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Designing sustainable mobile weight management applications: information technology (IT) experts perspectives

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dc.contributor.authorAl Naabi Y.en_US
dc.contributor.authorIbrahim N.en_US
dc.contributor.authorDhillon J.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorid59241407700en_US
dc.contributor.authorid9337335600en_US
dc.contributor.authorid7003949854en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-03T07:42:24Z
dc.date.available2025-03-03T07:42:24Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractBackground: Weight management mobile applications have become increasingly popular as a tool for individuals to achieve their weight loss goals. However, key challenges with mobile weight management applications are sustaining user engagement and promoting long-term behavior change. This study examines the key functions and features of weight management mobile applications from the viewpoint of information technology (IT) experts. We have developed a framework that outlines the optimal design strategies for mobile apps to support sustainable weight management. Methods: We conducted face-to-face interviews with five experts to evaluate and give input on the proposed framework. Results: Eight specialized functionalities have been categorized and defined based on initial framework system features and recommended features based on experts? feedback: (I) customization; (II) usability; (III) integration; (IV) online support; (V) tracking; (VI) nutrition database; (VII) gamification; and (VIII) notification. In addition, common functionalities were identified as (I) registration/sign in; (II) data privacy; (III) security; and (IV) user feedback. An online discussion indicates the system functionality in four themes: (I) configuration; (II) data analytics; (III) support/performance; and (IV) platform: iOS, Android, Native. Conclusions: These functionalities and features will be incorporated into a framework to design mobile applications for sustainable weight management. Also, to be part of user interface development for the user experience experiments. ? mHealth. All rights reserved.en_US
dc.description.natureFinalen_US
dc.identifier.ArtNo25
dc.identifier.doi10.21037/mhealth-24-4
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85200132417
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85200132417&doi=10.21037%2fmhealth-24-4&partnerID=40&md5=0811882dc0c77f99cd27c67bce1b7e34
dc.identifier.urihttps://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36434
dc.identifier.volume10
dc.publisherAME Publishing Companyen_US
dc.relation.ispartofAll Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
dc.sourceScopus
dc.sourcetitlemHealth
dc.subjectArticle
dc.subjectawards and prizes
dc.subjectbody mass
dc.subjectbody weight control
dc.subjectbody weight loss
dc.subjectbody weight management
dc.subjectcaloric intake
dc.subjectconceptual framework
dc.subjectdata analysis
dc.subjectdata base
dc.subjectdata privacy
dc.subjectelectronic consultation
dc.subjectfeedback system
dc.subjectfood intake
dc.subjectgamification
dc.subjectgoal attainment
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectinformation security
dc.subjectinformation technology
dc.subjectinterview
dc.subjectlearning
dc.subjectlifestyle
dc.subjectnutrient intake
dc.subjectnutrition
dc.subjectonline system
dc.subjectregistration
dc.subjectreminder system
dc.subjectreward
dc.subjectsocial network
dc.subjectsoftware design
dc.subjectusability
dc.titleDesigning sustainable mobile weight management applications: information technology (IT) experts perspectivesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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