The Intersection of Behavioral Science and Digital Health: The Case for Academic-Industry Partnerships
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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INCCitation
Hingle, M., Patrick, H., Sacher, P. M., & Sweet, C. C. (2019). The Intersection of Behavioral Science and Digital Health: The Case for Academic–Industry Partnerships. Health Education & Behavior, 46(1), 5-9.Journal
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIORRights
© 2018 Society for Public Health Education.Collection Information
This item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at repository@u.library.arizona.edu.Abstract
A decade after the first health app became available, the field of digital health has produced a range of health behavior insights and an expanding product portfolio. Despite sustained interest and growth fueled by academic and industry interests, the impact of digital health on health behavior change and related outcomes has been limited. This underperformance relative to expectations may be partially attributed to a gap between industry and academia in which both seek to develop technology-driven solutions but fail to converge around respective, unique strengths. An opportunity exists for new and improved collaborative models of research, innovation, and care delivery that disrupt the field of behavioral medicine and benefit academic and industry interests. For those partnerships to thrive, recognizing key differences between academic and industry roles may help smooth the path. Here we speak specifically to concerns particular to academics and offer suggestions for how to navigate related challenges.ISSN
1552-6127PubMed ID
30041556Version
Final accepted manuscriptae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1177/1090198118788600
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