The activities of DIAL_IN will be multi-faceted, and flexible, in order to match the rapidly evolving and expanding world of digital health. To begin, DIAL_IN will focus on commencing the following among its members: Promotion of Academic Research: Primarily, DIAL_IN will encourage, inform and disseminate international research that examines potential of digital innovations for promoting both physical and mental health. Knowledge Sharing: Regular web-based will be organized initially to discuss and disseminate best practices, recent findings, and to foster dialogue among experts from a myriad of backgrounds.
The Digital Innovation And Lifestyle Interventions Network (DIAL_IN) is a specialized network devoted to researching the use digital technologies for physical and mental health interventions in policy, public health and healthcare settings. Our primary focus lies in behavioural health and lifestyle medicine, which includes (but is not limited to) fitness promotion, dietary support, habit modifications, and self-care strategies. With the evolving landscape of global health and the increasing prevalence of digital tools, DIAL_IN aims to bridge the divide, offering innovative solutions to contemporary health challenges.
Please indicate your availability for the first annual meeting of DIAL_IN to coincide with the 2024 USERN Congress : https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bWjxl9Qa Also, if you plan to join us via Zoom, please let me know via email. The aim of this meeting will be to: 1) Welcome new members 2) Catch-up on the research activities of the members 3) Establish channels of communication for the group going forward (Telegram, Whatsapp, Email, etc) 4) Decide upon social media presence for sharing group activities in future (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, other?) 5) Discuss other points on vision and strategy going forwards