Publications by authors named "D D Dowding"

Objectives: There is no guidance to support the reporting of systematic reviews of mobile health (mhealth) apps (app reviews), so authors attempt to use/modify the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). There is a need for reporting guidance, building on PRISMA where appropriate, tailored to app reviews. The objectives were to describe the reporting quality of published mHealth app reviews, identify the need for, and develop potential candidate items for a reporting guideline.

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Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a widespread complication occurring during pregnancy, posing potential risks to both expectant mothers and their babies. Evidence shows that digital technologies provide comparable levels of care to conventional methods for GDM self-management, which help to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This systematic review aimed to explore women's experiences in using digital technologies, inform future technology design for gestational diabetes and potentially help improve usability.

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Objectives: This systematic review aims to identify, appraise and synthesise the findings of published qualitative research exploring the barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women.

Design: A systematic literature review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

Data Sources: A search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase and PsycInfo was undertaken using the search terms 'Women', 'Woman' 'Female,' 'Chronic', 'Long-term', 'Disease', 'Illness', 'Condition' 'Health,' 'Self-management,' 'Qualitative,' 'Barrier' and 'Facilitator'.

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Background: Management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) relies on symptoms reported by patients during infrequent outpatient clinic visits. These reports are often incomplete and inaccurate due to poor recall, leading to suboptimal treatment decisions and outcomes. Asking people to track symptoms in-between visits and integrating the data into clinical pathways may improve this.

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Article Synopsis
  • Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience various symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, and mood changes, which can fluctuate in severity, necessitating treatment adjustments.
  • The REMORA2 study tested a smartphone app for symptom tracking, allowing patients to record their daily experiences and share this data with healthcare providers during consultations.
  • Interviews with patients and clinicians revealed that discussing tracked symptoms together led to better pain management decisions and encouraged patients to acknowledge their symptoms, fostering a collaborative approach to treatment.
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