Effectiveness of Telehealth Interventions on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Adults With Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 105491 - 105491

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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Outcomes of Best-Practice Guided Digital Mental Health Interventions for Youth and Young Adults with Emerging Symptoms: Part I. A Systematic Review of Socioemotional Outcomes and Recommendations

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(2), P. 424 - 475

Published: March 15, 2024

Youth-specific digital mental health interventions (DMHI) represent an emerging field of study, and aim to increase access, improve socioemotional outcomes, and, where required, support triage targeted interventions. However, prior reviews have reported inconsistent findings on the clinical effectiveness such in young adults (12-25 years). Further, shortfalls remain for impact guided based mode delivery type human personnel (e.g., professional or peer) guiding intervention. In response, this systematic review, co-designed with Australia's leading organization, aims assess programs improving youth outcomes. Included studies involve people experiencing ill-health, receiving brief (i.e., 1-12 sessions), digitally delivered (at least partially) psychological that were partially guided, tested a experimental outcome. Specific outcomes examined depression, anxiety, stress, wellbeing, mindfulness, quality life. A search contemporary published grey literature identified 22,482 records 32 relevant between 2018 2023. narrative synthesis integration findings. Results demonstrated strong evidence stress) yet these effects short-lived. When factoring use different control groups active vs. inactive), observed stress. The asynchronous, synchronous, combined) did not appear indicate efficacious depression anxiety include refresher/follow-up content, goal setting relapse prevention content. contrast, poor efficacy is associated homework tasks, self-monitoring, log-keeping content.PROSPERO, ID CRD42023405812.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of response time in asynchronous telehealth services in obstetrics and gynecology: A cross-sectional study using a telehealth service user data

Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 1, 2025

Objective Asynchronous consultations in telehealth provide the convenience of not requiring an appointment. However, some patients may choose to visit a medical facility instead waiting for response, and time delay could negatively affect user satisfaction. This study investigated relationship between response both hospital visits prior confirmation, as well satisfaction with service asynchronous consultations. Methods We collected data from consulting Japan (Sanfujin-ka Online) July 2021 June 2023, including consultation content, times, post-consultation questionnaires. The primary outcome was before secondary service. A chi-square test multivariable logistic regression analysis were performed assess these outcomes. Results included 7394 online consultations, 99.8% responses provided within 24 h. revealed no significant association after adjusting age content. Furthermore, difference found intention reuse After using service, there contacts users or institutions related unexpected sudden changes serious illnesses. Conclusion associated confirmation which are generally responded h, obstetrics gynecology.

Language: Английский

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Technology-enhanced practice competencies: scoping review and novel model development

Frontiers in Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 25, 2025

With technology routinely integrated into healthcare, it is essential that practitioners obtain skills in the numerous competencies required. Unfortunately, literature to guide use remains inconsistent and fragmented. The current scoping review identified technology-enhanced practice for healthcare among peer-reviewed literature. A of PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, PsycInfo, Global Index Medicus, Journal Technology Behavioral Science was conducted between November 2022 March 2023. 10,583,799 articles were identified, with 109 included final review. Seventeen primary ethics (77.1%), legality (68.8%), data security (65.1%) top three. Although multiple technologies across specialties limited comprehensively defined practitioner education. To address this gap, Intersectional Education Competency Healthcare (iTECH) Model created clarify educational targets practices. development finding applications are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Impact of the Family Interaction Model on the Anxiety and Mental Well‐Being of Patients During Visit Restrictions in Intensive Care Units: A Mixed‐Methods Study

Nursing in Critical Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(3)

Published: May 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Patients hospitalised in the intensive care unit (ICU) often experience feelings of isolation and a sense profound loneliness. These individuals frequently report symptoms anxiety, depression other psychiatric disorders. Aim The aim this study was to examine impact family interaction model on anxiety mental well‐being patients during visit restrictions ICUs. Additionally, experiences their relatives regarding process were investigated. Study Design This research utilised parallel design mixed‐methods approach, incorporating both quantitative qualitative designs. A employed quasi‐experimental framework post‐intervention experiences. sample consisted 47 intervention group. Results group, that received videos messages from relatives, exhibited decrease over time. In contrast, control group demonstrated an increase results indicated 77% these changes due variable (CI: −38.627 −30.902; p < 0.05). Mental scores time while observed analysis revealed 83.4% change could be attributed 29.178–35.048; interviews, three themes obtained four found. interviews conducted with subthemes about disease included fear, uncertainty hopelessness longing, after shown video, overlapped positive determined as happiness, excitement hope. death helplessness, uncertainty, agitation physical discomfort (pain fatigue). Conclusions using remote communication methods facilitate between families linked reduced patients, improved increased satisfaction among relatives. Relevance Clinical Practice primary strength is its pioneering role facilitating at public hospital level pandemic period. it has shed light emotional outcomes associated communication. Moreover, project facilitated transmission patient's final statements effectively serving verbal testament bond patient family. Primarily, communicating deceased paramount humanitarian importance. prove nurses have important enabling connect loved ones stages. Thus, can support recovery, ensure farewells.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating AI's Role in Enhancing DE and I: A Bibliometric Approach

