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Shillan HN, Luther JP, Ryan GW, Hoque S, Spano MA, Lessard DM, Gerald LB, Pbert L, Phipatanakul W, Goldberg RJ, Trivedi MK. School-supervised Asthma Therapy is Associated with Improved Long-Term Asthma Outcomes for Underrepresented Minority Children. J Sch Nurs 2024; 40:440-445. [PMID: 35548948 PMCID: PMC9808969 DOI: 10.1177/10598405221100470] [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: 01/07/2023] Open
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Asthma morbidity disproportionately impacts children from low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities. School-supervised asthma therapy improves asthma outcomes for up to 15 months for underrepresented minority children, but little is known about whether these benefits are sustained over time. We examined the frequency of emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for 83 children enrolled in Asthma Link, a school nurse-supervised asthma therapy program serving predominantly underrepresented minority children. We compared outcomes between the year preceding enrollment and years one-four post-enrollment. Compared with the year prior to enrollment, asthma-related ED visits decreased by 67.9% at one year, 59.5% at two years, 70.2% at three years, and 50% at four years post-enrollment (all p-values< 0.005). There were also significant declines in mean numbers of total ED visits, asthma-related hospital admissions, and total hospital admissions. Our results indicate that school nurse-supervised asthma therapy could potentially mitigate racial/ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in childhood asthma.
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- Holly N Shillan
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Udemgba C, Burbank AJ, Gleeson P, Davis CM, Matsui EC, Mosnaim G. Factors Affecting Adherence in Allergic Disorders and Strategies for Improvement. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2024:S2213-2198(24)00632-9. [PMID: 38878860 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Addressing patient adherence is a key element in ensuring positive health outcomes and improving health-related quality of life for patients with atopic and immunologic disorders. Understanding the complex etiologies of patient nonadherence and identifying real-world solutions is important for clinicians, patients, and systems to design and effect change. This review serves as an important resource for defining key issues related to patient nonadherence and outlines solutions, resources, knowledge gaps, and advocacy areas across five domains: health care access, financial considerations, socioenvironmental factors, health literacy, and psychosocial factors. To allow for more easily digestible and usable content, we describe solutions based on three macrolevels of focus: patient, clinician, and system. This review and interactive tool kit serve as an educational resource and call to action to improve equitable distribution of resources, institutional policies, patient-centered care, and practice guidelines for improving health outcomes for all patients with atopic and immunologic disorders.
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- Chioma Udemgba
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md; University Medicine Associates, University Health, San Antonio, Tex.
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Section of Allergy and Immunology, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Section of Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Health & Environment: Education & Research, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Endeavor Health, Glenview, Ill
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Gow K, Rashidi A, Whithead L. Factors Influencing Medication Adherence Among Adults Living with Diabetes and Comorbidities: a Qualitative Systematic Review. Curr Diab Rep 2024; 24:19-25. [PMID: 38112977 PMCID: PMC10798913 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-023-01532-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Medication adherence plays an important role in improving health outcomes related to diabetes and comorbidity. The potential factors influencing medication adherence and how they contribute to health behaviors have not been synthesized to date. This review synthesized qualitative studies that identified factors influencing medication adherence among adults living with diabetes and comorbidity. RECENT FINDINGS Twenty-eight findings were extracted and synthesized into four themes: perceived support, lack of knowledge, medication issues, and the importance of routine. The findings highlight the factors that support medication adherence and areas that can be targeted to support and promote medication adherence. The findings also support the potential role of healthcare providers in supporting people living with diabetes and comorbidity to adhere to and maintain medication regimes. Several factors were identified that are amenable to intervention within the clinical practice setting and have the potential to enhance medication adherence and improve health outcomes for people living with diabetes and comorbidities. The development of acceptable and effective interventions could have a positive effect on medication adherence and health outcomes.
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- Kendall Gow
- Hollywood Private Hospital, 115 Monash Ave, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia
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Abas SA, Ismail N, Zakaria Y, Yasin SM, Ibrahim K, Ismail I, Razali A, Sherzkawi MA, Ahmad N. Enhancing tuberculosis treatment adherence and motivation through gamified real-time mobile app utilization: a single-arm intervention study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:249. [PMID: 38254065 PMCID: PMC10801941 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17561-z] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Finding innovative methods to enhance Tuberculosis treatment adherence in Malaysia is imperative, given the rising trend of non-adhere TB patients. Direct Observed Therapy (DOTS) has been used to ensure Tuberculosis (TB) drug compliance worldwide. However, due to its inconvenience, digitalizing this system into a virtual monitoring system via a mobile app can help deliver a more efficient tuberculosis management system. A gamified video-observed therapy is developed that connects three users the patient, supervisor, and administrator, allowing drug monitoring and patient loss to follow up with the patient tracking system. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine the impact of Gamified Real-time Video Observed Therapy (GRVOTS) mobile apps on patient medication adherence rates and motivation. METHODS 71 patients from 18 facilities participated in the 8-week single-arm intervention study. GRVOTS mobile apps were installed in their mobile apps, and patients were expected to fulfill tasks such as providing Video Direct Observe Therapy (VDOTS) daily as well as side effect reporting. At 3-time intervals of baseline,1-month, and 2-month intervals, the number of VDOT taken, the Malaysian Medication Adherence Assessment Tool (MyMAAT), and the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) questionnaire were collected. One-sample t-test was conducted comparing the VDOT video adherence to the standard rate of 80%. RM ANOVA was used to analyze any significant differences in MyMAAT and IMI scores across three-time intervals. RESULTS This study involved 71 numbers of patients from 18 healthcare facilities who showed a significantly higher treatment adherence score of 90.87% than a standard score of 80% with a mean difference of 10.87(95% CI: 7.29,14.46; p < 0.001). The participants' MyMAAT and IMI scores significantly increased over 3-time intervals with the IMI Interest domain showing the highest mean difference 19.76 (95% CI: 16.37, 21.152: p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS By utilizing GRVOTS, a mobile application based on gamification and real-time features, we can enhance motivation and medication adherence among TB patients, while also addressing the limitations of physical DOTS. TRIAL REGISTRATION IRCT20230308057657N1, Registered on (15/03/23).
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- Siti Aishah Abas
- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam Campus, Puncak Alam, Selangor, 42300, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia
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- Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Dengkil, Selangor, 43800, Malaysia
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- Disease Control Division, Sector TB/Leprosy, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, 62590, Malaysia
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- TB/Leprosy Disease Unit, Selangor State Health Department, Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40100, Malaysia
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- TB/Leprosy Disease Unit, Negeri Sembilan State Health Department, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, Seremban, 70300, Malaysia
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Liddelow C, Mullan B, Boyes M, Ling M. Can temporal self-regulation theory and its constructs predict medication adherence? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychol Rev 2023; 17:578-613. [PMID: 36154853 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2022.2127831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The relationships between temporal self-regulation theory (TST) constructs (intention, behavioural prepotency and self-regulatory capacity) and medication adherence should be established before further applying the theory to adherence. Searches of PsychINFO, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science were conducted in 2019 (updated November 2021). Studies had to be original quantitative research, assessed the relationship between one of the constructs and adherence in one illness, and used an adult population. The risk of bias was assessed using the NHLBI Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies. Three meta-analyses were conducted using R. Moderation analyses were also conducted. A total of 57 articles (60 studies) with 13,995 participants were included, with 7 studies included in more than one analysis. Results identified significant correlations between intention (r = .369, [95% CI: .25, .48]), behavioural prepotency (r = .332, [95% CI: .18, .48]), self-regulatory capacity (r = .213, [95% CI: .10, .32]) and adherence. There was some evidence of publication bias and no significant moderators. No studies explored the interactions in the theory, so whilst the constructs adequately predict adherence, future research should apply the theory to adherence in a specific illness to assess these relationships. Pre-registered on Prospero: CRD42019141395.
