#SmartphoneApps

Pure Tech

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10 hours ago

Smartphone app claims to help men last longer in bed Researchers say a smartphone app designed to treat premature ejaculation helped men double their average time during sex in a 12-week study.

Smartphone app claims to help men last longer in bed #Technology #ConsumerTechnology #MobileApps #SmartphoneApps #MenHealth #TechnologyInnovation

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

3 months ago

Leveraging No-Code Digital Platforms for Designing an Integrated Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Intervention With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Care: Development and #usability Study Background: The rising burden of disease associated with mental disorders calls for evidence-based psychological interventions that can be swiftly scaled up. Blending smartphone-based mental health apps (MHapps) for delivering ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) with traditional in-person interventions may have the benefits of improving treatment adherence, the application of learned techniques into everyday life and, in turn, enhancing clinical response. However, previous work has shown that most existing MHapps were developed for specific research studies or for profit, thereby making them difficult to adapt, particularly in time-limited and resource-scarce settings. Objective: Using a phased approach, this study aimed to demonstrate how a person-centred and theory-informed MHapp could be developed in a timely and low-cost manner for use as part of blended care. Given the scarcity of digital mental health interventions for older adults, we adopted a participatory research approach to co-designing the blended intervention with two groups of older adults. Methods: In Phase 1, we reviewed existing MHapps with consideration of whether they can be adapted by individual researchers or clinicians, their key functions, and whether their efficacy has been tested. ‘No-code’ app builders were additionally reviewed, which may be alternatives if no MHapp can be utilised. In Phase 2, following the IDEAS framework, we built a prototype according to users’ needs, with its content informed by cognitive and behaviour theories (cognitive behavioural therapy [CBT] and the Health Action Process Approach [HAPA]). The prototype was then tested and refined over two rounds of 3-session co-design workshops with Peer Supporters (n = 8) and service users (n = 5) from a stepped-care intervention for older adults with depressive symptoms. #usability testing was conducted with both stakeholder groups in Phase 3. Results: Of the 149 MHapps identified, only 43 (28.9%) can be publicly downloaded. Four of them (8.3%) can be partially adapted, although no new content can be directly added. We therefore developed the MHapp using m-Path, which was the only existing no-code app development platform designed for mental health interventions. A prototype incorporating CBT-based homework and behaviour change techniques informed by the HAPA was built, with its refined version rated as highly easy to use and acceptable by both stakeholder groups. Conclusions: By integrating EMI with CBT, we demonstrated the #feasibility and acceptability of a novel blended care model for reference in future work. Preliminary findings suggest high #usability and clinical relevance, highlighting the potential of leveraging no-code platforms to facilitate scalable, theory-driven interventions that extend mental health support beyond traditional settings. Grounding the blended intervention in evidence-based psychological and health behaviour change theories, coupled with user involvement throughout the design process, may substantially improve clinical efficacy and reduce implementation barriers, which are areas for further investigations in future work.

JMIR Formative Res: Leveraging No-Code Digital Platforms for Designing an Integrated Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Intervention With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Care: Development and… #MentalHealth #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #DigitalHealth #NoCode #SmartphoneApps

عشاق التطبيقات

@appsfans.bsky.social

5 months ago

أفضل تطبيقات أندرويد مجانية لعام 2025… لا تفوّت رقم 5 🔥📱 YouTube video by عشاق التطبيقات

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#تطبيقات_أندرويد #تطبيقات_مجانية #أفضل_تطبيقات #AndroidApps #SmartphoneApps #تطبيقات_2025 #حيل_التقنية #تطبيقات_الهاتف #تطبيقات_مفيدة #اندرويد

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

7 months ago

Development of a Sham Smartphone App for Opioid Use Disorder: Acceptability and Suitability Study Background: Despite having evidence-based medication for opioid use disorder, dropout is one of the most common issues noted with this treatment, indicating that new strategies are needed to improve retention and engagement. Prescription digital therapeutics, which are app-based interventions prescribed by a healthcare professional, have the potential to increase adherence to medication for opioid use disorder and retention while overcoming treatment barriers, including provider capacity and patient access. Using a sham app as a control condition for a randomized clinical trial is an innovative method to establish true efficacy of these apps. Objective: This study included the development and testing of a sham smartphone app for opioid use disorder. Methods: After the sham app was developed, participants were enrolled in a 4-week trial examining the use and suitability of the sham app as a control condition. Criteria for determining suitability included (1) participants believe the sham app is an active intervention and (2) participants experience no clinical improvements in depression severity or quality of life after using the sham app. Self-reported depression severity and quality of life were captured before and after using the sham app. A user satisfaction survey and semi structured interviews were conducted at the end of the study. Quantitative analyses included paired two-tailed t-tests. The semi structured interviews were conducted with 20 of the 21 participants, and these interviews were analyzed using rapid qualitative analysis. Results: Overall, 21 participants (Mage=42.0 [SD=6.4], 9 [42.9%] female, and 12 [57.1%] male) were enrolled. Average number of app log ins was 17.8 (SD=10.6) with a range of 1 to 41. There were 2 participants who only logged in 1 time, and 15 (71.4%) participants completed the goal of logging in an average of 3 times per week. No significant differences were found in depression severity (p=.50) or quality of life (quality of life p=.42, physical health p=.58, psychological health p=.07, environmental health p=.44, social relationships p=.86) after using the sham app. Of the 20 participants who completed the semi-structured interview, 19 (95%) believed that they were using an active intervention. The user satisfaction survey revealed high overall satisfaction with the sham app with a score of 91%. Qualitative analyses revealed several recurring themes, including perceived value and impact, potential for behavior change, usage patterns and engagement, perspective and #usability, and perceptions of authenticity. Conclusions: Our sham app met our a priori criteria for suitability as a sham app. No clinical improvements from baseline were observed at end of the study period, and all but one participant believed that they were using an active intervention. Demonstrating that this sham app is suitable as a control condition elevates the rigor of randomized clinical trials and ensures the efficacy of prescription digital therapeutics.

JMIR Formative Res: Development of a Sham Smartphone App for Opioid Use Disorder: Acceptability and Suitability Study #OpioidUseDisorder #DigitalTherapeutics #HealthTech #MentalHealth #SmartphoneApps

TechSpecs.Info

@techspecsinfo.bsky.social

8 months ago

Most Popular Mobile Apps in 2025 and Why They’re Trending Discover the most popular mobile apps in 2025 across social, productivity, entertainment, and finance. Learn what makes each app stand out and why users love them.

Most Popular Mobile Apps in 2025 – Are You Using These Yet?
From social and finance to productivity and entertainment, these apps are leading the game this year!

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#mostpopularapps #apps20255 #smartphoneapps #trendingapps #TechTrends

brightsblog

@brighty.bsky.social

1 year ago

Standortdaten aus fast 40.000 Apps an Datenhändler abgeleitet https://wp.me/p36Ae-1a4M Standortdaten von deutschen Smartphone-Nutzern sind offenbar aus zehntausenden Apps abgeflossen und bei internationalen Datenhändlern.... #SmartphoneApps #StandortDaten

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 year ago

Assessing the #feasibility and Acceptability of the Daybreak Drink Tracker: Prospective Observational Study Background: Excessive alcohol use is associated with significant harms, with wide-ranging social and economic impacts. Efforts to prevent and reduce the harmful use of alcohol are a public health priority. Smartphone apps have potential to provide…

JMIR Formative Res: Assessing the #feasibility and Acceptability of the Daybreak Drink Tracker: Prospective Observational Study #AlcoholAwareness #PublicHealth #HealthyLiving #BehaviorChange #SmartphoneApps