Behaviour change techniques, intervention features and usability of diet apps

Selected apps contained a high number of behaviour change techniques and intervention features. Most included apps lacked an evidence base and safety features. App engagement, optimal use of time, safety features and app ranking systems require further research to provide evidence-based recommendations.

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Preventive Medicine Reports
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2025-05-02
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103085
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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Behaviour change techniques, intervention features and usability of diet apps

Kevin A. Cradock, Richard Pavlicek
Preventive Medicine Reports
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Behaviour change techniques, intervention features and usability of diet apps

Kevin A. Cradock, Richard Pavlicek
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Abstract

Selected apps contained a high number of behaviour change techniques and intervention features. Most included apps lacked an evidence base and safety features. App engagement, optimal use of time, safety features and app ranking systems require further research to provide evidence-based recommendations.

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