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- Caitlin Liddelow
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- EnAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- EnAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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魏 泸, 杨 先, 范 箬, 王 丹, 刘 军, 何 昌, 李 杨, 左 传, 周 涵, 刘 祥, 刘 元. [Association Between Medication Compliance and Various Risky Behaviors in Patients With Schizophrenia]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2023; 54:1201-1207. [PMID: 38162067 PMCID: PMC10752770 DOI: 10.12182/20231360303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Objective To investigate the status of medication adherence and various types of risky behaviors of schizophrenia patients in a certain area of western China and to explore accordingly the correlation between the two. Methods A total of 292 667 patients with schizophrenia were enrolled in a follow-up survey between 2006 and 2018. In addition, based on the outcome-wide analysis strategy, a multivariate Cox proportional risk regression model was used to estimate and compare the impact of medication adherence on different types of risky behaviors in schizophrenia patients. Results In this 13-year prospective cohort, 65 175 patients (31.4%) showed good medication adherence, while 142 394 patients (68.6%) showed poor medication adherence. The incidence rates of various risky behaviors during the follow-up period were as follows, minor nuisances, 12.25%, violation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Penalties for Administration of Public Security (APS law), 3.82%, violation of criminal law, 0.94%, suicide completed, 0.28%, self-harm, 1.42%, and attempted suicide, 0.82%. Schizophrenia patients who had poor medication adherence had higher risks of committing violence against others and self-inflicted injury compared to patients with good medication adherence did, with the associated effects being minor nuisances (hazard ratio [HR]=1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-1.35), violation of APS law (HR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.38-1.56), violation of criminal law (HR=1.17, 95% CI: 1.05-1.31), and self-harm (HR=1.43, 95% CI: 1.32-1.56), respectively, while the risk of suicide completed is lower in schizophrenia patients with poor medication adherence than that in patients with good medication adherence (HR=0.56, 95% CI: 0.47-0.66). There was no statistically significant association between attempted suicide and medication adherence. Conclusion There are variations in the direction and strength of the association between medication adherence and different types of risky behaviors and further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of the association.
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- 泸懿 魏
- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西公共卫生学院/四川大学华西第四医院 流行病与卫生统计学系 (成都 610041)Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Browder SE, Rosamond WD. Preventing Heart Failure Readmission in Patients with Low Socioeconomic Position. Curr Cardiol Rep 2023; 25:1535-1542. [PMID: 37751036 PMCID: PMC10863623 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-023-01960-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review aims to summarize the current burden of heart failure (HF) in the United States, specifically in patients with low socioeconomic position (SEP), and synthesize recommendations to prevent HF-related hospital readmissions in this vulnerable population. RECENT FINDINGS As treatments have improved, HF-related mortality has declined over time, resulting in more patients living with HF. This has led to an increase in hospitalizations, however, putting excess strain on our healthcare system. HF patients with low SEP are a particularly vulnerable group, as they experience higher rates of hospitalization and readmission compared to their high SEP counterparts. The Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) was created to motivate interventions that reduce hospital readmissions across diseases, with HF being a primary target. Numerous readmission prevention efforts have been suggested to target the pre-hospitalization, hospitalization, and post-hospitalization phases, including addressing social determinants of health (SDoH), improving coordination of care, optimizing discharge plans, and improving adherence to follow-up care and medication regimens. Many of these proposed interventions show promise in reducing HF-related readmissions and issues surrounding adequate caregiver support may be particularly important to reduce readmissions among persons in low SEP. Reducing HF-related hospital readmissions is possible, even in vulnerable populations like those with low SEP, but this will require coordinated efforts across the healthcare system and throughout the life course of these patients. Caregiver support is a necessary part of optimized care for low SEP HF patients and future efforts should consider interventions that support these caregivers.
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- Sydney E Browder
- UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Kontzias C, Patel H, Prajapati S, Chandy R, Subramanian VM, Sirdeshmukh D, Feldman SR. Holiday holidays: A reduction in topical medication adherence during the winter holidays. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:1061-1063. [PMID: 37453558 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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- Christina Kontzias
- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Feldhacker DR, Ikiugu MN, Fritz H, Schweinle WE, Wang H. Habit Formation Intervention to Improve Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors: A Feasibility Study. Am J Occup Ther 2023; 77:7706205100. [PMID: 37994806 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2023.050351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Self-management of lifestyle behaviors is the recommended focus for interventions to address Type 2 diabetes. Habit formation is an effective approach to changing personal behaviors, but evidence of success for Type 2 diabetes is limited. OBJECTIVE To examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of occupation-based habit formation interventions for improving diabetes self-management behaviors. DESIGN Single-subject design with multiple participants providing 4 wk of baseline data followed by 10 wk of intervention data. SETTING Individual telehealth sessions. PARTICIPANTS Eight adults (ages 29-75 yr) with Type 2 diabetes, who had access to a telephone and who were not involved in other diabetes-related education or interventions voluntarily, enrolled into the study. INTERVENTION Participants engaged in 10 wk of habit formation intervention focused on four diabetes self-management domains: nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, medication management, and physical activity. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Data gathered included findings on measures of diabetes self-care behaviors and habit formation. RESULTS There was a significant change in self-care behaviors for 6 of the 8 participants (p < .05 for 1 participant, and p < .01 for 5 participants). Group changes were statistically significant (p < .001). Habit strength significantly improved for all areas of diabetes self-management (p < .001 for nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management and p = .001 for physical activity). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Findings suggest that the occupation-based intervention was feasible and showed promise for developing self-management behaviors. What This Article Adds: Habits are considered foundational to occupations, yet application of the science of habit formation is often not well understood by occupational therapists. This study considered the theoretical components of habit formation that have been neglected by prior studies and demonstrates the feasibility and preliminary effect estimates of a habit formation intervention when used with people with Type 2 diabetes.
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- Diana R Feldhacker
- Diana R. Feldhacker, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, is Founding Program Director and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA;
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- Moses N. Ikiugu, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
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- Heather Fritz, PhD, OTR/L, CHC, is Founding Program Director, School of Occupational Therapy, Pacific Northwest University, Yakima, WA
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- William E. Schweinle, PhD, is Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
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- Hongmei Wang, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Health Services Research and Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
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Pascadopoli M, Zampetti P, Nardi MG, Pellegrini M, Scribante A. Smartphone Applications in Dentistry: A Scoping Review. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:243. [PMID: 37886928 PMCID: PMC10605491 DOI: 10.3390/dj11100243] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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This scoping review aims to investigate the latest literature concerning the use of smartphone applications (apps) in the prevention, management, and monitoring of oral diseases. Smartphone applications are software programs that are designed to run on smartphones. Nowadays, smartphones are regularly used by people of all ages, and mobile health apps (MHAs) represent an important means of spreading information related to oral health, which is the state of the mouth and teeth, including the gums and other tissues. Several apps have been designed to promote prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic adherence monitoring. This scoping review considered randomized clinical trials, cross-sectional studies, before-after (pre-post) studies with no control group, and observational studies. Once the inclusion and exclusion criteria had been defined, a preliminary confined search was performed on PubMed and Scopus; key terms from the collected articles were selected to design a search strategy, and then a search of all the included articles' reference lists was run for further research. Studies were excluded if they did not fulfill the inclusion criteria. The preferred reporting items for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) consensus was followed. The risk of bias was evaluated by providing a qualitative analysis of the clinical studies via the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Quality Assessment of Controlled Intervention Studies, Observational Cohort Studies, and Cross-Sectional Studies (NHLBI, NIH). A total of 21 studies were included in this review. As it is clear from the studies selected, the literature indicates that MHAs are effective in improving oral hygiene in adolescents and children and reducing the dental plaque index, including in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. MHAs are also able to reduce the symptoms of patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and improve the swallowing-related quality of life of elderly patients. MHAs are furthermore recommended to decrease dental anxiety among patients, both during dental procedures and the post-operative period. MHAs are useful to spread knowledge about traumatic dental injuries among non-oral health professionals and to monitor dental erosion and awake bruxism. MHAs' clinical outcomes might have been influenced by the demographic features of the subjects involved. Further studies considering a longer follow-up period and larger samples are needed. In conclusion, MHAs can be considered a useful tool to monitor oral disease and increase patients' quality of life related to oral health.
