Experiences of Using Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Rapid Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis.
Journal of medical Internet research September 28, 2023 Emma Louise Osborne, Ben Ainsworth, Nic Hooper et al. 28 citations
Digital mindfulness-based interventions can improve health outcomes but often fail because people stop using them. This scoping review of 22 qualitative studies identified three key factors affecting engagement: negative reactions to one's own practice that reduce motivation, difficulty making mindfulness a consistent habit, and reliance on others for support. The review suggests that developers should use person-based, participatory methods to improve acceptability and engagement.