Publications by authors named "M Ferguson-Pell"
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- Major depressive disorder (MDD) significantly impacts workplace productivity, making telehealth therapies, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an important alternative for those facing barriers to in-person care, such as financial issues and stigma.
- A rapid review and meta-analysis were conducted on 2549 studies, ultimately selecting 19 studies for review and 10 for detailed analysis, comparing telehealth CBT (tCBT) with in-person CBT (pCBT) and control groups without treatment.
- Results showed that tCBT led to marked improvements in depression symptoms among participants, although its effectiveness relative to in-person therapy and non-CBT options varied across the research.
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- * This study introduces a web-based program called Digital Metabolic Rehabilitation to support lifestyle changes in COPD patients with MetS, using a combination of the CHANGE Program and a platform called My Viva Plan (MVP)®.
- * The program will involve 50 participants over 6 months, assessing various health metrics, and seeks to improve self-management through digital tools and group support.
Digital Intervention for behaviouR changE and Chronic disease prevenTION (DIRECTION): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a web-based platform integrating nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness for individuals with obesity.
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November 2024
Excess body weight, suboptimal diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, sleep disruption, and elevated stress are modifiable risk factors associated with the development of chronic diseases. Digital behavioural interventions targeting these factors have shown promise in improving health and reducing chronic disease risk. The Digital Intervention for behaviouR changE and Chronic disease prevenTION (DIRECTION) study is a parallel group, two-arm, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of adding healthcare professional guidance and peer support via group-based sessions to a web-based wellness platform (experimental group, n = 90) compared to a self-guided use of the platform (active control group, n = 90) among individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to <35 kg/m and aged 40-65 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectromyography (EMG) assessments have been conducted virtually more frequently in recent years, leading researchers to explore the barriers to EMG assessments in a telehealth setting and how to overcome them. A scoping review was conducted according to the methodology described by Arksey and O'Malley. A comprehensive search using controlled vocabulary and keywords for two concepts, EMG and telehealth, was conducted using Medline and EMBASE on February 7, 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreast cancer-related lymphedema is a condition occurring after a partial or full mastectomy, where there is a buildup of interstitial fluid in the body, particularly in the upper limb. There is a lack of at-home sensors that can help monitor the progression of lymphedema. The purpose of this scoping review is to gather relevant information on sensors for remote lymphedema monitoring.
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