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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536852/barriers-and-facilitators-to-parents-engagement-with-and-perceived-impact-of-a-childhood-obesity-app-a-mixed-methods-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Madison Milne-Ives, Em Rahman, Hannah Bradwell, Rebecca Baines, Timothy Boey, Alison Potter, Wendy Lawrence, Michelle Helena van Velthoven, Edward Meinert
Childhood obesity is a growing global health concern. Although mobile health apps have the potential to deliver behavioural interventions, their impact is commonly limited by a lack of sufficient engagement. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators to engagement with a family-focused app and its perceived impact on motivation, self-efficacy, and behaviour. Parents with at least one child under 18 and healthcare professionals working with children were recruited; all participants were allocated to use the NoObesity app over a 6-month period...
March 2024: PLOS Digit Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536232/adapting-mhealth-interventions-prepmate-and-dot-diary-to-support-prep-retention-in-care-and-adherence-among-english-and-spanish-speaking-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-the-united-states-formative-work-and-pilot-randomized-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Albert Y Liu, Cat-Dancing Alleyne, Susanne Doblecki-Lewis, Kimberly A Koester, Rafael Gonzalez, Janie Vinson, Hyman Scott, Susan Buchbinder, Thiago S Torres
BACKGROUND: A growing number of mobile health (mHealth) technologies are being developed to support HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence and persistence; however, most tools have focused on men who have sex with men (MSM), and few are available in Spanish. To maximize the potential impact of these tools in reducing gender and racial/ethnic disparities and promoting health equity, mHealth tools tailored to Spanish-speaking people and transgender women are critically needed. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to adapt and tailor 2 mHealth technologies, PrEPmate and DOT Diary, to support daily PrEP adherence and persistence among Spanish-speaking MSM and English- and Spanish-speaking transgender women and to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of these tools...
March 27, 2024: JMIR Formative Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536225/effectiveness-of-the-minder-mobile-mental-health-and-substance-use-intervention-for-university-students-randomized-controlled-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Melissa Vereschagin, Angel Y Wang, Chris G Richardson, Hui Xie, Richard J Munthali, Kristen L Hudec, Calista Leung, Katharine D Wojcik, Lonna Munro, Priyanka Halli, Ronald C Kessler, Daniel V Vigo
BACKGROUND: University attendance represents a transition period for students that often coincides with the emergence of mental health and substance use challenges. Digital interventions have been identified as a promising means of supporting students due to their scalability, adaptability, and acceptability. Minder is a mental health and substance use mobile app that was codeveloped with university students. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Minder mobile app in improving mental health and substance use outcomes in a general population of university students...
March 27, 2024: Journal of Medical Internet Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534953/perspectives-on-ease-of-use-and-value-of-a-self-monitoring-application-to-support-physical-activity-maintenance-among-individuals-living-with-and-beyond-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Manuel Ester, Meghan H McDonough, Mannat Bansal, Julianna Dreger, Julia T Daun, Margaret L McNeely, Thompson Luu, S Nicole Culos-Reed
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) can improve the physical and psychosocial health of individuals with cancer, yet PA levels remain low. Technology may address PA maintenance barriers in oncology, though the intervention effectiveness to date remains mixed. Qualitative research can reveal the nuances of using technology-based PA maintenance tools. The present study aimed to understand the perspectives of individuals with cancer on using an app to support PA maintenance. METHODS: Individuals were interviewed after using a self-monitoring app for 24 weeks, asking about their app use, ease of use, and perceived value for supporting PA...
March 19, 2024: Current Oncology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534551/evaluating-cognitive-motor-interference-in-multiple-sclerosis-a-technology-based-approach
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jessica Podda, Ludovico Pedullà, Giampaolo Brichetto, Andrea Tacchino
BACKGROUND: People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) frequently present both cognitive and motor impairments, so it is reasonable to assume they may have difficulties in executing dual-tasks (DT). The aim of the present study is to identify novel technology-based parameters to assess cognitive-motor interference (CMI) in PwMS. In particular, we focused on the definition of dual-task cost (DTC) measures using wearable and portable tools such as insoles and mobile apps. METHODS: All participants underwent a verbal fluency task (cognitive single-task, ST), a motor ST of walking, and a combination of these tasks (DT)...
