Published on in Vol 22, No 12 (2020): December

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/21687, first published .
Design Features for Improving Mobile Health Intervention User Engagement: Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis

Design Features for Improving Mobile Health Intervention User Engagement: Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis

Design Features for Improving Mobile Health Intervention User Engagement: Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis

Authors of this article:

Yanxia Wei1 Author Orcid Image ;   Pinpin Zheng1 Author Orcid Image ;   Hui Deng1 Author Orcid Image ;   Xihui Wang1 Author Orcid Image ;   Xiaomei Li1 Author Orcid Image ;   Hua Fu1 Author Orcid Image

Journals

  1. Wang H, Liang L, Du C, Wu Y. Implementation of Online Hospitals and Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Medical Services in China: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2021;9(2):e25960 View
  2. Kahnbach L, Lehr D, Brandenburger J, Mallwitz T, Jent S, Hannibal S, Funk B, Janneck M. Quality and Adoption of COVID-19 Tracing Apps and Recommendations for Development: Systematic Interdisciplinary Review of European Apps. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021;23(6):e27989 View
  3. Bulaj G, Clark J, Ebrahimi M, Bald E. From Precision Metapharmacology to Patient Empowerment: Delivery of Self-Care Practices for Epilepsy, Pain, Depression and Cancer Using Digital Health Technologies. Frontiers in Pharmacology 2021;12 View
  4. Delestre F, Debailly R, Kerever S, Hansel B. Les facteurs influençant l’adhésion à la santé connectée pour la gestion du poids auprès d’adultes en situation d’obésité ou de surpoids : une revue narrative de la littérature. Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme 2022;36(3):162 View
  5. Lazaro M, Alvaran A, Yun M, Kim S. Mobile Health Application for Seizure Management: A Human-Systems Integration Approach. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2024;66(3):744 View
  6. Mariakakis A, Karkar R, Patel S, Kientz J, Fogarty J, Munson S. Using Health Concept Surveying to Elicit Usable Evidence: Case Studies of a Novel Evaluation Methodology. JMIR Human Factors 2022;9(1):e30474 View
  7. Nelson L, Spieker A, Mayberry L, McNaughton C, Greevy R. Estimating the impact of engagement with digital health interventions on patient outcomes in randomized trials. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 2021;29(1):128 View
  8. Mandal S, Belli H, Cruz J, Mann D, Schoenthaler A. Analyzing User Engagement Within a Patient-Reported Outcomes Texting Tool for Diabetes Management: Engagement Phenotype Study. JMIR Diabetes 2022;7(4):e41140 View
  9. Kloos N, Austin J, van ‘t Klooster J, Drossaert C, Bohlmeijer E. Appreciating the Good Things in Life During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Evaluation of a Gratitude App. Journal of Happiness Studies 2022;23(8):4001 View
  10. Stephen D, Nordin A, Nilsson J, Persenius M. Using mHealth applications for self-care – An integrative review on perceptions among adults with type 1 diabetes. BMC Endocrine Disorders 2022;22(1) View
  11. He Z, Tian S, Singh A, Chakraborty S, Zhang S, Lustria M, Charness N, Roque N, Harrell E, Boot W. A Machine-Learning Based Approach for Predicting Older Adults’ Adherence to Technology-Based Cognitive Training. Information Processing & Management 2022;59(5):103034 View
  12. Watkins R, Browne F, Kizakevich P, Howard B, Turner L, Eckhoff R, Wechsberg W. An Evidence-Based HIV Risk–Reduction Intervention for Young African American Women in the US South Using mHealth: Adaptation and Development Study. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(5):e34041 View
  13. Bostrøm K, Varsi C, Eide H, Børøsund E, Kristjansdottir Ó, Schreurs K, Waxenberg L, Weiss K, Morrison E, Nordang E, Stubhaug A, Nes L. Engaging with EPIO, a digital pain self-management program: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research 2022;22(1) View
  14. Wang T, Giunti G, Melles M, Goossens R. Digital Patient Experience: Umbrella Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(8):e37952 View
