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Shan Feng1, Matti Mäntymäki1, Amandeep Dhir2
1Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
This review synthesizes research on self-tracking and the quantified self (QS) for health and well-being. It identifies key themes across end-users, patients, and professionals, highlighting areas for future research in this rapidly growing field.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Self-tracking technologies are increasingly integrated into daily life and healthcare.
- Academic research on self-tracking and the quantified self (QS) has grown significantly.
- A comprehensive synthesis of the state of the art in self-tracking and QS research is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and categorize the current state of research on self-tracking and the quantified self (QS) concerning health and well-being.
- To provide a structured overview of existing literature for researchers and practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted on self-tracking and the quantified self (QS) in health and well-being.
- 67 empirical studies were included after rigorous search, inclusion, exclusion, and quality assessment.
- Research themes were clustered based on stakeholder groups: end-users, patients, and healthcare professionals/caregivers.
Main Results:
- Eleven distinct research themes were identified across the three stakeholder clusters.
- End-user themes include motivation, usage, continuance, data management, rejection, and characteristics.
- Patient themes cover usage experience, data management, and clinical context. Professional themes focus on collaboration and role changes.
- Future research directions were classified, with suggestions for user cognition, adverse effects, societal impact, and healthcare system integration.
Conclusions:
- This systematic review offers a synthesized overview of self-tracking and quantified self (QS) research in health and well-being.
- It identifies 11 key research themes and suggests 4 future research directions.
- The findings aim to guide future research endeavors and inform practitioners on the current landscape.
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