Technology Support for Health-Promoting Lifestyle: Development and Testing

Abstract

In this study, we have described creating and deploying an online application designed to support university systems that promote healthy lifestyles. Based on the findings of small sample trials, several participants said they could easily access the program on their computer, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally, the participants stated that they extensively used the application's capabilities. Although participants' satisfaction ratings with the app were moderate, they expressed greater optimism over the program's overall potential for intervention. According to the results of our focus groups, users should receive further instruction on how to utilize the app to maximize their efficacy in subsequent research. The technical difficulties the research team encountered also emphasize how crucial it is to give appropriate time for large-scale trial studies. It is unclear whether eHealth interventions will contribute to the global physical activity pandemic in a timely and suitable manner, even though they have the potential to change particular participants' behavior. Physical exercise is a complicated behavior that can take place in a range of settings and be impacted by a number of environmental, social, and psychological elements. mental elements. It is recommended that future studies investigate the potential of technology-based intervention strategies to identify the most effective approach for bolstering university health-promoting systems, with the ultimate goal of influencing global community behavior.