  15. Suntai Z, Noh H, Jeong H. Racial and ethnic differences in retrospective end-of-Life outcomes: A systematic review. Death Studies 2023;47(9):1006 View
  16. Shire S, Arbuckle S, Bao W. Development and Usability Testing of a Web-Based Adaptation of the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation Social Communication Intervention. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups 2022;7(2):310 View
  17. Lau E, Mitchell M, Faulkner G. Long-term usage of a commercial mHealth app: A “multiple-lives” perspective. Frontiers in Public Health 2022;10 View
  18. Oguntoye A, Eades N, Ezenwa M, Krieger J, Jenerette C, Adegbola M, Jacob E, Johnson-Mallard V, Yao Y, Gallo A, Wilkie D. Factors associated with young adult engagement with a web-based sickle cell reproductive health intervention. PEC Innovation 2022;1:100063 View
  19. Heckendorf H, Lehr D, Boß L. Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Self-Help Intervention versus Public Mental Health Advice to Reduce Worry during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pragmatic, Parallel-Group, Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics 2022;91(6):398 View
  20. Coughlin J, Martin L, Zhao D, Goheer A, Woolf T, Holzhauer K, Lehmann H, Lent M, McTigue K, Clark J, Bennett W. Electronic Health Record–Based Recruitment and Retention and Mobile Health App Usage: Multisite Cohort Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(6):e34191 View
  21. Joseph R, Todd M, Ainsworth B, Vega-López S, Adams M, Hollingshead K, Hooker S, Gaesser G, Keller C. Smart Walk: A Culturally Tailored Smartphone-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction among African American Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023;20(2):1000 View
  22. Magee M, Gholamrezaei A, McNeilage A, Sim A, Dwyer L, Ferreira M, Darnall B, Glare P, Ashton-James C. A Digital Video and Text Messaging Intervention to Support People With Chronic Pain During Opioid Tapering: Content Development Using Co-design. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(11):e40507 View
  23. Petrenko C, Kautz-Turnbull C, Roth A, Parr J, Tapparello C, Demir U, Olson H. Initial Feasibility of the “Families Moving Forward Connect” Mobile Health Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Mixed Method Evaluation Within a Systematic User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Formative Research 2021;5(12):e29687 View
  24. Milne-Ives M, Homer S, Andrade J, Meinert E. Associations Between Behavior Change Techniques and Engagement With Mobile Health Apps: Protocol for a Systematic Review. JMIR Research Protocols 2022;11(3):e35172 View
  25. Hentati A, Forsell E, Ljótsson B, Kaldo V, Lindefors N, Kraepelien M. The effect of user interface on treatment engagement in a self-guided digital problem-solving intervention: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions 2021;26:100448 View
  26. Kelly P, Beck A, Deane F, Larance B, Baker A, Hides L, Manning V, Shakeshaft A, Neale J, Kelly J, Oldmeadow C, Searles A, Palazzi K, Lawson K, Treloar C, Gray R, Argent A, McGlaughlin R. Feasibility of a Mobile Health App for Routine Outcome Monitoring and Feedback in SMART Recovery Mutual Support Groups: Stage 1 Mixed Methods Pilot Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021;23(10):e25217 View
  27. Santos-Vijande M, Gómez-Rico M, Molina-Collado A, Davison R. Building user engagement to mhealth apps from a learning perspective: Relationships among functional, emotional and social drivers of user value. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services 2022;66:102956 View
  28. Haider K, Gulam O, Adamjee R, Balouch B, Hoodbhoy Z. Health workers’ experience of a digital health intervention implemented in peri-urban communities in Karachi, Pakistan. DIGITAL HEALTH 2022;8:205520762211290 View
  29. Doumen M, Westhovens R, Pazmino S, Bertrand D, Stouten V, Neys C, Creten N, Van Laeken E, Verschueren P, De Cock D. The ideal mHealth-application for rheumatoid arthritis: qualitative findings from stakeholder focus groups. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021;22(1) View
