A research lab using mobile health technologies.

Our lab uses ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), passive sensor data, and just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI) to improve understanding of relationships between environment, thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.

Oklahoma researchers develop smartphone app to help people quit smoking

A view of the mHealth app for smoking cessation.

Meet our team
We are a multidisciplinary team leveraging mobile technology.

Led by Dr. Michael Businelle, our team combines expertise in psychology, communication, and technology to develop and implement effective, real-time, mobile health interventions.

Team Info

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Explore Active and Completed Projects at Businelle Research Lab.

Dive into our diverse research initiatives focused on mobile health technology, smoking cessation, mental health, and health disparities in various populations.

Projects

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mHealth Shared Resource: Advancing Cancer-Related Research

Explore our comprehensive services supporting researchers in utilizing technology for studying and intervening upon cancer-related health risk factors and behaviors.

mHealth

Recent Publications

June 2024

Smartphone-based smoking cessation intervention (OKquit) for Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline users: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Businelle, M., *Becerra, J., Witten, C., Chen, S., Kezbers, K., Beebe, L, & Kendzor, D. E.

This article discusses the randomized controlled trial that evaluates the feasibility and initial efficacy of an innovative, evidence-based smoking cessation app tailored for smokers that contact the OTH for services.

May 2024

Project Phoenix: Pilot randomized controlled trial of a smartphone-delivered intervention for people who are not ready to quit smoking

Businelle, M. S., *Benson, L., *Hébert, E. T., Neil, J., Kendzor, D. E., Frank-Pearce, S., Kezbers, K. M., Vidrine, D., & Gaur, A.

This article examines a 3-armed randomized controlled smoking cessation induction trial using the initial utility of a novel smartphone based intervention among smokers who are not ready to quit.

February 2024

Mobile health interventions for substance use disorders

Businelle, M. S., Perski, O., *Hébert, E. T., & Kendzor, D. E.

This article shows how the use of mobile health technologies can make treatments more accessible, especially for those with substance use disorders.

January 2024

American Indian Perspectives on Culturally Aligning a Digital Smoking Cessation Resource

Cooley, C., Pickner, W., Widome, R., Jennings. D., Stately, A., *Cole, A. B., Dorr, C., Cash, J., Hernandez, C., Hatsukami, D., Businelle, M., & Carroll, D. M.

This paper used qualitative methods to identify recommendations from American Indian peoples to guide alignment of an evidence-based smoking cessation smartphone app to the culture and needs of the AI population.

Poster Gallery:
Explore Our Lab's Research

Explore the latest research presentations from the Businelle Research Lab at various conferences, including SRNT, SBM, ACRS, and CQHSR, covering diverse topics in health behavior and intervention studies.

Conferences