Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jojanneke A. Bastiaansen, Daan A. Ornee, Maaike Meurs, Albertine J. Oldehinkel
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of ecological momentary interventions for depression, utilizing self-monitoring and person-specific feedback. The results showed no significant impact on depressive symptoms, social functioning, and empowerment, with similar trajectories for the two different EMI modules.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kaito Kageyama, Yudai Kato, Takanori Mesaki, Hiroyuki Uchida, Kana Takahashi, Risako Marume, Yoshiyuki Sejima, Kazuki Hirao
Summary: A pilot RCT was conducted to assess the efficacy of SPSRS application intervention for people with subthreshold depression. The results showed that the experimental group displayed medium, small, and small improvements in depressive symptoms compared to the control group after the 5-week intervention.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhen Zeng, Jiale Peng, Lu Liu, Wenjie Gong
Summary: This study assessed the current status of internet-based perinatal depression intervention platforms supported by published evidence. It found that only 54% of these platforms were still accessible in the marketplace, and adjustments made during actual operation may undermine the validity of the original research. Further research is needed to explore the reasons behind the successful implementation of evidence-based platforms in the marketplace.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Zhiyuan Wang, Haoyi Xiong, Jie Zhang, Sijia Yang, Mehdi Boukhechba, Daqing Zhang, Laura E. Barnes, Dejing Dou
Summary: This article reviews the design of mobile sensing systems and proposes two paradigms: personal sensing and crowdsensing. By categorizing and summarizing mHealth sensing systems, the article explores potential directions for mobile sensing in health from personalized medicine and population health perspectives.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yaoyao Sun, Juan Wang, Fangxiang Mao, Jiwei Sun, Xuan Zhang, Fenglin Cao
Summary: Mindfulness-based interventions can decrease antenatal depressive symptoms, particularly for younger pregnant women and primiparous women. Future studies should further investigate the mechanisms of interventions and develop interventions for older and multiparous pregnant women.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bruna Carolina Rodrigues Cunha, Kamila Rios Da Hora Rodrigues, Isabela Zaine, Elias Adriano Nogueira da Silva, Caio Cesar Viel, Maria Da Graca Campos Pimentel
Summary: This study aims to design the Experience Sampling and Programmed Intervention Method (ESPIM) to support specialists in deploying mHealth interventions, as well as the ESPIM model, guiding health specialists in adopting existing solutions and advising software developers in building new ones. The study also focuses on creating a software platform allowing specialists to plan, create, and deploy interventions effectively. Through a participatory design approach and real case studies involving various professionals, the ESPIM method and model have been shown to be successful in supporting specialists in planning and authoring mobile-based intervention programs.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Najia Atif, Nida Rauf, Huma Nazir, Hadia Maryam, Sidra Mumtaz, Rabail Shouket, Shaffaq Zulfiqar, Armaan A. Rowther, Abid Malik, Atif Rahman, Pamela J. Surkan
Summary: A manualised cognitive-behavioural therapy-based psychosocial intervention for prenatal anxiety called Happy Mother Healthy Baby is being tested for its effectiveness through a randomised control trial in Pakistan. The study found that non-specialists can effectively deliver the intervention after being trained and supervised by specialists. The intervention is culturally acceptable and addresses problems related to prenatal anxiety appropriately, but lack of awareness of 'talking' therapies and poor family support may hinder participant engagement.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Frank T. Materia, Joshua M. Smyth
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of two common design factors in mHealth intervention research - tailored content and multiple devices - on participant acceptability, finding that personalized content and the requirement of multiple devices had differing effects on various aspects, which could have implications for initial perceptions and subsequent participation processes.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gwendolyn Mayer, Svenja Hummel, Neele Oetjen, Nadine Gronewold, Stefan Bubolz, Kim Blankenhagel, Mathias Slawik, Rudiger Zarnekow, Thomas Hilbel, Jobst-Hendrik Schultz
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the user experience and acceptance of the self-management app Self-administered Psycho Therapy SystemS among patients with depression and healthy adults. Results showed that patients with depression accepted the app more and gave higher ratings in quality compared to healthy adults.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Barbara Moszczuk, Krzysztof Kiryluk, Leszek Paczek, Krzysztof Mucha
Summary: Membranous nephropathy is a glomerulopathy that leads to nephrotic syndrome and end-stage kidney disease, with recent scientific advancements opening up new possibilities for diagnosis and personalized treatment. By utilizing serological/immunological methods, genomic and proteomic studies, there is potential for a more individualized approach to treating membranous nephropathy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna K. Jansson, David R. Lubans, Jordan J. Smith, Mitch J. Duncan, Vibeke Hansen, Ronald C. Plotnikoff
