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Madanian S, Nakarada-Kordic I, Reay S, Chetty T. Patients' perspectives on digital health tools. PEC INNOVATION 2023; 2:100171. [PMID: 37384154 PMCID: PMC10294099 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Objective Digital technology has changed the way healthcare is delivered and accessed. However, the focus is mostly on technology and clinical aspects. This review aimed to integrate and critically analyse the available knowledge regarding patients' perspectives on digital health tools and identify facilitators and barriers to their uptake. Methods A narrative review was conducted using the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. Information related to facilitators and barriers to uptake was synthesised and interpreted using thematic and content analyses, respectively. Results Seventy-one out of 1722 articles identified were eligible for inclusion. Patient empowerment, self-management, and personalisation were identified as the main factors that contributed to patient uptake in using digital health tools. Digital literacy, health literacy, and privacy concerns were identified as barriers to the uptake of digital health technology. Conclusion Digital health technologies have changed the way healthcare is experienced by patients. Research highlights the disconnect between the development and implementation of digital health tools and the patients they are created for. This review may serve as the foundation for future research incorporating patients' perspectives to help increase patients' engagement with emerging technologies. Innovation Participatory design approaches have the potential to support the creation of patient-centred digital health tools.
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- Samaneh Madanian
- Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Science, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 6 St. Paul Street, AUT WZ Building, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Good Health Design, School of Art and Design, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 27 St. Paul Street, AUT WE Building, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Good Health Design, School of Art and Design, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 27 St. Paul Street, AUT WE Building, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Good Health Design, School of Art and Design, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), 27 St. Paul Street, AUT WE Building, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Allen ME, Irizarry T, Einhorn J, Kamarck TW, Suffoletto BP, Burke LE, Rollman BL, Muldoon MF. SMS-facilitated home blood pressure monitoring: A qualitative analysis of resultant health behavior change. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2019; 102:2246-2253. [PMID: 31262674 PMCID: PMC6851464 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hypertension is largely asymptomatic and, as a result, patients often fail to sufficiently engage in medication adherence and other health behaviors to control their blood pressure (BP). This study explores the mechanisms by which MyBP, an automated SMS-facilitated home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) program, helps facilitate healthy behavior changes. METHODS A thematic analysis of transcribed audio-recordings from semi-structured post-intervention interviews (n = 40) was conducted. RESULTS Three primary themes were identified as contributing most to patients' decision to initiate a behavior change: 1) increased hypertension literacy attributed to educational videos presented at enrollment, 2) increased day-to-day salience of blood pressure levels as a result of consistent HBPM, and 3) use of BP readings as feedback, with high readings triggering motivations to make behavior changes. These themes and most accompanying sub-themes correspond to constructs in the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory. CONCLUSION Patient-centered HBPM interventions such asMyBP appear to promote improvements in hypertension self-management via several mechanisms consistent with recognized models of behavior change. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS SMS-supported HBPM, paired with video-based education, may provide a simple and scalable way of encouraging health behavior adherence in hypertensive patients.
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- Matthew E Allen
- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Department of Health & Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Health & Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Behavioral Health and Smart Technology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Heart and Vascular Institute Hypertension Center, UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Omboni S, Tenti M. Telepharmacy for the management of cardiovascular patients in the community. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2019; 29:109-117. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chadachan VM, Ye MT, Tay JC, Subramaniam K, Setia S. Understanding short-term blood-pressure-variability phenotypes: from concept to clinical practice. Int J Gen Med 2018; 11:241-254. [PMID: 29950885 PMCID: PMC6018855 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s164903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Clinic blood pressure (BP) is recognized as the gold standard for the screening, diagnosis, and management of hypertension. However, optimal diagnosis and successful management of hypertension cannot be achieved exclusively by a handful of conventionally acquired BP readings. It is critical to estimate the magnitude of BP variability by estimating and quantifying each individual patient's specific BP variations. Short-term BP variability or exaggerated circadian BP variations that occur within a day are associated with increased cardiovascular events, mortality and target-organ damage. Popular concepts of BP variability, including "white-coat hypertension" and "masked hypertension", are well recognized in clinical practice. However, nocturnal hypertension, morning surge, and morning hypertension are also important phenotypes of short-term BP variability that warrant attention, especially in the primary-care setting. In this review, we try to theorize and explain these phenotypes to ensure they are better understood and recognized in day-to-day clinical practice.
