Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control
The proliferation of mobile health (mHealth) technologies has revolutionized healthcare delivery, particularly in obesity control. This descriptive study aimed to identify the evolving trends and perspectives of mHealth interventions targeting obesity control, leveraging insights from the ChatGPT la...
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description | The proliferation of mobile health (mHealth) technologies has revolutionized healthcare delivery, particularly in obesity control. This descriptive study aimed to identify the evolving trends and perspectives of mHealth interventions targeting obesity control, leveraging insights from the ChatGPT language model accessed on 1 January 2024. Eighteen items and 32 questions were used to assess trends and perspectives in mHealth for obesity control, with 8 items and 16 questions dedicated to each aspect, respectively. Key trends identified include personalized interventions, integration of emerging technologies, remote monitoring and telemedicine, behavioral economics strategies, and enhanced user engagement. Perspectives highlight potential for equity, empowerment through self-management, privacy and security concerns, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary approaches. These findings shed light on mHealth’s potential in combating obesity, offering valuable insights for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. They underscore the significance of leveraging technology to address the global burden of obesity and advocate for collaborative efforts to maximize mHealth solutions’ impact on promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing obesity-related complications. |
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spelling | doaj-art-14e43d71e53d484fa4eeec1966e9331c2025-01-10T13:14:21ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-011517410.3390/app15010074Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity ControlSang-Dol Kim0Department of Nursing, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, Samcheok 245-907, Republic of KoreaThe proliferation of mobile health (mHealth) technologies has revolutionized healthcare delivery, particularly in obesity control. This descriptive study aimed to identify the evolving trends and perspectives of mHealth interventions targeting obesity control, leveraging insights from the ChatGPT language model accessed on 1 January 2024. Eighteen items and 32 questions were used to assess trends and perspectives in mHealth for obesity control, with 8 items and 16 questions dedicated to each aspect, respectively. Key trends identified include personalized interventions, integration of emerging technologies, remote monitoring and telemedicine, behavioral economics strategies, and enhanced user engagement. Perspectives highlight potential for equity, empowerment through self-management, privacy and security concerns, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary approaches. These findings shed light on mHealth’s potential in combating obesity, offering valuable insights for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. They underscore the significance of leveraging technology to address the global burden of obesity and advocate for collaborative efforts to maximize mHealth solutions’ impact on promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing obesity-related complications.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/74mHealthobesity controlhealthcare deliverytelemedicineChatGPT |
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title | Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control |
title_full | Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control |
title_fullStr | Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control |
title_full_unstemmed | Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control |
title_short | Trends and Perspectives of mHealth in Obesity Control |
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