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- Maurizio Pascadopoli
- Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.P.); (P.Z.); (A.S.)
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- Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.P.); (P.Z.); (A.S.)
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- Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.P.); (P.Z.); (A.S.)
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.P.); (P.Z.); (A.S.)
- Unit of Dental Hygiene, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Eghdami S, Ahmadkhaniha HR, Baradaran HR, Hirbod-Mobarakeh A. Ecological momentary interventions for smoking cessation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2023; 58:1431-1445. [PMID: 37269310 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-023-02503-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Tobacco use is an important cause of preventable mortality and morbidity worldwide. Only 7% of smokers successfully quit annually, despite numerous evidence-based smoking cessation treatments. An important reason for failure is barriers to accessing appropriate smoking cessation interventions, which can be minimized by technology-delivered interventions, such as ecological momentary interventions. Ecological momentary interventions provide the right type and intensity of treatment in real time, based on ecological momentary assessments of relevant variables. The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of ecological momentary interventions in smoking cessation. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Scopus, CENTRAL, psychINFO, and ProQuest without applying any filters on 19 September, 2022. One author screened search results for obvious irrelevant and duplicate studies. The remaining studies were independently reviewed by two authors to exclude irrelevant studies, and then they extracted data from the included studies. We collated study findings, transformed data into a common rubric, and calculated a weighted treatment effect across studies using Review Manager 5. FINDINGS We analyzed 10 studies with a total of 2391 participants. Assessment methods included exhaled CO analyzers, bidirectional SMS, data input in apps, and hand movement detection. Interventions were based on acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Smoking abstinence was significantly higher in participants of intervention groups compared to control groups (RR = 1.24; 95% CI 1.07-1.44, P = 0.004; I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION Ecological momentary intervention is a novel area of research in behavioral science. The results of this systematic review based on the available literature suggest that these interventions could be beneficial for smoking cessation.
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- Shayan Eghdami
- Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemat Highway, Next to Milad Tower, Tehran, 14535, Iran.
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- Research Center for Addiction and Risky Behaviors, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Team, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Research Center for Addiction and Risky Behaviors, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Hirbod Psychiatric and Psychologic Club (BAVAR), Tehran, Iran
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Mehta P, Pan Z, Zhou W, Kwan BM, Furuta GT. Medication Adherence Rates in Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Are Low and Are Associated With Health Habits. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:532-535. [PMID: 37438889 PMCID: PMC10790686 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Although swallowed topical steroids are effective in inducing histological remission in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), their efficacy is limited by treatment nonadherence. In this study, we objectively measured adherence rates to swallowed topical steroids in adolescents with EoE over the course of 8 weeks and analyzed the association between adherence rate, disease and demographic features, symptom severity, and medication-taking habit strength. We found that approximately 20% of adolescents with EoE were over-dosing on their medications. After excluding these patients, mean adherence rate was 67.0% (±19.4%) and median adherence rate was 63% (interquartile range 53%-88%). Adherence was not associated with demographic features, disease history, symptom severity, or quality of life but was associated with habit strength (Pearson r = 0.48, P = 0.04). These findings suggest that habit strength may serve as a potential target for interventions aimed at improving adherence in adolescents with EoE.
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- Pooja Mehta
- Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, Digestive Health Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, Digestive Health Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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May CN, Cox‐Martin M, Ho AS, McCallum M, Chan C, Blessing K, Behr H, Blanco P, Mitchell ES, Michaelides A. Weight loss maintenance after a digital commercial behavior change program (Noom Weight): Observational cross-sectional survey study. Obes Sci Pract 2023; 9:443-451. [PMID: 37810531 PMCID: PMC10551118 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.666] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Background Behavioral weight loss programs often lead to significant short-term weight loss, but long-term weight maintenance remains a challenge. Most weight maintenance data come from clinical trials, in-person programs, or general population surveys, but there is a need for better understanding of long-term weight maintenance in real-world digital programs. Methods This observational survey study examined weight maintenance reported by individuals who had used Noom Weight, a digital commercial behavior change program, and identified factors associated with greater weight maintenance. The cross-sectional survey was completed by 840 individuals who had lost at least 10% of their body weight using Noom Weight 6-24 months prior. Results The study found that 75% of individuals maintained at least 5% weight loss after 1 year, and 49% maintained 10% weight loss. On average, 65% of initial weight loss was maintained after 1 year and 57% after 2 years. Habitual behaviors, such as healthy snacking and exercise, were associated with greater weight maintenance, while demographic factors were not. Conclusion This study provides real-world data on the long-term weight maintenance achieved using a fully digital behavioral program. The results suggest that Noom Weight is associated with successful weight maintenance in a substantial proportion of users. Future research will use a randomized controlled trial to track weight maintenance after random assignment and at a 2 year follow-up.
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- Academic ResearchNoom Inc.New YorkNew YorkUSA
- Department of Integrative HealthSaybrook UniversityPasadenaCaliforniaUSA
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Lu MA, Ruvalcaba E, McQuaid EL, Rand CS, Riekert KA, Eakin MN. Asthma routinization, family asthma management, caregiver depressive symptoms, and medication adherence in Head Start preschool children. FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY 2023; 4:1219868. [PMID: 37841052 PMCID: PMC10568642 DOI: 10.3389/falgy.2023.1219868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Introduction Medication adherence is suboptimal in childhood asthma. Children rely on caregivers to manage medication administration. It is important to detect families who are at risk for poor adherence or to identify potential areas that can assist families with better adherence to asthma medications in order to improve asthma outcomes. We investigated the association between asthma routines, family asthma management knowledge and skills, and caregiver depressive symptoms with daily controller medication adherence among Head Start preschool children in Baltimore City. Methods Our study included 256 low-income urban preschool children who were prescribed a daily controller medication. Asthma routinization (by the Asthma Routines Questionnaire), family asthma management [by the Family Asthma Management System Scale (FAMSS)], and caregiver depressive symptoms (by the Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression) were assessed at baseline. The medication possession ratio (MPR) to measure adherence to daily controller medications was calculated at baseline and 12 months from pharmacy fill records. Multiple regression models evaluated the relationship between asthma routinization, the FAMSS, the CES-D, and MPR. Results Results indicated that only 7% of families had an MPR above 80% at baseline, and 24% of caregivers had clinically significant depressive symptoms. Higher asthma medication routines were associated with higher MPR at baseline (b = 0.05, p = 0.03). Higher family asthma management was associated with higher MPR at both baseline (b = 0.04, p < 0.01) and 12 months (b = 0.05, p < 0.01). Discussion Our findings highlight the importance of family asthma management and maintaining medication routines over time to improve asthma controller medication adherence.