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Medicine, Tang Tock Seng Hospital
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- Global Medical Affairs, Asia-Pacific Region, Pfizer Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Ringrose J, Padwal R. The ongoing saga of poor blood pressure measurement: Past, present, and future perspectives. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2017; 19:611-613. [DOI: 10.1111/jch.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Department of Medicine; University of Alberta; Edmonton AB Canada
- Alberta Diabetes Institute; Edmonton AB Canada
- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute; Edmonton AB Canada
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Morton K, Dennison L, May C, Murray E, Little P, McManus RJ, Yardley L. Using digital interventions for self-management of chronic physical health conditions: A meta-ethnography review of published studies. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:616-635. [PMID: 28029572 PMCID: PMC5380218 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Revised: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To understand the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) using self-management digital interventions (DIs) for chronic physical health conditions. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in 6 electronic databases. Qualitative studies describing users' experiences of self-management DIs were included, and authors' interpretations were synthesised using meta-ethnography. RESULTS 30 papers met the inclusion criteria, covering a range of DIs and chronic conditions, including hypertension, asthma and heart disease. The review found that patients monitoring their health felt reassured by the insight this provided, and perceived they had more meaningful consultations with the HCP. These benefits were elicited by simple tele-monitoring systems as well as multifaceted DIs. Patients appeared to feel more reliant on HCPs if they received regular feedback from the HCP. HCPs focused mainly on their improved clinical control, and some also appreciated patients' increased understanding of their condition. CONCLUSIONS Patients using self-management DIs tend to feel well cared for and perceive that they adopt a more active role in consultations, whilst HCPs focus on the clinical benefits provided by DIs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS DIs can simultaneously support patient condition management, and HCPs' control of patient health. Tele-monitoring physiological data can promote complex behaviour change amongst patients.
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- Katherine Morton
- Academic unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Academic unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, UK.
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- Primary Care Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Academic unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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Fletcher BR, Hinton L, Hartmann-Boyce J, Roberts NW, Bobrovitz N, McManus RJ. Self-monitoring blood pressure in hypertension, patient and provider perspectives: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:210-219. [PMID: 26341941 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Revised: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the qualitative evidence for patient and clinician perspectives on self-measurement of blood pressure (SMBP) in the management of hypertension focussing on: how SMBP was discussed in consultations; the motivation for patients to start self-monitoring; how both patients and clinicians used SMBP to promote behaviour change; perceived barriers and facilitators to SMBP use by patients and clinicians. METHODS Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Cinahl, Web of Science, SocAbs were searched for empirical qualitative studies that met the review objectives. Reporting of included studies was assessed using the COREQ framework. All relevant data from results/findings sections of included reports were extracted, coded inductively using thematic analysis, and overarching themes across studies were abstracted. RESULTS Twelve studies were included in the synthesis involving 358 patients and 91 clinicians. Three major themes are presented: interpretation, attribution and action; convenience and reassurance v anxiety and uncertainty; and patient autonomy and empowerment improve patient-clinician alliance. CONCLUSIONS SMBP was successful facilitating the interaction in consultations about hypertension, bridging a potential gap in the traditional patient-clinician relationship. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Uncertainty could be reduced by providing information specifically about how to interpret SMBP, what variation is acceptable, adjustment for home-clinic difference, and for patients what they should be concerned about and how to act.
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- Benjamin R Fletcher
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Imai Y, Hosaka M, Elnagar N, Satoh M. Clinical significance of home blood pressure measurements for the prevention and management of high blood pressure. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2014; 41:37-45. [PMID: 23763494 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.12142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Revised: 05/20/2013] [Accepted: 06/07/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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1. Ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) monitoring (M) provides BP information at many points on any particular day during unrestricted routine daily activities, whereas home blood pressure (HBP) monitoring provides a lot of BP information obtained under fixed times and conditions over a long period of time, thus mean values of HBP provide high reproducibility, and thus an overall superiority compared with ABP. 2. HBP is at least equally or better able than ABP to predict hypertensive target organ damage and prognosis of cardiovascular disease. 3. HBPM allows for ongoing disease monitoring by patients, improves adherence to antihypertensive treatment, and can provide health-care providers with timely clinical data and direct and immediate feedback regarding diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. 4. HBPM provides BP information in relation to time; that is, BP in the morning, in the evening and at night during sleep, and it is an essential tool for the diagnosis of white-coat and masked hypertension. 5. HBPM yields minimal alerting affects and no or minimal placebo effect, and can therefore distinguish small, but significant, serial changes in BP. It is thus the most practical method for monitoring BP in the day-to-day management of hypertension. 6. The superiority of HBPM over ABPM and clinic BPM is apparent from almost all practical and clinical research perspectives.
