February 2022 PMID 35113034

The Effects of mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in Physical Activity: Systematic Review.

Linqi Xu, Hongyu Shi, Meidi Shen, Yuanyuan Ni, Xin Zhang, Yue Pang, Tianzhuo Yu, Xiaoqian Lian, Tianyue Yu, Xige Yang, Feng Li

Mentions

15
Peak: 8 in Feb 2022
across 3 sources since Feb 2022

Extended reach

71,740
potential audience

Total likes

37

Video views

686

Mentions per month

Feb 2022 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The conversations show enthusiasm for the promising role of gamification in health, exemplified by posts questioning the effectiveness of features and referencing the systematic review's overview of research findings. Words like 'how well,' 'promote,' and mentioning specific health contexts, along with tone of curiosity and cautious optimism, contribute to a moderately engaged and interested perspective that recognizes the study's importance but remains exploratory.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive potential of gamification in promoting physical activity, reflecting general agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

There is high curiosity and focus on how gamification influences health behaviors, indicated by questions and references to the systematic review.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants share commentary on the research's relevance and applications, but mostly with surface-level discussion rather than deep critique.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the significance of the research, they suggest that awareness and application are still emerging, limiting perceived broad impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review explores how mobile health (mHealth) apps that use gamification—like points and leaderboards—can boost physical activity participation.
  • It reviews 50 studies from a large pool, finding that gamification is mainly used among young people and less so among older adults or patients with health conditions, often combined with wearable devices.
  • The research suggests that such interventions, especially those based on behavioral theories, can positively influence physical activity, but the field is still emerging, and more evidence is needed on their effectiveness.]

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JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR mhealth: The Effects of #mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in #PhysicalActivity: Systematic Review https://t.co/VHY3alyTZU https://t.co/aHlxxTSsNc

Feb 3, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 35,917 followers View post →
Raquel Blasco
@RaquelBlascoR · X

#Gamificación para el tratamiento del paciente oncológico Sí, pero bien indicada #RevisiónSistemática ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/nmtXLXRvTO https://t.co/ZquGD1MBE5

Jun 16, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 28,573 followers View post →
Larissa Bartlett
@LarissaBartlett · X

Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@eddy_a_hill⁩ ⁦@RachelClimie⁩ https://t.co/QahRoGQBfa

Feb 3, 2022 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 446 followers View post →
ICOM VALLADOLID
@ICOMVALLADOLID · X

RT @RaquelBlascoR: #Gamificación para el tratamiento del paciente oncológico Sí, pero bien indicada #RevisiónSistemática ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://…

Jun 16, 2025 · 1 share · 2,097 followers View post →
Dr Rachel Climie
@RachelClimie · X

RT @LarissaBartlett: Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@e…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,569 followers View post →
Amanda Neil
@AmandaLNeil · X

RT @LarissaBartlett: Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@e…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,101 followers View post →

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ICOM VALLADOLID
@ICOMVALLADOLID · X

RT @RaquelBlascoR: #Gamificación para el tratamiento del paciente oncológico Sí, pero bien indicada #RevisiónSistemática ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://…

Jun 16, 2025 · 1 share · 2,097 followers View post →
Raquel Blasco
@RaquelBlascoR · X

#Gamificación para el tratamiento del paciente oncológico Sí, pero bien indicada #RevisiónSistemática ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/nmtXLXRvTO https://t.co/ZquGD1MBE5

Jun 16, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 28,573 followers View post →
RowanU CHASE Lab
@RowanCHASELab · X

How well does #gamification work in physical activity apps? Are there optimal combinations of features that should be included? This recent systematic review covers what research says so far: https://t.co/P9Lf6XNXiw

Feb 4, 2022 · 494 followers View post →
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Edwards
@elizabeth45000 · X

RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR mhealth: The Effects of #mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in #PhysicalActivity: Systemati…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 241 followers View post →
Dr Rachel Climie
@RachelClimie · X

RT @LarissaBartlett: Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@e…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,569 followers View post →
Eddy Roccati
@eddy_roccati · X

RT @LarissaBartlett: Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@e…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 460 followers View post →
Amanda Neil
@AmandaLNeil · X

RT @LarissaBartlett: Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@e…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,101 followers View post →
Larissa Bartlett
@LarissaBartlett · X

Gamification in mHealth interventions to promote Physical Activity: Systematic Review ⁦@KateLawlerPT⁩ ⁦@janealty1⁩ ⁦@eddy_a_hill⁩ ⁦@RachelClimie⁩ https://t.co/QahRoGQBfa

Feb 3, 2022 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 446 followers View post →
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
@JMIR_mHealth · X

RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR mhealth: The Effects of #mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in #PhysicalActivity: Systemati…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 111 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR mhealth: The Effects of #mHealth-Based Gamification Interventions on Participation in #PhysicalActivity: Systematic Review https://t.co/VHY3alyTZU https://t.co/aHlxxTSsNc

Feb 3, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 35,917 followers View post →