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- Monica A. Lu
- Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Phillips LA, Pironet A, Vrijens B. Evaluating Objective Metrics of habit strength for taking medications. J Behav Med 2023; 46:632-641. [PMID: 36662351 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-023-00392-z] [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: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Habit strength for taking medication is associated with medication adherence. However, habit strength is typically measured via self-reports, which have limitations. Objective sensors may provide advantages to self-reports. To evaluate whether habit-strength metrics derived from objective sensor data (MEMS® Caps; AARDEX Group) are associated with self-reported habit strength and adherence (objective and self-reported) and whether objective and self-reported habit strength are independently associated with adherence. Patients (N = 79) on oral medications for type 2 diabetes completed self-reports of habit strength and medication adherence and used MEMS® Caps to take their prescribed medication for one month. MEMS® Caps data were used to create five objective metrics of habit strength (e.g., individual-level variance in pill timing) and quantify medication adherence (% days correct dosing). Consistency in behavior from week to week (versus across each day) had the greatest association with self-reported habit strength (r(78) = 0.29, p = 0.01), self-reported adherence (r(78) = 0.32, p = 0.005), and objective adherence (r(78) = 0.61, p < 0.001). Objective and self-reported habit strength were independently associated with adherence. Weekly pill-timing consistency may be more useful than daily pill-timing consistency for predicting adherence and understanding patients' medication-taking habits. Self-reports and objective metrics of habit strength may be measuring different constructs, warranting further research.
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van de Vijver I, Brinkhof LP, de Wit S. Age differences in routine formation: the role of automatization, motivation, and executive functions. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1140366. [PMID: 37484115 PMCID: PMC10357511 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1140366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Medication adherence can be vital for one's health, especially in older adults. However, previous research has demonstrated that medication adherence is negatively affected by age-related cognitive decline. In the current study we investigated whether older adults are able to compensate for this decline by relying more on the formation of efficient, automatized routines. To this end, we directly compared daily (placebo) medication adherence in a healthy sample of 68 younger (18-29 years) and 63 older adults (65-86 years) over a period of 4 weeks. We show that despite an age-related decline in cognitive functions (i.e., poorer working memory, prospective memory, task switching, and goal-directed control), older adults adhered better to a daily pill intake routine than younger adults did and, in line with our hypothesis about increased routine formation, reported higher subjective automaticity of pill intake. Across age groups, automatization of pill intake was related to intake regularity and conscientiousness, but not to individual differences in habit tendency as measured in the lab nor to explicit strategic planning. Crucially, the age-related increase in pill intake adherence was mediated by experienced automatization as well as motivation. These findings demonstrate that intact habitual processes and high motivation aid older adults in successfully forming daily routines.
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- Irene van de Vijver
- Habit Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain and Cognition, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Experimental Psychology, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Habit Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain and Cognition, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Habit Lab, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain and Cognition, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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King K, Cai S, Barrera L, Reddy P, Heneghan MB, Badawy SM. Barriers to medication adherence in sickle cell disease: A comprehensive theory-based evaluation using the COM-B model. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70:e30440. [PMID: 37243925 PMCID: PMC10679470 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects more than 100,000 Americans, with complications such as pain episodes and acute chest syndrome. Despite the efficacy of hydroxyurea in reducing these complications, adherence remains low. Study objectives were to examine barriers to hydroxyurea adherence, and to evaluate the relationship between barriers and their impact on adherence. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, patients with SCD and their caregivers were enrolled if they were taking hydroxyurea. Study measures included demographics, self-report of adherence using visual analog scale (VAS), and the Disease Management and Barriers Interview (DMI)-SCD. The DMI-SCD was mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behavior (COM-B) model. RESULTS Forty-eight caregivers (females 83%, median age 38 [34-43]) and 19 patients (male 53%, median age 15 [13.5-18]) participated. Using VAS, many patients (63%) reported low hydroxyurea adherence, while most caregivers (75%) reported high adherence. Caregivers endorsed barriers across multiple COM-B components, with physical opportunity (e.g., cost) and reflective motivation (e.g., SCD perceptions) being the most identified categories (48% and 42%), respectively. Patients' most identified barriers included psychological capability (e.g., forgetfulness) and reflective motivation (84% and 68%), respectively. Patients' and caregivers' VAS scores negatively correlated with the number of barriers (rs = -.53, p = .01; rs = -.28, p = .05) and COM-B categories (rs = -.51, p = .02; rs = -.35, p = .01), respectively, suggesting lower adherence with more endorsed barriers. CONCLUSIONS Fewer barriers to hydroxyurea adherence were associated with higher adherence. Understanding barriers to adherence is essential to develop tailored interventions aimed at improving adherence.
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- Kathryn King
- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Mary Ann & J. Milburn Smith Child Health Research, Outreach, and Advocacy Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago , Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Marengo LL, Barberato-Filho S. Involvement of Human Volunteers in the Development and Evaluation of Wearable Devices Designed to Improve Medication Adherence: A Scoping Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3597. [PMID: 37050659 PMCID: PMC10098643 DOI: 10.3390/s23073597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Wearable devices designed to improve medication adherence can emit audible and vibrating alerts or send text messages to users. However, there is little information on the validation of these technologies. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the involvement of human volunteers in the development and evaluation of wearable devices. A literature search was conducted using six databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) up to March 2020. A total of 7087 records were identified, and nine studies were included. The wearable technologies most investigated were smartwatches (n = 3), patches (n = 3), wristbands (n = 2), and neckwear (n = 1). The studies involving human volunteers were categorized into idea validation (n = 4); prototype validation (n = 5); and product validation (n = 1). One of them involved human volunteers in idea and prototype validation. A total of 782 participants, ranging from 6 to 252, were included. Only five articles reported prior approval by a research ethics committee. Most studies revealed fragile methodological designs, a lack of a control group, a small number of volunteers, and a short follow-up time. Product validation is essential for regulatory approval and encompasses the assessment of the effectiveness, safety, and performance of a wearable device. Studies with greater methodological rigor and the involvement of human volunteers can contribute to the improvement of the process before making them available on the market.
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Zeng XL, Heneghan MB, Badawy SM. Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia during Maintenance Therapy in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Systematic Review. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:720-748. [PMID: 36661705 PMCID: PMC9858168 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30010056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children and young adults. Treatment is long and involves 2-3 years of a prolonged maintenance phase composed of oral chemotherapies. Adherence to these medications is critical to achieving good outcomes. However, adherence is difficult to determine, as there is currently no consensus on measures of adherence or criteria to determine nonadherence. Furthermore, there have been few studies in pediatric B-ALL describing factors associated with nonadherence. Thus, we performed a systematic review of literature on oral chemotherapy adherence during maintenance therapy in ALL following PRISMA guidelines. Published studies demonstrated various objective and subjective methods of assessing adherence without generalizable definitions of nonadherence. However, the results of these studies suggested that nonadherence to oral maintenance chemotherapy was associated with increased risk of relapse. Future studies of B-ALL therapy should utilize a uniform assessment of adherence and definitions of nonadherence to better determine the impact of nonadherence on B-ALL outcomes and identify predictors of nonadherence that could yield targets for adherence improving interventions.
