Book contents
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Sidebars
- Contributors
- 1 Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
- Part I Theory and Behavior Change
- Part II Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
- 19 Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions: A Ten-Task Guide
- 20 Moving from Theoretical Principles to Intervention Strategies: Applying the Experimental Medicine Approach
- 21 Developing Behavior Change Interventions
- 22 Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions
- 23 Implementation Science and Translation in Behavior Change
- 24 Engagement of Stakeholders in the Design, Evaluation, and Implementation of Complex Interventions
- 25 Maximizing User Engagement with Behavior Change Interventions
- 26 Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations of Behavior Change Interventions
- 27 Addressing Underserved Populations and Disparities in Behavior Change
- 28 Behavior Change in Community Contexts
- 29 Changing Behavior in the Digital Age
- 30 Critical and Qualitative Approaches to Behavior Change
- Part III Behavior Change Interventions: Practical Guides to Behavior Change
- Index
- References
29 - Changing Behavior in the Digital Age
from Part II - Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 July 2020
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Sidebars
- Contributors
- 1 Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
- Part I Theory and Behavior Change
- Part II Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
- 19 Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions: A Ten-Task Guide
- 20 Moving from Theoretical Principles to Intervention Strategies: Applying the Experimental Medicine Approach
- 21 Developing Behavior Change Interventions
- 22 Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions
- 23 Implementation Science and Translation in Behavior Change
- 24 Engagement of Stakeholders in the Design, Evaluation, and Implementation of Complex Interventions
- 25 Maximizing User Engagement with Behavior Change Interventions
- 26 Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations of Behavior Change Interventions
- 27 Addressing Underserved Populations and Disparities in Behavior Change
- 28 Behavior Change in Community Contexts
- 29 Changing Behavior in the Digital Age
- 30 Critical and Qualitative Approaches to Behavior Change
- Part III Behavior Change Interventions: Practical Guides to Behavior Change
- Index
- References
Summary
Many people are unable or unwilling to participate in face-to-face interventions for functional behavior change, and existing services often have poor fidelity to evidence-based approaches. Pervasive ownership of digital devices may offer ways to supplement and increase the reach and impact of face-to-face care. Digital approaches to support behavioral change range from informational resources, through self-guided programs or apps, to digitally-delivered or guided human interventions. Online information is well accepted, and digital interventions are increasing in acceptability and use. Digital interventions also have strong research support. For example, coached web programs for some mental health conditions have equivalent effects to face-to-face treatment. However, many digital tools have no quality or efficacy data, and more agile ways to obtain data are needed. Threats to acceptance and use of digital interventions include concerns about data security, and difficulties deciding which resources and interventions to choose. What is promising is that sound assessment tools and initiatives to provide advice are emerging. Digital tools and resources have the potential to increase the reach, impact, and cost-effectiveness of existing behavior change initiatives, although they have yet to fully impact the way services are funded and delivered. That picture is likely to change rapidly in the coming decade.
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- The Handbook of Behavior Change , pp. 416 - 429Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020