Publications by authors named "Carl Markert"
Background: Mobile health technologies have shown promise as delivery platforms for digital health coaching for chronic conditions. However, the impacts of such strategies on users' health beliefs, intentions and ultimately clinical outcomes are understudied.
Objective: This study sought (1) to evaluate the effects of a digital health coaching intervention on participants' belief constructs; and (2) to assess relationships between these belief constructs and intentions to utilize the technological intervention, actual adherence metrics and clinical outcomes related to hypertension.
Article Synopsis
- Mental health issues are growing among vulnerable groups, such as college students and veterans, prompting the need for effective self-management strategies.
- The study tested the effectiveness of a mobile app, "Biofeedback," combined with health coaching to help college student veterans manage stress more effectively, amidst challenges posed by COVID-19.
- Results indicated both groups benefited from learning deep-breathing exercises; however, the app users showed a notable reduction in heart rate after exercises but there were no significant differences in overall mental health improvements between the two groups.
Objective: This article analyzes the changes in downloads and activity of users of select popular mental health mobile applications (mHealth apps) during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis has shown a negative impact on public mental health. Mobile health has the potential to help address the psychological needs of existing and new patients during the pandemic and beyond.
Background: Health coaching is an intervention process for driving behavior change through goal-setting, education, encouragement, and feedback on health-related behaviors. Telehealth systems that include health coaching and remote monitoring are making inroads in managing chronic conditions and may be especially suited for older populations.
Objective: This literature review aimed to investigate the current status of health coaching interventions incorporating telehealth technology and the associated effectiveness of this intervention to deliver health care with an emphasis on older adults (aged 65 and older).