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- Xiaopei L. Zeng
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Medication habits among persons with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 68:104224. [PMID: 36242806 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104224] [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: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Though habitual behavior is part of medication-taking behavior, studies of adherence to medication among persons with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (PwRRMS) have not prospectively examined habit in relation to disease-modifying treatments (DMTs). OBJECTIVES 1. Examine habit dimensions - repetition, lack of awareness, and lack of control - across time and route of administration (oral vs. injectable). 2. Examine the association (prospective and cross sectional) of the dimension of repetition and the habit index with adherence and persistence in medication taking and to medication perceptions. METHODS PwMS (n = 140), in their first year of treatment with a DMT, were prospectively assessed at three time points: at baseline, 6 months later (Time 1), and 12 months later (Time 2). Clinical and demographic information were obtained in-person, as were patient-reported medication habits and medication perceptions. Adherence and persistence were assessed with a combination of self-reporting and retrospective review of medication claims. RESULTS Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), with dimension as the within-subject factor at each time point, indicated that the repetition dimensions at all points were significantly higher than lack of awareness and lack of control dimensions. Repeated measures ANOVA, with time as the within-subject factor and route of administration as between-subject factor, yielded a significant time effect in repetition and lack of awareness dimensions so that they increased across time but not in lack of control; administration route effects were found to be nonsignificant in all dimensions. Repetition at Time 1 was positively associated with patient-reported adherence at this time point (rs = 0.33, p = 0.002) but this was not consistently found at other time points . Likewise, reported repetition at Time 1 was higher among PwRMS who persisted with their medication a year later than among those who did not persist. Perceptions of medication (concern, harm, and overtreatment) were significantly negatively associated with reported repetition. CONCLUSIONS Over time, PwRMS reported an increase in two habit dimensions, repetition and lack of awareness, in medication taking. No significant differences in habit by administration modality were found. The habit dimension of repetition was significantly associated with perceptions of medication, adherence, and prospectively predicted persistence. However, the low values obtained for lack of awareness and lack of control, compared with the higher levels of repetition, indicate that the habit is not well ingrained. Hence, intervention to target habit formation and maintenance, to be tailored to the individual, are a promising venue for enhancing medication adherence and improving disease outcomes.
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Gualtieri L, Shaveet E, Estime B, Patel A. The role of home medication storage location in increasing medication adherence for middle-aged and older adults. Front Digit Health 2022; 4:999981. [PMID: 36405415 PMCID: PMC9671937 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.999981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Over 50% of US adults do not take their prescriptions as prescribed, which is responsible for 33%–69% of hospital admissions and 125,000 deaths annually. Given the higher prevalence of prescription drug use among middle-aged and older adult populations, promoting medication adherence is of particular importance with these age groups. Two speculated facilitators of medication adherence are home medication storage location and the use of digital health devices. Objective Our objective was to use survey data to investigate the associations between medication storage location and medication adherence among adults 40 years and older. Additionally, we aimed to report preliminary findings about the associations between use of devices and medication adherence in this same population. Methods We conducted primary analysis of data sampled from a home medication management survey deployed in November 2021 (n = 580). We conducted exploratory analyses by way of chi2 tests and creation of bivariate logistic regression models. Results The most commonly used storage locations by our sample were nightstand drawers (27%), kitchen cabinets (25%), and atop bedroom nightstands (23%). Several medication storage locations were significantly associated with decreased odds of having ever forgotten to take a medication, including kitchen drawers, in refrigerators, atop bedroom nightstands, in nightstand drawers, and backpacks, purses, or bags. Two home medication storage locations were significantly associated with increased odds of having ever forgotten to take a medication: kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Further, most (94%) survey respondents indicated they would be receptive to guidance about where to store their medications. Conclusions Given that some home medication storage locations are associated with adherence, an intervention to guide storage location selection may support increased adherence, especially with high receptivity expressed for such guidance. Increased adherence may also accrue from device usage paired with optimized home medication storage location. We plan to investigate that further, as well as how new device designs can incorporate contextual cues related to location to promote medication adherence more effectively in middle aged and older adults.
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Donovan G, Hall N, Ling J, Smith F, Wilkes S. Influencing medication taking behaviors using automated two-way digital communication: A narrative synthesis systematic review informed by the Behavior Change Wheel. Br J Health Psychol 2022; 27:861-890. [PMID: 35080811 PMCID: PMC9541766 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Around half of prescribed medications for long-term conditions are not taken as directed. Automated two-way digital communication, such as text messaging and interactive voice response technology, could deliver interventions to improve medication adherence, and subsequently health. However, exploration of how such interventions may improve medication adherence is limited. This review aimed to explore how automated two-way digital communication can improve medication taking with or without using non-digital intervention components, such as phone calls with healthcare professionals. METHODS A theory-informed narrative synthesis systematic review. Several databases were searched including CINAHL, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science using key words relating to 'medication adherence' and digital communication technologies. The Behavior Change Technique (BCT) coding using the BCT Taxonomy V1 and the Behavior Change Wheel were used to identify BCTs delivered within the included interventions. RESULTS A total of 3,018 records were screened with 43 study reports included in the review. Four medication-taking behaviors: taking medication, obtaining medication, self-testing, and asking for support were identified as targets for behavior change within the included interventions. Most BCTs within the digital communication component aimed to increase motivation for medication adherence, with non-digital intervention components included to address other medication taking barriers, such as physical and psychological capability. CONCLUSION Automated two-way digital communication can detect barriers to medication adherence by monitoring performance of the taking medication behavior. Monitoring outcomes from taking medication may increase reflective motivation to take medicines. Addressing physical opportunity to taking medication by facilitating the behavior obtaining medication may also increase adherence.
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- Gemma Donovan
- Faculty of Health Sciences and WellbeingSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of SunderlandUK
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- Faculty of Medical SciencesPopulation Health Sciences InstituteNewcastle UniversityUK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and WellbeingUniversity of SunderlandUK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and WellbeingSchool of MedicineUniversity of SunderlandUK
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Murphy J, Molloy GJ, Hynes L, McSharry J. Young adult preferences for digital health interventions to support adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in asthma: a qualitative study. Health Psychol Behav Med 2022; 10:557-578. [PMID: 35756333 PMCID: PMC9225781 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2022.2085709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Objective: Adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) among young adults living with asthma is low and in need of appropriate intervention. Digital health interventions (DHIs) have demonstrated potential to improve ICS adherence; however, young adult preferences for these DHIs and how their use could support adherence in this population remain understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to explore young adult preferences for ICS adherence supports and potential DHI features to deliver these supports, in order to improve adherence behaviour throughout this critical developmental stage of the lifespan. Methods: Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 young adults living with asthma. Analysis followed an inductive, reflexive thematic approach. Results: Participant’s age ranged from 18 to 30 years (M = 24.7; 8 female). Three themes were developed from the analysis: ‘Enabling young adults to find their ‘own way of knowing', ‘Support for making a habit of adherence’, and ‘Providing accessible information’ which included the sub-themes: ‘Education on asthma self-management and medication’, ‘Self-monitoring information’ and ‘Personal feedback on outcomes of adherence’. Suggested features to deliver these supports included a medication and prescription refill reminder, adherence charts, symptom and trigger monitoring, rewards for adherence, visual representations of lungs demonstrating the impact of adherence and lung function monitoring. Conclusion: DHIs may offer an appropriate solution to improve suboptimal adherence to ICS in young adults. However, it is crucial that young adult preferences for adherence supports and features are integrated into these interventions in order to optimise engagement and support adherence behaviour in this population.
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- Jane Murphy
- Medication Adherence Across the Lifespan Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Medication Adherence Across the Lifespan Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Croí, The West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Application Effect of Doctor-Nurse-Patient Integration Model Based on Heart Rate Management Strategies in Middle-Aged and Young Outpatients with Hypertension. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7459518. [PMID: 35341008 PMCID: PMC8942681 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7459518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective In this study, a doctor-nurse-patient integration management scheme based on heart rate (HR) management strategies was constructed to explore its application effect in the health management of young and middle-aged outpatients with hypertension. Methods A total of 75 young and middle-aged patients with essential hypertension admitted to the Outpatient Department of Cardiology of Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Shanxi Province, from October 2019 to July 2020 were selected and divided into an observation group (n = 37) and a control group (n = 38) according to different treatment methods. The control group was treated with routine health education, basis on which, the observation group was additionally intervened by the doctor-nurse-patient integration model established upon HR management strategies. The resting heart rate (RHR) awareness, medication compliance, RHR, systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP), and self-management ability were compared between the two groups before and 3 months after intervention. The diet control rate, hypertension awareness rate, and regular review rate were also compared. Results The RHR awareness and medication compliance were significantly higher in the observation group compared with the control group after intervention (P < 0.05). There were 29 patients with high compliance in the observation group and 19 in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). The mean RHR, as well as the mean SBP and DBP in the observation group, were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). In terms of health behavior assessment, the observation group outperformed the control group in the score of each dimension of self-actualization, health responsibility, stress management, interpersonal support, exercise, and nutrition (P < 0.05). In addition, the self-management ability of diet, exercise, medication, blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and disease awareness was significantly higher in the observation group compared with the control group. Conclusions For middle-aged and young outpatients with hypertension, the doctor-nurse-patient integration model based on HR management strategies can improve the RHR awareness of patients and improve their medication compliance and self-management ability, thus better controlling the levels of RHR and BP.