March 14, 2024: Bioengineering
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534531/validity-and-reliability-of-a-smartphone-application-for-home-measurement-of-four-meter-gait-speed-in-older-adults
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pei-An Lee, Clark DuMontier, Wanting Yu, Levi Ask, Junhong Zhou, Marcia A Testa, Dae Kim, Gregory Abel, Tom Travison, Brad Manor, On-Yee Lo
The four-meter gait speed (4MGS) is a recommended physical performance test in older adults but is challenging to implement clinically. We developed a smartphone application (App) with a four-meter ribbon for remote 4MGS testing at home. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of this smartphone App-based assessment of the home 4MGS. We assessed the validity of the smartphone App by comparing it against a gold standard video assessment of the 4MGS conducted by study staff visiting community-dwelling older adults and against the stopwatch-based measurement...
March 6, 2024: Bioengineering
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533818/patient-centered-chronic-wound-care-mobile-apps-systematic-identification-analysis-and-assessment
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tassilo Dege, Bernadette Glatzel, Vanessa Borst, Franziska Grän, Simon Goller, Caroline Glatzel, Matthias Goebeler, Astrid Schmieder
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic wounds is predicted to increase within the aging populations in industrialized countries. Patients experience significant distress due to pain, wound secretions, and the resulting immobilization. As the number of wounds continues to rise, their adequate care becomes increasingly costly in terms of health care resources worldwide. eHealth support systems are being increasingly integrated into patient care. However, to date, no systematic analysis of such apps for chronic wounds has been published...
March 21, 2024: JMIR MHealth and UHealth
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533606/a-randomised-controlled-trial-of-medication-adherence-and-management-of-risk-factors-for-secondary-prevention-of-stroke-mamors-using-a-smartphone-based-application
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Veena Babu, P N Sylaja, Biju Soman, Ravi Prasad Varma, Manju M S, G L Geethu, Suresh Kumar
BACKGROUND: There is little data on the use of smartphone-based applications for medication adherence and risk-factor control for the secondary prevention of stroke in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). AIMS: To determine whether a smartphone-based app improved medication adherence, risk-factor control, and provided health education to stroke survivors for lifestyle and behavioural modifications. METHODS: An unblinded, single-centre randomized controlled double arm trial with 1:1 allocation among stroke survivors was performed in South India...
March 27, 2024: International Journal of Stroke: Official Journal of the International Stroke Society
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533221/promoting-mental-health-in-children-and-adolescents-through-digital-technology-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Tianjiao Chen, Jingyi Ou, Gege Li, Heng Luo
BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of mental health issues among children and adolescents has prompted a growing number of researchers and practitioners to explore digital technology interventions, which offer convenience, diversity, and proven effectiveness in addressing such problems. However, the existing literature reveals a significant gap in comprehensive reviews that consolidate findings and discuss the potential of digital technologies in enhancing mental health. METHODS: To clarify the latest research progress on digital technology to promote mental health in the past decade (2013-2023), we conducted two studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis...
2024: Frontiers in Psychology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532616/assessing-the-quality-and-behavior-change-potential-of-vaping-cessation-apps-systematic-search-and-assessment
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fiona McKay, Lilian Chan, Rebecca Cerio, Sandra Rickards, Phillipa Hastings, Kate Reakes, Tracey O'Brien, Matthew Dunn
BACKGROUND: An increasing number of people are using vapes (e-cigarettes), and with growing evidence of associated harms, there is a need for acceptable cessation support and interventions. Smartphone apps for health and well-being have increased in popularity and use. Limited published literature assesses the potential of apps to support vaping cessation. OBJECTIVE: A systematic search of vaping cessation apps currently available in Australia for iOS and Android platforms was conducted...
