Habit Change Addiction - Can a Smartphone App Help You Eat Mindfully?

Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale

In this episode, Dr. Jud dives into the realm of mobile health apps targeting overeating, stress-related eating, and cravings, based on the paper Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale by Isabelle Moseley, Alexandra Roy, Alana Deluty, and Judson Brewer. The study reveals a significant variation in app quality and underscores the importance of evidence-based design for health outcomes. Dr. Jud discusses how the lack of regulation and clinical validation for many apps leaves consumers vulnerable, while apps like Eat Right Now, backed by clinical research, show promising results in addressing maladaptive eating behaviors through mindfulness. Learn about the future of digital therapeutics and how to choose apps that can genuinely impact behavior change.

Reference:
Moseley, I., Roy, A., Deluty, A., & Brewer, J. A. Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale. Current Addiction Reports, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-020-00319-7

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