Trial reportJournal of diabetes science and technology2013
Using avatars to model weight loss behaviors: participant attitudes and technology development.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Mobile Health Technology in the Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: a Systematic Review.Current diabetes reports · 2022Pooled it
- Virtual Reality as a Promising Tool Supporting Oncological Treatment in Breast Cancer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- The effect of education using the interactive avatar application on self-care and the ability to identify and respond to the symptoms of heart attack in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.BMC health services research · 2025Trial
- Manipulating Self-Avatar Body Dimensions in Virtual Worlds to Complement an Internet-Delivered Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- Development of and feedback on a fully automated virtual reality system for online training in weight management skills.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2015Trial
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- Triggering Weight Management Using Digital Avatars: Prospective Cohort Study.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Conversational Agents and Avatars for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Lifestyle-Related Behaviors: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Virtual Reality Combined with Artificial Intelligence (VR-AI) Reduces Hot Flashes and Improves Psychological Well-Being in Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer: A Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Using Personalized Avatars as an Adjunct to an Adult Weight Loss Management Program: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
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- Using avatars in weight management settings: A systematic review.Internet interventions · 2020Review
- Design of a novel digital intervention to promote healthy weight management among postpartum African American women.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2019Article
- Acceptability, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Theory-Based Relational Embodied Conversational Agent Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote HIV Medication Adherence in Young HIV-Positive African American MSM.AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education · 2019Article
- Digital Health-Supported Lifestyle Change Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2018Article
- A Realistic Talking Human Embodied Agent Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote HIV Medication Adherence and Retention in Care in Young HIV-Positive African American Men Who Have Sex With Men: Qualitative Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2018Article
- Designing Health Apps to Support Dietetic Professional Practice and Their Patients: Qualitative Results From an International Survey.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2017Article
- Technologies to measure and modify physical activity and eating environments.American journal of preventive medicine · 2015Review
- A Virtual World Versus Face-to-Face Intervention Format to Promote Diabetes Self-Management Among African American Women: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2014Article
- Getting a technology-based diabetes intervention ready for prime time: a review of usability testing studies.Current diabetes reports · 2014Review
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Abstract
backgroundVirtual reality and other avatar-based technologies are potential methods for demonstrating and modeling weight loss behaviors. This study examined avatar-based technology as a tool for modeling weight loss behaviors.
methodsThis study consisted of two phases: (1) an online survey to obtain feedback about using avatars for modeling weight loss behaviors and (2) technology development and usability testing to create an avatar-based technology program for modeling weight loss behaviors.
resultsResults of phase 1 (n = 128) revealed that interest was high, with 88.3% stating that they would participate in a program that used an avatar to help practice weight loss skills in a virtual environment. In phase 2, avatars and modules to model weight loss skills were developed. Eight women were recruited to participate in a 4-week usability test, with 100% reporting they would recommend the program and that it influenced their diet/exercise behavior. Most women (87.5%) indicated that the virtual models were helpful. After 4 weeks, average weight loss was 1.6 kg (standard deviation = 1.7).
conclusionsThis investigation revealed a high level of interest in an avatar-based program, with formative work indicating promise. Given the high costs associated with in vivo exposure and practice, this study demonstrates the potential use of avatar-based technology as a tool for modeling weight loss behaviors.
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