Use Of Apps Research Articles

초등학교 체육수업에서 인공지능 자세추정 앱을 적용한 교육적 효과 탐색 - 네트형 경쟁 활동 배구 언더핸드 동작을 중심으로

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the educational effects and assess the improvement of movements by applying an AI-based app that estimates posture and provides feedback on underhand volleyball skills to elementary school students. Methods: The research participants consisted of 177 students (age: 12 years old, height: 152.8±7.01 cm, weight: 46.72±11.2 kg, BMI: 19.90±3.68 kg/㎡) attending Elementary School located in A City. First, the volleyball underhand pass motion was analyzed to confirm the order and method for teaching the correct posture, and based on this, feedback to be used in the app was constructed. Next, through previous research on the types and operating principles of artificial intelligence posture estimation models Learned how to create an app to run on a web page. Based on this, a plan was established and an app to be used in class was developed directly. Results: The results that the experimental group showed an increase of approximately 7 minutes in practice time, whereas the comparison group showed a decrease of about 6 minutes (F = 20.873, p < .001). In terms of students' perceptions and degree of change after the app-based class, the observability domain increased after the app-based class (F = 49.216, p < .001). The testability domain also increased after the app-based class (F = 71.017, p < .001). Conclusion: Through the use of an AI posture estimation app in net-type competitive activities, students were able to perform the correct underhand volleyball technique, and their learning effects during the lessons also improved.

자막 제공 서비스 앱의 UI/UX 개선 연구 - 청각 장애인을 위한 자막 자동 생성 앱 ‘이어줌’의 사용성 향상을 위한 제안

This study aims to improve users' video content accessibility, usability, and aesthetic satisfaction by analyzing the UI/UX of <Eeojum>, an app that provides an automatic subtitle creation service for the hearing impaired, in terms of functionality and usability. To this end, we conducted preliminary research on automatic subtitle generation apps, analyzed the environment and actual conditions of mobile use by hearing impaired people, and analyzed domestic and international app accessibility policies and public institution UI design guidelines. Based on this, we looked at the UI/UX characteristics of <Eeojum>, derived UI/UX improvement items to improve app accessibility quality and usability, and proposed improvements to the voice conversion app UI/UX design draft. The biggest goal was to simplify the structure of IA and strengthen the visual formability of the display to improve usability, presenting design guidelines aimed at improving usability for the hearing impaired, the main users.

Understanding the dynamics of customer satisfaction and repurchase intentions in the era of platform service supply chain – a case study of Foodpanda in Pakistan

ABSTRACT This study investigates the evolving restaurant sector in Pakistan, highlighting the significant role of Platform Service Supply Chains (PSSC) facilitated by food ordering apps like Foodpanda. Understanding PSSC is essential for businesses to thrive in the digital age and effectively manage the dynamics of digital service delivery. Foodpanda exemplifies a complex multi-stakeholder ecosystem that involves intricate technology integration, logistics challenges, robust data management, and a continuous need for innovation in a competitive market. This research aims to identify the key factors driving customer satisfaction and repurchase intention in this dynamic environment, acknowledging the transformative impact on consumer behavior. It also examines how health consciousness and food safety concerns influence these relationships in Pakistan. The study employs an integrated model based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), collecting data from a convenient sample of Foodpanda app users. Using structural equation modeling, the findings highlight critical determinants such as effort expectancy, perceived usefulness, information quality, perceived risk, social influence, and trust in shaping customer satisfaction. This satisfaction, in turn, positively affects repurchase intention. Importantly, the study reveals that health consciousness and food safety concerns negatively impact the positive relationship between customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. The paper contributes theoretically by exploring customer behavior intricacies within the PSSC framework and offers practical insights for researchers and professionals in the food app industry. However, it acknowledges limitations, such as the use of a convenient sample, and suggests avenues for further research in this growing field.

