Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sherry Pagoto, Bengisu Tulu, Molly E. Waring, Jared Goetz, Jessica Bibeau, Joseph Divito, Laurie Groshon, Matthew Schroeder
Summary: This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of using the Slip Buddy app during a 12-week web-based weight loss program. The results suggest that self-monitoring of dietary lapses and the contextual factors associated with them may be an alternative for people who do not prefer calorie tracking. Future research should explore patient characteristics associated with adherence to different forms of dietary self-monitoring.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gregory Farage, Courtney Simmons, Mehmet Kocak, Robert C. Klesges, G. Wayne Talcott, Phyllis Richey, Marion Hare, Karen C. Johnson, Saunak Sen, Rebecca Krukowski
Summary: The study investigated the effects of electronic self-monitoring behavior and weight loss interventions on weight loss, finding that app use and daily caloric intake significantly impacted weight loss prediction at 4 months. It was also discovered that 12-month weight loss was completely mediated by 4-month weight loss.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Cristina Lugones-Sanchez, Jose Recio-Rodriguez, Cristina Agudo-Conde, Irene Repiso-Gento, Esther G. Adalia, Jose Ignacio Ramirez-Manent, Maria Antonia Sanchez-Calavera, Emiliano Rodriguez-Sanchez, Manuel A. Gomez-Marcos, Luis Garcia-Ortiz
Summary: This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of a multicomponent mobile health intervention on weight loss, body composition, physical activity, and caloric intake in Spanish sedentary adults with overweight or obesity. The intervention group showed benefits in weight loss, body composition, and time spent in light physical activity compared with the control group at 3 months, but this trend was not maintained at the 12-month follow-up after the devices were collected. No differences in nutritional outcomes were observed between the groups.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen Lim, Shiao-Yng Chan, Su Lin Lim, Bee Choo Tai, Cammy Tsai, Su Ren Wong, Siew Min Ang, Tong Wei Yew, E. Shyong Tai, Eu Leong Yong
Summary: In this study, the efficacy of a smartphone app in helping women with a history of GDM restore optimal weight postpartum was investigated. While a statistically significant increase in achieving healthy weight was not observed, the intervention group reported improved health behaviors and lower caloric intake. High retention rates suggest that further research with a longer follow-up period may confirm the effectiveness of this app for weight management.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jumana Antoun, Hala Itani, Natally Alarab, Amir Elsehmawy
Summary: Smartphone apps play a role in weight loss management, but human-based behavioral interventions remain crucial for achieving better results.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ho Heon Kim, Youngin Kim, Andreas Michaelides, Yu Rang Park
Summary: This study utilized machine learning and clustering techniques to identify 5 different weight loss trajectories in a mobile weight management app. Overall adherence and early self-monitoring adherence were found to be associated with these trajectories.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuxi Li, Yanjun Gong, Bo Zheng, Fangfang Fan, Tieci Yi, Yimei Zheng, Pengkang He, Jin Fang, Jia Jia, Qin Zhu, Jie Jiang, Yong Huo
Summary: This study found that mobile app-based self-management digital therapeutics combined with traditional care can significantly improve adherence to guideline-recommended medications in patients with coronary heart disease, as well as improve blood pressure and lipid control.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah Hatem, Janet C. Long, Stephanie Best, Zoe Fehlberg, Brona Nic Giolla Easpaig, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: This study identified 29 mobile apps specifically developed for rare disease patients, with a focus on cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and thalassemia. The apps primarily provided information and symptom tracking features, but scored low in engagement. Developers are recommended to improve app engagement, include consumers and clinicians in design, and always provide high-quality information.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruo-Ting Sun, Wencui Han, Hsin-Lu Chang, Michael J. Shaw
Summary: The study showed significant main effects of personality type and repetition, with emotional messages being more effective than logical ones in motivating exercise adherence. Regular reminders significantly improved adherence rates for those with thinking personality types. Incorporating field experiments into the design process can help enhance the effectiveness of mHealth apps.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Iredia M. Olaye, Mia P. Belovsky, Lauren Bataille, Royce Cheng, Ali Ciger, Karen L. Fortuna, Elena S. Izmailova, Debbe McCall, Christopher J. Miller, Willie Muehlhausen, Carrie A. Northcott, Isaac R. Rodriguez-Chavez, Abhishek Pratap, Benjamin Vandendriessche, Yaara Zisman-Ilani, Jessie P. Bakker
Summary: This study describes the methods and definitions used to capture and report adherence using biometric monitoring technologies (BioMeTs) in recent years. The study found that consistency in adherence definitions was associated with the resolution of the reported data. Recommendations include reporting quantitative, nonsurrogate, sensor-based adherence data and providing clear descriptions of the sensors and algorithms used, as well as supporting validation data.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kaja Falkenhain, Sean R. Locke, Dylan A. Lowe, Terry Lee, Joel Singer, Ethan J. Weiss, Jonathan P. Little