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Tran S, Smith L, El-Den S, Carter S. The Use of Gamification and Incentives in Mobile Health Apps to Improve Medication Adherence: Scoping Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022; 10:e30671. [PMID: 35188475 PMCID: PMC8902658 DOI: 10.2196/30671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Emerging health care strategies addressing medication adherence include the use of direct-to-patient incentives or elements adapted from computer games. However, there is currently no published evidence synthesis on the use of gamification or financial incentives in mobile apps to improve medication adherence. Objective The aim of this scoping review is to synthesize and appraise the literature pertaining to the use of mobile apps containing gamification or financial incentives for medication adherence. There were two objectives: to explore the reported effectiveness of these features and to describe and appraise the design and development process, including patient involvement. Methods The following databases were searched for relevant articles published in English from database inception to September 24, 2020: Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science. The framework by Arksey and O’Malley and the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist guided this scoping review. Using a systematic screening process, studies were included if incentives or game features were used within mobile apps to specifically address medication adherence. An appraisal using risk of bias tools was also applied to their respective study design. Results A total of 11 studies from the initial 691 retrieved articles were included in this review. Across the studies, gamification alone (9/11, 82%) was used more than financial incentives (1/11, 9%) alone or a combination of the two (1/11, 9%). The studies generally reported improved or sustained optimal medication adherence outcomes; however, there was significant heterogeneity in the patient population, methodology such as outcome measures, and reporting of these studies. There was considerable variability in the development process and evaluation of the apps, with authors opting for either the waterfall or agile methodology. App development was often guided by a theory, but across the reviewed studies, there were no common theories used. Patient involvement was not commonly evident in predevelopment phases but were generally reserved for evaluations of feasibility, acceptance, and effectiveness. Patient perspectives on gamified app features indicated a potential to motivate positive health behaviors such as medication adherence along with critical themes of repetitiveness and irrelevance of certain features. The appraisal indicated a low risk of bias in most studies, although concerns were identified in potential confounding. Conclusions To effectively address medication adherence via gamified and incentivized mobile apps, an evidence-based co-design approach and agile methodology should be used. This review indicates some adoption of an agile approach in app development; however, patient involvement is lacking in earlier stages. Further research in a generalized cohort of patients living with chronic conditions would facilitate the identification of barriers, potential opportunities, and the justification for the use of gamification and financial incentives in mobile apps for medication adherence.
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- Steven Tran
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Parents' Experiences with Home-Based Oral Chemotherapy Prescribed to a Child Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Qualitative Study. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:4377-4391. [PMID: 34898538 PMCID: PMC8628767 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28060372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment includes home-based oral chemotherapies (OCs) (e.g., 6-mercaptopurine and dexamethasone) taken for 2 to 3 years. The management of OC can be challenging for children and their parents. However, the multifaceted experience of families with children taking OC for ALL is largely undescribed. We report the experience with these OCs from the parents’ perspective. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the parents of children with ALL aged < 15 years, followed in a specialized university-affiliated center. The interviews were fully transcribed and thematically analyzed. Thirteen of the seventeen eligible parents (76.5%) participated in the study. The parents’ motivation to follow the recommendations provided by the multidisciplinary care team regarding OC was very high. The quantity and the quality of the information received were judged adequate, and the parents reported feeling knowledgeable enough to take charge of the OC at home. Adapting to the consequences of OC on family daily life was collectively identified as the biggest challenge. This includes developing and maintaining a strict daily routine, adapting to the child’s neurobehavioral changes during dexamethasone days and adapting family social life. Our findings have several implications for enhancing the support offered to families with home-based OC for ALL. Supportive interventions should consider the family as a whole and their needs should be regularly monitored. Specific attention should be paid to the development and maintenance of a routine, to the parental burden, and to the emotional impact, especially regarding dexamethasone.
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Mechta Nielsen T, Schjerning N, Kaldan G, Hornum M, Feldt-Rasmussen B, Thomsen T. Practices and pitfalls in medication adherence in hemodialysis settings - a focus-group study of health care professionals. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:315. [PMID: 34551750 PMCID: PMC8456602 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02514-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication nonadherence is common among patients with hemodialysis, leading to poorer patient outcomes. Health care professionals have an important role in assessing risk of nonadherence and intervening to support adherence. The aim of this study was to explore physicians' and nurses' current medication adherence practices in hemodialysis settings. METHOD A generic qualitative design with inductive content analysis and focus group methodology. Focus groups with health care professionals were conducted in four Nephrology Centers, representing three different regions of Denmark. An interview guide was developed in collaboration with 3 patient representatives. RESULTS Six focus group interviews involving a total of forty-two health care professionals were conducted. Five main categories were identified; Laboratory tests are the "gold standard" for assessing adherence, suggesting that abnormal results motivated investigation of adherence, Varying practices for supporting adherence, alluding to the impact of individual clinician priority and preference on choice of adherence interventions, Unclear allocation of roles and responsibility, specifically referring to uncertainty in the delegation of roles between physicians and nurses, Navigating time and resource limitations, intimating the resources needed to support medication adherence and Suggestions for future strategies. CONCLUSIONS We suggest implementing systematic use of validated patient-reported outcome measures for assessing adherence and deprescribing tools to support adherence, as these instruments might identify the patients who are in most need of support and promote patient adherence to their prescribed medications. The findings also point to a need for interdisciplinary clarification of roles and responsibilities regarding medication adherence, with the aim of building a strong collaborative partnership between professions.
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- Trine Mechta Nielsen
- Department of Nephrology 2132, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Nephrology 2132, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Research 7831, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology 2132, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology 2132, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Herlev Acute, Critical and Emergency Science Unit - Herlev-ACES Department of Anesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Riisager LHG, Christensen AB, Scharff FB, Arendt IMTP, Ismail I, Lau ME, Moeller SB. Patients' Experiences of Using a Self-help App for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e26852. [PMID: 34346896 PMCID: PMC8374664 DOI: 10.2196/26852] [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: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common disorder that requires more treatment options. Mobile health (mHealth) app interventions are promising for patients with PTSD, as they can provide easily accessible support, strategies, and information. However, knowledge about mHealth interventions is sparse and primarily based on quantitative studies. Objective The aim of this study is to qualitatively explore the experiences of patients with PTSD with regard to using an mHealth app as a stand-alone intervention before commencing psychotherapeutic treatment. Methods We conducted semistructured interviews with 14 participants 6 weeks after they received the app. The participants were all referred to PTSD treatment and were waiting to commence psychotherapeutic treatment. During this waiting time, the participants had no contact with the health staff. Interviews were transcribed and were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results A total of 3 themes were identified—the use of app, being a patient, and the overall evaluation of the app. The use of the app was described with the subtheme of habits, and the theme of being a patient included the subthemes of having negative experiences with the app and being a part of a research project. The use of the app encompassed how psychological factors and technical problems could interfere with the use of the app. The theme of being a patient depicted that the waiting time before starting treatment was long, and a subgroup of patients experienced feeling worse during this time, which they partly attributed to using the app. Several suggestions for change have been described in the overall evaluation of the app. Conclusions The findings in this study revealed that emotional arousal influenced the use of the app and that it was difficult for participants to establish a habit of using the app, thus reflecting the importance of supporting habit formation when implementing an mHealth app in mental health care services. This study makes an important contribution to the field of mHealth research, as it revealed that some participants had negative experiences resulting from using the app, thus reflecting the potential harm of having an mHealth app without the support of a clinician. It is therefore recommended to use a blended care treatment or an approach in which mental health care professionals prescribe an mHealth app for relevant patients to avoid increased suicidal risk.
