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01/Apr/2026
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2026AO1757
Highlights ■ Smartphone-based training improved functional capacity in older adults. ■ Remote and in-person supervision led to similar gains in functional capacity. ■ Postural balance improved comparably in both groups. ■ Lower limb strength improved only in-person supervision with exercise App. ABSTRACT Introduction: Population aging is a significant global challenge, demanding strategies that promote healthy aging. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining functional capacity, quality of life, and preventing chronic diseases in older adults. However, sedentary behavior remains high, […]
Keywords: Frail older individuals; Functional residual capacity; Mobile applications; Muscle strength; Physical exercise; Postural balance
28/Aug/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1362
Highlights ■ The Baritrip app offers multidisciplinary guidance for bariatric surgery patients. ■ The app was validated by experts, yielding a high content validity index of 0.99. ■ Users rated the app engagement, layout, and organization with 89.1% agreement. ■ The app supports health literacy, pre and post-surgical care through an inclusive approach. ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate a comprehensive mobile health App (mHealth App) to increase the health literacy and care engagement of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Methods: […]
Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Health literacy; Health Promotion; Information technology; Mobile applications; Public health Informatics