Development of an mHealth Intervention for Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults: Delphi Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Development of an mHealth Intervention for Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults: Delphi Study

  • By

  • Siqing Chen

  • Xiaofei Nie

  • Jiekai Yang

  • Yaqin Li

  • Lili Yang

  • June 11, 2026

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    Sedentary behavior in older adults is linked to serious health issues, including cardiovascular diseases and increased mortality.

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    Mobile health technologies offer real-time monitoring and personalized feedback, making them suitable for reducing sedentary behavior in older adults.

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    Current mHealth interventions in China are fragmented and lack a systematic approach to address sedentary behavior in aging populations.

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    The study utilized the Behavior Change Wheel framework to develop a preliminary mHealth intervention protocol targeting sedentary behavior.

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    A Delphi consultation with 16 multidisciplinary experts was conducted to refine the mHealth intervention protocol through iterative feedback.

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Development of an mHealth Intervention for Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults: Delphi Study

  • by Siqing Chen, Xiaofei Nie, Jiekai Yang, Yaqin Li, Lili Yang

  • June 11, 2026

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