PLoS One December 2022 PMID 36520839

Middle-aged and older adults' acceptance of mobile nutrition and fitness apps: A systematic mixed studies review.

Nadja-Raphaela Baer, Julia Vietzke, Liane Schenk

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The discussions highlight the significance of tailoring mobile health tools for older adults, with phrases like 'social and contextual factors' and 'influence of perceived usefulness' illustrating both academic interest and practical concerns. Tone varies from analytical to personally reflective, emphasizing the importance of understanding acceptance issues to promote healthy aging.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the research, with comments emphasizing the importance of understanding acceptance factors among older adults.

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The posts show strong curiosity, frequently referencing specific factors like perceived usefulness and social influences affecting app acceptance.

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Some discussions delve into personal experiences or suggest practical implications, indicating moderate engagement.

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The discussions reflect recognition of the research's relevance for developing targeted health interventions, though not universally transformative.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review investigates how middle-aged and older adults (aged 50+) accept and use mobile nutrition and fitness apps, revealing generally lower acceptance compared to younger people, especially for nutrition apps.
Factors such as perceived usefulness and ease of use influence acceptance, but social and contextual factors like gender show inconsistent effects.
The findings highlight the need to tailor mobile health tools to the diverse and specific needs of middle-aged and older adults to promote healthy aging effectively.

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