Early childhood teachers’ use of an FBA iOS app to support students who engage in challenging behaviour: a pilot study

ABSTRACT Early childhood teachers receive some training related to overall classroom management but report receiving little training and support when working with children who engage in challenging behaviour. To alleviate the barriers to supporting students who engage in challenging behaviour, it may be helpful to implement a technology tool that provides early childhood teachers with evidence-based prevention and intervention supports for their students. One such tool, the Family Behavior Support App (FBSApp), has been previously used with families of young children who engage in challenging behaviour. The FBSApp has been shown to be effective in increasing families’ use of strategies, but the effects of the app in educational settings are currently unknown. The purposes of this single-case study are to see if there is a functional relation between the use of the FBSApp-created behaviour plan and teachers’ use of function-based behaviour strategies, as well as teachers’ perceptions of the FBSApp.

MHealth Apps for Hypertension Self-Management: Interview Study Among Patient-Users.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affecting over a billion people worldwide. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have emerged as effective tools for managing hypertension, offering capabilities for monitoring blood pressure, fostering lifestyle changes, and improving treatment adherence. This study aimed to explore patient-users' perspectives on the hypertension care mHealth app Hypertension.APP, focusing on its accessibility, expected benefits, potential risks, and role in hypertension management in Germany. A qualitative study was conducted involving semistructured interviews with 20 patient-users of a hypertension care mHealth app, Hypertension.APP. Participants were recruited between January and June 2023 using purposive sampling. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Participants primarily discovered the app independently, driven by recent hypertension diagnoses and insufficient information from health care professionals regarding effective self-management strategies for their blood pressure. They valued the app for its continuous monitoring and feedback capabilities, aiding in understanding their condition and making lifestyle adjustments. Risks were perceived as minimal, mainly concerning data privacy and potential overreliance on the app. The app became integral to patient-users' hypertension management by offering consistent information and support. The integration into formal health care was limited, as patient-users felt that health care professionals did not accept the use of the technology or might have even felt intimidated to use it. Among the sample studied, mHealth apps like Hypertension.APP were valued for their continuous monitoring and educational content, aiding in hypertension management. The findings suggest potential benefits of mHealth apps for effective hypertension care among patients who are health- and digitally literate as well as self-effective. There is a critical need for better integration of these apps into routine health care practices, as perceived by the app users. Given the small and specific sample of this qualitative study, further quantitative research with a broader and more varied participant group is necessary to validate these findings. Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien DRKS00029761; https://tinyurl.com/r33ru22s.

Personal Goals, User Engagement, and Meal Adherence within a Personalised AI-Based Mobile Application for Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Mobile applications have been shown to be an effective and feasible intervention medium for improving healthy food intake in different target groups. As part of the PeRsOnalized nutriTion for hEalthy livINg (PROTEIN) European Union H2020 project, the PROTEIN mobile application was developed as an end-user environment, aiming to facilitate healthier lifestyles through artificial intelligence (AI)-based personalised dietary and physical activity recommendations. Recommendations were generated by an AI advisor for different user groups, combining users' personal information and preferences with a custom knowledge-based system developed by experts to create personalised, evidence-based nutrition and activity plans. The PROTEIN app was piloted across different user groups in five European countries (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Portugal, and the United Kingdom). Data from the PROTEIN app's user database (n = 579) and the PROTEIN end-user questionnaire (n = 446) were analysed using the chi-square test of independence to identify associations between personal goals, meal recommendations, and meal adherence among different gender, age, and user groups. The results indicate that weight loss-related goals are more prevalent, as well as more engaging, across all users. Health- and physical activity-related goals are key for increased meal adherence, with further differentiation evident between age and user groups. Congruency between user groups and their respective goals is also important for increased meal adherence. Our study outcomes, and the overall research framework created by the PROTEIN project, can be used to inform the future development of nutrition mobile applications and enable researchers and application designers/developers to better address personalisation for specific user groups, with a focus on user intent, as well as in-app features.

