Towards evidence-based smartphone apps to enhance human health: Adoption of behavior change techniques
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jaclyn Maher, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Christopher K. Rhea, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: There has been a substantial increase in the number of health-related smartphone applications (apps) available to consumers in recent years. How does one decide which apps have scientific evidence backing their claims and which are “fake news”? In this Commentary, we explore the hierarchy of scientific claims and review recent literature to identify areas of Health Education and health promotion in which evidence-based smartphone apps are available. Further, we present a theory-based framework to help app developers optimize their potential to enhance human health.
Towards evidence-based smartphone apps to enhance human health: Adoption of behavior change techniques
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Additional Information
- Publication
- American Journal of Health Education, 49(4), 210-213
- Language: English
- Date: 2018
- Keywords
- smartphone applications, apps, health education, behavior change techniques