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Health Care Sciences & Services
Gonzalo J. Martinez, Stephen M. Mattingly, Pablo Robles-Granda, Koustuv Saha, Anusha Sirigiri, Jessica Young, Nitesh Chawla, Munmun De Choudhury, Sidney D'Mello, Gloria Mark, Aaron Striegel
Summary: Individual characteristics and initial compliance can predict compliance in studies that use EMAs and wearable sensors. Factors such as age, language, previous wearable experience, and personality traits play a role in determining compliance levels. Survey responses and self-reflection on study participation can help improve compliance rates.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Laura M. Campbell, Bin Tang, Spenser Gabin, Anne Heaton, Michael Higgins, Joel Swendsen, David J. Moore, Raeanne C. Moore
Summary: This study examines the association between daily fluctuations in physical activity (PA) and cognitive performance using mobile health technologies in real-world contexts. The findings suggest that greater PA is related to better executive function performance, particularly in functionally dependent individuals. This highlights the impact of PA on cognitive function in real-life situations and provides a potential tracking method for digital health interventions.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Benjamin Stucky, Ian Clark, Yasmine Azza, Walter Karlen, Peter Achermann, Birgit Kleim, Hans-Peter Landolt
Summary: The study validated Fitbit Charge 2 against portable home PSG in shift workers, showing reasonably accurate estimates for sleep and heart rate, but wide limits of agreement hinder precision in quantifying individual sleep episodes. The value of the consumer-grade multisensor wearable could be enhanced with open-source algorithms and raw data access.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alexander Hart, Dorota Reis, Elisabeth Prestele, Nicholas C. Jacobson
Summary: Sparse movement-related sensor data can be used with personalized machine learning models to infer individuals' self-reported states. This study demonstrates that passively collected sensor data, paired with personalized machine learning models, can effectively predict individuals' later self-reported states. However, further research is needed to investigate factors that may affect the accuracy and reliability of these predictions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura Marciano, Emanuela Vocaj, Mesfin A. Bekalu, Antonino La Tona, Giulia Rocchi, Kasisomayajula Viswanath
Summary: This umbrella review aims to report the main characteristics of existing reviews on mental health and young people, including mobile approaches to mental health. It shows promising use of mobile tools for mental health assessments and interventions, but also highlights limitations and challenges that need to be addressed in future research.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Suresh Neethirajan, Bas Kemp
Summary: The application of wearable sensors in animal farming has great potential for providing reliable information to growers and welfare-conscious consumers. These sensors can collect specific data on animal health, welfare, and profitability, with the goal of creating shared data standards and stores in the future. Further research is needed to tailor these technologies efficiently and accurately for different species and to improve the overall well-being and production of farm animals.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jennifer Ferrar, Gareth J. Griffith, Caroline Skirrow, Nathan Cashdollar, Nick Taptiklis, James Dobson, Fiona Cree, Francesca K. Cormack, Jennifer H. Barnett, Marcus R. Munafo
Summary: Remote research tools have the advantage of collecting granular, high-frequency data on symptoms and digital biomarkers, improving the ability to capture clinically relevant data. However, the development of these tools requires consideration of data collection frequency and flexibility, as well as assessment under different validation conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Courtney A. Motschman, Michael Amlung, Denis M. McCarthy
Summary: This study shows that fluctuations in alcohol demand in individuals' natural drinking environments are associated with drinking occurrence, continuity, and quantity, indicating a predictive relationship.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Amit Birenboim, Marco Helbich, Mei-Po Kwan
Summary: Portable sensing, a new and disruptive data collection paradigm using lightweight mobile sensors, has methodological advantages for studying dynamic mobile and urban societies. Although still in its infancy, its utilization is expected to grow in the coming years. Strong study designs grounded in ethical procedures and data protection regulations are essential for its widespread legitimacy as a methodological approach.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Miguel Duarte, Pedro Pereira-Rodrigues, Daniela Ferreira-Santos
Summary: This study aimed to identify and analyze the most accurate digital clinical tools and smartphone-based health platforms for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening or diagnosis in adults. The clinical tools showed promising discrimination measures, but further research is needed to validate their performance compared to the gold standard.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brinnae Bent, Ida Sim, Jessilyn P. Dunn
Summary: The field of digital medicine has seen rapid growth, but interoperability has emerged as a critical barrier. Digital medicine professionals come from diverse educational backgrounds and use a variety of sensors and file types; the most commonly used sensors are those measuring physical activity and the cardiovascular system, with smartphones being the dominant source of digital health information collection in the digital medicine community.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Arno Klein, Jon Clucas, Anirudh Krishnakumar, Satrajit S. Ghosh, Wilhelm Van Auken, Benjamin Thonet, Ihor Sabram, Nino Acuna, Anisha Keshavan, Henry Rossiter, Yao Xiao, Sergey Semenuta, Alessandra Badioli, Kseniia Konishcheva, Sanu Ann Abraham, Lindsay M. Alexander, Kathleen R. Merikangas, Joel Swendsen, Ariel B. Lindner, Michael P. Milham
Summary: This study aims to improve the accessibility of mental health assessment and interventions through the MindLogger platform, addressing existing economic, geographic, and cultural barriers while advancing scientific research with various measures and tasks.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marie T. Williams, Hayley Lewthwaite, Francois Fraysse, Alexandra Gajewska, Jordan Ignatavicius, Katia Ferrar
Summary: This study aimed to describe the use of mEMA for self-reported behaviors and psychological constructs, protocol and compliance reporting, and associations between key components of mEMA protocols and compliance in studies of nonclinical and clinical samples of adults. The findings showed inconsistent reporting of compliance and key features within protocols, which limited the ability to confidently identify components likely to have a specific impact on compliance.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Malik Muhammad Qirtas, Evi Zafeiridi, Dirk Pesch, Eleanor Bantry White
Summary: This scoping review examined recent scientific studies that used passive sensing techniques to detect loneliness and social isolation. The review found substantial gaps in this area, including population heterogeneity and privacy and ethical concerns. Future research should focus on robust study designs and exploration of privacy and ethical issues.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
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)
Review
Substance Abuse
Emmert Roberts, Rachel Smith, Matthew Hotopf, Colin Drummond
Summary: There is currently very low quality evidence supporting the use of pharmacologically active interventions for the treatment or prevention of alcohol-induced hangover. Several studies suggest that clove extract, tolfenamic acid, and pyritinol may have favorable effects, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Substance Abuse
Hilary J. Little, Kim Donoghue, Colin Drummond
Summary: This article examines the concentrations of benzodiazepines in urine samples to evaluate the effects on cognitive function tests during alcohol withdrawal. The study found that active benzodiazepine metabolites can still be present in urine up to 2 weeks after the cessation of drinking, potentially impacting the results of cognitive testing in individuals undergoing detoxification for alcohol dependence.
JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eileen Brobbin, Paolo Deluca, Sofia Hemrage, Colin Drummond
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the acceptability and feasibility of currently available transdermal alcohol sensors (TASs). The results showed that TASs were generally well accepted, but there were still some potential barriers and suggestions for improvement.
JMIR HUMAN FACTORS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Ceyda Kiyak, Matilde E. Simonetti, Sam Norton, Paolo Deluca
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of cue exposure therapy (CET) on alcohol use disorders (AUDs) by conducting a meta-analysis based on a previous study. The results showed that CET has small to medium effects on drinks per day, drinking days, and relapse. Future research should focus on larger scale multi-site trials with methodological innovations and improved retention.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Katalin Ujhelyi Gomez, Orla McBride, Emmert Roberts, Colin Angus, Katherine Keyes, Colin Drummond, Iain Buchan, Kate Fleming, Ian Gilmore, Kim Donoghue, Laura Bonnet, Laura Goodwin
Summary: This study examined the relationship between mental health conditions, problematic alcohol use, and physical health outcomes in the general population of England. The findings show that individuals with mental health conditions and problematic alcohol use are more likely to have multiple physical health conditions. This highlights the importance of integrated treatment for alcohol and mental health services.
Article
Psychiatry
Julia Sinclair, Thomas R. E. Barnes, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Colin Drummond, Ignatius Loubser, Olivia Rendora, Carol Paton
Summary: A comparison of medically assisted alcohol withdrawal (MAAW) between acute adult wards and specialist addiction units reveals that the involvement of clinicians with specialist addiction training leads to higher quality care, including comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions. This has implications for improving the provision of MAAW in acute adult mental health settings.
Review
Substance Abuse
Sofia Hemrage, Eileen Brobbin, Paolo Deluca, Colin Drummond
Summary: This systematic review assessed the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in patients with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, and the findings suggest that interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET), motivational interviewing, or peer support can lead to reduction in alcohol use and abstinence. MET was repeatedly associated with improved outcomes, and integrated treatment showed promise in ARLD. Future research should focus on strengthening the evidence base and tailoring interventions for this specific clinical population.
ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Eileen Brobbin, Paolo Deluca, Simon Coulton, Colin Drummond
Summary: In this study, the accuracy of two transdermal alcohol sensors (TASs), BACtrack Skyn and SmartStart BARE, was evaluated in a laboratory setting. The results showed that both sensors were able to accurately detect alcohol and reach peak levels within 20 minutes. However, they did not show strong equivalence to the breathalyser.
ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kim Donoghue, Sadie Boniface, Eileen Brobbin, Sarah Byford, Rachel Coleman, Simon Coulton, Edward Day, Ranjita Dhital, Anum Farid, Laura Hermann, Amy Jordan, Andreas Kimergard, Maria-Leoni Koutsou, Anne Lingford-Hughes, John Marsden, Joanne Neale, Aimee O'Neill, Thomas Phillips, James Shearer, Julia Sinclair, Joanna Smith, John Strang, John Weinman, Cate Whittlesea, Kideshini Widyaratna, Colin Drummond
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Medication Management in enhancing adherence to acamprosate. The results showed that Medication Management enhanced with Contingency Management is more beneficial for supporting patients to take acamprosate. However, there was no significant difference compared to Medication Management alone.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Tayler Holborn, Fabrizio Schifano, Paolo Deluca
Summary: Research shows that there is a widespread phenomenon of self-medication with Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) on the internet. Commonly used NPS for self-medication include etizolam, clonazolam, and others, mainly for treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Motivations for choosing NPS include easy access, cost, legality, and dissatisfaction with traditional healthcare. However, the use of NPS poses risks, which calls for more scientific research and policy development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Ceyda Kiyak, Paolo Deluca, Sam Norton, Matilde E. Simonetti, Emanuele Preti
Summary: This study found that cue-elicited multisensory imagery may be an important factor in triggering alcohol craving for hazardous and social drinkers. The results showed that craving intensity was significantly higher in the multisensory and mental imagery conditions compared to the neutral imagery condition, highlighting the role of imagery in craving.
EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH
(2023)