Impact Of Mobile Apps To Combat Obesity In Children And Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review

Keywords

Childhood obesity; Mobile application; Mobile technology

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.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

Volume

21

Issue

1

Number of Pages

5-17

Document Type

Editorial Material

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12134

Socpus ID

84956735507 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84956735507

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