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Impact of Digital Engagement on Weight Loss Outcomes in Obesity Management Among Individuals Using GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Therapy: Retrospective Cohort Service Evaluation Study

Impact of Digital Engagement on Weight Loss Outcomes in Obesity Management Among Individuals Using GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Therapy: Retrospective Cohort Service Evaluation Study

Logging weight in the app on a regular basis was encouraged to promote self-monitoring, an evidence-based behavior change strategy shown to correlate with improved weight management outcomes. Simply logging into the platform to view educational content, track health metrics, or interact with coaches was considered an important signal of ongoing engagement.

Hans Johnson, David Huang, Vivian Liu, Mahmoud Al Ammouri, Christopher Jacobs, Austen El-Osta

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e69466

Using Wear Time for the Analysis of Consumer-Grade Wearables’ Data: Case Study Using Fitbit Data

Using Wear Time for the Analysis of Consumer-Grade Wearables’ Data: Case Study Using Fitbit Data

One of the major benefits of leveraging fitness trackers is the potential to gain a unique and objective insight into an individual’s natural behavior. However, if the analysis of wear time is not appropriately integrated into the data processing pipeline, that purported insight can become biased and imprecise, driving the results away from reality.

Loubna Baroudi, Ronald Fredrick Zernicke, Muneesh Tewari, Noelle E Carlozzi, Sung Won Choi, Stephen M Cain

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e46149

Predictors of the Intention to Stop Using Smart Devices at Bedtime Among University Students in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Survey

Predictors of the Intention to Stop Using Smart Devices at Bedtime Among University Students in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Survey

According to the Theory of Planned Behavior [21], individuals’ intentions to engage in or discontinue a behavior are shaped by their attitudes toward the behavior, perceived control over it, and social norms. In the context of smart device use, it is likely that students’ perceptions of how device use affects their sleep and well-being, as well as their ingrained habits, play a key role in their decision to reduce or stop using smart devices at bedtime.

Manal Almalki

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e67223

Effects of a Session of Exergames and Traditional Games on Inhibitory Control in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial

Effects of a Session of Exergames and Traditional Games on Inhibitory Control in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial

Inhibitory control plays a crucial role in academic performance by regulating attention, behavior, and thought [6] and managing emotions to overcome internal impulses or external stimuli, thereby enabling adaptation to challenging contexts [7]. This highlights the importance of investigating inhibitory processes in ASD and the factors that may influence their outcomes.

Juliana Macedo Miranda, Rodrigo Alberto Vieira Browne, Weslley Quirino Alves da Silva, João Paulo Rodrigues dos Santos, Carmen Silvia Grubert Campbell, Isabela Almeida Ramos

JMIR Serious Games 2025;13:e65562

A Primary Care Group Resilience Intervention Promotes Child and Caregiver Behavioral Health

A Primary Care Group Resilience Intervention Promotes Child and Caregiver Behavioral Health

Study measures included the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for ages 1.5 to 5 years [7] to assess child behavioral challenges, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) [8] for caregiver anxiety, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) [9] for caregiver depression, and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4) [10] for caregiver stress. Caregivers completed measurements at baseline and 3 months after intervention completion.

Joan Jeung, Andrew Nguyen, Jennifer Martinez, Li Zhang

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e67638

A Web-Based Resource Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to Address Stress, Negative Affect, and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Usability and Descriptive Study

A Web-Based Resource Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to Address Stress, Negative Affect, and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Usability and Descriptive Study

The Self-Coaching Plan incorporates a combination of CBT and PPI approaches and features content based on a novel positive psychological framework of Vitality Type patterns in behavior and cognition [14-17]. The goal of the Self-Coaching Plan is to empower individuals with tools to discover a new and positive perspective on themselves, along with psychoeducation and personalized skills to proactively manage stress and negative affect, as well as address problematic drinking behavior.

Ingrid Serck-Hanssen, Marit Solheim-Witt, Justin J Anker, Dawn E Sugarman

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e63819

Detecting Deception and Ensuring Data Integrity in a Nationwide mHealth Randomized Controlled Trial: Factorial Design Survey Study

Detecting Deception and Ensuring Data Integrity in a Nationwide mHealth Randomized Controlled Trial: Factorial Design Survey Study

A paradigm shift in methodologies used to conduct randomized controlled trials (RCT) focused on human behavior and behavior change is underway [1]. Specifically, remotely conducted behavioral trials, trials that do not require in-person visits, are increasingly commonplace. This was true before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this trend has accelerated in recent years due to technological advancements and shifting social norms [2].

Krista M Kezbers, Michael C Robertson, Emily T Hébert, Audrey Montgomery, Michael S Businelle

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e66384

The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Information-Seeking Behaviors Using the Internet:  Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Information-Seeking Behaviors Using the Internet: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

This shift in information-seeking behavior is essential for understanding the public’s response to health crises [7,8]. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization introduced a framework to address infodemics, characterized by the widespread dissemination of inaccurate information through digital and physical channels [9]. Similarly, the National Academy of Medicine offered recommendations to combat misinformation and disinformation on social media [10].

Kazuya Taira, Misa Shiomi, Takayo Nakabe, Yuichi Imanaka

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e59352

Factors Associated With Digital Intervention Engagement and Adherence in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review

Factors Associated With Digital Intervention Engagement and Adherence in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review

By acknowledging the needs encountered by patients with cancer, these interventions proficiently cater to their requirements by providing educational materials, behavior change support, and access to self-help resources [4-6]. Furthermore, digital interventions are pivotal in fostering long-term survivorship care by facilitating the formulation of personalized treatment plans, vigilant monitoring, and advocating for healthy lifestyle choices [7].

Lucile Montalescot, Louise Baussard, Elodie Charbonnier

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e52542