Combining Persuasive Technology With Behavioral Theory to Support Weight Maintenance Through a Mobile Phone App: Protocol for the MotiMate App.
Combining Persuasive Technology With Behavioral Theory to Support Weight Maintenance Through a Mobile Phone App: Protocol for the MotiMate App.
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DOI：
10.2196/resprot.4664
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发表时间：
2016-01-08
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1.7
通讯作者：
Freyne J
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作者：
Brindal E;Hendrie GA;Freyne J
可供下载的以健康为重点的移动的手机应用程序的普及率每天都在增加，其中体重管理应用程序是最多的。然而，大多数缺乏理论基础或有效性证据。有大量的文献为与成功减肥维持相关的行为提供了证据。行为理论还提供了关于成功的行为改变和维持的进一步见解。我们的目标是将这些知识应用于针对减肥维护的应用程序功能的开发。我们随后开发了一款有说服力的行为定向移动的应用程序（MotiMate），以帮助维持减肥效果。MotiMate将说服和行为改变理论结合在一个实用的有针对性的工具中，通过其激励信息，个性化反馈和智能支持工具来管理体重，食物，运动，情绪和压力。MotiMate的开发和试验于2014年5月获得资金支持。所有88名志愿者于2014年12月开始试验，在提交本文时（2015年5月）正在完成最终访视。目前正在进行数据分析。该论文提出了一个科学的移动的手机应用程序，以支持减肥维护。目前正在进一步评价其功效。ANZCTR 12614000474651; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx? id=366120（由WebCite在http：//www.webcitation.org/6eJeQiKxi上存档）。
The prevalence of health-focused mobile phone apps available for download increases daily, with weight management apps being among the most proliferative. However, most lack theoretic grounding or evidence of efficacy. There is a significant body of literature which provides evidence for behaviors which are associated with successful weight loss maintenance. Behavioral theory also provides further insight regarding successful behavior change and maintenance. We aimed to apply this knowledge to the development of the functionality of an app targeting weight loss maintenance. We have subsequently undertaken the development of a persuasive and behavior targeting mobile app (MotiMate) to assist in maintenance of weight loss. MotiMate combines persuasive and behavior change theories in a practical targeted tool through its motivational messages, personalized feedback, and intelligent supportive tools to manage weight, food, exercise, mood and stress. The development and trial of MotiMate received funding support in May 2014. All 88 volunteers started the trial by December 2014 and were in the process of completing their final visits when this paper was submitted (May 2015). Data analysis is currently underway. The paper has presented a scientifically informed mobile phone app to support weight loss maintenance. Further evaluation of its efficacy is in progress. ANZCTR 12614000474651; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=366120 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6eJeQiKxi).