ImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping

Background Impulsive processes driving eating behaviour can often undermine peoples’ attempts to change their behaviour, lose weight and maintain weight loss. Aim To develop an impulse management intervention to support weight loss in adults. Methods Intervention Mapping (IM) was used to systematica...

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Autores principales:	Samantha B van Beurden, Colin J Greaves, Charles Abraham, Natalia S Lawrence, Jane R Smith
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Publicado:	SAGE Publishing 2021
Materias:	Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics R858-859.7
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f536886279ca4ce1a64b7d053444fecd2021-12-01T00:04:24ZImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping2055-207610.1177/20552076211057667https://doaj.org/article/f536886279ca4ce1a64b7d053444fecd2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1177/20552076211057667https://doaj.org/toc/2055-2076Background Impulsive processes driving eating behaviour can often undermine peoples’ attempts to change their behaviour, lose weight and maintain weight loss. Aim To develop an impulse management intervention to support weight loss in adults. Methods Intervention Mapping (IM) was used to systematically develop the “ImpulsePal” intervention. The development involved: (1) a needs assessment including a qualitative study, Patient and Public advisory group and expert group consultations, and a systematic review of impulse management techniques; (2) specification of performance objectives, determinants, and change objectives; (3) selection of intervention strategies (mapping of change techniques to the determinants of change); (4) creation of programme materials; (5) specification of adoption and implementation plans; (6) devising an evaluation plan. Results Application of the IM Protocol resulted in a smartphone app that could support reductions in unhealthy (energy dense) food consumption, overeating, and alcoholic and sugary drink consumption. ImpulsePal includes inhibition training, mindfulness techniques, implementation intentions (if-then planning), visuospatial loading, use of physical activity for craving management, and context-specific reminders. An “Emergency Button” was also included to provide access to in-the-moment support when temptation is strong. Conclusions ImpulsePal is a novel, theory- and evidence-informed, person-centred app that aims to support impulse management for healthier eating. Intervention Mapping facilitated the incorporation of app components that are practical operationalisations of change techniques targeting our specific change objectives and their associated theoretical determinants. Using IM enabled transparency and provided a clear framework for evaluation, and enhances replicability and the potential of the intervention to accomplish the desired outcome of facilitating weight loss through dietary change.Samantha B van BeurdenColin J GreavesCharles AbrahamNatalia S LawrenceJane R SmithSAGE PublishingarticleComputer applications to medicine. Medical informaticsR858-859.7ENDigital Health, Vol 7 (2021)
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description	Background Impulsive processes driving eating behaviour can often undermine peoples’ attempts to change their behaviour, lose weight and maintain weight loss. Aim To develop an impulse management intervention to support weight loss in adults. Methods Intervention Mapping (IM) was used to systematically develop the “ImpulsePal” intervention. The development involved: (1) a needs assessment including a qualitative study, Patient and Public advisory group and expert group consultations, and a systematic review of impulse management techniques; (2) specification of performance objectives, determinants, and change objectives; (3) selection of intervention strategies (mapping of change techniques to the determinants of change); (4) creation of programme materials; (5) specification of adoption and implementation plans; (6) devising an evaluation plan. Results Application of the IM Protocol resulted in a smartphone app that could support reductions in unhealthy (energy dense) food consumption, overeating, and alcoholic and sugary drink consumption. ImpulsePal includes inhibition training, mindfulness techniques, implementation intentions (if-then planning), visuospatial loading, use of physical activity for craving management, and context-specific reminders. An “Emergency Button” was also included to provide access to in-the-moment support when temptation is strong. Conclusions ImpulsePal is a novel, theory- and evidence-informed, person-centred app that aims to support impulse management for healthier eating. Intervention Mapping facilitated the incorporation of app components that are practical operationalisations of change techniques targeting our specific change objectives and their associated theoretical determinants. Using IM enabled transparency and provided a clear framework for evaluation, and enhances replicability and the potential of the intervention to accomplish the desired outcome of facilitating weight loss through dietary change.
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title	ImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping
title_short	ImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping
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ImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping

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