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Customization in mobile health apps: explaining effects on physical activity ...
Given the widespread adoption and technical possibilities of mobile technology, mobile health apps could be potentially effective tools to intervene in people’s daily routines... -
Service user and staff acceptance of fetal ultrasound telemedicine
ObjectiveWe present qualitative findings from interviews with frontline clinicians and service users of a fetal telemedicine service.MethodsSemi-structured interviews with... -
Seeking virtual social support through blogging: A content analysis of publis...
ObjectivePeople with chronic pain often have limited avenues for social support. Social isolation often develops as their abilities to engage in daily social and vocational... -
Recruitment via social media: advantages and potential biases
BackgroundAdolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are under-represented in research. Social media is increasingly used for recruitment given its ability to reach large... -
Mobile health interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary...
Objective This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability of mobile health (mHealth) technology (including wearable activity monitors and... -
Older adults using a patient portal: registration and experiences, one year a...
Background and objectivesThe interest of older adults in using patient portals is rising, yet subject to functional and usability barriers. This study aims to gain insight into... -
Artificial intelligence and the future of psychiatry: Qualitative findings fr...
BackgroundThe potential for machine learning to disrupt the medical profession is the subject of ongoing debate within biomedical informatics.ObjectiveThis study aimed to... -
Physician attitudes towards—and adoption of—mobile health
ObjectiveSmartphone apps and mobile devices are an emerging method of healthcare data collection. This study sought to understand how physicians currently view mobile health... -
Multifactorial e- and mHealth interventions for cardiovascular disease primar...
ObjectiveCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of mortality and disease burden. Preventative interventions to augment the population-level adoption of health... -
Mobile health applications for improving the sexual health outcomes among adu...
AimsChronic diseases may affect sexual health as an important factor for well-being. Mobile health (m-health) interventions have the potential to improve sexual health in... -
Internet videoconferencing for patient–clinician consultations in long-term c...
BackgroundThe use of internet videoconferencing in healthcare settings is widespread, reflecting the normalisation of this mode of communication in society and current... -
A qualitative study of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient percepti...
ObjectiveNon-adherence to self-management plans in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in poorer outcomes for patients. Digital health technology (DHT) promises... -
A systematic review of the behaviour change techniques and digital features i...
ObjectivesOur aim was to conduct a systematic review to determine which technology-driven diabetes prevention interventions were effective in producing clinically significant... -
Evaluation of a web-based, tailored intervention to encourage help-seeking fo...
BackgroundPeople with lung cancer often wait for several months before presenting symptoms to health services. Some patients report seeking information online to help them... -
Behavior change techniques in mobile applications for sedentary behavior
ObjectiveMobile applications (apps) are increasingly being utilized in health behavior change interventions. To determine the presence of underlying behavior change mechanisms,... -
The effectiveness of a social media intervention for reducing portion sizes i...
ObjectiveAdolescents and young adults select larger portions of energy-dense food than recommended. The majority of young people have a social media profile, and peer influence... -
Suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviours and self-harm in daily life: A systema...
BackgroundEcological Momentary Assessments (EMA) offer an approach to understand the daily risk factors of suicide and self-harm of individuals through the use of... -
Health information seeking behaviour using mobile devices among people with d...
ObjectiveThe internet has become a primary source of information for many individuals especially those with chronic diseases. This study aims to understand and compare the... -
Tailored mobile text messaging interventions targeting type 2 diabetes self-m...
ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify, assess and summarize available scientific evidence on tailored text messaging interventions focused on type 2 diabetes self-management.... -
A mixed methods exploratory study of women’s relationships with and uses of ...
Digital self-tracking is rising, including tracking of menstrual cycles by women using fertility tracking apps (FTAs). However, little is known about users’...