Assessing access: Texting hotline app provides mental health crisis care for economically deprived youth

BackgroundDue to rapidly increasing youth suicides in the U.S state of Utah, the legislature funded creation of a 24/7 texting-based smartphone app in Spanish and English targeting Utah's school aged population. Recent research elsewhere (in the Netherlands) suggests cost inhibits help seeking among the economically disadvantaged. We evaluate the relationship between poverty and app usage during the onset of the COVID-19. MethodLocal demographics, social determinants of health and COVID-19 infection rates were modeled using a Bayesian spatio-temporal approach examining usage rates. ResultsWhen controlling for generally researched suicide crisis covariates, app usage is shown to vary depending on economic status of the population, with the largest relative increases in use among disadvantaged youth. DiscussionThis bilingual Spanish/English, texting (SMS) based, smart phone app crisis hotline proved effective at providing adolescents from certain populations access to mental health care. The groups discussed are in Census Block Groups (CBGs – neighborhoods) with higher poverty, and/or lower population density (rural areas). The usage of the crisis hotline by these populations increased relative to the overall population as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. However, adolescents from areas of higher mobility (our proxy for housing insecure) and those in areas with larger non-White populations had a relative decrease in usage.

A Mobile Gaming App to Train Teenage Mothers on Appropriate Child Feeding Practices: Development and Validation Study.

Undernutrition is an underlying factor in nearly 50% of 1 million estimated annual deaths among Nigerian children aged <5 years. Inappropriate maternal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are basic contributors to child undernutrition. Teenage motherhood exacerbates the problem of inadequate child feeding. One possible intervention method to improve IYCF knowledge and practices of teenage mothers is the use of mobile gaming technologies. Despite extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries, a ubiquity of mobile phone networks exists. This study aims to develop and validate a mobile gaming app, called BabyThrive, to train Nigerian teenage mothers on appropriate IYCF practices. To identify gaps in current IYCF practices in northern Nigeria, we conducted an extensive search of the literature and held 2 focus group interviews with 16 teenage mothers with low-income status. An initial app content design was then created, and content validity was established by 10 nutrition experts. Next, we developed an app prototype, which was assessed for quality by 7 nutrition and mobile gaming experts and evaluated for usability by 90 teenage mothers from rural areas in Abuja, the country's capital. The final app, BabyThrive, is a 2D mobile game that is fully functional offline and available in English as well as Hausa, which is commonly spoken in northern Nigeria. The efficacy of the BabyThrive app was assessed using IYCF knowledge scores obtained from the administration of the validated Teen Moms Child Feeding Questionnaire for Sub-Saharan Africa. Construct validity was established via crossover design by comparing the total IYCF knowledge scores of the teenage mothers obtained after a verbal training program and BabyThrive app use. Large proportions of the study participants were married (53/90, 59%) and had no personal income (63/90, 70%). The mean quality rating for the BabyThrive app was 4.3 (SD 0.39) out of 5.0. High levels (>80%) of usability and user satisfaction were documented. Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (P<.001) and total knowledge scores (P=.002) were significantly higher in the BabyThrive group than in the verbal training group. The IYCF knowledge scores obtained from both groups showed coherence, with a statistically significant Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.50 (P<.001). This research developed and validated a novel, offline mobile gaming app. It will be an easy, effective, and acceptable method to disseminate critical knowledge on IYCF practices to teenage mothers in rural Nigeria.

Patients’ experience using an app for home remote monitoring of heart failure for a university hospital in Quebec, Canada

