The Implementation of Behavior Change Techniques in mHealth Apps for Sleep: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) apps targeting health behaviors using behavior change techniques (BCTs) have been successful in promoting healthy behaviors; however, their efficacy with sleep is unclear. Some work has shown success in promoting sleep through mHealth, whereas there have been reports that sleep apps can be adverse and lead to unhealthy obsessions with achieving perfect sleep.

Objective

This study aims to report and describe the use of BCTs in mHealth apps for sleep with the following research questions: How many BCTs are used on average in sleep apps, and does this relate to their effectiveness on sleep outcomes? Are there specific BCTs used more or less often in sleep apps, and does this relate to their effectiveness on sleep outcomes? Does the effect of m

SUBMITTER: Arroyo AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132368 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature