Effectiveness of a Novel Mediterranean Diet App in Enhancing Adherence: RCTS Based on SCT
2024
Effectiveness of a Novel Mediterranean Diet App
Sample size: 34
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Su Yan, Zaslavsky Oleg
Primary Institution: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Hypothesis
Can a mobile health intervention enhance adherence to the Mediterranean diet among older adults?
Conclusion
The mobile app intervention significantly improved dietary adherence among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention group improved Mediterranean diet adherence by 1.52 points compared to the control group.
- The intervention group increased whole grain intake by 1.53-ounce equivalents more than the control group.
- The intervention group reduced red meat consumption by 0.67 ounces more than the control group.
Takeaway
A new app helped older people eat healthier by following the Mediterranean diet better.
Methodology
Two pilot RCTs were conducted with participants using a mobile app for 3 months.
Limitations
The study did not find significant predictors among SCT constructs or Mediterranean diet knowledge.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 56-88 and included both intervention and control groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05, p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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