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Health Care Sciences & Services
Hanneke Poort, Annelise Ryan, Katelyn MacDougall, Paige Malinowski, Anna MacDonald, Zach Markin, William Pirl, Joseph Greer, Karen Fasciano
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone app called iaya designed to create an engaged community for young adult patients to learn emotional coping skills. Results showed that although the app was deemed acceptable by patients, it did not meet the a priori feasibility criteria as a stand-alone intervention.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lydia Piendel, Martin Valis, Jakub Hort
Summary: The use of smart mobile phones is increasing globally, and these devices have the potential to monitor daily routines, behaviors, and cognitive changes. This presents an opportunity for users to share collected data with medical providers, serving as a screening tool for cognitive impairment. However, the use of these apps as screening tools is still underdeveloped, despite the existing evidence on their potential utility.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Mary Muhindo, Joshua Bress, Rogers Kalanda, Jean Armas, Elon Danziger, Moses R. Kamya, Lisa M. Butler, Theodore Ruel
Summary: The study aimed to determine the impact of NoviGuide on nurse-midwives' knowledge in a rural hospital in eastern Uganda, including its adaptation, adoption, feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability. Results showed that NoviGuide improved nurse-midwives' knowledge and confidence in newborn care, despite challenges with medical supplies and high staff turnover.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Yunhao Liu, Jiliang Wang, Yunting Zhang, Linsong Cheng, Weiyi Wang, Zhao Wang, Weimin Xu, Zhenjiang Li
Summary: This paper introduces an efficient and accurate acoustic tracking method Vernier based on mobile devices, which significantly reduces tracking delay and overhead compared to previous methods, and demonstrates higher accuracy in experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MOBILE COMPUTING
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Shivani Patel, Gerry Craigen, Mariana Pinto da Costa, Becky Inkster
Summary: Digital social prescription refers to the concept of facilitating social prescriptions through technology. The study identified the main strength of digital social prescription tools as rapid start-up and cost-effectiveness, while the main weaknesses were low adherence and usability challenges. Opportunities of digital social prescriptions include increased access to social prescription services, while threats involve certain groups being disadvantaged, potential negative consequences for patients, and issues related to confidentiality and data protection.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Julie C. Lauffenburger, Renee A. Barlev, Ellen S. Sears, Punam A. Keller, Marie E. McDonnell, Elad Yom-Tov, Constance P. Fontanet, Kaitlin Hanken, Nancy Haff, Niteesh K. Choudhry
Summary: The study found that most patients try to incorporate cues into their daily routines to help them with consistent medication taking; many patients leverage some form of technology as a cue to support adherence to medication taking and diabetes self-management behaviors; patients value simplicity and integration of technology solutions used for diabetes care, managing medications, and communicating with health care providers; some patients express reluctance to rely on mobile technology for these diabetes care behaviors; and patients believe they prefer positively framed communication, but communication preferences are highly individualized.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(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
Nursing
Amy Hai Yan Chan, Michelle L. L. Honey
Summary: Consumers generally have a positive view towards mobile mental health apps, but factors such as ease of use, usefulness of content, and privacy considerations need to be addressed to maximize and sustain app engagement.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Angelica Carrillo, Axel Kroeger, Rocio Cardenas Sanchez, Sonia Diaz Monsalve, Silvia Runge-Ranzinger
Summary: Mobile phones have shown good performance, acceptance, and usability in surveillance, prevention, diagnosis, and communication for dengue, Zika, and chikungunya control. They are effective in reducing vectors/disease and improving user behavior changes, suggesting benefits in fighting arboviral diseases and other epidemic diseases. Further research is recommended on acceptance, cost, and effectiveness at scale.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nancy E. Schoenberg, Deanna Sherman, Angela Fidler Pfammatter, Michelle K. Roberts, Ming-Yuan Chih, Sarah C. Vos, Bonnie Spring
Summary: This article describes the process of adapting and implementing evidence-based health interventions in rural Appalachia, aiming to improve health behavior and promote health equity. The adaptation process utilized cultural and adaptation frameworks, involving focus groups, interviews, and pilot testing, leading to comprehensive revisions in recruitment, assessment, and intervention components.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth Fong-Chy Kuo, Jacklyn Cho, Iredia Olaye, Diana Delgado, Nicola Dell, Madeline R. Sterling
Summary: Home health aides (HHAs) face challenges in communicating with other healthcare professionals and accessing educational resources. This study conducted a literature review and landscape analysis to identify technology-based tools and apps designed for HHAs. The results showed that only a limited number of studies and mobile apps have been developed to support HHAs, highlighting the need for further research and evaluation of these tools.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Celine Larkin, Bengisu Tulu, Soussan Djamasbi, Roscoe Garner, Fatima Varzgani, Mariam Siddique, John Pietro, Edwin D. Boudreaux
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of suicide interventions in an emergency department. The results showed that patients found the intervention acceptable and appropriate, regardless of the delivery modality. Self-administration saved time and had high usability. The quality of the safety plans generated was high, regardless of the delivery modality.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Francisco Javier Gil-Espinosa, Adriana Nielsen-Rodriguez, Ramon Romance, Rafael Burgueno
Summary: This research aims to evaluate the use of smartphone apps in physical education and their relationship with the PE curriculum. The study found 18 apps focused on physical activity, with some apps being suitable for specific curricular content. The results indicate that these apps can effectively promote physical activity among adolescent students.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Pramod Anugu, Md Abu Yusuf Ansari, Yuan - Min, Emelia J. Benjamin, Joanne Murabito, Karen Winters, Erica Turner, Adolfo Correa
Summary: This study contributes to the knowledge regarding the feasibility of conducting cardiovascular disease research using mobile health platforms among middle-aged and older African Americans. The findings highlight the need to reduce the age and education divide in access and use of internet and smartphones for tracking health and research in African American communities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Xolani Ntinga, Franco Musiello, Alfred Kipyegon Keter, Ruanne Barnabas, Alastair van Heerden
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a chatbot-supported HIV self-testing program in South Africa. The results showed that most participants preferred the chatbot over human counselors for HIV testing, as they felt the chatbot's responses were similar to daily conversations. This study highlights the potential of digital technology interventions to improve HIV self-testing in low- and middle-income countries.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)