Trial reportClinical interventions in aging2021
The Effect of a Lifestyle Intervention Program Using a Mobile Application for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome, versus the Effect of a Program Using a Booklet: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- The Effectiveness of Self-Guided Digital Interventions to Improve Physical Activity and Exercise Outcomes for People With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2022Pooled it
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- Impact of a Mindfulness Mobile Application on Weight Loss and Eating Behavior in People with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2024Trial
- Impacts of Educational Interventions with Support of Mobile App versus Booklet for Patients with Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome: A Secondary Data Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Guideline-Based Digital Exercise Interventions for Reducing Body Weight and Fat and Promoting Physical Activity in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Interactive journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Exploring Acceptance of Digital Health Technologies for Managing Non-Communicable Diseases Among Older Adults: A Systematic Scoping Review.Journal of medical systems · 2025Article
- The effectiveness of a self-efficacy enhancement program on health behaviors and clinical outcomes in people with metabolic syndrome: A quasi-experimental study in Thailand.Belitung nursing journal · 2025Article
- Usability Testing of a Digitized Interventional Prehabilitation Tool for Health Care Professionals and Patients Before Major Surgeries: Formative and Summative Evaluation.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Predicting Habitual Use of Wearable Health Devices Among Middle-aged Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in South Korea: Cross-sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Mediating effect of successful aging on the relationship between psychological resilience and death anxiety among middle-aged and older adults with hypertension.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Behavior Change Techniques Improve Adherence to Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Support Programme Using a Mobile Application versus Phone Advice on Patients at Risk of Coronary Heart Disease - A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2022Article
- Actively incorporating lifestyle modifications into daily life: The key to adherence in a lifestyle intervention programme for metabolic syndrome.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to examine the preliminary effect, feasibility, and acceptability of a lifestyle intervention program using a mobile application (app) versus the effect of a program using a booklet for adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). PATIENTS AND
methodsThis trial was conducted in two community centers of Hong Kong. Participants were included if they were adults with MetS, aged over 50, and able to use a smartphone. Eligible subjects were randomly assigned to either the app group or booklet group. Those in the booklet group received a health talk and a booklet, whereas those in the app group received a health talk and a MetS app to support their exercise maintenance and health records for 3 months. Both groups received similar educational content related to healthcare for MetS clients. Data were collected at baseline (T1) and at 1- (T2) and 3-month (T3) intervals. Outcomes were body weight (primary outcome), total amount of exercise, blood pressure, and lipid concentrations. Data were analyzed using the generalized estimating equation models. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed in process evaluation.
resultsNinety-eight individuals were screened for eligibility and 77 were randomized into the app group (n = 38) or booklet group (n = 39). The attrition rate at T3 was 11.690%. The app group showed a significant reduction in body weight (β = -1.069,
conclusionThe MetS app may be incorporated in the health promotion programme to support exercise maintenance and a healthy lifestyle in the community.
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