Feasibility, Usability, and Safety of ParaGym, an Intelligent Mobile Exercise App for Individuals With Paraplegia: Protocol for a Pilot Block-Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) DOI
Janika Bolz, Adrian Löscher, Rainer Muhl

et al.

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

BACKGROUND Exercise is crucial for individuals with paraplegia to reduce the risk of secondary diseases and improve independence quality life. However, numerous barriers such as inadequate accessibility restrict their participation in exercise programs. Digital apps can help overcome these barriers. Personalization considered a feature mobile apps, people have individual requirements regarding programs depending on level impairment. Despite increasing popularity there are none available that target needs this cohort. The ParaGym app prototype was designed automatically tailor sessions users paraplegia. OBJECTIVE This study aims evaluate feasibility, usability, safety, preliminary effectiveness prototype. METHODS pilot block-randomized controlled feasibility trial will include 45 adult participants Eligible be block randomized either intervention or waitlist control group. group perform 6-week program using app, comprising three 35-minute per week. continue usual care receive access after completion. Participants record all conducted well additional during period diaries. primary outcomes safety. Feasibility assessed through semistructured interviews, adherence, retention rates. Usability measured System Scale. Safety determined by occurrence adverse events. Secondary effects peak capacity (VO<sub>2</sub> peak); handgrip strength; independence, which Spinal Cord Independence Measure III (SCIM III); health-related life, Short Form–36 Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS Recruitment commenced November 2022. Overall, 12 were enrolled at time submission. Data collection January 2023, completion expected April 2023. CONCLUSIONS To best our knowledge, first assess safety an intelligent Thereafter, should adapted according findings trial. Future trials updated version aim larger sample size, longer duration, more diverse In long term, fully marketable implemented. would increase personalized, independent, evidence-based training cohort and, future, other who use wheelchairs. CLINICALTRIAL German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00030370; https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00030370 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/45652

Language: Английский

Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Expand Accessibility and Improve Precision in Rehabilitation and Exercise for People with Disabilities DOI Open Access
T. Bradley Willingham,

Julie Stowell,

George Collier

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 79 - 79

Published: Jan. 10, 2024

Physical rehabilitation and exercise training have emerged as promising solutions for improving health, restoring function, preserving quality of life in populations that face disparate health challenges related to disability. Despite the immense potential help people with disabilities live longer, healthier, more independent lives, can experience physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic barriers limit their ability participate rehabilitation, exercise, other physical activities. Together, these contribute inequities disabilities, by disproportionately limiting health-promoting activities, relative without disabilities. Therefore, there is great need research innovation focusing on development strategies expand accessibility promote participation programs Here, we discuss how cutting-edge technologies telecommunications, wearables, virtual augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cloud computing are providing new opportunities improve In addition, highlight frontiers digital technology emerging lines scientific will shape future precision care

Language: Английский

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Digital Health Interventions for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: The Current Impact and Future Directions for Prevention and Management DOI Open Access

Chinatsu Komiyama,

Masanari Kuwabara,

Ayako Harima

et al.

Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, including in Japan, where the aging population intensifies its impact. This review evaluated potential impact digital healthcare on prevention management ASCVD, covering both primary secondary strategies. Digital health tools, such as risk assessment applications remote monitoring, lifestyle modification support, rehabilitation, have shown promise improving patient engagement, adherence, outcomes. However, while interventions demonstrate significant benefits, challenges persist, interoperability issues, privacy concerns, low literacy among older adults, limited insurance coverage for interventions. Through an analysis recent advancements case studies, this demonstrates need user-centered design, enhanced regulatory frameworks, expanded support to facilitate effective integration ASCVD care. Furthermore, emerging technologies personalized modules offer promising directions tailored impactful Addressing these barriers is critical unleashing full reduce burden enhance

Language: Английский

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Consumer wellbeing through fitness apps: a psychological ownership perspective DOI
Shelleka Gupta

Global Knowledge Memory and Communication, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Purpose This study aims to undertake an examination of the determinants psychological ownership (PO) in case fitness apps and also attempt understand relationship between PO consumer wellbeing (CWB). is explored role personal innovativeness (PI) health consciousness (HC) as moderators. Design/methodology/approach The present uses theory base model for study. data was collected through face survey method a total 315 valid responses were received period five months. All hypothesized relationships tested by using partial least square structural equation modeling. Findings confirms significant CWB. Control, investment self intimate knowledge are factors that lead these apps. findings put forth HC PI insignificant moderator. Practical implications gives important inputs app developers increasing toward has proven record delivering positive behavioral outcomes marketers but can act igniter boost suggest should target users with high who turn out be models significantly influence people around them. Originality/value one few studies examine perspective. Further, this demonstrates generating CWB thus contributes research filling gap post-adoption

Language: Английский

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Effects of a 6-week at-home exercise intervention on psychological and physical indicators of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Secondary analysis of a pragmatic randomized trial DOI
Benjamin A. Hives, Brook L. Haight, Mark R. Beauchamp

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Mental health and physical activity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100675 - 100675

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Unhealthy app use and dietary restraint among young adults: The moderating role of body appreciation DOI

Selena G Courtness,

Alexis R. Foulstone

Eating Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101977 - 101977

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mobile Apps for Common Noncommunicable Disease Management: Systematic Search in App Stores and Evaluation Using the Mobile App Rating Scale DOI Creative Commons

Khang Jin Cheah,

Zahara Abdul Manaf, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin

et al.

