Cluster randomized trial shows digital peer support increases walking in older adults, suggesting new ways to enhance physical activity.
A smartphone lecture program integrated with app-based peer support led to modest but meaningful improvements in step counts among older Japanese adults, at Week 12 of the 12-week intervention. Future research should investigate long-term maintenance, additional measures of physical activity, and subpopulation responses to optimize digital health programs for older adults.
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