Abstract
Insufficient physical activity threatens people in older age. Thus, finding ways to support a physically active life in the older age is important. Digital wellness technologies have been presented as potential solutions, but in order for these solutions to be effective, research to gain insights on their use among aged people is needed. This study investigated how the use of a mobile wellness application for tracking physical activityaffects physical activity levels among aged people. The physical activity levels were measured by using the IPAQ-E. The focus was on the first four months of use. The study was part of a research program in which groups of aged people take into use a mobile wellness application. The results show a modest, however, statistically not significant increase in the physical activity levels after the first four months of use. The study suggests that digital wellness technologies have potential for promoting physical activity levels among aged people.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 33rd Bled eConference. Enabling Technology for a Sustainable Society. |
Editors | Andreja Pucihar, Mirjana Kljajić Borštnar, Roger Bons, Helen Cripps, Anand Sheomba, Doroteja Vidmar |
Publisher | University of Maribor |
Pages | 455-468 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-961-286-362-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 33rd Bled eConferenceEnabling Technology for a Sustainable Society - 33rd Bled eConference Enabling Technologyfor a Sustainable Society Duration: 28 Jun 2020 → 29 Jun 2020 |
Conference
Conference | 33rd Bled eConferenceEnabling Technology for a Sustainable Society |
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Period | 28/06/20 → 29/06/20 |
Keywords
- Mobile application
- Young-elderly
- mobile wellness application
- physical activity
- wellness technology