Evaluation of a Digital Intervention to Improve the Health Outcomes of Older Adults: Secondary Data Analysis

Source: PubMed Central Open Access, NCBI / U.S. National Library of Medicine

Abstract 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.