Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xinxi Cao, Yangyang Cheng, Chenjie Xu, Yabing Hou, Hongxi Yang, Shu Li, Ying Gao, Peng Jia, Yaogang Wang
Summary: Improper use of mobile phones increases the risk of accidents and chronic disorders. This study found that long-term use of mobile phones is associated with higher accident risk and various health issues such as neoplasms, eye diseases, mental health disorders, and headaches. Proper and reasonable use of mobile phones is essential for minimizing these risks.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ayan Chatterjee, Andreas Prinz, Martin Gerdes, Santiago Martinez
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the impact of digital interventions on weight management for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, identifying successful methods for promoting healthy lifestyle through digital interventions. The results provide a foundation for further research and digital health interventions in personalized lifestyle recommendations.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pingping Guo, Dandan Chen, Ping Xu, Xiaojuan Wang, Wei Zhang, Minna Mao, Qiong Zheng, Ying Jin, Suwen Feng
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of web-based interventions (WBIs) in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management. The findings suggest that WBIs can significantly improve glycemic control, enhance compliance with self-monitoring of blood glucose, and reduce the risk of complications for both mothers and neonates. Personalized, interactive, and mobile app-delivered interventions are recommended for future clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shannon Wongvibulsin, Evagelia E. Habeos, Pauline P. Huynh, Helen Xun, Rongzi Shan, Kori A. Porosnicu Rodriguez, Jane Wang, Yousuf K. Gandapur, Ngozi Osuji, Lochan M. Shah, Erin M. Spaulding, George Hung, Kellen Knowles, William E. Yang, Francoise A. Marvel, Eleanor Levin, David J. Maron, Neil F. Gordon, Seth S. Martin
Summary: Digital health technologies have the potential to address challenges associated with traditional facility-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs, but there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation on digital interventions for CR. Current research mainly focuses on physical activity counseling and exercise training, indicating a need for further studies on comprehensive CR interventions and long-term follow-up to assess the clinical impact of digital interventions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jihyun Park, Mi-Jeong Park, Young-Gyun Seo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of child-centered ICT interventions on obesity-related outcomes. Results showed that web intervention, lifestyle modification comparator, intervention involving both boys and girls, and intervention involving obesity only had significant effects on BMI reduction in children with obesity. Internet technology was identified as a useful tool for weight loss in children with obesity.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah J. Iribarren, Tokunbo O. Akande, Kendra J. Kamp, Dwight Barry, Yazan G. Kader, Elizabeth Suelzer
Summary: The literature shows a steady increase in the rigorous evaluation of health-related apps aimed at modifying behavior, but the evidence of their ability to improve health outcomes is weak. This highlights the need for improved methodologies in developing and assessing healthcare improvement apps.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Federico Germini, Noella Noronha, Victoria Borg Debono, Binu Abraham Philip, Drashti Pete, Tamara Navarro, Arun Keepanasseril, Sameer Parpia, Kerstin de Wit, Alfonso Iorio
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of the accuracy and acceptability of wrist-wearable activity trackers. The results showed that Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Charge HR had good accuracy in step counts, while Apple Watch was accurate in measuring heart rate. However, none of the tested devices proved to be accurate in measuring energy expenditure. Efforts should be made to reduce heterogeneity among studies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ohoud Alkhaldi, Brian McMillan, Noha Maddah, John Ainsworth
Summary: This study aimed to classify and evaluate interventions encouraging healthcare providers (HCPs) to prescribe mHealth apps. A systematic literature search identified 11 studies, most of which showed positive findings, including increased knowledge, self-efficacy, and confidence among HCPs, as well as increased app prescriptions. Interventions mainly involved environmental restructuring and educational training.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hana Sediva, Tina Cartwright, Claire Robertson, Sanjoy K. Deb
Summary: Digital health interventions for midlife women have shown potential in promoting health-enhancing behaviors, but the mechanisms of change in these interventions are still unclear. This systematic review evaluated studies on behavior change techniques (BCTs) and mechanisms of change in digital health interventions for midlife women and identified limitations in the current literature, providing an opportunity for improving the design of interventions aimed at promoting lifestyle health-enhancing behaviors in this population.
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
Health Care Sciences & Services
Holly Alice Bear, Lara Ayala Nunes, John DeJesus, Shaun Liverpool, Bettina Moltrecht, Lakshmi Neelakantan, Elinor Harriss, Edward Watkins, Mina Fazel
Summary: This review examines the implementation of evidence-based mental health apps in real-world settings and explores the impact of key implementation determinants on successful implementation and sustainability. The study found that only a few apps have been successfully implemented, and factors such as high cost, funding constraints, and lengthy research processes have hindered implementation. The authors suggest embedding implementation strategies from the outset of research, collaborating with existing partners, and adapting interventions and platforms for local contexts or target populations.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emma Quinn, Kai Hsun Hsiao, Isis Maitland-Scott, Maria Gomez, Melissa T. Baysari, Zeina Najjar, Leena Gupta
Summary: The study described literature on web-based apps for surveillance and response to acute communicable disease outbreaks in the community. Findings indicated that these apps are primarily designed to improve early detection of disease outbreaks and should have more features to support information exchange and outbreak response actions.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shahd Al-Arkee, Julie Mason, Deirdre A. Lane, Larissa Fabritz, Winnie Chua, M. Sayeed Haque, Zahraa Jalal
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of mobile health apps on medication adherence and health outcomes in patients with CVD, finding that these apps tended to increase medication adherence and improve clinical outcomes. However, there is a wide variation in the design, content, and delivery of these interventions, necessitating further research to identify key components for successful apps.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Ergonomics
Md Eaysir Arafat, Gregoire S. Larue, Sepehr Ghasemi Dehkordi
Summary: Using mobile phones while crossing the street increases the risk of pedestrian accidents, and interventions are developed to remind pedestrians of potential danger. However, current interventions have issues such as disregarding mobile phone use and lacking systematic evaluation. Therefore, further research and comparison of different interventions are needed to ensure the best guidance for road safety.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jacqueline A. Davis, Jeneva L. Ohan, Lisa Y. Gibson, Susan L. Prescott, Amy L. Finlay-Jones
Summary: This systematic review aimed to understand the reporting and levels of engagement in studies of digital psychological mental health or well-being interventions administered during the perinatal period. The results indicate variability in the reporting of both short-and long-term participant engagement behaviors, and the adoption of standardized reporting metrics in future digital interventions is recommended.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)