Publications by authors named "S L Edney"
Background: It remains unclear what lifestyle behaviors are optimal for controlling postprandial glucose responses under real-world circumstances in persons without diabetes. We aimed to assess associations of diet, physical activity, and sleep with postprandial glucose responses in Asian adults without diabetes under free-living conditions.
Methods: We conducted an observational study collecting intensive longitudinal data using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessments, accelerometers, and continuous glucose monitors over nine free-living days in Singaporean men and women aged 21-69 years without diabetes.
Article Synopsis
- Integration of mobile health data collection in cohort studies allows for more detailed tracking of health and lifestyle behaviors over time, particularly during the transition from university to the workforce, which can impact young adults' mental well-being.
- The Health@NUS study aims to investigate the health behaviors and well-being trajectories of young adults during this transition by using mobile health technology to gather data over two years.
- A total of 776 participants were enrolled, primarily female, Chinese, and undergraduate students, with regular assessments and data collection through devices like Fitbit and smartphone apps.
Objective: Mobile Health (mHealth) refers to using mobile devices to support health. This study aimed to identify specific methodological challenges in systematic reviews (SRs) of mHealth interventions and to develop guidance for addressing selected challenges.
Study Design And Setting: Two-phase participatory research project.
Article Synopsis
- Good physical and mental health are key for healthy aging, and holistic mobile health (mHealth) interventions that include physical activity, diet, and mental health support are promising for improving overall well-being on a larger scale.
- This systematic review and meta-analysis focused on studies published between 2011 and 2023, specifically looking at randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies that utilized mHealth technologies targeting adults.
- The methodology included searching multiple academic databases and assessing the risk of bias, ultimately synthesizing data to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions on health behaviors and outcomes.
Background: The use of health technologies and gamification to promote physical activity has increasingly been examined, representing an opportunistic method for harnessing social support inherent within existing social ties. However, these prior studies have yielded mixed findings and lacked long-term follow-up periods. Thus, a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to gauge the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a digital gamification-based physical activity promotion approach among teams of insufficiently active adults with existing social ties.
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