Abstract
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the impact of mobile applications and wearable devices on weight loss in overweight adults, as their reliability is not well-documented. Evidence indicates that mobile technology can be used as integral tools within overarching weight loss strategies recommended in primary care settings.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Mobile Apps, Obesity, Weight Loss
Recommended Citation
Wang, Elizabeth; Abrahamson, Kathleen; Liu, Marian; and Ahmed, Azza H., "Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight adults? A systematic review" (2020). INRC (Congress). 139.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2020/posters_2020/139
Conference Name
31st International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2020
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight adults? A systematic review
Virtual Event
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the impact of mobile applications and wearable devices on weight loss in overweight adults, as their reliability is not well-documented. Evidence indicates that mobile technology can be used as integral tools within overarching weight loss strategies recommended in primary care settings.