BackgroundThe use of mobile health apps for remote monitoring has considerable potential for patient care. However, more research is needed to gather patients’ experience with their use. This study evaluates heart failure patients’ experience of the effects of remote monitoring on the management of heart failure (HF) using a smartphone app, the challenges faced in such use, and patients’ suggestions for improving the efficacy of this device.MethodA qualitative study was conducted with all patients who had used the TakeCare™ app for at least three months during the exploratory phase of the Continuum project. Patients were recruited before COVID-19 began, and they used the app during this period. The app allows patients to submit their daily vital signs and answer questions about their symptoms to help the clinical professionals adjust their treatment plan as needed. Individual interviews were conducted by telephone or videoconference using a semi-structured individual interview guide. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using the thematic analysis method.ResultsOf the 29 patients invited, 5 had since died, 10 did not respond, two gave positive feedback on the app but declined the interview, and 12 patients agreed to participate in an individual interview. The participants all liked the app’s ease of use. They particularly praised the contribution it made to monitoring their disease, both by themselves and by clinicians. The app also allowed them to stay connected to their clinical team and have better access to healthcare professionals. Patients suggested, as an improvement, that the feedback and communication features should be personalized to make them more individualized and interactive.ConclusionThe TakeCare™ smartphone app was well received by patients with heart failure. Its use could facilitate better remote monitoring of heart conditions in the home as well as improve access to clinical teams.

Ubrogepant users' real-world experience: Patients on ubrogepant, characteristics and outcomes (UNIVERSE) study.

To assess the real-world effectiveness of ubrogepant by evaluating self-reported satisfaction with pain relief, ability to think clearly, and return to normal function in individuals who had used ubrogepant to treat a migraine episode within the preceding 14 days. Ubrogepant is an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist approved for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Few studies have evaluated the real-world effectiveness of ubrogepant. The UNIVERSE study was an observational, cross-sectional survey conducted between February 2021 and April 2021 in US adult Migraine Buddy application (app) users currently treated with ubrogepant. Individuals who were 18 years of age or older and reported at least one dose of ubrogepant in the previous 14 days completed a 30-question survey in the app. The survey assessed respondent demographics, migraine history, acute treatment patterns, and treatment satisfaction with ubrogepant. Respondents also reported prior acute medication use and reasons for switching to ubrogepant. Of the 1303 ubrogepant users contacted, 302 (23.2%; 50 mg, 120 participants; 100 mg, 182 participants) were included in this study. The mean (standard deviation) age was 41.9 (11.2) years, and 90.1% (272/302) were female. Satisfaction with migraine relief at 2, 4, and 24 h post-dose was reported by 75.8% (229/302), 83.4% (252/302), and 78.5% (237/302) of participants, respectively. Satisfaction with the ability to think clearly after taking ubrogepant was reported by 85.1% (257/302) of participants, and 83.8% (253/302) were satisfied with their ability to return to normal function. Furthermore, 90.7% (274/302) of participants reported that they were likely to continue using ubrogepant to treat their migraine. Most participants (n = 264 [87%]) reported switching to ubrogepant due to inadequate treatment response with their previous treatment. In this subgroup, comparable outcomes were observed with respect to satisfaction with migraine relief, ability to think clearly, and return to normal function. Ubrogepant demonstrated real-world effectiveness in the acute treatment of migraine, as evidenced by high levels of treatment satisfaction and a strong indication of their intent to continue using the medication.

Teaching and Learning Process Transformation using New and Emerging IT Trends in the Nigerian Educational System

This study investigates how IT trends affect teaching and learning in the Nigerian educational system. It starts off with a summary of the current IT trends being used, such as the usage of technology in classrooms, accessibility to the internet, use of mobile devices and educational apps, and incorporation of virtual and augmented reality. The report then looks at how these IT trends have improved teaching and learning, including increased motivation and engagement, personalized learning experiences, easy access to a variety of learning resources, and chances for collaborative learning. However, there are obstacles to integrating IT trends into the Nigerian educational system, such as a lack of equipment and resources, a lack of digital literacy among teachers and students, reluctance to abandon the use of conventional teaching techniques, and privacy and security worries. The provision of professional development for teachers, the development of infrastructure and internet connectivity, the promotion of digital literacy, and addressing privacy and security issues are some of the strategies for successfully integrating IT trends in education. The study also provides examples of how IT trends have been successfully implemented in Nigerian schools, including the use of online tests, virtual and augmented reality in science instruction, and educational apps for individualized learning. Future directions and suggestions are then given, highlighting the necessity of increasing access to technology and internet connectivity, incorporating cutting-edge IT trends like artificial intelligence and machine learning, offering teachers ongoing professional development opportunities, and fostering collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and technology providers.

