Design criteria for mobile applications to promote healthy habits in the context of territorial health care models
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https://doi.org/10.26507/paper.4536Keywords:
Digital Health, Physical Culture, Food Cycle, Healthy Habits Monitoring, Ubiquitous Computing, Digital Public HealthAbstract
The development of mobile applications in the healthcare sector has gained significant relevance in recent years, driven by the growing need for technological solutions that enhance the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Through a systematic review and prospective analysis, key technological strategies for managing healthy habits in public health are identified, with a particular focus on physical activity, nutrition, and patient-reported health parameters monitoring.
Mobile applications aimed at promoting healthy habits require design criteria that ensure their effectiveness in measuring and tracking key indicators. Compliance metrics are established to assess adherence to regular physical activity, adequate hydration, balanced macronutrient intake, and sleep quality. The implementation of these technological tools should integrate agile methodologies and the use of open health data to facilitate scalability and adaptability to various settings.
From a territorial health perspective, the incorporation of lifestyle medicine-based models is emphasized, covering six fundamental areas: physical activity, nutrition, substance use, sleep quality, social relationships, and stress management. The use of personalized digital interventions will enhance adherence to healthy practices, optimizing disease prevention strategies in specific communities.
Regarding the design of these applications, a participatory informatics approach is proposed, where patients and healthcare professionals collaborate in configuring tools that enable effective habit monitoring. Additionally, challenges related to data security, information privacy, and technological accessibility are analyzed, as these factors influence equity and the acceptance of such tools across different population groups.
The impact of these solutions will depend on their ability to drive sustainable behavioral changes, supported by intuitive interfaces, personalized notifications, and real-time data analysis. The integration of digital healthcare models with monitoring tools will strengthen disease prevention efforts and contribute to improving the overall quality of life for the population.
Author Biographies
Diana Yomali Ospina López, Universidad Autónoma de Manizales
Food Engineer, PhD in Industrial Engineering, Master's Program Coordinator in Engineering.
Jorge Andrick Parra Valencia, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
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