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Smokers' user experience of smoking cessation apps: A systematic review.
Zhang, Mengying; Wolters, Maria; O'Connor, Siobhán; Wang, Yajing; Doi, Lawrence.
  • Zhang M; School of Health in Social Science, The University of Edinburgh, UK; Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research & Policy, The University of Edinburgh, UK. Electronic address: m.zhang-56@sms.ed.ac.uk.
  • Wolters M; School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh, UK.
  • O'Connor S; School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK.
  • Wang Y; School of Health in Social Science, The University of Edinburgh, UK.
  • Doi L; School of Health in Social Science, The University of Edinburgh, UK; Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research & Policy, The University of Edinburgh, UK.
Int J Med Inform ; 175: 105069, 2023 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2306430
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To explore how smokers view common functions and characteristics of smoking cessation apps.

DESIGN:

Systematic review. SEARCH SOURCES CINAHL PLUS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and Google Scholar. REVIEW

METHODS:

Seven digital databases were searched separately using relevant search terms. Search results were uploaded to Covidence. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified with the expert team in advance. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened by two reviewers independently. Any disagreements were discussed in research meetings. Pertinent data were extracted and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings were presented in a narrative approach.

RESULTS:

28 studies were included in this review. The overarching themes were app functionality and app characteristics. Under app "functionality", six subthemes emerged 1) education; 2) tracking; 3) social support; 4) compensation; 5) distraction, and 6) reminding. Under "app characteristics", five subthemes emerged 1) simplification, 2) personalisation, 3) diverse content forms, 4) interactivity, and 5) privacy and security.

CONCLUSION:

Understanding user needs and expectations is crucial for developing a programme theory for smoking cessation app interventions. Relevant needs identified in this review should be linked to broader theories of smoking cessation and app-based intervention.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Smoking Cessation / Text Messaging / Mobile Applications Type of study: Qualitative research / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Med Inform Journal subject: Medical Informatics Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Smoking Cessation / Text Messaging / Mobile Applications Type of study: Qualitative research / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Med Inform Journal subject: Medical Informatics Year: 2023 Document Type: Article