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Future studies are needed to refine the conceptual model for smartphone technology in weight loss.
Practitioners and researchers should advocate for and participate in studies that explore smartphone technology's role in weight loss.
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Future studies are needed to refine the conceptual model’s utility in the use of technology for weight loss.
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Smartphone applications to support weight loss: current perspectives
Christine A. Pellegrini et al. · Advanced Health Care Technologies · 2015
DOI 10.2147/ahct.s57844
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