High-Tech Tools for Exercise Motivation: Use and Role of Technologies Such as the Internet, Mobile Applications, Social Media, and Video Games

IN BRIEF The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes are not active at recommended levels, and many do not have access to behavior change programs to support lifestyle change. Thus, tools and programs designed to promote the adoption and maintenance of physical activity using technology may be hel...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tate, Deborah F., Lyons, Elizabeth J., Valle, Carmina G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Diabetes Association 2015
Materias:
From Research to Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334081/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25717278
http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/diaspect.28.1.45
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Sumario:IN BRIEF The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes are not active at recommended levels, and many do not have access to behavior change programs to support lifestyle change. Thus, tools and programs designed to promote the adoption and maintenance of physical activity using technology may be helpful. This article reviews the evidence regarding the use of technology tools such as the Internet, mobile applications, social media, and video games and provides suggestions for evaluating the potential benefit of such tools for behavior change.

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