  30. Schwarz A, Winkens L, de Vet E, Ossendrijver D, Bouwsema K, Simons M. Design Features Associated With Engagement in Mobile Health Physical Activity Interventions Among Youth: Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Studies. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2023;11:e40898 View
  31. Bui T, Pohl M, Rosenfelt C, Ogourtsova T, Yousef M, Whitlock K, Majnemer A, Nicholas D, Demmans Epp C, Zaiane O, Bolduc F. Identifying Potential Gamification Elements for A New Chatbot for Families With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Human Factors 2022;9(3):e31991 View
  32. Simões de Almeida R, Marques A. User engagement in mobile apps for people with schizophrenia: A scoping review. Frontiers in Digital Health 2023;4 View
  33. Leong Q, Sridhar S, Blasiak A, Tadeo X, Yeo G, Remus A, Ho D. Characteristics of Mobile Health Platforms for Depression and Anxiety: Content Analysis Through a Systematic Review of the Literature and Systematic Search of Two App Stores. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(2):e27388 View
  34. Ye L, Arnold Mages M, Jimison H, Patel S. Developing OurSleepKit: A Couple-focused mHealth Tool to Support Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Treatment. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2022;20(6):695 View
  35. Becker E, Shegog R, Savas L, Frost E, Healy C, Spinner S, Vernon S. Informing Content and Feature Design of a Parent-Focused Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Digital Behavior Change Intervention: Synchronous Text-Based Focus Group Study. JMIR Formative Research 2021;5(11):e28846 View
  36. Schroé H, Crombez G, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Van Dyck D. Investigating When, Which, and Why Users Stop Using a Digital Health Intervention to Promote an Active Lifestyle: Secondary Analysis With A Focus on Health Action Process Approach–Based Psychological Determinants. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2022;10(1):e30583 View
  37. Sartori F, Savi M, Talpini J. Tailoring mHealth Apps on Users to Support Behavior Change Interventions: Conceptual and Computational Considerations. Applied Sciences 2022;12(8):3782 View
  38. Delestre F, Picon E, Mourah F, Gicquel A, Gounan V, Goujon G, Ouzaid I, Bresset A, Kadouch D, Roussel R, Hansel B. Intérêt d’un programme d’accompagnement en ligne associant conseils nutritionnels et pratiques d’une activité physique en post-cancer : étude pilote ONCOlife. Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique 2022;57(4):284 View
  39. Shan Y, Ji M, Xie W, Qian X, Li R, Zhang X, Hao T. Language Use in Conversational Agent–Based Health Communication: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(7):e37403 View
  40. Deniz-Garcia A, Fabelo H, Rodriguez-Almeida A, Zamora-Zamorano G, Castro-Fernandez M, Alberiche Ruano M, Solvoll T, Granja C, Schopf T, Callico G, Soguero-Ruiz C, Wägner A. Quality, Usability, and Effectiveness of mHealth Apps and the Role of Artificial Intelligence: Current Scenario and Challenges. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2023;25:e44030 View
  41. Haro-Ramos A, Rodriguez H, Aguilera A. Effectiveness and implementation of a text messaging intervention to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms among Latinx and Non-Latinx white users during the COVID-19 pandemic. Behaviour Research and Therapy 2023;165:104318 View
  42. Gómez‐Rico M, Santos‐Vijande M, Molina‐Collado A, Bilgihan A. Unlocking the flow experience in apps: Fostering long‐term adoption for sustainable healthcare systems. Psychology & Marketing 2023;40(8):1556 View
  43. Kim S, Hwang H, Lee Y, Kim Y. A Systematic Review of Korea’s Medication Management Mobile Application. SAGE Open 2023;13(3) View
  44. Ross J, Hawkes R, Miles L, Cotterill S, Bower P, Murray E. Design and Early Use of the Nationally Implemented Healthier You National Health Service Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme: Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2023;25:e47436 View
