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Romalee W, Tsai FT, Hsu YC, Hsu ML, Wang DH. Effectiveness of mobile augmented reality-integrated oral health education for community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 117:105277. [PMID: 37995647 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105277] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND & PURPOSE Oral health education helps older adults optimize their oral health. However, traditional lecture-based oral health education has limitations, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile augmented reality (MAR) has emerged as an alternative educational method. This study compared the effectiveness of MAR-integrated oral health education with that of lecture-based education and no education. METHODS This parallel, randomized controlled, open-label trial enrolled 75 older adults from six activity centers. The participants were randomly assigned, by a random number table technique, to the lecture-based, MAR, or control group. Data on oral healthcare-related knowledge, self-efficacy, and oral health status were collected through questionnaires and oral examinations at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at a 2-week follow-up. The MAR system's usability was assessed. Statistical analyses, comprising descriptive statistics and inferential tests, were performed. RESULTS Data from 61 participants were analyzed, 22 in the lecture-based group, 20 in the MAR group, and 19 in the control group. Both lectures and MAR education significantly improved oral health status. However, changes in knowledge and self-efficacy scores were significantly different only for the MAR versus control group (p = .002 and .001, respectively). The MAR group demonstrated better knowledge and self-efficacy retention than did the lecture-based group, without significant difference. Usability assessment revealed potential for improvement in the MAR system. CONCLUSIONS MAR-integrated oral health education enhanced the knowledge, self-efficacy, and oral health status of community-dwelling older adults. However, addressing technology adoption and usability challenges is vital. Longer-term evaluations and broader geographical studies are recommended.
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Affiliation(s)
- Worachate Romalee
- College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Community Dentistry & Gerodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- College of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Choi JS, Ma D, Wolfson JA, Wyman JF, Adam TJ, Fu HN. Associations Between Psychosocial Needs, Carbohydrate-Counting Behavior, and App Satisfaction: A Randomized Crossover App Trial on 92 Adults With Diabetes. Comput Inform Nurs 2023; 41:1026-1036. [PMID: 38062548 PMCID: PMC10746294 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000001073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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To examine whether psychosocial needs in diabetes care are associated with carbohydrate counting and if carbohydrate counting is associated with satisfaction with diabetes applications' usability, a randomized crossover trial of 92 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy tested two top-rated diabetes applications, mySugr and OnTrack Diabetes. Survey responses on demographics, psychosocial needs (perceived competence, autonomy, and connectivity), carbohydrate-counting frequency, and application satisfaction were modeled using mixed-effect linear regressions to test associations. Participants ranged between 19 and 74 years old (mean, 54 years) and predominantly had type 2 diabetes (70%). Among the three tested domains of psychosocial needs, only competence-not autonomy or connectivity-was found to be associated with carbohydrate-counting frequency. No association between carbohydrate-counting behavior and application satisfaction was found. In conclusion, perceived competence in diabetes care is an important factor in carbohydrate counting; clinicians may improve adherence to carbohydrate counting with strategies designed to improve perceived competence. Carbohydrate-counting behavior is complex; its impact on patient satisfaction of diabetes application usability is multifactorial and warrants consideration of patient demographics such as sex as well as application features for automated carbohydrate counting.
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- Joshua S. Choi
- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States
- School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN, United States
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Institute for Health Informatics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN, United States
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- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States
- Richard M. Fairbank School of Public Health, Indiana University, Indianapolis, MN, United States
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Urlings J, Abma I, Aquarius R, Aalbers M, Bartels R, Maal T, Henssen D, Boogaarts J. Augmented reality-The way forward in patient education for intracranial aneurysms? A qualitative exploration of views, expectations and preferences of patients suffering from an unruptured intracranial aneurysm regarding augmented reality in patient education. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1204643. [PMID: 37600319 PMCID: PMC10436540 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1204643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Objectives: The goal of this project is to explore the views, expectations and preferences of patients with an unruptured intracranial aneurysm regarding the use of AR in patient education. Methods: To gain an in-depth understanding of the patients' perspective, a face-to-face interview study was conducted using an interview protocol with a predefined topic list. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim afterwards. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic content analyses. Coding was performed using Atlas.ti software. Results: Seventeen interviews were conducted. The views, expectations and preferences of patients regarding patient education with AR could be subdivided into 15 categories, which could be grouped into 4 general themes: 1) experiences with current patient education, 2) expectations of AR in patient education, 3) opportunities and limitations of AR, and 4) out-of-hospital use of an AR application. Patients' expectations were predominantly positive regarding improving patients' understanding of their medical situation and doctor-patient communication. Discusssion: This study suggests that patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms are open to receive patient education regarding their disease with AR. Patients expect that AR models can help patients with intra-cranial aneurysms better understand their disease, treatment options and risks. Additionally, patients expect AR could improve doctor-patient communication.
