Unlocking the Potential of mHealth: Integrating Behaviour Change Techniques in Hypertension App Design.

ABSTRACT: Background: Smartphone apps offer a promising avenue for delivering scalable interventions for hypertension self-management. This study aimed to characterise the behaviour change technique ontology (BCTO) elements present in apps available on popular platforms, map the theoretical domains framework (TDF), and describe the apps' functionalities. Methods: A comprehensive search of app stores was conducted to identify relevant hypertension self-management apps. The identified apps were then analysed for BCTO elements, which were subsequently mapped to TDF. App functionalities and quality were assessed as well. Results: Functionalities such as self-monitoring were consistently observed across all app types, aligning with established hypertension self-management strategies.

SUBMITTER: Motta-Yanac E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12563110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature