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April 13, 2026European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOpen Access

Effectiveness of mobile health interventions on physical activity management in frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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YCYaxin ChenHuaqiao UniversityLWLei WuHebei Medical UniversityJLJie LiBGI Group (China)

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Systematic review and meta-analysis shows mobile health interventions improve physical activity in frail older adults, suggesting significant benefits.

Key Points

  • This study assesses the impact of mobile health interventions on physical activity and frailty management among older adults.
  • Conducted a systematic review of literature from various databases until October 2025.
  • Included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs focused on mobile health interventions.
  • Two reviewers independently screened publications, assessed data, and evaluated risk of bias.
  • Utilized Review Manager 5.4 for data analysis and synthesis of results.
  • Identified 14 eligible studies with 876 participants.
  • Meta-analysis indicated a significant reduction in frailty severity (SMD = -1.11, P < 0.001).
  • Mobile health interventions increased daily step count (SMD = 0.89, P < 0.001) and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (SMD = 0.40, P < 0.05).
  • Improved physical function outcomes including gait speed (SMD = 1.25, P < 0.05) and Short Physical Performance Battery scores (MD = 1.32, P < 0.05).
  • Enhanced mental quality of life (MCS) scores (MD = 3.34, P = 0.04).

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc89183afacbeac03eacedhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-026-00411-3
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