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J Med Internet Res November 2021 PMID 34783674

Efficacy of Interventions That Incorporate Mobile Apps in Facilitating Weight Loss and Health Behavior Change in the Asian Population: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Siew Min Ang, Juliana Chen, Jia Huan Liew, Jolyn Johal, Yock Young Dan, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Su Lin Lim

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The social discussions reflect a generally supportive attitude toward the publication, with posts noting that smartphone apps show promise for weight loss and health improvements, especially when culturally adapted or combined with other health strategies. The tone is informative yet restrained, indicating moderate engagement and recognition of the research's relevance, but without strong emotional responses or calls for immediate action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the publication, recognizing the potential of mobile apps for health behavior change in Asian populations.

InterestNeutral interest

The overall curiosity appears moderate; some posts express positivity but lack in-depth analysis or personal reflection.

EngagementModerate engagement

Certain contributions mention details like the systematic review and specific effects, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants suggest that these digital discussions highlight the growing importance of app-based interventions, implying a meaningful but not transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Smartphone apps show some potential for promoting weight loss and healthy behaviors in Asian populations, especially when added to usual care.
  • The systematic review analyzed 21 studies and found a small to moderate effect size (Hedges g = 0.26) indicating slight weight loss benefits from app-based interventions.
  • The effectiveness is more pronounced when apps are culturally adapted, multifunctional, and used alongside other health care components, but more long-term research is needed to confirm sustained benefits.
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アジア人における健康行を促進するアプリの有効性メタ分析（2019年　IF 5.03） ・6ヶ月以内であれば、小〜中程度の体重減少効果あり ・自己モニタリング、フィードバックなど多機能アプリは減量を促すかもしれない アプリで意識が変われば、行動が変わるのかも https://t.co/smxCkAMjmy

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まるた＠整形外科医&新人産業医
@Y0pxY4juRBUNTRY · X

アジア人における健康行を促進するアプリの有効性メタ分析（2019年　IF 5.03） ・6ヶ月以内であれば、小〜中程度の体重減少効果あり ・自己モニタリング、フィードバックなど多機能アプリは減量を促すかもしれない アプリで意識が変われば、行動が変わるのかも https://t.co/smxCkAMjmy

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Dr. bycomet
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Efficacy of Interventions That Incorporate Mobile Apps in Facilitating Weight Loss and Health Behavior Change in th… https://t.co/8TWbf3nhA3

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Smartphone apps

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New in JMIR: Efficacy of Interventions That Incorporate Mobile Apps in Facilitating Weight Loss and Health Behavior Change in the Asian Population: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/2eKXSXUSDd https://t.co/HFO63qaBrs

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Efficacy of Interventions That Incorporate Mobile Apps in Facilitating Weight Loss and Health Behavior Change in the Asian Population: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://t.co/1dKYlxEZ8R https://t.co/yrt1wXl7Lz

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