Unique software supports behavioural intervention programmes
The internet offers users a cost-effective way of accessing information and advice on any health problem, 24-hours a day. A group of social scientists has taken advantage of this by developing software which enables other researchers to easily create interactive internet-based intervention programmes to support behavioural change. The software, known as LifeGuide, is being used in intervention programmes, for example to quit smoking or manage weight loss. LifeGuide is a flexible tool that can be used to give tailored health advice, help users make decisions about life choices, and