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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kirstie McClatchey, Viv Marsh, Liz Steed, Steve Holmes, Stephanie J. C. Taylor, Sharon Wiener-Ogilvie, Julia Neal, Rhian Last, Ann Saxon, Hilary Pinnock
Summary: This study developed a theoretically informed interprofessional education program to raise awareness of and enable healthcare professionals to deliver effective supported self-management. The program went through a multi-stage development process, with refinements made during practice testing and pre-pilot stages, contributing to the module design and delivery.
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Pediatrics
Stephanie Easton, Ben Ainsworth, Mike Thomas, Sue Latter, Rebecca Knibb, Amber Cook, Sam Wilding, Michael Bahrami-Hessari, Erika Kennington, Denise Gibson, Hannah Wilkins, Lucy Yardley, Graham Roberts
Summary: This study provides a transparent insight into the planning process of a self-guided breathing retraining intervention for adolescents with asthma. A theory-, evidence-, and Person-Based Approach was used to ensure the effectiveness and persuasiveness of the intervention, taking into consideration user perspectives, barriers, and facilitators.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Kathryn Fletcher, Greg Murray
Summary: Despite the significant morbidity and mortality of bipolar II disorder (BD-II), little is known about how individuals with lived experience manage their condition. This study aimed to understand unmet needs in current treatments, explore self-management strategies used by individuals with BD-II, and determine the potential role of digital mental health interventions. The findings suggest a need for tailored interventions for BD-II and highlight the potential of digital mental health interventions for this underserved group.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Allergy
Christina Kellerer, Konrad Schultz, Klaus Linde, Benedikt Kohler, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Antonius Schneider
Summary: This study developed an electronic asthma education program and assessed its feasibility and effectiveness in improving asthma knowledge among primary care patients. The results showed that the program was well accepted by patients and led to a significant increase in asthma knowledge.
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Environmental Sciences
Stefania Fugazzaro, Monica Denti, Monia Accogli, Stefania Costi, Donatella Pagliacci, Simona Calugi, Enrica Cavalli, Mariangela Taricco, Roberta Bardelli
Summary: The LAY intervention is a program aimed at improving self-management skills in stroke survivors, enabling them to actively participate in goal setting and problem solving through group sessions and one-to-one guidance, while facilitating the crucial transition from hospital to community for rehabilitation patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Hani Salim, Ping Yein Lee, Sazlina Sharif-Ghazali, Ai Theng Cheong, Jasmine Wong, Ingrid Young, Hilary Pinnock, Respire Collaboration
Summary: This study successfully developed and tested a prototype asthma self-management mobile app tailored to the needs of people with limited health literacy through a web-based workshop, revealing positive influences on self-management, including providing information, supporting medication adherence, motivating control of asthma, and supporting behavior change. The study also identified issues related to the utility and usability of the app, providing a foundation for future feasibility testing.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maxi Pia Bretschneider, Jan Klasek, Martina Karbanova, Patrick Timpel, Sandra Herrmann, Peter E. H. Schwarz
Summary: The aim of this study was to provide preliminary evidence on the impact of the digital health application Vitadio on improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The results showed that the use of Vitadio significantly reduced HbA1c levels and had positive effects on metabolic parameters and body weight.
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Respiratory System
Stefanie Eck, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Klaus Linde, Konrad Schultz, Jochen Gensichen, Linda Sanftenberg, Thomas Kuhlein, Stefanie Stark, Ildiko Gagyor, Christian Kretzschmann, Antonius Schneider
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an online education program for asthma patients in general practice settings, to improve asthma knowledge, asthma control and emergency treatments.
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Andre Q. Andrade, Jean-Pierre Calabretto, Nicole L. Pratt, Lisa M. Kalisch-Ellett, Gizat M. Kassie, Vanessa T. LeBlanc, Emmae Ramsay, Elizabeth E. Roughead
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of digital and postal modes of delivery on primary care physician behavior. The cluster randomized controlled trial found that digital delivery had comparable effectiveness to postal delivery in reducing prescription drug use and had increased effectiveness in referring patients to psychologists.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suzanne Mitchell, Alexa Bragg, Paula Gardiner, Barbara de la Cruz, Lance Laird
Summary: This study explores how users' experience of presence in a virtual world learning environment enhances patient engagement in DSME/S programs for minority women with type 2 diabetes conducted in an online platform. The research findings demonstrate that participants reported a sense of social, physical, and self presence in the virtual world, which cultivates meaningful social support and psychological safety.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
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Allergy
Teerapon Dhippayom, Apinya Wateemongkollert, Kanchana Mueangfa, Haerin Im, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Beth Devine
Summary: This study compares the efficacy of different strategies to support self-management in patients with asthma based on a newly developed framework. The results indicate that different features of self-management support strategies have varying effects on asthma control and the risk of hospitalization and emergency department visits.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sean R. O'Connor, Carrie Flannagan, Kader Parahoo, Mary Steele, Samantha Thompson, Suneil Jain, Michael Kirby, Nuala Brady, Roma Maguire, John Connaghan, Eilis M. McCaughan
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of a web-based self-management intervention for improving sexual well-being in men with prostate cancer, with participants reporting positive feedback on usability and acceptability. Results indicated that the intervention can enhance participants' understanding of sexual issues and increase their belief in achieving a satisfying sex life post-treatment.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Monica M. DiNardo, Carol Greco, Angela D. Phares, Nicole M. Beyer, Ada O. Youk, D. Scott Obrosky, Natalia E. Morone, Jason E. Owen, Shaddy K. Saba, Stephen J. Suss, Linda Siminerio
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of a technology-supported mindfulness intervention integrated into usual diabetes care and education on psychological and biobehavioral outcomes. The results showed that the intervention had a significant improvement on diabetes distress, and the distal effects were stronger compared with the control group.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Ali Kiadaliri, Andrea Dell'Isola, L. Stefan Lohmander, David J. Hunter, Leif E. Dahlberg
Summary: This study aimed to determine the relative importance of factors influencing adherence to a digital self-management intervention for hip/knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that sociodemographic factors, particularly age, were the most important predictors explaining adherence.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha Howland, Jorg Huber, Catherine Aicken
Summary: This study aims to develop a brief and simple intervention for young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to support their daily well-being and ability to live confidently with their lifelong condition. Through qualitative research and collaboration with young people with T1D and their peers, this study seeks to co-create a testable intervention. Insights gained from research interviews and focus group discussions will shape the intervention, which will be ready for pilot testing to maximize acceptability and usability by the target population.