Background: Digital interventions are promising for the prevention of substance use in young people. However, engagement with these interventions is often insufficient and their full potential cannot be realized. Given the established link between…
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Background: Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have raised new possibilities for the effective evaluation of daily dietary intake, but more empirical study is needed for the use of such technologies under realistic meal…
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The article “Efficacy of a WeChat-Based, Multidisciplinary, Full-Course Nutritional Management Program on the Nutritional Status of Patients With Ovarian Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy: Randomized Controlled Trial” provided a potential approach to improve the clinical outcomes…
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Background: With the continuous evolution of technology, wearable accelerometers have become one of the most popular means of measuring daily physical activity (PA) levels. Despite the conventional use of the non-dominant wrist as a…
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Background: Adherence to weight management strategies may be undermined where lengthy strategy explanations limit engagement and understanding, weakening intervention efficacy. By contrast, implementation intentions have been shown to promote adherence across various health behaviours….
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Background: Health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of experiencing psychological distress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological self-monitoring apps may contribute to reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma exposure by enhancing emotional…
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Background: The World Health Organization recommends that cancer survivors maintain a healthy diet and weight control to prevent cancer recurrence. Albeit a growing interest in using mobile applications (apps) for health promotion, there is…
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Background: Recent studies demonstrated the validity, reliability and accuracy of consumer smartwatches for measuring daily steps in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD). However, no study to date estimated the minimal clinically important difference (MCID)…
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Background: Cigarette smoking is prevalent in many countries worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, presenting an urgent public health challenge. Disseminating freely available smoking cessation treatments that effectively decrease cigarette smoking globally are…
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