Use of Educational Animated Videos by Kidney Transplant Seekers and Social Network Members in a Randomized Trial (KidneyTIME)

Kidney and Dialysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 4 - 4

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Animated video could improve the reach of health education to kidney transplant (KT) seekers and their social network. Usage outcomes are rarely considered. This exploratory study aims investigate use patterns an animated video-based intervention (KidneyTIME) examined associations with patient characteristics. Descriptive, quantitative analyses were conducted on user data (April 2022–March 2024) KT-seekers allocated arm ongoing randomized controlled trial KidneyTIME. Of 195 KidneyTIME, optional (defined as ≥1 view or share) was 74% at 6 months follow-up significantly higher among patients in pre-evaluation phase (Odds Ratio [OR] 2.63, p = 0.0051) active Facebook account (OR 2.93, 0036). Higher total viewings associated single adult household (p 0.0496). Not employed participants viewed more different videos 0.0168). More days viewing < 0.05) older age, worse health, not employed, household. Video sharing media 2.86, 0.0264), 2.55, 0.0411), lower literacy score 2.80, 0.0274) inversely support 0.35, 0098) male sex 0.48, 0.0394). Web-based promoted through email text links is a viable modality diverse KT-seekers.

Language: Английский

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Perinatal mental health care goes digital: Opportunities for digital health to revolutionize the care delivery for healthier pregnancies and outcomes

PLOS Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. e0000773 - e0000773

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Leveraging Online Booking for Outpatient Chronic Condition Management: A 5-Year Analysis of Diabetes Care in Shanghai

NEJM Catalyst, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(s1)

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Adherence to and engagement with an mHealth intervention for physical activity after mild stroke or transient ischaemic attack: analysis of an experimental arm in a feasibility randomised controlled trial (Preprint)

Published: April 17, 2025

Regular physical activity is a crucial and an important modifiable lifestyle factor reducing the risk of recurrent incidents after stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Mobile Health (mHealth) has emerged as promising approach for providing long-term support activity. However, little known about how individuals post-stroke TIA adhere to engage with mHealth interventions. This study aimed to: (1) describe adherence supervised sessions in intervention targeting activity, (2) engagement self-managed during intervention, (3) compare characteristics participants high low engagement, (4) examine whether were associated maintained having completed at 12-month follow-up. In this study, secondary analysis data from experimental arm feasibility randomized controlled trial was conducted. The group received 6-month version i-REBOUND program, which included behavior change, followed by post-intervention period access support. Adherence outcomes attendance exercise counseling sessions, while measured weekly interactions intervention. Participants’ level (steps per day) using accelerometers baseline, 6- 12 months post-baseline. Logistic regression examined associations between (i.e. >7000 steps/day) across period. Of 57 enrolled (67% female, average age 71), 96% had mild symptoms, 51 (89%) (supervised sessions: 79%, counseling: 98%), (83%) but declined (38%). A larger proportion females (77%) demonstrated compared males (23%, P = .043). High (≥80%) baseline 6-months follow-up (odds ratio: 5.50, .015), month 4.12, Supervised well adherence, modules self-management faced challenges engaging participants. Future research should focus on co-creating better understand address their needs ClinicalTrials: NCT0511195

Language: Английский

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Value‐Based Experiences Related to Digital Follow‐Up Services Among Critical Care Survivors: An International Qualitative Study

Nursing and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: May 20, 2025

ABSTRACT Intensive care units (ICUs) are increasingly striving to provide cost‐effective and value‐based support. To meet this trend, digital solutions might offer appropriate opportunities for delivering remote, personalized follow‐up services. However, it remains unclear whether align with survivors' preferences improve post‐ICU quality of life. The aim was explore the experiences related services among critical survivors. A qualitative design, focus group interviews from May through October 2023, conducted survivors recruited four European countries. thematic approach used analyze data. Twenty‐two participants were included, whom half women ( n = 11). Three main themes categorized: (1) powerless uncontrolled, a search regaining life; (2) adequate information; (3) role technology functionalities according users' wishes. Overall findings across countries highlighted such as online information delivery, possibility e‐consults healthcare professionals, access peer

Language: Английский

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Beyond the Package Insert: A Postmarket Digital Ethnographic Study of FDA-Cleared Prescription Digital Therapeutics

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 20, 2025

Introduction Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-cleared software interventions designed to treat a variety of clinical conditions. Despite validation through randomized controlled trials, PDTs face postmarket challenges that remain unmonitored traditional surveillance. This study introduces novel framework ethnography, utilizing social media, specifically Reddit, capture spontaneous, community-driven insights on PDT experiences beyond trials. It seeks explore the nuanced realities user engagement, interface friction, emotional impact, and public perception. Methods We conducted ethnographic analysis Reddit posts collected from condition-specific general health subreddits. focused 13 PDTs. Posts containing first-person accounts or caregiver perspectives were included, thematic was performed identify recurrent themes related experience. Descriptive statistics generated support qualitative findings. Results The revealed communities offer rich, culturally-specific contexts shape experiences. A final sample 65 posts, each perspectives, analyzed, discussing 11 Five major domains emerging included ambivalence about efficacy (belief skepticism), common patterns engagement dropout (motivation frustration), usability (technical friction), structural barriers access (insurance affordability). Additionally, users frequently expressed meaning-making as they navigated their therapeutic journeys. Differences in discussion tone noted across subreddits: for example, r/ADHD pragmatic usability, while r/depression engaged deeper reflection. Discussion highlights importance integrating user-generated data platforms like understand real-world impact While trials limited insights, media provides broader, more diverse range reveal barriers, patterns, challenges. Our findings suggest context which discussed, shaped by community norms, beliefs, expectations, plays critical role shaping outcomes perceptions. Conclusion Postmarket ethnography offers valuable into experience PDTs, not captured regulatory processes. advocates inclusion structured part surveillance improve design, accessibility, effectiveness Listening voice patient informal spaces is essential ensuring success therapeutics.

Language: Английский

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User-Centered Usability Evaluation of the DiaCare App for Diabetes Self-Management: A uMARS Analysis

Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 ), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2), P. 171 - 176

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common illness that requires appropriate self-management for the best health outcomes. Mobile (mHealth) apps, such as DiaCare, can improve management of DM. However, usability issues must be solved to ensure long-term user involvement and effectiveness. Objective: To assess DiaCare app DM using quantitative qualitative approaches. Methods: A total 100 participants took part, including fifty Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients healthy subjects. Data were gathered uMARS tool, which evaluated six domains: interaction, performance, visual appeal, information quality, perceived impact, subjective evaluation. Results: Healthy subjects demonstrated superior ratings in all domains except impact. The analysis showed importance personalized, interactive control. Conclusions: While provides benefits, more customization required suit demands T2DM patients, particularly terms personalization navigation. Future research should focus on social interaction aspects assistance.

Language: Английский

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