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Evaluation of a Digital Intervention to Improve the Health Outcomes of Older Adults: Secondary Data Analysis
Jowinn Chew1, Georgina Bartlett2, Lily Hopkins3
1Young Epilepsy, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, RH7 6PW, United Kingdom, 44 01342 832243.
Background:
The health of aging populations is among the top challenges facing global health systems. The use of mobile health (mHealth) approaches has been found to be effective in prompting changes and has been identified as a potentially valuable tool to enhance health behaviors among older adults.
Objective:
This study sought to explore the efficacy and acceptability of a personalized mHealth app for older adults, focusing on well-being, mental and physical health, and relationship with food.
Methods:
This secondary data analysis examined outcomes of real-world Holly Health users who enrolled between August 2022 and January 2023.
Results:
Results showed that, after the intervention, self-confidence, energy, mindfulness, health mindset, and short- and long-term mindset all improved. Furthermore, the personalized mHealth app showed a good level of acceptability among the participants.
Conclusions:
Engaging with this digital health intervention improved several aspects of physical and mental health, adding to existing evidence that effective and accessible tools are needed to promote healthy aging.
