title: Past, Present, and Future of eHealth and mHealth Research to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors.
abstract: Because physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are highly prevalent, there is a need for cost-effective interventions that can reach large populations. Electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) solutions have shown promising outcomes and have expanded rapidly in the past decade. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the state of the evidence for the use of eHealth and mHealth in improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors in general and special populations. The role of theory in eHealth and mHealth interventions is addressed, as are methodological issues. Key recommendations for future research in the field of eHealth and mHealth are provided.
authors.affiliation: Physical Activity Research Group, School for Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, North Rockhamptom, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: c.vandelanotte@cqu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Corneel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vandelanotte
authors.affiliation: Sports Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Andre M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Camille E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Short
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hingle
authors.affiliation: Hunter New England Population Health, Hunter New England Area Health Service, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; School of Medicine and Public Health, Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nathan
authors.affiliation: School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, North Rockhamptom, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Susan L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M System, College Station, TX.
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Lopez
authors.affiliation: Centre for National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation, Menzies Health Institute (Queensland), Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Sanjoti
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Parekh
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Carol A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D035841:Behavioral Research / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D017216:Telemedicine
keywords: behavior change; diet; intervention; nutrition; physical activity