Sex differences in cigarette smoking following a mindfulness-based cessation randomized controlled trial

Some interventions for smoking cessation such as quit smoking aids show sex-specific effects on outcomes, but behavioral interventions such as mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for smoking cessation lack formal reporting of sex-intervention tests of interaction to date. To address this gap, we conducted a secondary analysis of a RCT dataset (N = 213), recruiting participants from California, to statistically test a sex-intervention interaction effect on complete 7-day point prevalence abstinence (PPA), proportion of days abstinent, and daily cigarettes smoked. Smoking was assessed using the timeline follow back method spanning the four weeks following a daily 14-day app-based intervention and a planned smoking quit date immediately following the intervention phase. All models adjusted for baseline nicotine dependence. The study groups had comparable sex proportions (MBI: 56 % female; control: 55 % female) and the ratio of outcome assessment completion by group was not dependent on sex. Adjusted analyses revealed a significant sex-intervention interaction effect for daily cigarettes smoked ([female coded 1]: two-way interaction effect IRR = 0.59, 95 % CI: 0.46–0.77, p < 0.0001; effect for female: IRR = 0.68, 95 % CI: 0.57–0.81, effect for male: IRR = 1.14, 95 % CI: 0.95–1.37), but not for complete 7-day PPA ([female coded 1] two-way interaction effect OR = 1.24, 95 % CI: 0.31–4.89, p = 0.76) or proportion of total days abstinent ([female coded 1] two-way interaction effect OR = 1.97, 95 % CI: 0.53–7.37, p = 0.31). Females, but not males, allocated to a daily app-based MBI with a quit plan and quit aid workbook smoked fewer cigarettes per day compared to females in the control group. Males, but not females, showed significantly less use of the MBI app compared to the control app.

Exploring Design Opportunities for Improved Self-motivation in Self-tracking and Health Goal Achievement

Self-tracking has grown in popularity over recent years, leading to a rise in users who monitor data for improving their health. However, decreasing self-motivation due to different user circumstances such as priorities, lifestyles, and habits affects how users conduct self-tracking in apps and hamper their progress towards achieving health goals. We investigated factors that contribute to increasing and maintaining self-motivation while self-tracking for health goals, as well as the potential applications of these factors in health apps. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 participants to gain insights into their self-tracking habits and health app usage. Our thematic analysis suggests that users value convenient self-tracking methods and seeing notable progress changes toward a health goal. These findings reveal design opportunities for streamlining app features, reframing progress indicators in data visualizations, and accommodating user priorities.

Effects of Foreign Language Learning Mobile Applications on the Success of Fourth-Grade Students

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of mobile applications on fourth grade English language learners' academic achievement. This explanatory sequential mixed methods research includes quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative data were collected from 208 students and qualitative data were collected from 24 teachers, students, and parents. The results of this research show a significant positive relationship between the frequency of app use and academic performance in English class. Findings from qualitative interviews with students, parents, and teachers shed light on the ways in which these applications facilitate vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation improvement, exam preparation, and exposure to illustrative cases. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating technology into language learning to enhance skills and achieve better outcomes, and encourage further research into the effectiveness of language learning applications in different settings.

Influence of Technology Integration in Physical Education on Student Engagement and Fitness Outcomes in American Schools

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of technology integration in physical education on student engagement and fitness outcomes in American schools. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The use of wearable fitness trackers, interactive apps, and virtual sports tools has enhanced student participation, making PE classes more interactive and personalized. Students are more motivated to engage in physical activities when they can track their progress and receive instant feedback. Additionally, technology has helped teachers tailor fitness programs to meet individual student needs, leading to improved fitness outcomes such as increased cardiovascular endurance and overall physical activity levels. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Self-determination theory (SDT), the technology acceptance model (tam) &amp; constructivist learning theory may be used to anchor future studies on the influence of technology integration in physical education on student engagement and fitness outcomes in American schools. Schools should strategically integrate various technologies, such as wearable fitness trackers, interactive apps, and VR, into physical education curricula. Educational policymakers should allocate funding and resources to support the integration of technology in physical education.

