The long-term effects of digital fugue on individuals' mental and physical health

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Sourced from the future work and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 12 times in total.

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• Behavior change pathways by which digital wearable devices support exercise self-management in type 2 diabetes: a scoping review with machine learning–assisted text mining (2026) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi

  functions of From a clinical perspective, digital wearable devices may be incorporated into continuous care, remote follow-up, and individualized health management for patients with T2DM. Drawing on the six core behavior change pathways identified in this review, healthcare professionals may develop more targeted intervention strategies (32–34). For patients who have not yet initiated exercise behavior, greater emphasis may be placed on the self-monitoring and goal-setting functions of digital wearable devices to help build behavioral awareness, clarify behavioral targets, and facilitate behavior initiation (35). For patients who experience difficulty maintaining exercise behavior, greater attention may be directed toward the real-time feedback, motivation activation, and social support these devices in order to provide sustained positive reinforcement and social support (36). Across intervention stages, a central focus should be placed on strengthening exercise self-efficacy. Through visualized progress trajectories and stage-based summaries of achievement, digital wearable devices may help patients accumulate successful experiences and gradually internalize exercise behavior over time (37). Future research should further strengthen the systematic application of behavior change theories in device development and intervention design. Greater attention is also warranted to individual differences across patient populations, long-term adherence, and the sustainability of intervention effects in real-world settings. In addition, the issue of the digital divide deserves careful consideration. Future studies should explore the applicability and acceptability of digital wearable devices among older adults and among patients with T2DM who have lower educational attainment or lower income, so as to provide a stronger evidence base for their standardized and equitable implementation (31, 38–41). 4.5 Limitations

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  Keywords: behavior digital devices patients wearable intervention exercise greater functions change placed self help behavioral attention
• Recommendations for Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Reduce Problematic Use of the Internet and Digital Devices: A Perspective (2025) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · cited 12× · doi

  Recommendations for Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Reduce Problematic Use of the Internet and Digital Devices: A Perspective Christel García-Ortiz Juan Del Coso * and Daniel Collado-Mateo * , Miriam Lorenzo-González, Javier Fernández-Sánchez , Víctor Solano-Lizcano, Sport Sciences Research Centre, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28943 Fuenlabrada, Spain; [email protected] (C.G.-O.); [email protected] (M.L.-G.); [email protected] (J.F.-S.); [email protected] (V.S.-L.) * Correspondence: [email protected] (J.D.C.); [email protected] (D.C.-M.) Abstract: Excessive use of the Internet and digital devices has become a growing public health concern, contributing to mental health issues, sedentary lifestyles, and decreased well-being. Despite the increasing prevalence of digital overuse, there is no consensus on effective interventions to mitigate its impact. This article aimed to provide an updated perspective on current research into problematic use of digital devices and the Internet, and to explore the potential of physical exercise as a key strategy in prevention and treatment programs aimed at reducing such use. Based on the two previous objectives, this study also aimed to provide author-informed recommendations for digital detox interventions, supporting the inclusion of regular exercise, particularly outdoor exercise in natural en- vironments, as a central component of such programs. Thirteen recommendations for physical exercise programs to be included as core parts of digital detox are suggested: (a) the type of physical exercise selected according to the participant’s motivations, (b) exer- cise intensity and volume adapted to the participant’s characteristics, (c) the avoidance of digital devices during exercise, (d) a duration of ≥12 weeks and ≥3 days/week, (e) the integration of other physical activities for a more active lifestyle, (f) the enhancement of mental health as a main goal, (g) collaborative and competitive physical exercise and sports, (h) the participant’s awareness of the improvements through feedback and information, (i) mindful activities, (j) outdoor physical activities and exercise, especially in natural envi- ronments, (k) conducted by multidisciplinary teams, (l) assessments using validated tests and scales, and (m) evaluation of long-term effects. In summary, this perspective article supports the inclusion of physical exercise as a key strategy in digital detox programs by offering recommendations for intervention designs aimed at reducing problematic digital use and enhancing overall well-being in individuals who have developed maladaptive patterns of digital device use. Keywords: sedentary behavior; behavioral addiction; physical activity; mental health promotion; nature exposure

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  Keywords: exercise digital physical urjc recommendations devices health aimed programs strategy problematic internet perspective juan mental
• Digital Fugue: An Ineffective Coping Method in the Digital Age (2026) · Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry · doi

  Future studies can investigate the long-term effects of digital fugue on individuals' mental and physical health. Research can explore the development of interventions aimed at reducing the negative effects of digital fugue. The study's findings can inform the development of strategies to promote healthy technology use and mitigate the risks associated with digital fugue.

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  Keywords: future studies investigate long-term effects digital fugue individuals

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