Analysis and design of an mHealth intervention for community-based health education: an empirical evidence of coronary heart disease prevention program among working adults

Nguyen, H. D. , Poo, D. C. C., Zhang, H. and Wang, W. (2017) Analysis and design of an mHealth intervention for community-based health education: an empirical evidence of coronary heart disease prevention program among working adults. In: Maedche, A., vom Brocke, J. and Hevner, A. (eds.) Designing the Digital Transformation: 12th International Conference, DESRIST 2017, Karlsruhe, Germany, May 30 – June 1, 2017, Proceedings. Series: Lecture notes in computer science (10243). Springer: Cham, pp. 57-72. ISBN 9783319591438 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-59144-5_4)

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Abstract

The massive expansion of mobile technologies is leading to a digital revolution that is reshaping health education for improved population-level health outcomes. This study investigated the analysis and design of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention for community-wide education. Hence, we employed a design science approach capable of translating health and community activities into practical design guidelines for suitable interventions to improve knowledge and skills among working adults. An mHealth artifact was developed for a Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) prevention program on awareness, knowledge, stress and lifestyle management. The effectiveness of the artifact was demonstrated through a pilot randomized, controlled trial (RCT) with 80 participants as an imperative empirical evidence. The study, therefore, contributed to the cumulative theoretical development of HCI, mobile health, and public health education. Moreover, our findings provided a number of insights for academic bodies, health practitioners, and developers of mobile health in planning educational interventions for smartphone users.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Nguyen, Dr Hoang D.
Authors: Nguyen, H. D., Poo, D. C. C., Zhang, H., and Wang, W.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
Publisher:Springer
ISBN:9783319591438
Published Online:23 May 2017

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