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Using Behavior Change Techniques to Guide Selections of Mobile Applications to Promote Fluid Consumption.

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  • 1. Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
      Authors
    • Conroy DE 1
    (1 author)
  • 2. Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
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    • Dubansky A 2
    • Remillard J 2
    (2 authors)
  • 3. Sports Science Insights, LLC, Crystal Lake, IL.
      Authors
    • Murray R 3
    (1 author)
  • 4. Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
      Authors
    • Pellegrini CA 4
    • Phillips SM 4
    (2 authors)
  • 5. Department of Urology, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA.
      Authors
    • Streeper NM 5
    (1 author)

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Urology, 16 Sep 2016, 99:33-37
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2016.09.015 PMID: 27645525 

Abstract 

Objective

To determine the extent to which validated techniques for behavior change have been infused in commercially available fluid consumption applications (apps).

Materials and methods

Coders evaluated behavior change techniques represented in online descriptions for 50 fluid consumption apps and the latest version of each app.

Results

Apps incorporated a limited range of behavior change techniques (<20% of taxonomy). The number of techniques varied by operating system but not as a function of whether apps were free or paid. Limitations include the lack of experimental evidence establishing the efficacy of these apps.

Conclusion

Patients with urolithiasis can choose from many apps to support the recommended increase in fluid intake. Apps for iOS devices incorporate more behavior change techniques compared to apps for the Android operating system. Free apps are likely to expose patients to a similar number of techniques as paid apps. Physicians and patients should screen app descriptions for features to promote self-monitoring and provide feedback on discrepancies between behavior and a fluid consumption goal.

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