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Efficacy of a Mobile-Enabled Web App (iCanFit) in Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study.

Yan Alicia HongDaniel GoldbergMarcia G OrySamuel D TowneSamuel N ForjuohDebra K KellstedtSuojin Wang
Published in: JMIR cancer (2015)
The interactive Web-based app iCanFit has demonstrated initial efficacy. Even though our study was limited by a small sample size, convenience sampling, and a short follow-up period, results suggest that using mobile tools to promote physical activity and healthy living among older cancer survivors holds promise. Next steps include refining iCanFit based on users' feedback and developing versatile functionality to allow easier physical activity goal setting and tracking. We also call for more studies on developing and evaluating mobile and web apps for older cancer survivors.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • childhood cancer
  • sleep quality
  • big data
  • depressive symptoms
  • machine learning
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • deep learning