An evaluation of diabetes targeted apps for Android smartphone in relation to behaviour change techniques

Conclusions‘Diabetes apps’ include few functions or BCTs compared to the maximum score possible. Apps with optimum BCTs could indicate higher quality. App developers should consider including both specific functions and BCTs in ‘diabetes apps’ to make them more helpful. More research is needed to understand the components of an effective app for people with diabetes.

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - September 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: C. D. Hoppe, J. E. Cade, M. Carter Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research