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Chandler CRA, Catanzaro M, Siette J. "I know now that it's something that you can do something about": Deductive thematic analysis of experiences at an arts-based dementia risk reduction exhibit. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 123:105440. [PMID: 38678743 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
Dementia is one of the leading global health crises. Despite the devastating impacts of the illness, general population knowledge pertaining to risk reduction is still limited. Previous research on the impact of dementia risk reduction campaigns has largely focused on awareness rather than behaviour change. Our research introduced an arts-based exhibit to address dementia modifiability, aiming to enhance effectiveness by providing an immersive experience for altering adults' perceptions of risk reduction and lifestyle behaviours. Interviews were conducted with adults (n = 38 [13 male, 25 female]) who attended an interactive dementia awareness and risk reduction exhibit. Data was analysed using deductive thematic analysis within the Health Belief Model framework to determine key mechanisms of behaviour change. Four key themes encompassing exhibit significance and factors underlying behaviour change were identified. Participants recounted positive experiences, particularly being engaged by the artistic aspects of the exhibit, and recorded heightened engagement in behaviours supporting dementia risk reduction post-exhibit. Areas for improvement included the need for a take-home summary and variation in formats. Participants described prior encounters with dementia and their age as factors which influenced their engagement with dementia risk reduction behaviour, with younger participants reporting lesser engagement with risk reduction information. Our research found that arts-based educational initiatives have the potential to advance public understanding and promote behavioural changes for dementia risk reduction. Our study recommends enhancing the impact of future interventions by employing innovative formats and tailoring them to varied audiences, with a specific emphasis on engaging younger individuals.
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- Connor R A Chandler
- The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Design, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University, Rydalmere, NSW, 2116, Australia
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- The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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Pleus S, Freckmann G, Schauer S, Heinemann L, Ziegler R, Ji L, Mohan V, Calliari LE, Hinzmann R. Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose as an Integral Part in the Management of People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Ther 2022; 13:829-846. [PMID: 35416589 PMCID: PMC9076772 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-022-01254-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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For decades, self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been considered a cornerstone of adequate diabetes management. Structured SMBG can follow different monitoring patterns, and it results in improved glycemic control, reduced hypoglycemia, and a better quality of life of people with diabetes. The technology, usability, and accuracy of SMBG systems have advanced markedly since their introduction a few decades ago. Current SMBG systems are small and easy to use, require small (capillary) blood sample volumes, and provide measurement results within seconds. In addition, devices are increasingly equipped with features such as connectivity to other devices and/or digital diaries and diabetes management tools. Although measurement quality can come close to or equal that of the glucose monitoring systems used by healthcare professionals, several available SMBG systems still do not meet internationally accepted accuracy standards, such as the International Organization for Standardization 15197 standard. Reports from China, India, and Brazil based on local experience suggest that in addition of the accuracy issues of SMBG systems, other obstacles also need to be overcome to optimize SMBG usage. Nonetheless, adequate usage of SMBG data is of high relevance for the management of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Stefan Pleus
- Institut für Diabetes-Technologie, Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH an der Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institut für Diabetes-Technologie, Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH an der Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institut für Diabetes-Technologie, Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH an der Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Diabetes Clinic for Children and Adolescents, Muenster, Germany
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking, China
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- Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, India
- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai, India
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- Pediatric Endocrine Unit, Pediatric Department, Santa Casa School of Medical Department, Santa Casa School of Medical Sciences, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Roche Diabetes Care GmbH, Sandhofer Straße 116, 68305, Mannheim, Germany.
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Geirhos A, Stephan M, Wehrle M, Mack C, Messner EM, Schmitt A, Baumeister H, Terhorst Y, Sander LB. Standardized evaluation of the quality and persuasiveness of mobile health applications for diabetes management. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3639. [PMID: 35256661 PMCID: PMC8901695 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07544-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This study evaluates diabetes self-management mobile health applications available from European app stores with respect to quality, concordance with recommended self-management tasks and implementation of persuasive system design principles. The European Play Store and Apple App Store were systematically searched and relevant apps were tested. Two raters independently assessed app quality using the Mobile Application Rating Scale and conducted a content analysis of provided persuasive system design principles and self-management tasks. A total of 2,269 mobile health applications were identified and 120 could be included in the evaluation. The overall quality was rated as moderate M = 3.20 (SD = 0.39, min = 2.31, max = 4.62), with shortcomings in the subcategories of engagement (M = 2.80, SD = 0.67) and information quality (M = 2.26, SD = 0.48). Scientific evidence is available for 8% of the apps. The reviewed apps implemented a median of three persuasive system design principles (range 0-15) and targeted a median of 4.5 (range 1-8) self-management tasks, however, with a lack of information about psychosocial coping strategies. Most available diabetes self-management apps lack a scientific evidence base. Persuasive system design features are underrepresented and may form a promising tool to improve app quality. Furthermore, the interaction of physical and behavioral health should be improved in existing diabetes self-management mobile health applications.
