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A Comprehensive Review of Behavior Change Techniques in Wearables and IoT: Implications for Health and Well-Being

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Del-Valle-Soto, Carolina, López-Pimentel, Juan Carlos, Vázquez-Castillo, Javier, Nolazco-Flores, Juan Arturo, Velázquez, Ramiro, Varela-Aldás, José, Visconti, Paolo·2024·Sensors

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This research paper delves into the effectiveness and impact of behavior change techniques fostered by information technologies, particularly wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, within the realms of engineering and computer science. By conducting a comprehensive review of the relevant literature sourced from the Scopus database, this study aims to elucidate the mechanisms and strategies employed by these technologies to facilitate behavior change and their potential benefits to individuals and society. Through statistical measurements and related works, our work explores the trends over a span of two decades, from 2000 to 2023, to understand the evolving landscape of behavior change techniques in wearable and IoT technologies. A specific focus is placed on a case study examining the application of behavior change techniques (BCTs) for monitoring vital signs using wearables, underscoring the relevance and urgency of further investigation in this critical intersection of technology and human behavior. The findings shed light on the promising role of wearables and IoT devices for promoting positive behavior modifications and improving individuals’ overall well-being and highlighting the need for continued research and development in this area to harness the full potential of technology for societal benefit.

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Del-Valle-Soto, C., López-Pimentel, J. C., Vázquez-Castillo, J., Nolazco-Flores, J. A., Velázquez, R., Varela-Aldás, J., & Visconti, P.
Affiliations
  • Universidad Panamericana (MX)
  • Department of Informatics and Networking, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, Chetumal 77019, Mexico
  • School of Engineering and Science, Tecnólogico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
  • Universidad Panamericana, campus Aguascalientes (MX)
  • Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación—CICHE, Universidad Indoamérica, Ambato 180103, Ecuador
  • University of Salento (IT)
Corresponding author
Del-Valle-Soto, Carolina
Venue
Sensors
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2024-04-10
Volume
24
Issue
8
Pages
2429
ISSN
1424-8220 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4394693164
Cited by
52
References
76
Citations by year
2026: 30 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 4
FWCI
3.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Sensors (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • AIRUS (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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Funders
Universidad Panamericana
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
Keywords
behaviour change techniques, wearable devices, Internet of Things, health monitoring, vital signs monitoring, well-being, health behavior change, technology adoption trends
MeSH terms
Wearable Electronic Devices, Internet of Things, Humans

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