Digital Behavior Change Interventions for Younger Children With Chronic Health Conditions: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of chronic health conditions in childhood is increasing, and behavioral interventions can support the management of these conditions. Compared with face-to-face treatment, the use of digital interventions may be more cost-effective, appealing, and accessible, but there has been inadequate attention to their use with younger populations (children aged 5-12 years).

Objective

This systematic review aims to (1) identify effective digital interventions, (2) report the characteristics of promising interventions, and (3) describe the user's experience of the digital intervention.

Methods

A total of 4 databases were searched (Excerpta Medica Database [EMBASE], PsycINFO, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online [MEDLINE], and the Cochra

SUBMITTER: Brigden A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7428934 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature