Background: Parents are integral in shaping early childhood health behaviors, and mobile health (mHealth) interventions offer an accessible method of supporting them in this role. Optimizing participant engagement is key to mHealth effectiveness and…
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Mobile health interventions for behavioral change require large-scale studies to ensure their clinical benefits. We conducted a randomized controlled trial of patients with hypertension to assess the myBPmyLife application in promoting physical activity and…
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Background: Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are increasingly used to reduce risk and promote health in real-time, real-life contexts. Engagement is critical to mHealth intervention effectiveness yet may be challenging for young people experiencing depressive…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between mobile sensing features and PTSD symptoms. Studies were sourced from the Database for Mobile Sensing Studies…
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Pharmacological aids for smoking cessation, such as nicotine gum and lozenges, are most effective when used just before smoking triggers occur. Mobile technology can help by predicting these events and delivering timely reminders. This…
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Background: As the population ages, cognitive impairment is becoming increasingly prevalent. Mobile applications offer a scalable platform for delivering cognitive training interventions. However, their variable quality and lack of rigorous evaluation underscore the need…
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Background: Mental health is an essential element of life. However, existing mental health services are having difficulty using the service due to problems such as societal prejudices, counselor shortages. Mobile health(mHealth) is drawing attention…
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What You Should Know:
– Emagine Solutions Technology, aiming to be a leading pregnancy tool, has announced a partnership with FaceHeart to integrate its vital signs scanning into The Journey Pregnancy app.
– The collaboration will…
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Background: With a focus on postoperative dysfunctions that may occur after maxillofacial tumor resection and the difficulties faced during home rehabilitation, we developed a mobile health application based on nurse-patient cooperation. The application extends…
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Modern hospitals brim with digital tools, connected devices, and instant information. Yet, beneath the surface, many Australian healthcare facilities wrestle with an essential challenge: reliable mobile connectivity. This episode of Talking HealthTech explores why robust…
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