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Examining Development Processes for Text Messaging Interventions to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Literature Review
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DOI: 10.2196/12191
ISSN: 2291-5222
WOS ID: 000576967400001
Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-85074205055
PMID: 30924790
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Ricci-Cabello I, Bobrow K, Shariful Islam SM, Chow CK, Maddison R, Whittaker R, et al. Examining Development Processes for Text Messaging Interventions to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Literature Review. JMIR mHealth uHealth. 2019 Mar 27;7(3):e12191.Abstract
Background: Interventions delivered by mobile phones have the potential to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) by supporting behavior change toward healthier lifestyles and treatment adherence. To allow replication and adaptation of these interventions across settings, it is important to fully understand how they have been developed. However, the development processes of these interventions have not previously been systematically examined. Objective: This study aimed to systematically describe and compare the development process of text messaging interventions identified in the Text2PreventCVD systematic review. Methods: We extracted data about the development process of the 9 interventions identified in the Text2PreventCVD systematic review. Data extraction, which was guided by frameworks for the development of complex interventions, considered the following development stages: intervention planning, design, development, and pretesting. Following data extraction, we invited the developers of the interventions to contribute to our study by reviewing the accuracy of the extracted data and providing additional data not reported in the available publications. Results: A comprehensive description of the development process was available for 5 interventions. Multiple methodologies were used for the development of each intervention. Intervention planning involved gathering information from stakeholder consultations, literature reviews, examination of relevant theory, and preliminary qualitative research. Intervention design involved the use of behavior change theories and behavior change techniques. Intervention development involved (1) generating message content based on clinical guidelines and expert opinions; (2) conducting literature reviews and primary qualitative research to inform decisions about message frequency, timing, and level of tailoring; and (3) gathering end-user feedback concerning message readability, intervention acceptability, and perceived utility. Intervention pretesting involved pilot studies with samples of 10 to 30 participants receiving messages for a period ranging from 1 to 4 weeks. Conclusions: The development process of the text messaging interventions examined was complex and comprehensive, involving multiple studies to guide decisions about the scope, content, and structure of the interventions. Additional research is needed to establish whether effective messaging systems can be adapted from work already done or whether this level of development is needed for application in other conditions and settings.
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https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/12191MeSH
Cardiovascular DiseasesFocus Groups
Text Messaging
Health Promotion
Interviews as Topic
Motivation
Social Support
Self Care
Humans
Behavior Therapy
Qualitative Research
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Entrevistas como AsuntoAutocuidado
Humanos
Terapia Conductista
Investigación Cualitativa
Encuestas y Cuestionarios
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
Promoción de la Salud
Apoyo Social
Grupos Focales
Motivación
Envío de Mensajes de Texto