Background: Two-thirds of people aged 65 and older require help with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and getting in and out of bed or a chair. Walking-assist wearable robots have shown significant improvements…
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Background: The adoption of high-quality health apps has been slow, despite the myriad benefits associated with their use. This is partly due to concerns regarding the effectiveness, safety, and data privacy of such apps….
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Background: Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Effective intervention is vital to improving the quality of life for individuals with DLD and preventing negative effects in adulthood. Digital…
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Background: Exercise therapy is strongly recommended as a treatment for chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). However, therapist guidance exercise therapy requires significant medical resources. Ordinary digital telerehabilitation affects efficacy due to a lack…
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Background: Cataract is the world’s leading cause of avoidable blindness. High-quality cataract surgery is a cost-effective procedure to restore vision. In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), there are high rates of poor outcomes after…
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Background: Anticoagulation management (AM) is important in preventing complications in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement (CVR). The development of mobile applications offers new opportunities for the management of long-term anticoagulants. However, there is a…
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Background: The increasing use of direct-to-consumer artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled mobile health (AI-mHealth) apps presents an opportunity for more effective health management and monitoring and expanded mobile health (mHealth) capabilities. However, AI’s early developmental stage…
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Background: Electronic inhaler monitoring devices (EIMDs) can enhance medication adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, yet patient perceptions and experiences with these devices vary widely. A systematic qualitative synthesis…
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Background: Exercise is a primary recommended treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), as it helps alleviate symptoms and improves joint functionality. Personalized exercise programs, tailored to individual patient needs, have demonstrated promising results in maintaining…
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Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases; however, participation in CR programs remains limited due to the associated challenges. Integration of wearable devices and real-time monitoring offers a potential solution to…
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