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In the span of a decade, smartphones have gained popularity and acceptance among both patients and physicians thanks to their advantages in health care delivery. However, research investigating mobile patient-provider communication (MPPC) and its impact on patients' lifestyles is only just beginning. Drawing on the pathway model of health communication and mobile technology (MTI) theory, we developed a research model to explore the effect of MPPC on lifestyle improvement, using health empowerment as a mediator and MTI as a moderator. The findings from 432 participants (M
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