Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2429: A Comprehensive Review of Behavior Change Techniques in Wearables and IoT: Implications for Health and Well-Being

Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2429: A Comprehensive Review of Behavior Change Techniques in Wearables and IoT: Implications for Health and Well-Being Sensors doi: 10.3390/s24082429 Authors: Carolina Del-Valle-Soto Juan Carlos López-Pimentel Javier Vázquez-Castillo Juan Arturo Nolazco-Flores Ramiro Velázquez José Varela-Aldás Paolo Visconti This research paper delves into the effectiveness and impact of behavior change techniques fostered by information technologies, particularly wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, within the realms of engineering and computer science. By conducting a comprehensive review of the relevant literature sourced from the Scopus database, this study aims to elucidate the mechanisms and strategies employed by these technologies to facilitate behavior change and their potential benefits to individuals and society. Through statistical measurements and related works, our work explores the trends over a span of two decades, from 2000 to 2023, to understand the evolving landscape of behavior change techniques in wearable and IoT technologies. A specific focus is placed on a case study examining the application of behavior change techniques (BCTs) for monitoring vital signs using wearables, underscoring the relevance and urgency of further investigation in this critical intersection of technology and human behavior. The findings shed light on the promising role of wearables and IoT devices for promoting positive behavior modif...
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