidence is limited and mixed, but argues for an impact of mobile app use on motivation and goal-setting behavior, and supports further study of the impact on childhood obesity-related outcomes such as attitudes, perceptions, physical activity, and dietary habits. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses can use this evidence to discuss potential benefits of health promotion mobile apps with parents, children, and adolescents to combat childhood obesity.
Authors: David I Feldman; W Theodore Robison; Justin M Pacor; Luke C Caddell; Erica B Feldman; Rachel L Deitz; Theodore Feldman; Seth S Martin; Khurram Nasir; Michael J Blaha Journal: Clin Cardiol Date: 2018-07-20 Impact factor: 2.882
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