  45. Chiwanga F, Woodford J, Masika G, Richards D, Savi V, von Essen L. An mHealth Intervention to Improve Guardians’ Adherence to Children’s Follow-Up Care for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Tanzania (GuardiansCan Project): Protocol for a Development and Feasibility Study. JMIR Research Protocols 2023;12:e48799 View
  46. Delestre F, Debailly R, Galiby L, Hansel B. Determinants of motivation and adherence to a web application for health behaviour change: A qualitative study with cancer survivors. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2023;36(5):1701 View
  47. Moulaei K, Bahaadinbeigy K, Mashoof E, Dinari F. Design and development of a mobile-based self-care application for patients with depression and anxiety disorders. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2023;23(1) View
  48. Stephen B, Uzoewulu B, Asuquo P, Ozuomba S. Diabetes and hypertension MobileHealth systems: a review of general challenges and advancements. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 2023;70(1) View
  49. Caloudas A, Frosio K, Torous J, Goss C, Novins D, Lindsay J, Shore J. Mobile Mental Health Applications for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Review and Recommendations. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science 2023 View
  50. Malik I, Perez A, Toombs E, Schmidt F, Olthuis J, Charlton J, Grassia E, Squier C, Stasiuk K, Bobinski T, Mushquash A. Female youth and mental health service providers' perspectives on the JoyPop™ app: a qualitative study. Frontiers in Digital Health 2023;5 View
  51. Chan G, Alslaity A, Wilson R, Orji R. Feeling Moodie: Insights from a Usability Evaluation to Improve the Design of mHealth Apps. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction 2023:1 View
  52. Clinckaert A, Schreurs L, Wouters L, Everaerts W, De Cock D. “Keep It Short and Simple”: Perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals on the use of a mobile health app in the care for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. BJUI Compass 2024;5(1):150 View
  53. Rivera-Romero O, Gabarron E, Ropero J, Denecke K. Designing personalised mHealth solutions: An overview. Journal of Biomedical Informatics 2023;146:104500 View
  54. Brooks H, Irmansyah I, Syarif A, Pedley R, Renwick L, Rahayu A, Manik C, Prawira B, Hann M, Brierley H, Lovell K, Bee P. Evaluating a prototype digital mental health literacy intervention for children and young people aged 11–15 in Java, Indonesia: a mixed methods, multi-site case study evaluation. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2023;17(1) View
  55. Milne-Ives M, Homer S, Andrade J, Meinert E. Potential associations between behavior change techniques and engagement with mobile health apps: a systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology 2023;14 View
  56. Li K, Magnuson K, Beuley G, Davis L, Ryan-Pettes S. Features, Design, and Adherence to Evidence-Based Behavioral Parenting Principles in Commercial mHealth Parenting Apps: Systematic Review. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting 2023;6:e43626 View
  57. West A, Guo Y, Bucher A. Leveraging behavioral science and artificial intelligence to support mental health in the workplace: a pilot study. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2023;14 View
  58. Bennett C, Musa M, Carrier J, Edwards D, Gillen E, Sydor A, Dunn C, Jones-Mahoney K, Nute A, Kelly D. The barriers and facilitators to young people’s engagement with bidirectional digital sexual health interventions: a mixed methods systematic review. BMC Digital Health 2023;1(1) View
  59. Yan X, Newman M, Park S, Sander A, Choi S, Miner J, Wu Z, Carlozzi N. Identifying Design Opportunities for Adaptive mHealth Interventions That Target General Well-Being: Interview Study With Informal Care Partners. JMIR Formative Research 2023;7:e47813 View
  60. Henrich N, Brinson A, Arnold A, Jahnke H. Digital Health Needs and Preferences During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Formative Research 2024;8:e48960 View