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- Lisa H G Riisager
- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Psychotherapy & Psychopathology, Mental Health Services West, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Unit for Psychotherapy Research, Stolpegaard Psychotherapy Centre, Mental Health Services Capital Region of Denmark, Gentofte, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Shah AC, O'Dwyer LC, Badawy SM. Telemedicine in Malignant and Nonmalignant Hematology: Systematic Review of Pediatric and Adult Studies. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e29619. [PMID: 34255706 PMCID: PMC8299344 DOI: 10.2196/29619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Telemedicine, including video-, web-, and telephone-based interventions, is used in adult and pediatric populations to deliver health care and communicate with patients. In the realm of hematology, telemedicine has recently been used to safely and efficiently monitor treatment side-effects, perform consultations, and broaden the reach of subspecialty care. OBJECTIVE We aimed to synthesize and analyze information regarding the feasibility, acceptability, and potential benefits of telemedicine interventions in malignant and nonmalignant hematology, as well as assess the recognized limitations of these interventions. METHODS Studies were identified through a comprehensive Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) search on the PubMed MEDLINE, Controlled Register of Clinical Trials (Cochrane CENTRAL from Wiley), Embase, and CINAHL (EBSCO) databases on February 7, 2018. A second search, utilizing the same search strategy, was performed on October 1, 2020. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in the reporting of included evidence. Included studies were original articles researching the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes of telemedicine or telehealth interventions in pediatric or adult populations with malignant or nonmalignant hematological conditions. Data items in the extraction form included first author name, publication year, country, malignant or nonmalignant hematological condition or disease focus of the study, participant age, participant age subgroup (pediatric or adult), study design and setting, telemedicine intervention type and description, study purpose, and main study outcomes. RESULTS A total of 32 articles met the preset criteria and were included in this study. Most (25/32) studies were conducted in adults, and the remaining (7/32) were conducted in the pediatric population. Of the 32 studies, 12 studied malignant hematological conditions, 18 studied nonmalignant conditions, and two studied both malignant and nonmalignant conditions. Study types included pilot study (11/32), retrospective study (9/32), randomized controlled trial (6/32), cross-sectional study (2/32), case study (1/32), pre-post study (1/32), noncomparative prospective study (1/32), and prospective cohort study (1/32). The three main types of telemedicine interventions utilized across all studies were video-based (9/32), telephone-based (9/32), and web-based interventions (14/32). Study results showed comparable outcomes between telemedicine and traditional patient encounter groups across both pediatric and adult populations for malignant and nonmalignant hematological conditions. CONCLUSIONS Evidence from this review suggests that telemedicine use in nonmalignant and malignant hematology provides similar or improved health care compared to face-to-face encounters in both pediatric and adult populations. Telemedicine interventions utilized in the included studies were well received in both pediatric and adult settings. However, more research is needed to determine the efficacy of implementing more widespread use of telemedicine for hematological conditions.
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- Aashaka C Shah
- Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Stojanovic M, Fries S, Grund A. Self-Efficacy in Habit Building: How General and Habit-Specific Self-Efficacy Influence Behavioral Automatization and Motivational Interference. Front Psychol 2021; 12:643753. [PMID: 34025512 PMCID: PMC8137900 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.643753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this article, we investigate the role of self-efficacy (SE) in intentional habit building. We analyzed event sampling data from a habit building app we created that helps define and track habit data. We used hierarchical growth curve modeling and multilevel mediation to test our hypotheses. In a first study, N = 91 university students built new study habits over a period of 6 weeks in a controlled study. We found that the trait-like (Level 2) general self-efficacy predicted automaticity (i.e., habit strength) but not the experience of motivational interference (MI). In a second study with real user data, N = 265 idiographic habits have been analyzed. The specific SE associated with these habits – habit-specific self-efficacy (Level 1, HSE) – was measured during habit formation. We found that lagged HSE predicted automaticity and that lagged automaticity predicted HSE, indicating a positive feedback mechanism in habit building. Furthermore, we found that lagged HSE predicted less MI during habit performance. A multilevel mediation analysis showed significant effects of lagged HSE (Level 1) and aggregated HSE (Level 2) on MI, which were both partially mediated by automaticity. These results show the importance of defining the specificity of SE beliefs and how they interact with automaticity in the habit building process.
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- Marco Stojanovic
- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Dr. phil. habil. Axel Grund Research Scientist Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing - LUCET Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Badawy SM, Cronin RM, Liem RI, Palermo TM. Digital behavioural interventions for people with sickle cell disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 2021:CD014669. [PMID: 34650329 PMCID: PMC8078570 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To identify and assess the effects of digital behavioural interventions focused on behavioural change in people with SCD on: medication adherence or disease management (such as managing acute and chronic pain), or both, on health- and other-related outcomes;specific subgroups defined by age (i.e. children, adolescents and adults) and type of modality or delivery (e.g. cell phone, the Internet).
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- Sherif M Badawy
- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Kumar R, Das A. The Potential of mHealth as a Game Changer for the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in India. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e25496. [PMID: 33847598 PMCID: PMC8080143 DOI: 10.2196/25496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic disease that requires lifelong therapy and monitoring. Low drug adherence and poor monitoring may lead to an increase in morbidities and low quality of life. In the era of digital technology, various mobile health (mHealth) apps are being tested for their potential in increasing drug adherence in patients with SCD. We herewith discuss the applicability and feasibility of these mHealth apps for the management of SCD in India.
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- Ravindra Kumar
- ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, India
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Hawker CO, Merkouris SS, Youssef GJ, Dowling NA. A Smartphone-Delivered Ecological Momentary Intervention for Problem Gambling (GamblingLess: Curb Your Urge): Single-Arm Acceptability and Feasibility Trial. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e25786. [PMID: 33769294 PMCID: PMC8088874 DOI: 10.2196/25786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Low uptake rates of traditional gambling treatments highlight the need for innovative treatment modalities. Smartphone apps can provide unprecedented access to real-time ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) delivered in people’s everyday lives. Objective This study aims to examine the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of GamblingLess: Curb Your Urge, the first smartphone app–delivered EMI that aims to prevent gambling episodes by reducing craving intensity in people seeking help for gambling problems. Methods This study was a single-arm, 5-week acceptability and feasibility trial (1-week baseline and 4-week intervention periods) involving ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) delivered 3 times daily. The EMAs measured gambling episodes, cravings, and self-efficacy. Web-based evaluations at baseline, postintervention, and 1-month follow-up measured gambling outcomes (severity, cravings, frequency, expenditure, and self-efficacy) and the intervention’s perceived helpfulness, relevance, burden, satisfaction, and impact in relation to gambling cravings. Results A total of 36 participants, of whom 22/36 (61%) were male and 34/36 (94%) were problem gamblers, completed the baseline measures, with 61% (22/36) completing the postintervention evaluation and 58% (21/36) completing the follow-up evaluation. The intervention was considered acceptable, as participants perceived all intervention content to be above average in helpfulness and the EMA to be highly relevant but somewhat burdensome. Participants reported that they were satisfied with the intervention and that the intervention improved their knowledge, attitudes, awareness, behavior change, intention to change, and help-seeking behavior for gambling cravings. Regarding the intervention’s feasibility, compliance rates for the EMA (51%) and EMI (15%) were low; however, the intervention was used 166 times, including 59 uses within 60 minutes of EMA completion and 107 on-demand uses. Regarding the intervention’s preliminary effectiveness, descriptive EMA data showed that, compared with the baseline period, 71% and 72% reductions in the average number of gambling episodes and craving occurrences were reported in the intervention period, respectively. In addition, clustered paired-sample two-tailed t tests revealed a significant 5.4% reduction in real-time craving intensity (P=.01) immediately after intervention use, which increased to 10.5% (P=.01), where use was recommended based on craving occurrence. At the group level, significant medium-to-large reductions were observed in mean gambling symptom severity (P=.01 and .003), cravings (P=.03 and .02), frequency (P=.01 and .004), and expenditure (P=.04 and .003) at postintervention and follow-up; moreover, increased mean gambling self-efficacy and craving self-efficacy (P=.01 and .01) were observed at postintervention and increased gambling self-efficacy (P=.04) was observed at follow-up. At the individual level, over a quarter of participants (6/22, 27% to 10/21, 48%) could be categorized as recovered or improved regarding their gambling symptom severity and cravings. Conclusions The results support the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of this app-delivered EMI for preventing gambling episodes through craving management in people with gambling problems, which has implications for extending the reach of evidence-based treatment to moments of vulnerability in people’s everyday lives.
