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http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/jmir.7593 | DOI Listing |
J Med Internet Res
January 2025
Behavioural and Implementation Science Group, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom.
Background: If the most evidence-based and effective smoking cessation apps are not selected by smokers wanting to quit, their potential to support cessation is limited.
Objective: This study sought to determine the attributes that influence smoking cessation app uptake and understand their relative importance to support future efforts to present evidence-based apps more effectively to maximize uptake.
Methods: Adult smokers from the United Kingdom were invited to participate in a discrete choice experiment.
JMIR Hum Factors
January 2025
School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Room B631, No. 365, Ming-te Road, Peitou District, Taipei City, 11219, Taiwan, 886 2 28227101 ext 3186.
Background: Colonoscopy is the standard diagnostic method for colorectal cancer. Patients usually receive written and verbal instructions for bowel preparation (BP) before the procedure. Failure to understand the importance of BP can lead to inadequate BP in 25%-30% of patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Family Med Prim Care
December 2024
Department of Family Medicine, Head Quarters Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background: India is witnessing a significant increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and addressing this requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. The burden of NCDs puts a strain on the healthcare system, requiring an increased focus on preventive measures, early detection, and management of chronic conditions. Adopting a risk-based approach to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in resource-poor settings offers several economic and social advantages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMC Complement Med Ther
January 2025
Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linkoping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Background: Evidence about rehabilitation of post COVID-19 condition is scarce. Yoga has been found beneficial in other chronic conditions and can be delivered in a digital format at home. The aim of the study was to explore the feasibility of teleyoga in persons with post COVID-19 condition by assessing adherence, safety, limited efficacy and experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFront Public Health
January 2025
AstraZeneca SpA, Milano Innovation District (MIND), Milano, Italy.
Background: Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and mobile health (mHealth) applications have revolutionized the healthcare landscape in the areas of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and digital therapeutics (DTx). These technological advancements offer a range of benefits, from improved patient engagement and real-time monitoring, to evidence-based personalized treatment plans, risk prediction, and enhanced clinical outcomes.
Objective: The systematic literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the status of SaMD and mHealth apps, highlight the promising results, and discuss what is the potential of these technologies for improving health outcomes.
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