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Health Behavior Change Support Systems as a research discipline; A viewpoint
Saskia M Kelders1, Harri Oinas-Kukkonen2, Anssi Oörni2
1University of Twente, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Enschede, The Netherlands.
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|July 20, 2016
Summary
Establishing Health Behavior Change Support Systems (HBCSS) as an independent research area requires integrating theories and adopting an interdisciplinary approach. This enhances understanding and development of complex HBCSS interventions.
Area of Science:
- Health Behavior Change Support Systems (HBCSS)
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Systems Science
Background:
- Proliferation of HBCSS research presents management challenges.
- Current HBCSS research is fragmented across disciplines.
- Existing models (CeHRes, Persuasive System Design) highlight HBCSS complexity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Advocate for establishing HBCSS as an independent research field.
- Emphasize the need to adapt or develop theories specific to HBCSS.
- Promote an integrative approach to HBCSS research.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing HBCSS research and theoretical frameworks.
- Analysis of complexity in HBCSS development and evaluation.
- Discussion of integrative approaches using examples of tailoring, personalization, and support.
Main Results:
- HBCSS research benefits from an independent disciplinary focus.
- An integrative approach is crucial for managing HBCSS complexity.
- Tailoring, personalization, and support are key areas for integrative enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Researchers should avoid the 'black box' in HBCSS studies.
- Precise terminology is essential for advancing the HBCSS field.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration is vital for robust HBCSS research and development.
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