Summary: This study aims to explore the factors associated with successful weight loss in the context of mobile health app use and user behavior. The results show that self-reported dietary adherence is the most important factor predicting weight loss, and there is a mediating relationship between app engagement or breath acetone levels and weight loss. User behavior and adherence-related factors differ between individuals who achieved clinically significant weight loss and those who did not.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hanneke Poort, Annelise Ryan, Katelyn MacDougall, Paige Malinowski, Anna MacDonald, Zach Markin, William Pirl, Joseph Greer, Karen Fasciano
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone app called iaya designed to create an engaged community for young adult patients to learn emotional coping skills. Results showed that although the app was deemed acceptable by patients, it did not meet the a priori feasibility criteria as a stand-alone intervention.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chu Shan Elaine Chew, Courtney Davis, Jie Kai Ethel Lim, Chee Meng Micheal Lim, Yi Zhen Henny Tan, Jean Yin Oh, Kumudhini Rajasegaran, Yong Hwa Michael Chia, Eric Andrew Finkelstein
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of a mobile app-based lifestyle intervention program for adolescents and found that using Kurbo as an early intervention is feasible, improving quality of life, lowering body fat percentage, and reducing total caloric intake.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Siew Min Ang, Juliana Chen, Jia Huan Liew, Jolyn Johal, Yock Young Dan, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Su Lin Lim
Summary: Research indicates that using apps for interventions in the Asian population can promote weight loss and health behavior change, although the effects may be somewhat limited. Further studies are needed to determine the long-term efficacy of apps and address the issue of low app uptake.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pelin Ozluk, Rebecca Cobb, Alyson Hoots, Malgorzata Sylwestrzak
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the mobile app ianacare in improving caregivers' support system, time use, productivity, and health and well-being. The results show that the app is associated with positive changes in various caregiver outcomes, such as increased assistance from personal support networks and reduced time off work for caregiving tasks.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Jina Choo, Hye-Jin Kim, Melanie T. Turk, Eun-Kyung Kim, Kyung-Sook Yang
JAPAN JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Nursing
Emerson E. Ea, Alison Colbert, Melanie Turk, Victoria Vaughan Dickson
APPLIED NURSING RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Nursing
Karen E. Jakub, Melanie T. Turk, Abi Fapohunda, Rick Zoucha
JOURNAL OF TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
(2018)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Melanie T. Turk, Alison M. Colbert
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2018)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jason E. Payne, Melanie T. Turk, Christine A. Pellegrini, Melissa A. Kalarchian
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jason E. Payne, Melanie T. Turk, Melissa A. Kalarchian, Christine A. Pellegrini
Summary: Consistent and frequent app-based dietary self-monitoring are associated with short-term weight loss, while completeness does not show a significant association.
OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Ergie P. Inocian, Meredith B. Hill, Rhea Faye D. Felicilda-Reynaldo, Susan H. Kelly, Emmanuel D. Paragas, Melanie T. Turk
Summary: This review explores the literature on the influence of the clinical learning environment on caring behaviors of undergraduate nursing students. The findings suggest that factors in the clinical learning environment, including role modeling, conducive environment, effective communication skills, simulation, and alternative clinical placements, can facilitate the development of caring behaviors among nursing students.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pamela S. Kallmerten, Lichun Rebecca Chia, Karen Jakub, Melanie T. Turk
Summary: The potential strategy to improve self-management of heart failure includes the use of a patient portal, where predominant themes within the Health Information Technology Acceptance Model were identified, such as health, information and technology. These factors can enhance patient perceptions and lead to better technology acceptance and use for self-management in adults with heart failure.
CIN-COMPUTERS INFORMATICS NURSING
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Khaliah Fisher-Grace, Melanie T. Turk, Mary K. Anthony, Lichun (Rebecca) Chia
Summary: The study found that personal health records have a positive impact on improving self-care behaviors and physiological outcomes for diabetes patients, but the impact on diabetes distress remains inconclusive. Additionally, research revealed a lack of evidence on patient specific factors influencing the intention to use a personal health record for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
CIN-COMPUTERS INFORMATICS NURSING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carmen M. Kiraly, Melanie T. Turk, Melissa A. Kalarchian, Cheryl Shaffer
Summary: This study focused on exploring potential risk factors of infant overweight/obesity in Salvadoran mother-infant dyads. The majority of mothers were born in El Salvador, and 43% of infants had weight-for-length above the 85th percentile. However, no significant associations were found between infant weight status and feeding practices or other factors investigated in the study.
HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nathalie Confiac, Melanie T. Turk, Rick Zoucha, Marilyn McFarland
HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Marcia E. Rapchak, David A. Nolfi, Melanie T. Turk, Lori Marra, Christine K. O'Neil
JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
(2018)