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@article{Tudor-Sfetea:2018:10.2196/mhealth.9405,
author = {Tudor-Sfetea, C and Rabee, R and Najim, M and Amin, N and Chadha, M and Jain, M and Karia, K and Kothari, V and Patel, T and Suseeharan, M and Ahmed, M and Sherwani, Y and Siddiqui, S and Lin, Y and Eisingerich, AB},
doi = {10.2196/mhealth.9405},
journal = {JMIR mHealth and uHealth},
title = {Evaluation of two mobile health apps in the context of smoking cessation: qualitative study of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus non-CBT-based digital solutions.},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.9405},
volume = {6},
year = {2018}
}

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AB - BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) apps can offer users numerous benefits, representing a feasible and acceptable means of administering health interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is commonly used in the treatment of mental health conditions, where it has a strong evidence base, suggesting that it represents an effective method to elicit health behavior change. More importantly, CBT has proved to be effective in smoking cessation, in the context of smoking-related costs to the National Health Service (NHS) having been estimated to be as high as £2.6bn in 2015. Although the evidence base for computerized CBT in mental health is strong, there is limited literature on its use in smoking cessation. This, combined with the cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions, advocates a need for research into the effectiveness of CBT-based smoking cessation apps. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was, first, to explore participants' perceptions of 2 mHealth apps, a CBT-based app, Quit Genius, and a non-CBT-based app, NHS Smokefree, over a variety of themes. Second, the study aimed to investigate the perceptions and health behavior of users of each app with respect to smoking cessation. METHODS: A qualitative short-term longitudinal study was conducted, using a sample of 29 smokers allocated to one of the 2 apps, Quit Genius or Smokefree. Each user underwent 2 one-to-one semistructured interviews, 1 week apart. Thematic analysis was carried out, and important themes were identified. Descriptive statistics regarding participants' perceptions and health behavior in relation to smoking cessation are also provided. RESULTS: The thematic analysis resulted in five higher themes and several subthemes. Participants were generally more positive about Quit Genius's features, as well as about its design and information engagement and quality. Quit Genius users reported increased motivation to quit smoking, as well as greater willingness to continue usin
AU - Tudor-Sfetea,C
AU - Rabee,R
AU - Najim,M
AU - Amin,N
AU - Chadha,M
AU - Jain,M
AU - Karia,K
AU - Kothari,V
AU - Patel,T
AU - Suseeharan,M
AU - Ahmed,M
AU - Sherwani,Y
AU - Siddiqui,S
AU - Lin,Y
AU - Eisingerich,AB
DO - 10.2196/mhealth.9405
PY - 2018///
SN - 2291-5222
TI - Evaluation of two mobile health apps in the context of smoking cessation: qualitative study of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus non-CBT-based digital solutions.
T2 - JMIR mHealth and uHealth
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.9405
UR - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29669708
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/59788
VL - 6
ER -

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