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- Julie Urlings
- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- 3D Lab Radboudumc, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute of Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- 3D Lab Radboudumc, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Hatzl J, Hartmann N, Böckler D, Henning D, Peters A, Meisenbacher K, Uhl C. "Mixed Reality" in patient education prior to abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. VASA 2023; 52:160-168. [PMID: 36891667 DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a001062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Background: To investigate the usability of Mixed-Reality (MR) during patient education in patients scheduled for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. Patients and methods: Consecutive patients scheduled for elective AAA repair were block-randomized in either the Mixed-Reality group (MR group) or the conventional group (control group). Patients of both groups were educated about open and endovascular repair of their respective AAA. The MR group was educated using a head-mounted display (HMD) demonstrating a three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of the respective patient's vascular anatomy. The control group was educated using a conventional two-dimensional monitor to display the patient's vasculature. Outcomes were informational gain as well as patient satisfaction with the educational process. (DRKS-ID: DRKS00025174). Results: 50 patients were included with 25 patients in either group. Both groups demonstrated improvements in scores in the Informational Gain Questionnaire (IGQ) when comparing pre- and post-education scores. (MR group: 6.5 points (±1.8) versus 7.9 points (±1.5); Control group: 6.2 points (±1.8) versus 7.6 points (±1.6); p<0.01) There was no significant difference between the MR group and the control group either in informational gain (MR group: 1.4±1.8; Control group: 1.4±1.8; p=0.5) nor in patient satisfaction scores (MR group: mean 18.3 of maximum 21 points (±3.7); Control group: mean 17 of 21 points (±3.6); p=0.1) Multiple regression revealed no correlation between the use of MR and informational gain or patient satisfaction. Usability of the system was rated high, and patients' subjective assessment of MR was positive. Conclusions: The use of MR in patient education of AAA patients scheduled for elective repair is feasible. While patients reported positively on the use of MR in education, similar levels of informational gain and patient satisfaction can be achieved with MR and conventional methods.
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- Johannes Hatzl
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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Urlings J, Sezer S, Ter Laan M, Bartels R, Maal T, Boogaarts J, Henssen D. The role and effectiveness of augmented reality in patient education: A systematic review of the literature. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1917-1927. [PMID: 35341611 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of the existing research concerning the use and effects of AR in patient education. METHODS Following PRISMA guidelines four electronic databases were systematically searched. INCLUSION CRITERIA empirical studies using any type of AR intervention in patient education across all medical specialties. Quality assessment of the retrieved literature was carried out. RESULTS Ten papers, comprising 788 patients, were identified and included (Randomized controlled trial (RCT)(n = 3), non-randomized controlled trial (n = 3), before-and-after study (n = 3), and qualitative survey (n = 1)). Retrieved literature showed itself to be highly heterogeneous. The studied population included patients suffering from a diverse spectrum of chronic diseases (e.g., prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy). Quantitative results indicated that the use of AR had a positive effect on knowledge retention and patient satisfaction. Qualitative findings suggested that patients liked the technology and felt comfortable with its use for educational purposes. The quality of the retrieved results was shown to be moderate to low. CONCLUSION The limited evidence of this topic suggests the possible potential of AR in patient education. PRACTICE IMPLICATION More research, using high-quality study designs and more evidence-based interventions, is needed to fully appreciate the value of AR on patient education.
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- Julie Urlings
- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Reinier Postlaan 4, 6525 GC Nijmegen, The Netherlands; 3D Lab Radboudumc, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Reinier Postlaan 4, 6525 GC Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Reinier Postlaan 4, 6525 GC Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Reinier Postlaan 4, 6525 GC Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- 3D Lab Radboudumc, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Reinier Postlaan 4, 6525 GC Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Vargas-Alvarez MA, Navas-Carretero S, Palla L, Martínez JA, Almiron-Roig E. Impact of Portion Control Tools on Portion Size Awareness, Choice and Intake: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061978. [PMID: 34207492 PMCID: PMC8229078 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Portion control utensils and reduced size tableware amongst other tools, have the potential to guide portion size intake but their effectiveness remains controversial. This review evaluated the breadth and effectiveness of existing portion control tools on learning/awareness of appropriate portion sizes (PS), PS choice, and PS consumption. Additional outcomes were energy intake and weight loss. Published records between 2006–2020 (n = 1241) were identified from PubMed and WoS, and 36 publications comparing the impact of portion control tools on awareness (n = 7 studies), selection/choice (n = 14), intake plus related measures (n = 21) and weight status (n = 9) were analyzed. Non-tableware tools included cooking utensils, educational aids and computerized applications. Tableware included mostly reduced-size and portion control/calibrated crockery/cutlery. Overall, 55% of studies reported a significant impact of using a tool (typically smaller bowl, fork or glass; or calibrated plate). A meta-analysis of 28 articles confirmed an overall effect of tool on food intake (d = –0.22; 95%CI: –0.38, –0.06; 21 comparisons), mostly driven by combinations of reduced-size bowls and spoons decreasing serving sizes (d = –0.48; 95%CI: –0.72, –0.24; 8 comparisons) and consumed amounts/energy (d = –0.22; 95%CI: –0.39, –0.05, 9 comparisons), but not by reduced-size plates (d = –0.03; 95%CI: –0.12, 0.06, 7 comparisons). Portion control tools marginally induced weight loss (d = –0.20; 95%CI: –0.37, –0.03; 9 comparisons), especially driven by calibrated tableware. No impact was detected on PS awareness; however, few studies quantified this outcome. Specific portion control tools may be helpful as potentially effective instruments for inclusion as part of weight loss interventions. Reduced size plates per se may not be as effective as previously suggested.
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- M. Angeles Vargas-Alvarez
- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.A.V.-A.); (S.N.-C.)
- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.A.V.-A.); (S.N.-C.)
- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNa), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- CIBERobn, Obesity and Nutrition, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- CIBERobn, Obesity and Nutrition, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.A.V.-A.); (S.N.-C.)
- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNa), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-948-425-600
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