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Gamified Smartphone-App Interventions on Behaviour and Metabolic Profile in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Sayan Mitra, Cynthia M. Kroeger, Tian Wang, Andrius Masedunskas, Sophie A. Cassidy, Robin Huang, Luigi Fontana, Na Liu
1542 - 1543
10.3233/SHTI231284
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 310: MEDINFO 2023 — The Future Is Accessible
Abstract

This study assesses how effective gamification in smartphone apps is at enhancing lifestyle and cardiometabolic health in adults at risk of cardiovascular disease. Using a systematic review of six databases, it looked at trials that compared gamified and traditional interventions. Although apps scored highly for functionality, averaging a 4.07 rating, they lacked focus on user engagement. The study reveals that gamification can aid in achievable lifestyle changes and improve cardiometabolic factors, providing insights for future digital health approaches targeting CVD risk reduction.

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