Background Human-centered design (HCD) approaches to health care strive to support the
development of innovative, effective, and person-centered solutions for health care …

ABSTRACT A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of the techniques used
to promote psychological need satisfaction and motivation within health interventions based …

Purpose This systematic review aims to explain the heterogeneity in results of interventions
to promote physical activity and healthy eating for overweight and obese adults, by exploring …

While evidence suggests that interventions based on self-determination theory have efficacy
in motivating adoption and maintenance of health-related behaviors, and in promoting …

Abstract Purpose of Review Recent reports of a “loneliness epidemic” in the USA are
growing along with a robust evidence base that suggests that loneliness and social isolation …

Background Compared to traditional persuasive technology and health games, gamification
is posited to offer several advantages for motivating behaviour change for health and well …

Background: Recent advancements in wearable sensor technology have shown the
feasibility of remote physical therapy at home. In particular, the current COVID-19 pandemic …

This article explores the topics of motivation and self-regulation in the context of weight
management and related behaviors. We focus on the role of a qualitative approach to …

A growing number of studies have pulled from Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory to
design interventions targeting health behavior change. More recently, researchers have …

Healthful behaviours such as maintaining a balanced diet, being physically active and
refraining from smoking have major impacts on the risk of developing cancer, diabetes …