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ArticleJMIR formative research2026

A Nudge Theory-Based Mobile Health Intervention for Self-Management in Young and Middle-Aged Patients With Hypertension: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

Yuanyuan Yang, Wei Xu, Yan Zhang, Xue Yang, Linling Li, Jinlong Yang

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Yuanyuan YangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, No. 639, Huian Road, Shizhong District, Leshan, Sichuan, 614000, China, 86 08332119336.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-1278-7445
Wei XuDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, No. 639, Huian Road, Shizhong District, Leshan, Sichuan, 614000, China, 86 08332119336.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7466-3082
Yan ZhangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, No. 639, Huian Road, Shizhong District, Leshan, Sichuan, 614000, China, 86 08332119336.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-2112-7224
Xue YangDepartment of Nursing, People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-1402-5782
Linling LiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, No. 639, Huian Road, Shizhong District, Leshan, Sichuan, 614000, China, 86 08332119336.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-0357-8312
Jinlong YangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, No. 639, Huian Road, Shizhong District, Leshan, Sichuan, 614000, China, 86 08332119336.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-4108-7417

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Background: Young and middle-aged patients with hypertension often show poor self-management due to limited cognitive bandwidth. Mobile health apps using behavioral economics may be helpful for these patients. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness and usability of a nudge-based mobile app (LeYi) for improving self-management in young and middle-aged patients with hypertension. Methods: This mixed-methods pilot study used a single-group pre-post design. Thirty participants completed a 24-week intervention. Outcomes were assessed using validated scales and interviews. Results: Self-management scores showed significant pre-to-post improvements (median change from 68.0 to 108.5; Conclusions: The LeYi app may be feasible and acceptable for enhancing self-management in young and middle-aged patients with hypertension. However, a larger randomized controlled trial is needed to determine its efficacy. Embedding behavioral economics into mobile health is a promising approach to support patient engagement.

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HypertensionMobile ApplicationsSelf-ManagementAdherence InterventionsAdultDigital HealthFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsTelemedicinehypertensionmobile healthnudge theorypatient participationself-management

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