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- Yutaka Imai
- Department of Planning for Drug Development and Clinical Evaluation, Tohoku University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sendai, Japan
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Garcia BH, Storli SL, Småbrekke L. A pharmacist-led follow-up program for patients with coronary heart disease in North Norway--a qualitative study exploring patient experiences. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:197. [PMID: 24679131 PMCID: PMC3974183 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Scientific literature shows that prevention of CHD is inadequate. The clinical pharmacist's role in patient-centred care has been shown favourable in a large amount of studies, also in relation to reduction of risk factors related to CHD. We developed and piloted a pharmacist-led follow-up program for patients with established CHD after hospital discharge from a hospital in North Norway. The aim of the present study was to explore how participants in the follow-up program experienced the program with regard to four main topics; medication knowledge, feeling of safety and comfort with medications, the functionality of the program and the clinical pharmacist's role in the interdisciplinary team. METHODS We performed semi-structured thematic interviews with four patients included in the program. After verbatim transcribing, we analysed the interviews using "qualitative content analyses" by Graneheim and Lundman. Trial registration http://www.clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01131715. RESULTS All participants appreciated the follow-up program because their medication knowledge had increased, participation had made them feel safe, they were reassured about the appropriateness of their medications, and they had become more involved in their own medication. The participants reported that the program was well structured and the clinical pharmacist was said to be an important caretaker in the health-care system. The importance of collaboration between pharmacists and physicians, both in hospital and primary care, was emphasized. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that the follow-up program was highly appreciated among the four participants included in this study. The results must be interpreted in the context of the health care system in Norway today. Here, few pharmacists are working in hospitals or in close relation to the general practitioners. In addition, physicians are short of time in order to supply appropriate medication information, both in hospital and primary care. Involving pharmacists in follow-up of patients with CHD seems to be highly appreciated among patients and may be a step towards improving patient care. The study is limited by the low number of participants.
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- Beate Hennie Garcia
- Hospital Pharmacy of North Norway Trust, PO 6147, Langnes, 9291 Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Health and Care Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway
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Hanley J, Ure J, Pagliari C, Sheikh A, McKinstry B. Experiences of patients and professionals participating in the HITS home blood pressure telemonitoring trial: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2013; 3:e002671. [PMID: 23793649 PMCID: PMC3657666 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2013] [Revised: 03/14/2013] [Accepted: 04/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the experiences of patients and professionals taking part in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of remote blood pressure (BP) telemonitoring supported by primary care. To identify factors facilitating or hindering the effectiveness of the intervention and those likely to influence its potential translation to routine practice. DESIGN Qualitative study adopting a qualitative descriptive approach. PARTICIPANTS 25 patients, 11 nurses and 9 doctors who were participating in an RCT of BP telemonitoring. A maximum variation sample of patients from within the trial based on age, sex and deprivation status of the practice was sought. SETTING 6 primary care practices in Scotland. METHOD Data were collected via taped semistructured interviews. Initial thematic analysis was inductive. Multiple strategies were employed to ensure that the analysis was credible and trustworthy. RESULTS Prior to the trial, both patients and professionals were reluctant to increase the medication based on single BP measurements taken in the surgery. BP measurements based on multiple electronic readings were perceived as more accurate as a basis for action. Patients using telemonitoring became more engaged in the clinical management of their condition. Professionals reported that telemonitoring challenged existing roles and work practices and increased workload. Lack of integration of telemonitoring data with the electronic health record was perceived as a drawback. CONCLUSIONS BP telemonitoring in a usual care setting can provide a trusted basis for medication management and improved BP control. It increases patients' engagement in the management of their condition, but supporting telemetry and greater patient engagement can increase professional workloads and demand changes in service organisation. Successful service design in practice would have to take account of how additional roles and responsibilities could be realigned with existing work and data management practices. The embedded qualitative study was included in the protocol for the HITS trial registered with ISRCTN no. 72614272.