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,Royal Children's Hospital, Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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Heneghan MB, Hussain T, Barrera L, Cai SW, Haugen M, Morgan E, Rossoff J, Weinstein J, Hijiya N, Cella D, Badawy SM. Access to Technology and Preferences for an mHealth Intervention to Promote Medication Adherence in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Approach Leveraging Behavior Change Techniques. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e24893. [PMID: 33599621 PMCID: PMC7932843 DOI: 10.2196/24893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Suboptimal adherence to 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) is prevalent in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and associated with increased risk of relapse. Rapid uptake of personal technology makes mobile health (mHealth) an attractive platform to promote adherence. Objective Study objectives were to examine access to mobile technology and preferences for an mHealth intervention to improve medication adherence in pediatric ALL. Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered in oncology clinic to parents of children with ALL as well as adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with ALL receiving maintenance chemotherapy. Results A total of 49 parents (median age [IQR] 39 [33-42] years; female 76% [37/49]) and 15 patients (median age [IQR] 17 [16-19]; male 80% [12/15]) participated. All parents and AYAs owned electronic tablets, smartphones, or both. Parents’ most endorsed mHealth app features included a list of medications (71%, 35/49), information about 6-MP (71%, 35/49), refill reminders (71%, 35/49), and reminders to take 6-MP (71%, 35/49). AYAs' most endorsed features included refill reminders (73%, 11/15), reminders to take 6-MP (73%, 11/15), and tracking 6-MP (73%, 11/15). Conclusions Parents and AYAs reported ubiquitous access to mobile technology and strong interest in multiple adherence-specific mHealth app features. Parents and AYAs provided valuable insight into preferred features for a multifunctional behavioral intervention (mHealth app) to promote medication adherence in pediatric ALL.
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- Mallorie B Heneghan
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Mary Ann & J. Milburn Smith Child Health Research, Outreach, and Advocacy Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Psihogios AM, Li Y, Ahmed A, Huang J, Kersun LS, Schwartz LA, Barakat LP. Daily text message assessments of 6-mercaptopurine adherence and its proximal contexts in adolescents and young adults with leukemia: A pilot study. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e28767. [PMID: 33073479 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND This pilot study explored the feasibility and acceptability of implementing text-based assessments of oral chemotherapy adherence in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with leukemia. METHODS AYA prescribed maintenance 6-mercaptopurine (6MP) received daily text message surveys and utilized an electronic pill bottle for 28 days. Text surveys assessed 6MP adherence and contextual associates (eg, mood). Feasibility was defined by recruitment/retention rates, survey completion rates, cost, and technical issues. After the 28-day period, AYA completed an acceptability survey. Secondary analyses compared text survey and electronic pill bottle adherence rates, and explored the daily associations between contextual factors and 6MP nonadherence. RESULTS Eighteen AYA enrolled (M age = 18, range 15-22) and completed study procedures (100% recruitment and retention rates). Adherence survey completion rates were high (M = 88.9%), the technology cost was $204.00, and there were few technical issues. AYA reported high satisfaction with the surveys and perceived them as a helpful medication reminder. While not significantly correlated, survey and electronic pill bottle adherence data converged on the majority of days (>90%). Exploratory analyses showed that AYA were more likely to miss a dose of 6MP on weekends (OR = 2.33, P = .048) and on days when their adherence motivation (OR = 0.28, P = .047) and negative affect (OR = 3.92, P = .02) worsened from their own typical functioning. CONCLUSIONS For AYA with leukemia, daily text-based surveys are a feasible and acceptable method for delivering medication adherence assessments, and may operate as a short-term intervention. To develop personalized mobile health interventions, findings also highlighted the need to study time-varying predictors of 6MP nonadherence.
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- Alexandra M Psihogios
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Chen R, Santo K, Wong G, Sohn W, Spallek H, Chow C, Irving M. Mobile Apps for Dental Caries Prevention: Systematic Search and Quality Evaluation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e19958. [PMID: 33439141 PMCID: PMC7840287 DOI: 10.2196/19958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Dental caries is the most common multifactorial oral disease; it affects 60% to 90% of the global population. Dental caries is highly preventable through prevention behaviors aimed at improving oral hygiene, adequate fluoride usage, and dietary intake. Mobile apps have the potential to support patients with dental caries; however, little is known about the availability, target audience, quality, and features of these apps. Objective This review aims to systematically examine dental caries prevention apps; to describe their content, availability, target audience, and features; and to assess their quality. Methods We systematically identified and evaluated apps in a process paralleling a systematic review. This included a search strategy using search terms; an eligibility assessment using inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on accessibility and dental caries self-management behaviors, including oral hygiene, dietary intake, and fluoride usage; data extraction on app characteristics, including app store metrics; prevention behavior categorization; feature identification and description; a quality appraisal of all apps using the validated Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) assessment tool; and data comparison and analysis. Results Using our search strategy, we retrieved 562 apps from the Google Play Store and iTunes available in Australia. Of these, 7.1% (40/562) of the apps fit our eligibility criteria, of which 55% (22/40) targeted adults, 93% (37/40) were free to download, and 65% (26/40) were recently updated. Oral hygiene was the most common dental caries prevention behavior domain, addressed in 93% (37/40) of the apps, while dietary intake was addressed in 45% (18/40) of the apps and fluoride usage was addressed in 42% (17/40) of the apps. Overall, 50% (20/40) of the apps addressed only 1 behavior, and 38% (15/40) of the apps addressed all 3 behaviors. The mean MARS score was 2.9 (SD 0.7; range 1.8-4.4), with 45% (18/40) of the apps categorized as high quality, with a rating above 3.0 out of 5.0. We identified 21 distinctive features across all dental caries prevention behaviors; however, the top 5 most common features focused on oral hygiene. The highest-ranking app was the Brush DJ app, with an overall MARS score of 4.4 and with the highest number of features (n=13). We did not find any apps that adequately addressed dental caries prevention behaviors in very young children. Conclusions Apps addressing dental caries prevention commonly focus on oral hygiene and target young adults; however, many are not of high quality. These apps use a range of features to support consumer engagement, and some of these features may be helpful for specific patient populations. However, it remains unclear how effective these apps are in improving dental caries outcomes, and further evaluation is required before they are widely recommended.
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- Rebecca Chen
- Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.,Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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- Northern Sydney LHD, NSW Health, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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- Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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- Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia
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