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mHealth Research for Weight Loss, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: Bibliometric Analysis.

Chieh-Chen WuChih-Wei HuangYao-Chin WangMd Mohaimenul IslamWoon-Man KungYung-Ching WengChun-Hsien Su
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
Although the number of papers published on mobile technologies for weight loss, physical activity, and sedentary behavior was initially low, there has been an overall increase in these areas in recent years. The findings of the study indicate that mobile apps and technologies have substantial potential to reduce weight, increase physical activity, and change sedentary behavior. Indeed, this study provides a useful overview of the publication trends and valuable guidance on future research directions and perspectives in this rapidly developing field.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • bariatric surgery
  • body mass index
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • sleep quality
  • randomized controlled trial
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • current status
  • risk assessment
  • climate change