Summary: This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participant experience and motivation in the ecofit program. The findings suggest that overall physical activity levels increased during the pandemic, although the impact on the ecofit intervention is yet to be determined.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Marcus J. H. Huibers, Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, Pim Cuijpers, Nikolaos Kazantzis
Summary: This conceptual paper discusses the challenges of personalized psychotherapy with a focus on cognitive behavior therapy for depression. It introduces the personalized causal pathway hypothesis and proposes a research agenda to advance the field by exploring individual differences, therapy procedures, therapy processes, and outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Aanuoluwapo Omobolanle Olajubu, Boluwaji Reuben Fajemilehin, Temitope Oluwafemi Olajubu
Summary: This study explores the experiences of postpartum women on the usefulness of mHealth interventions, specifically a postnatal care assistant. The results show that the interventions provided immense support and assistance to mothers during pregnancy and encouraged them to utilize postnatal care services. Therefore, improved education and reminder messages via mobile phones are needed to promote the utilization of postnatal care services and enhance mother and child health.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christine E. Gould, Chalise Carlson, Ana Jessica Alfaro, Christina F. Chick, Martha L. Bruce, Valerie L. Forman-Hoffman
Summary: The Meru Health Program (MHP) has shown positive effects on mental health quality of life and loneliness among middle-aged and older adults. Increases in mindfulness were associated with improved mental health QoL and reduced loneliness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sofie Compernolle, Delfien Van Dyck, Greet Cardon, Ruben Brondeel
Summary: The study aims to investigate whether older adults break their sedentary behavior immediately after receiving personalized haptic feedback and if the percentage of breaks varies depending on the time of the day when the feedback is provided.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jojanneke A. Bastiaansen, Daan A. Ornee, Maaike Meurs, Albertine J. Oldehinkel
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of ecological momentary interventions for depression, utilizing self-monitoring and person-specific feedback. The results showed no significant impact on depressive symptoms, social functioning, and empowerment, with similar trajectories for the two different EMI modules.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sjoukje E. Bouma, Juliette F. E. van Beek, Manna A. Alma, Ron L. Diercks, Lucas H. V. van der Woude, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Martin Stevens
Summary: This study identified various factors affecting the implementation of lifestyle interventions in patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis, highlighting the importance of effective interdisciplinary collaboration. This thorough analysis of influencing factors is an important first step toward improved implementation of lifestyle interventions within OA care.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kalpani Wijekoon Wijekoon Mudiyanselage, Jojanneke A. Bastiaansen, Roy Stewart, Klaas J. Wardenaar, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Robert A. Schoevers, Albert M. van Hemert, Frederike Joerg
Summary: This study investigates the mismatch between clinical burden and mental healthcare use among individuals with depressive and/or anxiety disorders. The findings suggest that there is a significant proportion of individuals who either underuse or delay the use of mental healthcare services, highlighting the need for better alignment between need and use of mental healthcare.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Correction
Clinical Neurology
Kalpani Wijekoon Wijekoon Mudiyanselage, Jojanneke A. Bastiaansen, Roy Stewart, Klaas J. Wardenaar, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Robert A. Schoevers, Albert M. van Hemerte, Frederike Jorg
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
J. Jansen, C. R. L. Boot, M. A. Alma, S. Brouwer
Summary: This qualitative study explores how successful employers support workers with disabilities, highlighting three types of employer support: instrumental, emotional, and informational. Good collaboration and flexibility between employers and workers are identified as key facilitators in supporting the return to work process for disabled workers.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ymkje Anna de Vries, Robert A. Schoevers, Julian P. T. Higgins, Marcus R. Munafo, Jojanneke A. Bastiaansen
Summary: Statistical power is generally low in trials of psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and complementary and alternative medicine for mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Underpowered studies tend to produce larger effect sizes, indicating the presence of reporting bias. Increasing sample sizes and reducing bias are necessary to improve the reliability of published literature in this field.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Annemieke Visser, Manna A. Alma, Stephan J. L. Bakker, Frederike J. Bemelman, Stefan P. Berger, Paul J. M. van der Boog, Sandra Brouwer, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Dorien S. M. Standaar, Roy E. Stewart, Ron T. Gansevoort
Summary: Preemptive kidney transplantation recipients are more likely to be employed, work longer hours, and have fewer partial disability benefits compared to non-preemptive recipients. Further research on treatments supporting sustainable workforce participation is needed.
CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
David Wedema, Joanieke Siero, Eliza L. Korevaar, Klaas J. Wardenaar, Manna A. Alma, Robert A. Schoevers
Summary: Due to the strong negative impact of major depressive disorder (MDD) on patients' lives, there is a need for well-designed treatment programs that address the lasting effects of MDD. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a newly developed blended program, STAIRS, to support the personal recovery process of MDD patients. The results indicate that STAIRS is a promising and feasible program in fostering personal recovery among patients recovering from MDD.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Education, Special
Manna A. Alma, Rixt Nijenhuis-Huls, Zarah de Jong, Aurora M. Ulgiati, Anja de Vries, Alain D. Dekker
Summary: This study found that the WatchPAT is effective in detecting sleep apnea in individuals with Down syndrome, with younger and mildly/moderately intellectually disabled participants being more receptive to it. Compared to the current practice of using the STOP-Bang questionnaire, WatchPAT showed better detection results, and received positive feedback from caregivers and clinicians.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Suzanne J. C. Kroon, Manna A. Alma, Meike Bak, Lian van der Krieke, Richard Bruggeman
Summary: This study aims to determine values and expectations of collaboration in mental health care organizations and understand how collaboration takes shape in daily practice. The findings suggest that commonality, relationships, and psychological ownership are important aspects of collaboration. However, there is a discrepancy between the importance placed on collaboration and the actual practice. The study also suggests that psychological ownership should be added to existing collaboration theories.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
David Wedema, Klaas J. Wardenaar, Manna A. Alma, Antoinette D. I. van Asselt, Eliza L. Korevaar, Robert A. Schoevers
Summary: This article introduces a recovery program called STAIRS for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and plans to conduct a study to assess the program's efficacy, patients' subjective experiences, and cost-effectiveness.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kirstin Greaves-Lord, Manna Alma, Benjamin de Graaff, Jeanet Landsman, Klaske van der Weide, Gabrine Jagersma, Theo Beskers, Marieke Wubs, Henri Mandemaker, Emma van Daalen, Joost van der Linde, Anne Fleur Stapert, Jeroen Bekius, Sigrid Piening, Annemiek Landlust, Ingrid D. C. van Balkom
Summary: Getting 'stuck' is a common experience for autistic people, both in terms of physical immobility and emotional dissatisfaction. Through qualitative interviews, focus groups, and expert input, we aimed to develop an integrative approach to support autistic individuals in moving away from this 'stuck state' towards a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Kim M. Jonkman, Maria Livanou, Manna A. Alma, Lotte Benard, Sander Begeer, Elisa Back
Summary: Some alternative treatments falsely claim that routine childhood vaccines cause autism, leading to skepticism and false claims about curing autism. This study explores the experiences of autistic individuals with vaccine-related and alternative treatments. Interviews with autistic adults, parents of autistic children, and parents of autistic adults revealed several themes, including reasons for choosing alternative treatment, treatment content, experiences with alternative care, outcomes of vaccine-related treatment, and future directions for treating autism. Both positive and negative aspects were found, highlighting the need for improved support and guidelines to combat ineffective and harmful alternative treatments for autism.
RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Vera Verhage, Danielle E. M. C. Jansen, Charlotte Wunderink, Manna A. Alma, Sijmen. A. Reijneveld, Hans Grietens
Summary: The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of social work practitioners in residential youth care settings and how their bachelor's degree program prepared them for such work. Participants reported that theoretical knowledge gained during their education was valuable, but its relevance varied depending on the specific work setting. They also expressed a need for more practical training, particularly in dealing with aggressive behavior. Participants often felt unprepared for the challenges of the work setting, such as understaffing and irregular hours. Findings suggest the need for curriculum adjustments and continued education to better prepare social workers for the demands of residential youth care.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Manna A. Alma, Sijrike F. van der Mei, Sandra Brouwer, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Paul J. M. van der Boog, Herma Uiterwijk, Femke Waanders, Maaike Hengst, Ron T. Gansevoort, Annemieke Visser
Summary: Kidney failure negatively impacts employment opportunities. Employed patients with chronic kidney disease face difficulties in work functioning, requiring adjustments or work disability benefits. Pre-emptive transplantation and good physical health contribute to sustained employment.
JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY
(2023)