Associations between Behaviour Change Techniques and engagement with mobile health apps: Systematic review protocol (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madison Milne-Ives ◽  
Sophie Homer ◽  
Jackie Andrade ◽  
Edward Meinert
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Health Behaviour Change ◽  
Mobile Health Apps ◽  
Review Protocol

BACKGROUND The use of digitally-enabled care and the emphasis on self-management of health is growing. Mobile health apps provide a promising means of supporting health behaviour change; however, engagement with them is often poor and evidence of their impact on health outcomes is lacking. As engagement is a key prerequisite to health behaviour change, it is essential to understand how engagement with mobile health apps and their target health behaviours can be better supported. Despite an increasing recognition of the importance of engagement in the literature, there is still a lack of understanding of how different components of engagement are associated with specific techniques that aim to change behaviours. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review protocol is to provide a synthesis of the associations between various Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs)and the different components of engagement (and their outcome measures) with mobile health apps. METHODS The review protocol was structured using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) and the Population, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcome (PICO) frameworks. Six databases will be systematically searched: PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), APA PsycInfo, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science. Title and abstract screening, full-text review, and data extraction will be conducted by two independent reviewers. Data will be extracted into a predetermined form, and any disagreements in screening or data extraction will be discussed, with a third reviewer consulted if consensus cannot be reached. Risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias 2 and ROBINS-I tools and descriptive and thematic analyses will be used to summarise the relationships between BCTs and the different components of engagement. RESULTS The systematic review has not been started. It is expected to be completed and submitted for publication by January 2022. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review will summarize the associations between different BCTs and various components and measures of engagement with mobile health apps. This will identify areas where further research is needed to examine BCTs that could potentially support effective engagement and help to inform the design and evaluation of future mobile health apps. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO (reference number TBD)

Evaluating mobile phone applications for health behaviour change: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona H McKay ◽  
Christina Cheng ◽  
Annemarie Wright ◽  
Jane Shill ◽  
Hugh Stephens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Health Behaviour Change ◽  
Mobile Health Apps

Introduction Increasing smartphones access has allowed for increasing development and use of smart phone applications (apps). Mobile health interventions have previously relied on voice or text-based short message services (SMS), however, the increasing availability and ease of use of apps has allowed for significant growth of smartphone apps that can be used for health behaviour change. This review considers the current body of knowledge relating to the evaluation of apps for health behaviour change. The aim of this review is to investigate approaches to the evaluation of health apps to identify any current best practice approaches. Method A systematic review was conducted. Data were collected and analysed in September 2016. Thirty-eight articles were identified and have been included in this review. Results Articles were published between 2011– 2016, and 36 were reviews or evaluations of apps related to one or more health conditions, the remaining two reported on an investigation of the usability of health apps. Studies investigated apps relating to the following areas: alcohol, asthma, breastfeeding, cancer, depression, diabetes, general health and fitness, headaches, heart disease, HIV, hypertension, iron deficiency/anaemia, low vision, mindfulness, obesity, pain, physical activity, smoking, weight management and women’s health. Conclusion In order to harness the potential of mobile health apps for behaviour change and health, we need better ways to assess the quality and effectiveness of apps. This review is unable to suggest a single best practice approach to evaluate mobile health apps. Few measures identified in this review included sufficient information or evaluation, leading to potentially incomplete and inaccurate information for consumers seeking the best app for their situation. This is further complicated by a lack of regulation in health promotion generally.

scholarly journals Mobile health apps: An exploration of user-generated reviews in Google Play Store on a physical activity application

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205520762110149
Author(s):  
Miznah Al-Abbadey ◽  
Megan M-W Fong ◽  
Laura J Wilde ◽  
Roger Ingham ◽  
Daniela Ghio
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Specific Behaviour ◽  
Social Features ◽  
Mobile Health Apps

Objective This study aimed to evaluate reviews that have been posted publicly on the app ‘MapMyRun’ to investigate which features were associated with usage of the app. A secondary aim was to determine whether MapMyRun consisted of specific behaviour change techniques that would have increased the likelihood of users being engaged with the app. Methods Reviews posted on MapMyRun by users between 1st May 2017- 30th April 2018 were extracted, coded and analysed using content analysis. Results Eleven behaviour change techniques were identified among the features of MapMyRun. A total of 3,253 reviews met the inclusion/exclusion criteria, and 12 codes were developed. The codes were grouped into 8 subthemes within 2 main themes: ‘Effort’ and ‘Self-monitoring’. Consistent with previous literature, ‘Goal-Setting’ and ‘Self-Monitoring of Behaviour’ were two techniques included in MapMyRun. Social features of MapMyRun facilitated competition among users, their family, and friends. Conclusions This was the first qualitative review to assess a single mobile health physical activity app and analyse it from the perspectives of the users. Creators of future mobile health apps should focus on user friendliness and the use of social features, as both may increase the chances of users’ continued use with the app.

