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Designing sustainable mobile weight management applications: information technology (IT) experts perspectives
Yahya Al Naabi1, Nazrita Ibrahim2,3, Jaspaljeet Singh Dhillon3
1College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Malaysia.
Mhealth
|August 8, 2024
Summary
Information technology experts identified key features for mobile weight management apps. These features aim to improve user engagement and support long-term success in weight loss journeys.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Mobile weight management applications are popular but struggle with user engagement and long-term behavior change.
- This study addresses challenges in designing effective mobile health tools for sustainable weight management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine critical functions and features of weight management mobile applications.
- To develop a framework for optimal mobile app design supporting sustainable weight management.
Main Methods:
- Face-to-face interviews were conducted with five information technology (IT) experts.
- Experts evaluated and provided input on a proposed framework for mobile weight management applications.
Main Results:
- Eight specialized functionalities were defined: customization, usability, integration, online support, tracking, nutrition database, gamification, and notifications.
- Common functionalities included registration, data privacy, security, and user feedback, with system functions categorized into configuration, data analytics, support/performance, and platform.
Conclusions:
- The identified functionalities and features will inform a framework for designing mobile applications for sustainable weight management.
- These elements will also guide user interface development for future user experience experiments.
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