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(06), P. 1976 - 1984

Published: June 22, 2024

This study investigates the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within Indian organizations. Employing a bibliometric analysis, research explores application AI-powered tools mitigating bias during recruitment performance evaluations. Findings suggest that anonymized applications skill-based assessments facilitated by AI can contribute to fairer decision-making processes. However, analysis also identifies significant ethical practical challenges, including data privacy concerns lack algorithmic transparency. Notably, highlights growing emphasis on developing fair algorithms integrating DE&I principles throughout design process. underscores critical need for robust frameworks ongoing tailored context. By navigating these complexities, organizations harness potential foster more inclusive equitable work environment.

Language: Английский

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Fitness and psychological effects of tele-exercise in healthy populations. Preliminary study

Frontiers in Digital Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Background The study investigates the impact of tele-exercise on physical fitness and psychological well-being in healthy individuals. Tele-exercise, facilitated by technology, offers a flexible accessible alternative to traditional exercise, particularly beneficial during restricted in-person interactions. Methods In this study, 52 participants were divided into three groups: athletes, women, young adults. They took part an eight-week program, either synchronously or asynchronously. Physical was evaluated using tests such as 2-Minute Step Curl Up Test, while assessed Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Results Significant improvements observed post-intervention across all groups, regardless training mode. tests, significant improvement obtained 2-Minute-Step ( p = 0.004), curls up 0.017), squats test 0.004). forward bending test, increment very close significance 0.051). both PGWBI WHO-5 scores increased after 0.024 0.001 respectively) with no change PSS-10 score. found that can effectively introduce activity previously inactive individuals motivate them adopt healthier lifestyle behaviors. Conclusions TELEexe4ALL project demonstrates potential improve well-being. suggests is feasible well-accepted approach for enhancing overall wellness populations.

Language: Английский

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Innovations in teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons of the impacts of different teaching approaches in psychiatric nursing on undergraduate nursing students

BMC Medical Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Nov. 3, 2023

Psychiatric nursing education was significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovative teaching can be challenging. This study aims to compare effectiveness of four approaches psychiatric in context pandemic.A quasi-experimental design adopted. Students were subjected different designs: face-to-face (Class A 2021), blended with flipped classroom using roleplay B live broadcast 2022), online case studies 2022). Multivariable logistic regression used analyse outcomes terms academic performance course workload.The number valid data points 270. The results indicated that compared Class 2021, two classes 2022 achieved higher scores, 2021 exhibited a lower workload. Compared 2022, workload scores.This demonstrated designs for offer advantages regard either facilitating or optimizing learners' task loads. Furthermore, learning is promising approach pandemic. Future initiatives could adopt student-centred constructive ensure feasible teaching.

Language: Английский

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An Analysis of the Positive and Negative Effects of Cyberpsychotherapy: A Systematic Review

Published: Feb. 26, 2024

Digital technology has contributed to the improvement and development of cyberpsychotherapy. This is expected provide clients worldwide with a unique enhanced access counseling, psychological, clinical health services. It also positive that attention being directed toward various psychological ethical issues emphasized in digital therapy. Therefore, this study aims shed light on negative impacts cyberpsychotherapy associated it. points practical solutions for these important issues. The results indicate positive, negative, cybertherapy, highlighting importance training mental professionals specialized methods providing cyber counseling therapy avoid potential drawbacks may affect differently. conducting in-depth preventive quasi-experimental studies obtain more realistic seeking assistance through modern technological means.

Language: Английский

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Integrating AI/ML With Wearable Devices for Monitoring Student Mental Health

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 257 - 284

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

The rise of wearable technologies has transformed how we monitor and support student mental health. This chapter explores the exciting potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) to further enhance wearables for health monitoring in educational settings. By integrating AI ML, devices can evolve from simple data collectors intelligent assistants that provide personalized support, improve well-being, empower educators. We will delve into core concepts their role technology, they be harnessed create a more supportive effective learning environment. explore specific applications AI-powered monitoring, analyze benefits both students educators, address challenges considerations responsible implementation.

Language: Английский

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