Human Behavior with Mobile Health: Smartphone/ Devices, Apps and Cognition
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https://doi.org/10.17140/PCSOJ-4-141Keywords:
Apps, Behavior, Cognition, Devices, Mobile, Smartphones, TechnologyAbstract
Mobile health, telemedicine and other services are considered part of a telehealth or e- health spectrum of care. Mobile health
mental health options (i.e., smartphones/devices and apps) are part of a broader framework of e-mental health options. Technology
usually offers portability for access anytime/anywhere, are relatively inexpensive and have additional features (e.g., context-
aware interventions and sensors with real-time feedback). The evidence-based literature shows that many people have an
openness to technology as a way to engage others, change behaviors and obtain clinical services. Skills/competencies for mobile
health, smartphone/device and app have similarities and differences from in-person and telepsychiatric care. It is suggested that
evidence-based apps be used with an evidence-based approach. Relatively few treatment studies evaluate outcomes for mobile
health, directly compare it to in-person and e-behavioral healthcare or compare new technology-based care options to one another.
Few studies have assessed the cognitive function related to smartphone/device and app use. At least three facets of cognition
that are affected by these technologies: attention, memory and delay of gratification (reward processing). More research is
needed with respect tohealth services delivery models, effectiveness, competency outcomes and how a paradigm shift like mobile
health re-contextualizes digital healthcare.
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