March 15, 2024: JMIR MHealth and UHealth
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532298/mobile-apps-for-common-noncommunicable-disease-management-systematic-search-in-app-stores-and-evaluation-using-the-mobile-app-rating-scale
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Khang Jin Cheah, Zahara Abdul Manaf, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nurul Huda Razalli, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Sawal Hamid Md Ali
BACKGROUND: The success of mobile apps in improving the lifestyle of patients with noncommunicable diseases through self-management interventions is contingent upon the emerging growth in this field. While users of mobile health (mHealth) apps continue to grow in number, little is known about the quality of available apps that provide self-management for common noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the availability, characteristics, and quality of mHealth apps for common noncommunicable disease health management that included dietary aspects (based on the developer's description), as well as their features for promoting health outcomes and self-monitoring...
March 12, 2024: JMIR MHealth and UHealth
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532233/recognizing-and-coping-with-suicidal-thoughts-a%C3%A2-mixed-methods-investigation-of-digital-safety-plan-content
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Christopher Rainbow, Ruth Tatnell, Grant Blashki, Glenn A Melvin
OBJECTIVES: Suicide safety plans are a personalized means of documenting how a person at risk of suicide recognizes and intends to cope with emerging suicidal thoughts. This study aimed to understand how users of digital suicide safety plans describe their warning signs, methods of coping and any relationships between these that may emerge. METHODS: A sample comprising 150 users of the Australian suicide safety planning smartphone app Beyond Now consented to share the content of their safety plans...
March 26, 2024: British Journal of Clinical Psychology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532080/a-remote-digital-memory-composite-to-detect-cognitive-impairment-in-memory-clinic-samples-in-unsupervised-settings-using-mobile-devices
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
David Berron, Wenzel Glanz, Lindsay Clark, Kristin Basche, Xenia Grande, Jeremie Güsten, Ornella V Billette, Ina Hempen, Muhammad Hashim Naveed, Nadine Diersch, Michaela Butryn, Annika Spottke, Katharina Buerger, Robert Perneczky, Anja Schneider, Stefan Teipel, Jens Wiltfang, Sterling Johnson, Michael Wagner, Frank Jessen, Emrah Düzel
Remote monitoring of cognition holds the promise to facilitate case-finding in clinical care and the individual detection of cognitive impairment in clinical and research settings. In the context of Alzheimer's disease, this is particularly relevant for patients who seek medical advice due to memory problems. Here, we develop a remote digital memory composite (RDMC) score from an unsupervised remote cognitive assessment battery focused on episodic memory and long-term recall and assess its construct validity, retest reliability, and diagnostic accuracy when predicting MCI-grade impairment in a memory clinic sample and healthy controls...
March 26, 2024: NPJ Digital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38530827/use-of-a-health-worker-targeted-smartphone-app-to-support-quality-malaria-rdt-implementation-in-busia-county-kenya-a-feasibility-and-acceptability-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Malia Skjefte, Shawna Cooper, Stephen Poyer, Christopher Lourenço, Sam Smedinghoff, Brett Keller, Tonny Wambua, Christine Oduor, Sasha Frade, Wycliffe Waweru
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) are an essential diagnostic tool in low-resource settings; however, administration and interpretation errors reduce their effectiveness. HealthPulse, a smartphone mRDT reader application, was developed by Audere to aid health workers in mRDT administration and interpretation, with an aim to improve the mRDT testing process and facilitate timely decision making through access to digitized results. Audere partnered with PSI and PS Kenya to conduct a pilot study in Busia County, Kenya between March and September 2021 to assess the feasibility and acceptability of HealthPulse to support malaria parasitological diagnosis by community health volunteers (CHVs) and private clinic health workers (private clinic HWs)...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529732/functional-size-measurement-of-postnatal-care-apps-morocco-case-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Karima Moumane, Lamyae Sardi, Ali Idri, Alain Abran
This study empirically evaluates the functionality coverage of 18 mobile applications (apps) for Postnatal care including a recently developed app in Morocco " Mamma&Baby" . This evaluation is based on a comparison of the COSMIC _ISO 19,761 functional size of these apps with the score obtained in a previous evaluation based on functions extraction through a quality assessment questionnaire. This comparison allows to discuss the relationship between the functional size of the 18 apps, their users' ratings in the Play Store as well as the number of downloads...
March 26, 2024: Informatics for Health & Social Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529731/old-age-or-cognitive-decline-examining-the-usability-of-a-mobile-health-app-for-older-australians
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Breda McCarthy, Jagdeep Kaur Sabharwal, Shailey Chawla
There is a growing literature on the role of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) in supporting older adults and the self-management of personal health. The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the usability of a government-funded mobile health app amongst older Australians and to evaluate whether cognitive function and demographic characteristics (i.e. age, gender, education) are associated with usability. A total of 28 older adults living in a regional city in Australia took part in the study. The participants were recruited using purposive sampling...
March 26, 2024: Informatics for Health & Social Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529687/the-feasibility-and-acceptability-of-an-app-based-intervention-with-brief-behavioural-support-approach-to-promote-brisk-walking-in-people-diagnosed-with-breast-prostate-and-colorectal-cancer-in-the-uk
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Phillippa Lally, Fiona Kennedy, Susan Smith, Rebecca J Beeken, Caroline Buck, Chloe Thomas, Nicholas Counsell, Lynda Wyld, Charlene Martin, Sarah Williams, Anna Roberts, Diana M Greenfield, Jacqui Gath, Henry W W Potts, Nicholas Latimer, Lee Smith, Abi Fisher
INTRODUCTION: Increased moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can improve clinical and psychosocial outcomes for people living with and beyond cancer (LWBC). This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of trial procedures in a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a theory-driven app-based intervention with behavioural support focused on promoting brisk walking (a form of MVPA) in people LWBC (APPROACH). METHODS: Participants diagnosed with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer were recruited from a single UK hospital site...
March 2024: Cancer Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38528967/a-content-based-review-of-mobile-health-applications-for-breast-cancer-prevention-and-education-characteristics-quality-and-functionality-analysis
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REVIEW
Stefanie Altmannshofer, Madeleine Flaucher, Milena Beierlein, Bjoern M Eskofier, Matthias W Beckmann, Peter A Fasching, Hanna Huebner
OBJECTIVE: Mobile Health apps could be a feasible and effective tool to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and to support women to change their behaviour to a healthier lifestyle. The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics and quality of apps designed for breast cancer prevention and education. METHODS: We conducted a systematic search for apps covering breast cancer prevention topics in the Google Play and Apple App Store accessible from Germany using search terms either in German or in English...
2024: Digital Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38528452/design-and-usability-evaluation-of-a-mobile-application-for-self-care-among-iranian-adolescents
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Razieh Rezaee, Mohtasham Ghaffari, Reza Rabiei, Amir Kavousi, Sakineh Rakhshanderou
BACKGROUND: Mobile phones can be an ideal platform to engage adolescents to maintain, improve, and promote self-care. Therefore, the current study aims to design and evaluate the usability of a mobile application for self-care in adolescents with a user-centered approach. METHODS: The current applied developmental study was done in four steps. The first step, polling and examining opinions was conducted through in-depth semi-structured interviews, with the aim of user-centered mobile application design with the involvement of 30 participants...
March 25, 2024: BMC Public Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38527337/imageassist-a-novel-smartphone-application-for-standardized-clinical-photography-that-implements-and-automates-american-society-of-plastic-surgery-plastic-surgery-foundation-photographic-guidelines-with-background-deletion
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Michael S Golinko, Odette Abou-Ghanem, Michael Simard, Mike Caudill, Matthew E Pontell, Nick O'Sick, Brandon Oglesby, Mark Arrieta
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Standardized medical photography of the face is a vital part of patient documentation, clinical evaluation, and scholarly dissemination. Because digital photography is a mainstay in clinical care, there is a critical need for an easy-to-use mobile device application that could assist users in taking a standardized clinical photograph. ImageAssist was developed to answer this need. The mobile application is integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR); it implements and automates American Society of Plastic Surgery/Plastic Surgery Research Foundation photographic guidelines with background deletion...
April 1, 2024: Annals of Plastic Surgery
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