TY - JOUR
T1 - Past, Present, and Future of eHealth and mHealth Research to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors
AU - Vandelanotte, Corneel
AU - Müller, Andre M.
AU - Short, Camille E.
AU - Hingle, Melanie
AU - Nathan, Nicole
AU - Williams, Susan L.
AU - Lopez, Michael L.
AU - Parekh, Sanjoti
AU - Maher, Carol A.
PY - 2016/3/1
Y1 - 2016/3/1
N2 - Because physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are highly prevalent, there is a need for cost-effective interventions that can reach large populations. Electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) solutions have shown promising outcomes and have expanded rapidly in the past decade. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the state of the evidence for the use of eHealth and mHealth in improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors in general and special populations. The role of theory in eHealth and mHealth interventions is addressed, as are methodological issues. Key recommendations for future research in the field of eHealth and mHealth are provided.
AB - Because physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are highly prevalent, there is a need for cost-effective interventions that can reach large populations. Electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) solutions have shown promising outcomes and have expanded rapidly in the past decade. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the state of the evidence for the use of eHealth and mHealth in improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors in general and special populations. The role of theory in eHealth and mHealth interventions is addressed, as are methodological issues. Key recommendations for future research in the field of eHealth and mHealth are provided.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jneb.2015.12.006
DO - 10.1016/j.jneb.2015.12.006
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84960452606
SN - 1499-4046
VL - 48
SP - 219-228.e1
JO - Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
JF - Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
IS - 3
ER -