Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Parth Patel, Devinder Dhindsa, Danny J. Eapen, Amit Khera, Martha Gulati, Neil J. Stone, Clyde W. Yancy, John S. Rumsfeld, Laurence S. Sperling
Summary: Telehealth in cardiovascular care has the potential to improve access and patient satisfaction, but challenges such as payment models, data security, depersonalization, and disparities need to be addressed for successful implementation and expansion.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Paula Voorheis, Albert Zhao, Kerry Kuluski, Quynh Pham, Ted Scott, Peter Sztur, Nityan Khanna, Mohamed Ibrahim, Jeremy Petch
Summary: This scoping review explores how insights from Behavioral Design (BD) and Design Thinking (DT) can be integrated into the design process of mobile health (mHealth) interventions. The study finds that BD and DT can be integrated through a process called Behavioral Design Thinking, which involves steps such as empathizing with users, defining user requirements, ideating user-centered features, prototyping solutions, and testing against user needs. Key challenges in mHealth design include engaging patients and the public, incorporating behavior change techniques, and integrating interventions into clinical systems.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karoliina Paalimaki-Paakki, Mari Virtanen, Anja Henner, Miika T. Nieminen, Maria Kaariainen
Summary: This study identifies and synthesizes the best available evidence on the effectiveness of digital counseling environments in improving anxiety, depression, and adherence to treatment among patients who are chronically ill. The findings suggest that digital counseling can complement standard counseling methods and provide more effective support.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Padovani, Yogen Singh, Robert H. Pass, Corina Maria Vasile, Lynne E. Nield, Alban-Elouen Baruteau
Summary: Technological advancements have greatly impacted the healthcare industry, and the integration of e-health in pediatric cardiology has shown significant potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. However, there are potential limitations and challenges related to availability, cost-effectiveness, data privacy and security, and ethical, legal, and social implications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bishav Mohan, Bhupinder Singh, Kavita Singh, Nitish Naik, Ambuj Roy, Abhishek Goyal, Gurbhej SIngh, Shivaansh Aggarwal, Aftabh Saini, Rohit Tandon, Shibba Takkar Chhabra, Naved Aslam, Gurpreet Singh Wander, Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Summary: This study demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a nurse-led teleconsultation strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It showed that nurse-led teleconsultations reduced the burden on physicians and had a similar impact on patient treatment satisfaction compared to physician-led teleconsultations.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Clara K. Chow, Harry Klimis, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Julie Redfern, Graham S. Hillis, David Brieger, John Atherton, Ravinay Bhindi, Derek P. Chew, Nicholas Collins, Michael Andrew Fitzpatrick, Craig Juergens, Nadarajah Kangaharan, Andrew Maiorana, Michele McGrady, Rohan Poulter, Pratap Shetty, Jonathon Waites, Christian Hamilton Craig, Peter Thompson, Sandrine Stepien, Amy Von Huben, Anthony Rodgers
Summary: A text message-based program did not improve medication adherence after acute coronary syndrome, but had small effects on lifestyle risk factors.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Simone Marschner, Edwina Wing-Lun, Clara Chow, Louise Maple-Brown, Sian Graham, Stephen J. Nicholls, Alex Brown, Anna Wood, Abdul Ihdayhid, Amy Von Huben, Sarah Zaman
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women worldwide, with higher risk and earlier onset in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia. Traditional risk prediction tools underestimate the risk in women and Indigenous people, and do not consider female-specific risk-enhancers. CT coronary artery calcium score is an effective predictor for future cardiac events and may help improve medical therapy in women with risk-enhancing factors.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Vera Helen Buss, Marlien Varnfield, Mark Harris, Margo Barr
Summary: This study examined the use of mobile health apps among older Australians and those at risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus. The results showed that individuals at risk were not more likely to use mobile health apps than those without risk.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Brian E. Bunnell, Nikolaos Kazantzis, Samantha R. Paige, Janelle Barrera, Rajvi N. Thakkar, Dylan Turner, Brandon M. Welch
Summary: The majority of TMH providers offer individual therapy services to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, with approximately 82% supporting the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT TMH providers are more likely to use in-session and homework exercises, as well as collect more clinical information from their patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Reshmi J. S. Patel, Jie Ding, Francoise A. Marvel, Rongzi Shan, Timothy B. Plante, Michael J. Blaha, Wendy S. Post, Seth S. Martin
Summary: The study found significant social, economic, and cognitive inequalities in mHealth access among older adults, indicating a digital divide.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Allyson L. Covello, Leora Horwitz, Shreya Singhal, Caroline S. Blaum, Yi Li, John A. Dodson
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and subsequent cognitive impairment (CI), but found no increased risk of CI among participants with CVD compared to those without CVD over an 8-year period.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ellen J. J. Spartz, Lauren DeDecker, Danny Le, Laleh Jalilian, Berkeley N. N. Limketkai
Summary: Mobile health has the potential to revolutionize the management of chronic illnesses by shifting the focus from clinic-based to patient-centered care. For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mobile health strategies can enhance care quality and outcomes by tracking symptoms, facilitating data exchange, improving communication, and providing educational materials. This review explores the current telemedicine systems and mobile applications for IBD patients and discusses the potential advantages and limitations of implementing mobile health in their care.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isaac Kofi Mensah, Guohua Zeng, Deborah Simon Mwakapesa