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- A Geirhos
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Research Institute of the Diabetes Academy Mergentheim, Diabetes Center Mergentheim (DZM), Bad Mergentheim, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Daley BJ, Ni'Man M, Neves MR, Bobby Huda MS, Marsh W, Fenton NE, Hitman GA, McLachlan S. mHealth apps for gestational diabetes mellitus that provide clinical decision support or artificial intelligence: A scoping review. Diabet Med 2022; 39:e14735. [PMID: 34726798 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS Gestational diabetes (GDM) is the most common metabolic disorder of pregnancy, requiring complex management and empowerment of those affected. Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) are proposed for streamlining healthcare service delivery, extending care relationships into the community, and empowering those affected by prolonged medical disorders to be equal collaborators in their healthcare. This review investigates mHealth apps intended for use with GDM; specifically those powered by artificial intelligence (AI) or providing decision support. METHODS A scoping review using the novel Survey Tool approach for collaborative literature Reviews (STaR) process was performed. RESULTS From 18 papers, 11 discrete GDM-based mHealth apps were identified, but only 3 were reasonably mature with only one currently in use in a clinical setting. Two-thirds of the apps provided condition-relevant contextual user feedback that could aid in patient self care. However, although each app targeted one or more components of the GDM clinical pathway, no app addressed the entirety from diagnosis to postpartum. CONCLUSIONS There are limited mHealth apps for GDM that incorporate AI or AI-based decision support. Many exist only to record patient information like blood glucose readings or diet, provide generic patient education or advice, or to reduce adverse events by providing medication or appointment alerts. Significant barriers remain that continue to limit the adoption of mHealth apps in clinical care settings. Further research and development are needed to deliver intelligent holistic mHealth apps using AI that can truly reduce healthcare resource use and improve outcomes by enabling patient self care in the community.
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- Bridget J Daley
- Centre for Genomics and Child Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Genomics and Child Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Risk and Information Management, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Risk and Information Management, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Risk and Information Management, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Genomics and Child Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Risk and Information Management, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Edinburgh Law School, University of Edinburgh, Birmingham, UK
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Barber-Gumbs T, Trolle Lagerros Y, Sena LM, Gittelsohn J, Chang LW, Zachary WW, Surkan PJ. Perspectives From Underserved African Americans and Their Health Care Providers on the Development of a Diabetes Self-Management Smartphone App: Qualitative Exploratory Study. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e18224. [PMID: 33635279 PMCID: PMC7954654 DOI: 10.2196/18224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects approximately 10% of the US population, disproportionately afflicting African Americans. Smartphone apps have emerged as promising tools to improve diabetes self-management, yet little is known about the use of this approach in low-income minority communities. Objective The goal of the study was to explore which features of an app were prioritized for people with T2DM in a low-income African American community. Methods Between February 2016 and May 2018, we conducted formative qualitative research with 78 participants to explore how a smartphone app could be used to improve diabetes self-management. Information was gathered on desired features, and app mock-ups were presented to receive comments and suggestions of improvements from smartphone users with prediabetes and T2DM, their friends and family members, and health care providers; data were collected from six interactive forums, one focus group, and 15 in-depth interviews. We carried out thematic data analysis using an inductive approach. Results All three types of participants reported that difficulty with accessing health care was a main problem and suggested that an app could help address this. Participants also indicated that an app could provide information for diabetes education and self-management. Other suggestions included that the app should allow people with T2DM to log and track diabetes care–related behaviors and receive feedback on their progress in a way that would increase engagement in self-management among persons with T2DM. Conclusions We identified educational and tracking smartphone features that can guide development of diabetes self-management apps for a low-income African American population. Considering those features in combination gives rise to opportunities for more advanced support, such as determining self-management recommendations based on data in users’ logs.
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- Tai Barber-Gumbs
- Program in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Center for Obesity, Academic Specialist Center, Stockholm Health Services, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Starship Health Technologies, LLC, Fort Washington, PA, United States
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- Social and Behavioral Interventions Program, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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