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- Janet Hanley
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Agboola S, Havasy R, Myint-U K, Kvedar J, Jethwani K. The impact of using mobile-enabled devices on patient engagement in remote monitoring programs. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2013; 7:623-9. [PMID: 23759394 PMCID: PMC3869129 DOI: 10.1177/193229681300700306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different types of data transmission technologies are used in remote monitoring (RM) programs. This study reports on a retrospective analysis of how participants engage, based on the type of data transfer technology used in a blood pressure (BP) RM program, and its potential impact on RM program design and outcomes. METHODS Thirty patients, aged 23-84 years (62 ± 14 years), who had completed at least 2 months in the program and were not participating in any other clinical trial were identified from the Remote Monitoring Data Repository. Half of these patients used wireless-based data transfer devices [wireless-based device (WBD)] while the other half used telephone modem-based data transfer devices [modem-based device (MBD)]. Participants were matched by practice and age. Engagement indices, which include frequency of BP measurements, frequency of data uploads, time to first BP measurement, and time to first data upload, were compared in both groups using the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney two-sample rank-sum test. Help desk call data were analyzed by Chi square test. RESULTS The frequency of BP measurements and data uploads was significantly higher in the WBD group versus the MBD group [median = 0.66 versus 0.2 measurements/day (p = .01) and 0.46 versus 0.01 uploads/day (p < .001), respectively]. Time to first upload was significantly lower in the WBD group (median = 4 versus 7 days; p = .02), but time to first BP measurement did not differ between the two groups (median = 2 versus 1 day; p = .98). CONCLUSION Wireless transmission ensures instantaneous transmission of readings, providing clinicians timely data to intervene on. Our findings suggest that mobile-enabled wireless technologies can positively impact patient engagement, outcomes, and operational workflow in RM programs.
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- Stephen Agboola
- Partners Center for Connected Health, 25 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Imai Y, Obara T, Asamaya K, Ohkubo T. The reason why home blood pressure measurements are preferred over clinic or ambulatory blood pressure in Japan. Hypertens Res 2013; 36:661-72. [DOI: 10.1038/hr.2013.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Revised: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 01/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Maloney C, Lyons KD, Li Z, Hegel M, Ahles TA, Bakitas M. Patient perspectives on participation in the ENABLE II randomized controlled trial of a concurrent oncology palliative care intervention: benefits and burdens. Palliat Med 2013; 27:375-83. [PMID: 22573470 PMCID: PMC3657725 DOI: 10.1177/0269216312445188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND ENABLE (Educate, Nurture, Advise Before Life Ends) II was one of the first randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of a concurrent oncology palliative care intervention on quality of life, mood, and symptom control for advanced cancer patients and their caregivers. However, little is known about how participants experience early palliative care and the benefits and burdens of participating in a palliative care clinical trial. AIM To gain a deeper understanding of participants' perspectives of the intervention and palliative care trial participation. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis to determine benefits and burdens of a new palliative care intervention and trial participation. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Of the 72 participants who were alive when the study commenced, 53 agreed to complete an in-depth, semi-structured interview regarding the ENABLE II intervention and clinical trial participation. RESULTS Participants' perceptions of intervention benefits were represented by four themes: enhanced problem-solving skills, better coping, feeling empowered, and feeling supported or reassured. Three themes related to trial participation: helping future patients and contributing to science, gaining insight through completion of questionnaires, and trial/intervention aspects to improve. CONCLUSIONS The benefits of the intervention and the positive aspects of trial participation outweighed trial "burdens". This study raises additional important questions relevant to future trial design and intervention development: when should a palliative care intervention be initiated and what aspects of self-care and healthy living should be offered in addition to palliative content for advanced cancer patients when they are feeling well?
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- Cristine Maloney
- Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Palliative Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Harlan M. Krumholz
- From the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Department of Medicine; the Section of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine; and the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale–New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
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