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Customizable virtual representations boost health behavior change in mobile apps.

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Using virtual representations in mHealth application interventions for health-related behaviour change: A systematic review
Lauren Taylor, Hannah Ranaldi, Aliya Amirova, Louisa Zhang, Ayan Ahmed, Bridget Dibb

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Virtual representations in mobile health apps can help people change their health behaviors. Researchers looked at different studies to see which virtual representations work best. They found that customizable virtual representations, like avatars, are most effective. These representations can motivate people, give feedback, and help them set goals. Overall, using virtual representations in health apps can help people make positive changes in their behavior.