Impacts Of Interaction with Mobile Devices During Walking: Integrative Review and Perspectives for The Future: Selected articles after complete reading phase

The use of mobile devices while walking has become increasingly common in society and can pose safety risks, increasing the risk of falls and accidents. This study aims to assess the impacts of interacting with mobile devices while walking across different interfaces and activities. Articles from the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases were analyzed. The results indicate that smartphone use is the most common and negatively affects walking speed, step variability, and postural stability. Activities such as texting and gaming require more visual and cognitive attention, increasing the risks of falls and accidents. Virtual reality glasses also present challenges, but with fewer studies available. No studies were found addressing smartwatches. The results highlight the need for future research that considers different devices, age groups and ways to minimize the risks associated with mobile device use while walking.