  61. Nelson L, Spieker A, LeStourgeon L, Greevy Jr R, Molli S, Roddy M, Mayberry L. The Goldilocks Dilemma on Balancing User Response and Reflection in mHealth Interventions: Observational Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2024;12:e47632 View
  62. Wang T, Giunti G, Goossens R, Melles M. Timing, Indicators, and Approaches to Digital Patient Experience Evaluation: Umbrella Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e46308 View
  63. Saito J, Kumano H, Ghazizadeh M, Shimokawa C, Tanemura H. An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Smartphone Application for Erectile Dysfunction: A Feasibility Study. Current Therapeutic Research 2023;99:100728 View
  64. Khajoei R, Azadeh P, ZohariAnboohi S, Ilkhani M, Nabavi F. Breast cancer survivorship needs: a qualitative study. BMC Cancer 2024;24(1) View
  65. Engelsma T, Heijmink S, Hendriksen H, Visser L, Lemstra A, Jaspers M, Peute L. Capturing usability problems for people living with dementia applying the DEMIGNED principles in usability evaluation methods (Preprint). JMIR Human Factors 2023 View
  66. Milne-Ives M, Rahman E, Bradwell H, Baines R, Boey T, Potter A, Lawrence W, Helena van Velthoven M, Meinert E, Ayatollahi H. Barriers and facilitators to parents’ engagement with and perceived impact of a childhood obesity app: A mixed-methods study. PLOS Digital Health 2024;3(3):e0000481 View
  67. Furness K, Huggins C, Hanna L, Croagh D, Sarkies M, Haines T, Sarwar N. Comparison of Goal Achievement during an Early, Intensive Nutrition Intervention Delivered to People with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer by Telephone Compared with Mobile Application. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications 2024;2024:1 View
  68. Galvin K, Tomlin D, Timmer B, McNeice Z, Mount N, Gray K, Short C. A qualitative study of consumer perspectives for a future mobile app to document real-world listening difficulties (Preprint). JMIR Formative Research 2023 View
  69. Schatten H, Kimble S, Alboukrek D, Carosa C, Hughes C, Armey M, Miller I, Elwy A, Primack J. Development of the Mobile Application to Prevent Suicide (MAPS), a Personalized Smartphone App for Suicide Prevention: Feedback from Individual Interviews. Journal of Technology in Human Services 2024:1 View
  70. Alfian S, Sania J, Aini D, Khoiry Q, Griselda M, Ausi Y, Zakiyah N, Puspitasari I, Suwantika A, Mahfud M, Aji S, Abdulah R, Kassianos A. Evaluation of usability and user feedback to guide telepharmacy application development in Indonesia: a mixed-methods study. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2024;24(1) View
  71. Yu F, Chu G, Yeh T, Fernandez R. Effects of interventions to promote resilience in nurses: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2024;157:104825 View
  72. González-Spinoglio L, Monistrol-Mula A, Vindrola-Padros C, Aguilar-Ortiz S, Carreras B, Haro J, Felez-Nobrega M. Long-Term Emotional Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Barriers and Facilitators to Digital Mental Health Tools in Long-Term Care Workers: Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e47546 View
  73. Simicich L, Muniz V, Scheffrahn K, Elkins G. Nerva, a mobile application of gut-directed hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: User characteristics, patterns of use, and predictors of persistence. DIGITAL HEALTH 2024;10 View
  74. Liaqat M, Mushtaq M, Jamil A, Mushtaq M, Ali H, Anwar R, Raza A, Aslam A, Tariq T, Hussain M, Bakht D, Bokhari S. Mobile Health Interventions: A Frontier for Mitigating the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease. Cureus 2024 View
  75. Fakolade A, Jackson A, Cardwell K, Finlayson M, O'Sullivan T, Tomasone J, Pilutti L. DigiTRAC: Qualitative insights from knowledge users to inform the development of a Digital Toolkit for enhancing Resilience Among multiple sclerosis Caregivers. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2024:105736 View
  76. Suzuki A, Ginsborg J, Phillips M, Franklin Z. Developing an Online Intervention to Equip Tertiary Piano Students With Skills and Strategies for Effective Practice. Music & Science 2024;7 View