The Usability and Feasibility of a Dietary Intake Self-Monitoring Application in a Population with Varying Literacy Levels.

Our aim was to study how hemodialysis patients with varying levels of literacy would use a diet and fluid intake monitoring mobile application (DIMA-P) and what would be its impact on their dietary behaviors. We developed a mobile application using user-centered methods and informed by the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change (ITHBC). Eight hemodialysis patients were recruited to use the application to record and monitor their diet and fluid intakes for a 6-week study. Overall, the participants had low literacy, numeracy, and technical skills. We collected the data on application usage and administered usability and context-of-use questionnaires to gain insights into the participants' interaction with the application. The participants' portion estimation skills and dietary self-regulation self-efficacy were assessed using various tests. In addition, interdialytic weight gain data were collected to assess the impact of app usage on the participants' health outcomes. The application usage patterns varied, with a general trend towards frequent use (n = 5) correlating with engagement in self-monitoring. The participants gave high comprehensibility, user-friendliness, satisfaction, and usefulness ratings, suggesting that the app was well designed and the target users could easily navigate and interact with the features. While the participants improved in estimating portion sizes, the impact on measuring skills was variable. There was also an improvement in the participants' dietary self-regulation self-efficacy post-study. The interdialytic weight gain trends indicated a slight improvement in fluid and diet management. People with different literacy skills can effectively use icon-based interfaces for portion size estimation and develop personalized usage patterns to self-regulate their fluid and dietary intakes. Moreover, they can experience an enhancement in their dietary self-efficacy skills by using a mobile application aimed at providing nutritional feedback. Furthermore, this research shows that the constructs of the ITHBC are effective in promoting dietary behavior change in a population with varying literacy skills. The target users can benefit from explicitly visualizing the relationship between their health outcomes and the factors influencing those outcomes. These user ambitions could be supported by developing machine learning models. Future research should also focus on enhancing the mechanisms by which technology can further enhance each component of the ITHBC framework.

Usability of a Web-Based App for Increasing Adolescent Vaccination in Primary Care Settings: Think-Aloud and Survey Assessment.

In the United States, only 58% of teens receive the recommended 2 doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine by 15 years of age. Overcoming vaccine hesitancy often requires effective communication between clinicians and parents to address specific concerns. To support this, we developed ProtectMe4, a multilevel, theory-informed web-based intervention designed to address parents' vaccine-related questions and assist clinicians in discussing vaccine concerns for 4 adolescent vaccines. This study aims to evaluate the usability of ProtectMe4 in routine care settings across 3 pediatric primary care clinics. Specifically, the study aims to (1) observe the proposed workflow in practice, (2) identify usability issues experienced by parents and clinicians, and (3) assess the perceptions of both parents and clinicians regarding the app's usability. On designated days in 2020 and 2021, the study team recruited parents of 11- to 12-year-old patients attending appointments with participating clinicians. We conducted think-aloud assessments during routine care visits and administered a usability survey after participants used the app. For parents, we simultaneously video-recorded the app screens and audio-recorded their commentary. For clinicians, observational notes were taken regarding their actions and comments. Timings recorded within the app provided data on the length of use. We reviewed the recordings and notes to compile a list of identified issues and calculated the frequencies of survey responses. Out of 12 parents invited to use the app, 9 (75%) participated. Two parents who were invited outside of the planned workflow, after seeing the clinician, refused to participate. For the parents whose child's vaccination record was identified by the app, the median time spent using the app was 9 (range 6-28) minutes. Think-aloud assessment results for parents were categorized into 2 themes: (1) troubleshooting vaccine record identification and (2) clarifying the app content and purpose. Among the 8 parents who completed the survey, at least 75% (6/8) agreed with each acceptability measure related to user satisfaction, perceived usefulness, and acceptance. These parents' children were patients of 4 of the 7 participating clinicians. Consistent with the planned workflow, clinicians viewed the app before seeing the patient in 4 of 9 (44%) instances. The median time spent on the app per patient was 95 (range 5-240) seconds. Think-aloud assessment results for clinicians were grouped into 2 themes: (1) trust of app vaccine results and (2) clarifying the app content. On the survey, clinicians were unanimously positive about the app, with an average System Usability Scale score of 87.5 (SE 2.5). This mixed methods evaluation demonstrated that ProtectMe4 was usable and acceptable to both parents and clinicians in real-world pediatric primary care. Improved coordination among clinic staff is needed to ensure the app is consistently offered to patients and reviewed by clinicians before seeing the patient.

