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[Physical activity in the digital age: Challenges and opportunities for primary care]
Francesc Alòs1, Montserrat Romaguera2, Francesc Xavier Cos Claramunt3
1Centre d'Atenció Primària Passeig de Sant Joan, Gerència Territorial de Barcelona Muntanya-Dreta, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, España; Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, España; Grup d'Exercisi físic i salut de la Societat Catalana de Medicina Familiar i Comunitària (CAMFIC), Barcelona, España.
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Primary Care is undergoing a profound transformation driven by demographic, social, and technological changes. In this context, the integration of physical activity into clinical practice and the development of digital health strategies emerge as key approaches to addressing physical inactivity and sedentary behavior, particularly in situations of chronic conditions, aging, and frailty. This article analyzes how technologies such as mobile applications, wearable devices, and digital platforms can enable more personalized physical activity prescription, remote monitoring, and community connection. It reviews the opportunities offered by these tools, based on the WHO's 5A brief intervention model, as well as barriers such as the digital divide and care overload. The article emphasizes the need to align digital health initiatives with ethical principles, community engagement, and person-centered care, strengthening rather than replacing the human connection.
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