Summary: This study found that mobile self-efficacy has a moderating impact on the adoption of mobile health services. Performance expectancy and effort expectancy do not directly influence behavioral intention and intention to recommend, but mobile self-efficacy can predict the intention to recommend.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nancy Lau, Alison O'Daffer, Joyce Yi-Frazier, Abby R. Rosenberg
Summary: Mobile health technologies provide an innovative platform for health care, but the evidence base supporting health-related apps lags behind industry development. Researchers are exploring how to systematically synthesize the state of consumer mHealth apps.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kensuke Ueno, Hidehiro Kaneko, Akira Okada, Yuta Suzuki, Satoshi Matsuoka, Katsuhito Fujiu, Nobuaki Michihata, Taisuke Jo, Norifumi Takeda, Hiroyuki Morita, Kentaro Kamiya, Junya Ako, Koichi Node, Hideo Yasunaga, Issei Komuro
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between health behaviors and the incidence of hypertension and diabetes. The results showed that the risk of developing hypertension and diabetes increased with an increasing number of non-ideal health behaviors. Each health behavior was independently associated with the incidence of hypertension and diabetes. Improving health behaviors was found to be useful in preventing hypertension and diabetes.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Deborah Salvo, Aida Nielsen, Pablo Lemoine, Joy Casnovsky, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: The study found that food insecurity increased significantly in low-income communities during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Factors such as having children in the household, changes in employment/wages, issues with food availability, accessibility, affordability, and stability, as well as racial/ethnic background, were associated with transitioning into or staying in food insecurity during the pandemic. These findings suggest that the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing food insecurity disparities rather than creating new ones.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Deborah Salvo, Pablo Lemoine, Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Aida Nielsen, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: Using an agent-based model, this study explored the impact of different food access policies on vegetable consumption among low-income residents in Austin, Texas. The findings suggest that expanding geographic and/or economic access to mobile markets, farm stands, or implementing high discounts on the cost of vegetables, can effectively increase vegetable intake.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuzi Zhang, Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Deborah Salvo, Aida Nielsen, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: This study examined changes in depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that socio-demographic, movement behaviors, and health variables were associated with these changes. Racial/ethnic minorities, older age, and increased physical activity were associated with a lower likelihood of consistent depressive symptoms, while greater sedentary time was associated with a higher likelihood. These findings highlight the importance of considering various factors in understanding the impact of the pandemic on mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Deborah Salvo, Aida Nielsen, Nika Akhavan, Martha Diaz, Pablo Lemoine, Joy Casnovsky, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: Food insecurity and limited healthy food access are complex public health issues that require multi-level evaluations. The Fresh for Less (FFL) initiative in Central Texas was evaluated through a multi-pronged approach, highlighting the need for multi-level food access interventions in low-income communities. The study found that customers at FFL assets were lower income and had a higher prevalence of food insecurity, suggesting the importance of implementing targeted interventions in such communities. The use of an agent-based model (ABM) was also identified as a cost-effective way to predict potential impacts of future large-scale food environment programs and policies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Deborah Salvo, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Aida Nielsen, Joy Casnovsky, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: This study examined the association between geographic food access and food insecurity, and found that rural residents were more likely to experience food insecurity compared to urban residents. Additionally, income level was also found to be related to food insecurity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen, Kathryn M. Janda, Marisa Tiscareno, Claire Filipowicz, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: The study highlights the importance of identifying barriers and facilitators of fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among racially and ethnically minoritized people. Factors such as liking fruits and vegetables, participation in government assistance programs like WIC, and ethnicity play significant roles in promoting daily FVC.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn M. Janda, Deborah Salvo, Nalini Ranjit, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Aida Nielsen, Pablo Lemoine, Joy Casnovsky, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: This study examines the shopping behaviors of Central Texans, including their preference for the nearest supermarket and the distance they travel for groceries. The study also explores the variations in these behaviors based on factors such as race/ethnicity, urbanicity, and motivations for store selection. The findings reveal that only 19% of participants shop at their nearest supermarket, and urbanicity plays a significant role in determining the distance traveled to preferred supermarkets. Additionally, there are differences in these behaviors across racial/ethnic groups. The study highlights the importance of considering racial/ethnic and urbanicity disparities in food access and various aspects of food access.
JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathryn M. Janda, Nalini Ranjit, Deborah Salvo, Aida Nielsen, Catherine Kaliszewski, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Alexandra E. van den Berg
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between fresh fruit and vegetable consumption and purchasing behaviors with geographic food access and food insecurity status, and to investigate the role of sociodemographic characteristics in a lower-income, racially/ethnically diverse cohort. The findings suggest that there is a direct association between geographic food access and fresh produce consumption, but the relationship between food insecurity and fresh produce consumption varied depending on race/ethnicity. Only the use of food assistance was associated with lower purchasing of fresh produce.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rose Jennings, Andrew D. Henderson, Alexis Phelps, Kathryn M. Janda, Alexandra E. van den Berg
Summary: The U.S. agri-food system is a driver of climate change and other impacts. Shifting American dietary patterns is critical to achieve environmental targets.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Krisha Tripathy, Ria Bhasin, Riley McKinzie, Abigail Sackett, Martha-Ellen Storrs, Kathryn M. Janda
Summary: This research aims to understand the food insecurity experiences among students at a large public university in the southern United States. The survey found that about 32% of the students surveyed had experienced food insecurity in the last year, which is consistent with national trends. There were significant differences in students' food insecurity status based on factors such as race, sexual orientation, first-generation status, residential category, and main mode of transportation. Food insecurity had an impact on students' academic and socioeconomic behaviors. This research has implications for improving the wellbeing of university students and should inform future programs and policies.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kelly R. Ylitalo, Kathryn M. Janda, Reanna Clavon, Sheri Raleigh-Yearby, Catherine Kaliszewski, Jade Rumminger, Burritt Hess, Katie Walter, Wendy Cox
Summary: This study describes a multidisciplinary cooking program at a Federally Qualified Health Center in central Texas. The program supports participants in improving their cooking self-efficacy and diet-related self-management strategies, and promotes increased vegetable consumption. Participants reported a sense of belonging and high levels of group cohesion.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jahsarah I. Williamson, Kathryn M. Janda, Stephanie K. Jones
Summary: Cigarette smoking contributes to preventable illness, death, and economic costs. This study examines smoking rates and related factors at the census tract level in McLennan County, Texas. The study identifies significant variations in smoking rates and associated factors between neighboring census tracts, which may have been overlooked in previous geographic analyses.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nalini Ranjit, Aida Nielsen, Nika Akhavan, Laurence Denis, Kathryn Janda, Christine Jovanovic, Semonti Basu, Aliya Hussaini, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: High exposure adults in the intervention community showed consistently more favorable changes compared to those with no exposure, with improvements in positive perceptions and utilization of community PA resources, amount of moderate PA, utilization of retail outlets offering fresh produce, and measures of healthy eating. Few improvements were seen in child-level outcomes.
HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Kathryn M. Janda, Raven Hood, Amy Price, Samantha Night, William Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich, Kacey Hanson, Marianna Espinoza, Alexandra E. van den Berg
Summary: This study analyzed food insecurity-related needs using 2-1-1 call data in central Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding a significant increase in food need calls in 2020. Eastern Travis County had the largest increase in food need calls, with two zip codes identified as areas with unmet food needs, guiding the strategic placement of emergency food assets.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Kathryn M. Janda, Deborah Salvo Dominguez, Nalini Ranjit, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Amy Price, Alexandra van den Berg
Summary: Food insecurity affects 12% of Americans and is associated with conditions such as undernutrition, obesity, and chronic diseases. This study found that geographic food access is linked to food insecurity, with differences based on level of urbanicity. Mitigation programs are needed in peri-urban and rural areas to address this issue.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