The influence of residential location and public transit options on commuters’ intention to use travel apps for different travel purposes

While living in city centers is usually linked to higher accessibility levels, shorter travel times, and higher levels of public transit (PT) utilization, the opposite is true for residents of suburban areas. This assumption holds in metropolitan contexts, where central areas offer better accessibility and are associated with higher levels of PT use. In metropolitan peripheries, a large part of commuting is done on an interurban basis, so that the level of use of public transit can be linked to the supply and information available. This work aims to understand the conditions in terms of transit supply and land use, considering the most frequent trip, psychological variables, and the modal choice of commuters’ motorized modes, in the intention to use the new real-time multi-modal travel app, such as advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) for digital mobility-management assistance. A Structural Equation Model is developed to empirically test a sample of 768 respondents collected in two suburban corridors in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (LMA). Finally, our findings indicate that residential location, mode choice, and trip complexity have a relevant influence on the intention to adopt travel apps. Male students belonging to Generation Y/Z are the most likely users of travel apps. Regardless of the reason, travel patterns associated with more complex (more transfers) and more frequent trips can reinforce the intention to use apps. Also, it is worth noting that students are frequent public transit users, and public transit is also related to trip complexity.

Analysis of cognitive behavioural therapy apps for generalised anxiety disorder: Evidence-based content and user experience

Mental illness substantially contributes to the global burden of disease, with anxiety high in prevalence. The increase of mobile technology, mental health apps have potential to lessen this burden. However, within apps, the use of evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are limited. Regardless, many commercially available mental health apps are highly rated by users, highlighting the need to understand what makes mental health apps valuable to the user. The contribution of this study was to uncover apps that support generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and worry with a CBT basis, explore app functionality, and user experience. Firstly, by identifying apps that support GAD and worry and included CBT. Secondly, by identifying and analysing therapeutic and engagement functions within the apps, and finally, by thematically analysing user reviews. Six apps were identified to support GAD and worry that purported to be CBT-based. However, CBT therapeutic features and engagement features were minimally present in the apps. User reviews yielded 112 comments about the apps and key themes were identified about the app users’ global experiences with the app, and about the combination of technological (e.g., useability, reliability) and therapeutic experiences (e.g., learning and using skills). Future development of quality apps to support GAD and worry must consider the empirical standing of both therapeutic and technology aspects, to provide efficacious and engaging interventions.

Based on CMM Theory, the Influence of the Use of Group Fitness APP on Their Exercise Knowledge and Exercise Willingness is Discussed

With the improvement of health awareness, the fitness APP has been widely used among college students. This paper aims to explore the influence of college students using fitness APP on exercise knowledge mastery and exercise willingness based on the CMM (Communication Modality Model) theory. Through the analysis of the development status of fitness APP and the current situation of the use of college students, and the data collected by questionnaires and other methods, the association of the acquisition of exercise knowledge and the stimulation of exercise willingness was analyzed. The study found that the use of fitness APP has a significant impact on the improvement of college students' exercise knowledge, and the exercise knowledge positively affects the willingness to exercise. Meanwhile, interpersonal communication plays a mediating role in the impact of fitness APP use on exercise knowledge. According to the research results, suggestions are put forward for college students and fitness APP developers.