Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Insomnia in South Korea: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Using Decision Tree and Markov Modeling Based on a Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Insomnia in South Korea: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Using Decision Tree and Markov Modeling Based on a Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep and is associated with substantial health and economic burdens. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is recommended as the first-line treatment,…

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Effectiveness of a Hybrid Community-Based Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Intervention: Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial Integrating mHealth and Motivational Interviewing

Effectiveness of a Hybrid Community-Based Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Intervention: Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial Integrating mHealth and Motivational Interviewing

Background: Limited empirical evidence exists on the effectiveness of a hybrid approach to heart-healthy lifestyle interventions that integrates mobile health (mHealth) technology with face-to-face counseling. Moreover, its superiority over exclusive mHealth use in promoting…

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Forging Online Community Among People in Recovery From Substance Use: Natural Language Processing and Deep-Learning Analysis of The Phoenix App User-Generated Data

Forging Online Community Among People in Recovery From Substance Use: Natural Language Processing and Deep-Learning Analysis of The Phoenix App User-Generated Data

Background: Mobile apps are powerful tools for promoting and sustaining healthy behaviors, including supporting diverse recovery pathways from substance use, including alcohol use disorder. Indeed, prior research strongly supports the notion that social connection…

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Improvement in Quality of Life After Early Interactive Human Coaching via a Mobile App in Postgastrectomy Patients With Gastric Cancer: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Improvement in Quality of Life After Early Interactive Human Coaching via a Mobile App in Postgastrectomy Patients With Gastric Cancer: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Patients undergoing gastrectomy usually experience postgastrectomy syndrome and face difficulties adapting to a regular diet. Human health coaching via a mobile app has recently been applied to patients with chronic metabolic diseases, with…

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Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Mobile App–Based Personalized Exercise Program in Older Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Mobile App–Based Personalized Exercise Program in Older Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of disability among the elderly, emphasizing the need for effective and accessible self-management strategies. Mobile application based personalized exercise programs predominantly overcome the barriers associated with…

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