Gamification and Nudging Techniques for Improving User Engagement in Mental Health and Well-Being Apps

Auf, Hassan; Dagman, Jessica; Renström, Sara; Chaplin, John

doi:10.1017/pds.2021.426

Cited by 13 publications

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“…These challenges draw attention to the need to develop user-centered interventions that align with an individual's preferences and personality, motivation styles, and decision-making patterns, and subsequently incorporate various components such as behavioral nudges, gamification, feedback systems, predictive analytics, and diverse incentive structures (such as tangible rewards, social recognition, or intrinsic satisfaction) (Table 1 ). These mechanisms, individually or collectively, can lead to better patient engagement and improved sustainability of regimens ( 76–82 ).…”

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N-of-1 health optimization: Digital monitoring of biomarker dynamics to gamify adherence to metabolic switching

Wang,

Tadeo,

Chew

et al. 2024

PNAS Nexus

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The digital health field is experiencing substantial growth due to its potential for sustained and longitudinal deployment. In turn, this may drive improved monitoring and intervention as catalysts for behavioral change compared to traditional point-of-care practices. In particular, the increase in incidence of population health challenges such as diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, and other disorders coupled with rising healthcare costs have emphasized the importance of exploring technical, economics, and implementation considerations, among others in the decentralization of health and healthcare innovations. Both healthy individuals and patients stand to benefit from continued technical advances and studies in these domains. To address these points, this study reports a N-of-1 study comprised of sustained regimens of intermittent fasting, fitness (strength and cardiovascular training), and high protein, low carbohydrate diet and parallel monitoring. These regimens were paired with serial blood ketone, blood glucose (wearable and finger stick) and blood pressure readings, as well as body weight measurements using a collection of devices. Collectively this suite of platforms and approaches were used to monitor metabolic switching from glucose to ketones as energy sources – a process associated with potential cardio- and neuroprotective functions. In addition to longitudinal biomarker dynamics, this work discusses user perspectives on the potential role of harnessing digital devices to these dynamics as potential gamification factors, as well as considerations for the role of biomarker monitoring in health regimen development, user stratification, and potentially informing downstream population-scale studies to address metabolic disease, healthy aging and longevity, among other indications.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

N-of-1 health optimization: Digital monitoring of biomarker dynamics to gamify adherence to metabolic switching

Wang,

Tadeo,

Chew

et al. 2024

PNAS Nexus

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“…Further, nudging techniques have been applied for improving user engagement in mental health and reinforcing positive cognitive states using technologies [55]. In the assessment of the self-tracking process, in many use cases, the individual benefits through a sustained engagement in the process and use of self-tracking technologies [56].…”

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Reinforcing Positive Cognitive States with Machine Learning: An Experimental Modeling for Preventive Healthcare

Morandé¹,

Tewari²,

Gul³

2023

Healthcare Access - New Threats, New Approaches

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Societal evolution has resulted in a complex lifestyle where we give most attention to our physical health leaving psychological health less prioritized. Considering the complex relationship between stress and psychological well-being, this study bases itself on the cognitive states experienced by us. The presented research offers insight into how state-of-the-art technologies can be used to support positive cognitive states. It makes use of the brain-computer interface (BCI) that drives the data collection using electroencephalography (EEG). The study leverages data science to devise machine learning (ML) model to predict the corresponding stress levels of an individual. A feedback loop using “Self Quantification” and “Nudging” offer real-time insights about an individual. Such a mechanism can also support the psychological conditioning of an individual where it does not only offer spatial flexibility and cognitive assistance but also results in enhanced self-efficacy. Being part of quantified self-movement, such an experimental approach could showcase personalized indicators to reflect a positive cognitive state. Although ML modeling in such a data-driven approach might experience reduced diagnostic sensitivity and suffer from observer variability, it can complement psychosomatic treatments for preventive healthcare.

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“…This integration of gamification and nudging can ensure a more holistic theoretical embeddedness of future research on sustainability/culture development apps. For example, [56] integrated gamification and nudging in their recent works on well-being apps. The gamification study by [3] focused on feedback without referring to the concept of nudging.…”

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“…For example, biking to work would have positive environmental and health benefits [16]. As the participants mentioning this comparison assumed that health management apps are more advanced, future research should explore the adaptation of successful key functionalities from occupational safety apps, or health management apps [56] for fostering sustainability-oriented corporate culture.…”

Section: Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

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Exploring the Use of Mobile Apps for Fostering Sustainability-Oriented Corporate Culture: A Qualitative Analysis

Isensee¹,

Teuteberg²,

Griese³

2022

Sustainability

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Information systems (IS) play a central role in promoting corporate sustainability and pro-environmental behavior. This study explores the use of mobile apps for fostering sustainability-oriented corporate culture. It accentuates issues relating to sustainability-oriented corporate culture (RQ1), app meta-requirements as a strategic approach to addressing these issues (RQ2), as well as design and implementation principles (RQ3). Referring to the literature on sustainability apps, gamification, and nudging, our qualitative research design combines an analysis of four corporate apps intending to promote sustainable behavior and expert interviews (Grounded Theory). The proposed framework supports the planning, realization, and monitoring of this targeted app use. Single cultural dimensions inform seven issues in culture development. Five meta-requirements address this multi-dimensionality, challenges provided by new digital working environments, and principles of Green IT. Four design principles support, extend, and integrate current knowledge on app features, nudging, and gamification. Five variables determine the app intervention and maturity level. We conclude that this targeted app use should intend to foster the sustainability orientation within all dimensions of corporate culture instead of being limited to promoting sustainable behavior.

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Gamification and Nudging Techniques for Improving User Engagement in Mental Health and Well-Being Apps

Cited by 13 publications

References 28 publications

N-of-1 health optimization: Digital monitoring of biomarker dynamics to gamify adherence to metabolic switching

N-of-1 health optimization: Digital monitoring of biomarker dynamics to gamify adherence to metabolic switching

Reinforcing Positive Cognitive States with Machine Learning: An Experimental Modeling for Preventive Healthcare

Exploring the Use of Mobile Apps for Fostering Sustainability-Oriented Corporate Culture: A Qualitative Analysis

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