JMIR mhealth and uhealth, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e49055 - e49055

Published: March 12, 2024

Abstract Background The success of mobile apps in improving the lifestyle patients with noncommunicable diseases through self-management interventions is contingent upon emerging growth this field. While users health (mHealth) continue to grow number, little known about quality available that provide for common such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Objective We aimed investigate availability, characteristics, mHealth disease management included dietary aspects (based on developer’s description), well their features promoting outcomes self-monitoring. Methods A systematic search English-language Google Play Store (Google LLC) Apple App (Apple Inc) was conducted between August 7, 2022, September 13, 2022. terms used weight , obesity diabetes hypertension cardiovascular stroke diet . selected apps’ titles content were screened based description provided. Apps not designed excluded. analyzed by category whether they involved care professionals, scientific testing, had self-monitoring features. validated multidimensional tool, Mobile Rating Scale (MARS), evaluate each app’s a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (inadequate) 5 (excellent). Results Overall, 42 identified. Diabetes-specific accounted 7% (n=3) market, 12% (n=5), general 21% (n=9). About 38% (n=16) managing chronic diseases, while 74% (n=31) management. Self-management tracking, BMI calculators, fluid intake tracking seen 86% (n=36) apps. Most (n=37, 88%) did indicate there involvement professionals app development. Additionally, none reported evidence demonstrating efficacy health. overall mean MARS score 3.2 5, range 2.0 4.1. Functionality best-rated (mean 3.9, SD 0.5), followed aesthetics 3.2, 0.9), information 3.1, 0.7), engagement 2.9, 0.6). Conclusions heterogeneous, roughly half them falling short acceptable standards both content. majority contained scant history. To increase user confidence accomplish desired outcomes, should be optimized help professionals. Future studies analysis focus other well.

Language: Английский

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‘I’ve learned a lot about myself this year’: Young student women’s perceptions of their cumulative use of digital fitness technologies across the Covid-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Beth T. Bell,

Sarah Norminton,

Kora Dollimore

et al.

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(9), P. 1046 - 1058

Published: Jan. 27, 2024

Many young women turned to digital fitness technologies (DFT) support their health and wellbeing during the covid-19 pandemic. The present study explores student women’s retrospective perceptions of cumulative engagement with DFT, across periods restriction easing (March 2020–2021). Seventeen UK-based (Age M = 20.29, SD 1.72); Ethnicity White 94.12% participated in one-on-one interviews using an adapted scroll-back technique. Data was analysed narrative-informed reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes were developed: My lockdown #fitnesstransformation: DFT as information inspiration, unrealistic expectations: a source comparison concern new body positive resilient self: catalyst self-development. Themes highlight how changed over time consequence repeat engagement, sociocultural context psychological meaning-making. Crucially, findings underscore importance examining collective effects on wellbeing, both negative.

Language: Английский

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A developer-oriented recommender model for the app store: A predictive network analytics approach DOI
Behrooz Davazdahemami, Pankush Kalgotra, Hamed M. Zolbanin

et al.

Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 158, P. 113649 - 113649

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

Language: Английский

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Smartphone Apps for Parents of Preterm Infants from NICU to Home: A Quality, Evidence-Based Content and Data Protection Assessment DOI
R. Coquoz,

Camille Pellaton,

Leo Bettelini

et al.

Lecture notes in business information processing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 209 - 224

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing students’ engagement and motivation in physical education: the role of fitness tracker apps DOI Creative Commons

Fika Nuraini Rusmitaningsih,

Herman Subarjah,

Yusi Riksa Yustiana

et al.

Edu Sportivo/Edu Sportivo, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. 274 - 288

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Background: The integration of technology in physical education (PE) has gained increasing attention for its potential to enhance student engagement and motivation. Fitness tracker applications, available on smartphones wearables, offer innovative solutions real-time feedback, activity monitoring, motivational support. Research Objective: This study evaluates eleventh-grade students' perceptions the effectiveness fitness apps enhancing motivation PE. Methods: was conducted with 60 students (30 males 30 females) at Vocational High School 3 Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia. A mixed-methods approach employed, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires trackers qualitative insights semi-structured interviews direct observations. Quantitative were analysed using descriptive statistics paired t-tests, while thematic analysis applied data. Finding/Results: results indicated significant improvements engagement, motivation, awareness fitness, increased frequency app usage higher exercise (p < 0.05). Qualitative revealed that appreciated feedback features apps, which enhanced their overall enjoyment commitment activities. However, technical challenges such as synchronisation issues difficulties initial setup consistently reported by participants. Conclusion: applications hold relatively small sample size (60 students) may limit generalisability findings. Future research should address this limitation incorporating larger samples exploring challenges.

Language: Английский

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