scholarly journals Evidence on Respectful Maternity Care For Adolescents: A Systematic Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen H Habib ◽  
Jefferson Mwaisaka ◽  
Kwasi Torpey ◽  
Ernest Tei Maya ◽  
Augustine Ankomah
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Respectful Maternity Care ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Health And Human Rights ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Background: Intrapartum mistreatment of women is a globally rising public health and human rights phenomenon. The issue reportedly has severe maternal and neonatal outcomes including mortality, and generally leads to a decreased satisfaction with maternity care. Intrapartum mistreatment, despite being ubiquitous, indicates higher incidence among adolescent parturients who are simultaneously at a higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. Studies have suggested that Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) interventions reduce intrapartum mistreatment and improve clinical outcomes for women and neonates in general. However, evidence on the effect of RMC on adolescents is unclear. Hence the specific aim of this study is to synthesise the available evidence relating to the provision of RMC for adolescents during childbirth.Methods: The methodology of the proposed systematic review follows the procedural guideline depicted in the preferred reporting items for systematic review protocol. The review will include all observational and intervention studies conducted between January 1, 1990 and April 30, 2020. Electronic databases including MEDLINE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science will be searched to retrieve available studies using the appropriate search strings. The search results will be appraised with Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool. The selection of relevant studies, data extraction, and quality assessment of individual studies will be carried out by two independent authors. Results: A systematic narrative synthesis of the resultant studies will be done, and the relevant themes extracted. Findings will also be summarised in tables.Discussion: Respectful Maternity Care for adolescents holds great promise for improved maternal and neonatal care. However, there is a gap in knowledge on the interventions that work and the extent of their effectiveness. Findings from this study will be beneficial in improving Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) and reducing maternal mortality, especially for adolescents.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO (Submitted 21 August 2020)

scholarly journals How does the intensity of physical therapy affect the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) total score in children with cerebral palsy? A systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e036630
Author(s):  
Mary Rahlin ◽  
Burris Duncan ◽  
Carol L Howe ◽  
Heidi L Pottinger
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Gross Motor Function Measure ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Function Measure

IntroductionIntensive physical therapy (PT) interventions administered to children with cerebral palsy (CP) have received a significant amount of attention in published literature. However, there is considerable variability in therapy intensity among studies and notable lack of information on optimal intervention dosing. This makes it difficult for clinicians to use evidence to inform practice. Many studies use the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) to assess functional progress in children with CP. The purpose of this systematic review will be to identify the GMFM-66 change score reported in published studies, with outcomes based on intervention intensity. Whether the type of PT intervention, child’s age, and Gross Motor Function Classification System level influence the GMFM-66 scores will be also assessed.Methods and analysisThis systematic review protocol was developed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 checklist. In March 2018, nine databases (PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and REHABDATA) were searched for controlled clinical trials and single-subject design studies of PT interventions of any kind and intensity that used the GMFM-66 as an outcome measure for children with CP, age up to 18 years. Two authors independently reviewed the titles and abstracts and arrived at consensus on paper selection for a full-text review. The same process was used for a full-text article screening based on further detailed inclusion criteria, with a final selection made for those suitable for data extraction. Prior to commencement of data extraction, all searches will be updated, and new results re-screened.Ethics and disseminationThis study will involve a systematic review of published articles and no primary data collection. Therefore, no ethical approval will be necessary. Results will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed publication and presented at scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020147669

scholarly journals Acupuncture for patients with vascular dementia: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e019066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Ye ◽  
Ling-Yong Xiao ◽  
Yi-Hua Liu ◽  
Jing-Wen Yang ◽  
Chao-Qun Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vascular Dementia ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Review Protocol

IntroductionThis systematic review protocol aims to provide the methods used to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapy for treating vascular dementia.Methods and analysisThe following eight databases will be searched from inception to July 2017: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP Database and Wanfang Database. All randomised controlled trials in English or Chinese related to acupuncture for vascular dementia will be included. Outcomes will include change in cognitive function and activities of daily living. The incidence of adverse events will be assessed for safety evaluation. Study inclusion, data extraction and quality assessment will be performed independently by two reviewers. Assessment of risk of bias and data synthesis will be performed using Review Manager software.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not required because individual patient data are not included. The findings of this systematic review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication or conference presentations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017071820.

scholarly journals Health Promoting School Interventions in Latin America: A Systematic Review Protocol on the Dimensions of the RE-AIM Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5558
Author(s):  
Patrícia de Oliveira Bastos ◽  
Ana Suelen Pedroza Cavalcante ◽  
Wallingson Michael Gonçalves Pereira ◽  
Victor Hugo Santos de Castro ◽  
Antonio Rodrigues Ferreira Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
World Health ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
School Interventions ◽  
Health Promoting School ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Review Protocol

Understanding the dimensions of internal and external validities (e.g., using the RE-AIM model: Reach, Effectiveness/Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) of school interventions is important to guide research and practice in this context. The aim of this systematic review protocol is to synthesize evidence on the RE-AIM dimensions in interventions based on the Health Promoting School (HPS) approach from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Latin America. Studies of interventions based on HPS-WHO that were carried out in Latin America involving the population of 5 to 18-year-olds will be eligible. Searches in nine electronic databases, a study repository, the gray literature, and the retrieved articles’ reference lists will be performed, without year or publication language limits. Study selection and data extraction will be conducted by independent researchers. Data on intervention implementation will be summarized in categories of HPS-WHO actions: (1) school curriculum, (2) changes in the social and/or physical environment of schools, and (3) actions with families and the community. A previously validated tool will be used to summarize the information on the dimensions of the RE-AIM model. The strengths and limitations of the included studies will be evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tool, and the confidence level of evidence will be assessed according to the GRADE CERQual tool.

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