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Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Kristen, Raziye Salari, Marlene Moretti, Fatumo Osman
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of an online parenting program for forcibly displaced parents of adolescents. The findings suggest that the online delivery of Connect was a promising way to reduce barriers to service access and improve mental health problems and family functioning among forcibly displaced parents and their children during COVID-19.
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Rehabilitation
Julie Broderick, Ciaran Haberlin, Dearbhaile M. Donnell
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a remotely delivered, physical activity intervention using wearable technology for cancer survivors. The results showed that this intervention was safe, feasible, and well received by participants. Although objectively measured physical activity did not change, there were improvements in functional capacity and quality of life for the participants.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kara M. Whitaker, Melissa A. Jones, Jaclyn Dziewior, Megan Anderson, Chelsie Anderson, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Lucas J. Carr
Summary: The study demonstrated the feasibility, high acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a remotely-delivered health coaching intervention to improve movement behaviors in women during pregnancy. All participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the program, and statistically significant improvements in physical activity and reductions in sedentary behavior were observed.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Nursing
K. H. Law, J. A. Dimmock, K. J. Guelfi, T. Nguyen, E. Bennett, L. Gibson, X. H. Tan, B. Jackson
Summary: The study demonstrates that the Mummy Buddy Program, a peer volunteer support program, is highly feasible for providing social support to first-time mothers. 95.1% of volunteer mothers felt adequately trained, and 85.8% of new mothers were satisfied with the support provided.
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Oncology
Takatoshi Hirayama, Maiko Fujimori, Yoshinori Ito, Yuji Ishida, Akemi Tsumura, Miwa Ozawa, Naoko Maeda, Kazuhito Yamamoto, Sakie Takita, Makiko Mori, Kyoko Tanaka, Keizo Horibe, Tatsuo Akechi
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a psychosocial support program based on the DTPL-J for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. The results showed that the program was highly feasible and significantly reduced distress and supportive care needs among the patients.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Michael Kidorf, Jessica Peirce, Robert K. Brooner, Haijuan Yan, Carl Latkin
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a community support intervention (CSI) designed to increase drug-free social support and expand drug-free network support for people receiving methadone treatment and using illicit drugs. The results show reduced conflict and increased engagement in self-help groups for participants in the CSI group. However, many eligible patients chose not to participate, indicating the need for strategies to improve patient willingness.
AMERICAN JOURNAL ON ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Abigail Harrison, Bulelwa Mtukushe, Caroline Kuo, Marta Wilson-Barthes, Bianca Davidson, Rebecca Sher, Omar Galarraga, Jacqueline Hoare
Summary: Recurring, clinic-based peer support groups can help youth patients better accept their chronic illnesses, reduce feelings of isolation, and improve resilience and positive attitudes. The study highlights the potential benefits of integrating youth living with HIV and other chronic diseases in peer support groups.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Abigail Harrison, Bulelwa Mtukushe, Caroline Kuo, Marta Wilson-Barthes, Bianca Davidson, Rebecca Sher, Omar Galarraga, Jacqueline Hoare
Summary: Peer support groups can have positive impacts on the mental health of youth with chronic illnesses, as shown in a pilot study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa. The study found that participation in a clinic-based peer support group improved resilience, attitudes towards illness, self-concept, and reduced the risk of depression and anxiety. Further research is needed to determine the optimal implementation and causal mental health effects of this model.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Karen L. Fortuna, Amanda L. Myers, Joelle Ferron, Arya Kadakia, Cynthia Bianco, Martha L. Bruce, Stephen J. Bartels
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a digital peer support integrated medical and psychiatric self-management intervention for adults with serious mental illness. The results showed that the intervention was feasible and acceptable, and it was associated with significant improvements in self-efficacy and personal empowerment.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Erika Rees-Punia, Corinne R. Leach, J. Lee Westmaas, Lauren F. Dempsey, Amelia M. Roberts, Joe R. Nocera, Alpa V. Patel
Summary: This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a web-based intervention for survivors of physical inactivity-related cancers. Results showed positive effects of the intervention, supporting further research on long-term efficacy. The online-only intervention has the potential to reach a wide audience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Upasana Baruah, Mathew Varghese, Santosh Loganathan, Kala M. Mehta, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Diana Zandi, Tarun Dua, Anne Margriet Pot
Summary: This study tested the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the adapted version of the World Health Organization's multi-component online caregiver skills training and support program, iSupport, in India. The results indicated the need for further adaptations to improve the acceptability and accessibility of the program.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
N. Magni, P. McNair, D. Rice
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of resistance training for people with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis. Results showed greater treatment responses and pain improvement in the BFRT and HIT groups, with high retention rates. However, grip strength and hand function did not improve in either group.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Frances M. Aunon, George Wanje, Barbra A. Richardson, Linnet Masese, Thomas A. Odeny, John Kinuthia, Kishorchandra Mandaliya, Walter Jaoko, Jane M. Simoni, R. Scott McClelland
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a theory-informed mHealth intervention, Motivation Matters!, on HIV treatment outcomes for women engaged in sex work in Mombasa, Kenya. The results showed that the intervention improved ART adherence and viral suppression, providing preliminary evidence for its potential in supporting HIV treatment outcomes for this stigmatized population. Overall, the study received a rating of 8 out of 10.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ghadi Abboud, Joseph Maalouly, Antonios Tawk, Dany Aouad, Rami Ayoubi, Talal Najm, Gerard El-Hajj, George El Rassi, Alexandre Nehme
Summary: The study compared total hip arthroplasty with hook plate against total hip arthroplasty with cerclage cables in the management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. The results showed that the hook plate group had more satisfactory outcomes in terms of time to full weight bearing, rate of postoperative complications, radiologic outcome, and functional outcome.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Nur Fadziana Faisal Mohamed, Noorminshah A. Iahad
Summary: Sedentary behavior is associated with negative health effects, especially among office workers who primarily use computers. Taking regular breaks and reducing prolonged sitting time are effective strategies to avoid such issues. Malaysian office workers work long hours and spend a lot of time sitting, making it important to reduce occupational sitting time as a preventative measure.
ADVANCES ON INTELLIGENT INFORMATICS AND COMPUTING: HEALTH INFORMATICS, INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS, DATA SCIENCE AND SMART COMPUTING
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mark Sanders, Sujana Balla, Fatima Rodriguez, Bhavik Patel, David Ken-Ming Eng, Nishith Khandwala, Alex Sandhu, David Joel Maron
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2020)