Older Adult Use and Outcomes in a Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) Program, by Generation.

ABSTRACT: Objective: We investigated use and clinical outcomes in a digital musculoskeletal (MSK) program, by generation. Method: This longitudinal study uses retrospective data collected online or by app. The study included adults with 12 or more weeks of pain who took part in a digital MSK program. We compared Gen Z and Millennials, Gen X, working age Baby Boomers, and retiree age Baby Boomer and Silent Generation. Program use outcomes were program start, program completion, and number of exercises, educational articles, and messages to coaches. Clinical outcomes were changes in pain, depression, and anxiety from baseline to 12 weeks. We calculated descriptive statistics and conducted adjusted regression models. Results: Odds of starting the program were significantly higher f

SUBMITTER: Wang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8521841 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature