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Pala D, Petrini G, Bosoni P, Larizza C, Quaglini S, Lanzola G. Smartphone applications for nutrition Support: A systematic review of the target outcomes and main functionalities. Int J Med Inform 2024; 184:105351. [PMID: 38295584 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION A proper nutrition is essential for human life. Recently, special attention on this topic has been given in relation to three health statuses: obesity, malnutrition and specific diseases that can be related to food or treated with specific diets. Mobile technology is often used to assist users that wish to regulate their eating habits, and identifying which fields of application have been explored the most by the app developers and which main functionalities have been adopted can be useful in view of future app developments. METHODS We selected 322 articles mentioning nutrition support apps through a literature database search, all of which have undergone an initial screening. After the exclusion of papers that were already reviews, not presenting apps or not focused on nutrition, not relevant or not developed for human subjects, 100 papers were selected for subsequent analyses that aimed at identifying the main treated conditions, outcome measures and functionalities implemented in the Apps. RESULTS Of the selected studies, 33 focus on specific diseases, 24 on obesity, 2 on malnutrition and 41 on other targets (e.g., weight/diet control). Type 2 diabetes is the most targeted disease, followed by gestational diabetes, hypertension, colorectal cancer and CVDs which all were targeted by more than one app. Most Apps include self-monitoring and coaching functionalities, educational content and artificial intelligence (AI) tools are slightly less common, whereas counseling, gamification and questionnaires are the least implemented. Body weight and calories/nutrients were the most common general outcome measures, while glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was the most common clinical outcome. No statistically significant differences in the effectiveness of the different functionalities were found. CONCLUSION The use of mobile technology to improve nutrition has been widely explored in the last years, especially for weight control and specific diseases like diabetes; however, other food-related conditions such as Irritable Bowel Diseases appear to be less targeted by newly developed smartphone apps and their related studies. All different kinds of functionalities appear to be equally effective, but further specific studies are needed to confirm the results.
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- Daniele Pala
- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Raab R, Geyer K, Zagar S, Hauner H. App-Supported Lifestyle Interventions in Pregnancy to Manage Gestational Weight Gain and Prevent Gestational Diabetes: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e48853. [PMID: 37948111 PMCID: PMC10674147 DOI: 10.2196/48853] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are common pregnancy complications that have been shown to be preventable through the use of lifestyle interventions. However, a significant gap exists between research on pregnancy lifestyle interventions and translation into clinical practice. App-supported interventions might aid in overcoming previous implementation barriers. The current status in this emerging research area is unknown. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of planned, ongoing, and completed studies on eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) app-supported lifestyle interventions in pregnancy to manage GWG and prevent GDM. The review assesses the scope of the literature in the field; describes the population, intervention, control, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) characteristics of included studies as well as the findings on GWG and GDM outcomes; and examines app functionalities. METHODS The scoping review was conducted according to a preregistered protocol and followed established frameworks. Four electronic databases and 2 clinical trial registers were systematically searched. All randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of app-supported lifestyle interventions in pregnancy and related qualitative and quantitative research across the different study phases were considered for inclusion. Eligible studies and reports of studies were included until June 2022. Extracted data were compiled in descriptive analyses and reported in narrative, tabular, and graphical formats. RESULTS This review included 97 reports from 43 lifestyle intervention studies. The number of published reports has steadily increased in recent years; of the 97 included reports, 38 (39%) were trial register entries. Of the 39 identified RCTs, 10 efficacy or effectiveness trials and 8 pilot trials had published results on GWG (18/39, 46%); of these 18 trials, 7 (39%) trials observed significant intervention effects on GWG outcomes. Of all 39 RCTs, 5 (13%) efficacy or effectiveness trials reported GDM results, but none observed significant intervention effects on GDM. The RCTs included in the review were heterogeneous in terms of their PICOS characteristics. Most of the RCTs were conducted in high-income countries, included women with overweight or obesity and from all BMI categories, delivered multicomponent interventions, delivered interventions during pregnancy only, and focused on diet and physical activity. The apps used in the studies were mostly mHealth apps that included features for self-monitoring, feedback, goal setting, prompts, and educational content. Self-monitoring was often supported by wearable activity monitors and Bluetooth-connected weight scales. CONCLUSIONS Research in this field is nascent, and the effectiveness and implementability of app-supported interventions have yet to be determined. The complexity and heterogeneity of intervention approaches pose challenges in identifying the most beneficial app features and intervention components and call for consistent and comprehensive intervention and outcome reporting.
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- Roxana Raab
- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, Else Kröner Fresenius Centre for Nutritional Medicine, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, Else Kröner Fresenius Centre for Nutritional Medicine, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, Else Kröner Fresenius Centre for Nutritional Medicine, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, Else Kröner Fresenius Centre for Nutritional Medicine, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Jahre LM, Lortz J, Rassaf T, Rammos C, Mallien C, Skoda EM, Teufel M, Bäuerle A. Needs and demands for mHealth cardiac health promotion among individuals with cardiac diseases: a patient-centred design approach. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. DIGITAL HEALTH 2023; 4:393-401. [PMID: 37794866 PMCID: PMC10545514 DOI: 10.1093/ehjdh/ztad038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Aims Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main contributors to disability and mortality worldwide. Meanwhile, risk factors can be modified by lifestyle changes. mHealth is an innovative and effective way to deliver cardiac health promotion. This study aims to examine the needs and demands regarding the design and contents of an mHealth intervention for cardiac health promotion among individuals with cardiac diseases. Different clusters were determined and analysed in terms of the intention to use an mHealth intervention. Methods and results A cross-sectional study was conducted via a web-based survey. Three hundred and four individuals with coronary artery diseases (CADs) and/or congestive heart failure (CHF) were included in the data analysis. Descriptive statistics were applied to evaluate needs and demands regarding an mHealth intervention. A k-medoids cluster analysis was performed. Individuals with CAD and CHF favoured an mHealth intervention that supports its users permanently and is easily integrated into everyday life. Handheld devices and content formats that involve active user participation and regular updates were preferred. Three clusters were observed and labelled high, moderate, and low burden, according to their psychometric properties. The high burden cluster indicated higher behavioural intention towards use of an mHealth intervention than the other clusters. Conclusion The results of the study are a valuable foundation for the development of an mHealth intervention for cardiac health promotion following a user-centred design approach. Individuals with cardiac diseases report positive attitudes in the form of high usage intention regarding mHealth. Highly burdened individuals report a high intention to use such interventions.
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- Lisa Maria Jahre
- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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Alexander S, Oelfke U, McNair H, Tree A. GI factors, potential to predict prostate motion during radiotherapy; a scoping review. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2023; 40:100604. [PMID: 36936470 PMCID: PMC10020110 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Purpose A scoping literature review was conducted to identify gastrointestinal (GI) factors most likely to influence prostate motion during radiotherapy. We proffer that patient specific measurement of these GI factors could predict motion uncertainty during radiotherapy, facilitating personalised care by optimising treatment technique e.g., daily adaption or via bespoke patient pre-habilitation and preparation. Methods The scoping review was undertaken as per JBI guidelines. Searches were conducted across four databases: Ovid Medline®, EMBASE, CINAHL and EBSCO discovery. Articles written in English from 2010-present were included. Those pertaining to paediatrics, biological women exclusively, infectious and post-treatment GI morbidity and diet were excluded.Common GI factors impacting men were identified and related symptoms, incidence and measurement tools examined. Prevalence among persons with prostate cancer was explored and suitable assessment tools discussed. Results A preliminary search identified four prominent GI-factors: mental health, co-morbidity and medication, physical activity, and pelvic floor disorder. The scoping search found 3644 articles; 1646 were removed as duplicates. A further 1249 were excluded after title and abstract screening, 162 remained subsequent to full text review: 42 mental health, 53 co-morbidity and medication, 39 physical activity and 28 pelvic floor disorder.Six GI factors prevalent in the prostate cancer population and estimated most likely to influence prostate motion were identified: depression, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, low physical activity, and pelvic floor disorder. Reliable, quick, and easy to use tools are available to quantify these factors. Conclusion A comprehensive GI factor assessment package suitable to implement into the radiotherapy clinic has been created. Unveiling these GI factors upfront will guide improved personalisation of radiotherapy.
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- S.E. Alexander
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Joint Department of Physics, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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Chen HH, Lee CF, Huang JP, Hsiung Y, Chi LK. Effectiveness of a nurse-led mHealth app to prevent excessive gestational weight gain among overweight and obese women: A randomized controlled trial. J Nurs Scholarsh 2023; 55:304-318. [PMID: 36121127 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12813] [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: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the effectiveness of a nurse-led mobile health (mHealth) intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in overweight and obese women. METHODS A randomized controlled trial with an experimental study design. Ninety-two pregnant women with body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 at less than 17 weeks gestation were recruited from two prenatal clinics in northern Taiwan from January to June 2020. The experimental group used the MyHealthyWeight (MHW) app and a wearable activity tracker (WAT), and the controls received standard antenatal treatments with no mHealth-based elements. Two hospital follow-up visits were scheduled at 24-26 weeks in the second trimester and 34-36 weeks in the third trimester. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) was used to examine the trajectories and the effectiveness of mHealth on GWG. RESULTS No difference in GWG was found between the intervention and control groups at baseline (p > 0.05). The GWG trajectory in the entire cohort of women with obesity exhibited a quadratic pattern (ß = 1.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.27-2.32), and intervention participants' weekly GWG was gained significantly lower than their controls in the second trimester (p < 0.05). Throughout the pregnancy, the mHealth intervention group had a significantly lower proportion of individuals who exceeded their GWG in both total (21.6% vs. 32.6%) and weekly weight gain (first trimester = 58.7% vs. 65.2%; second trimester = 45% vs. 67.4%; third trimester = 48.6% vs. 55.1%). In particular, among obese women in the third trimester, those in the intervention group gained less gestational weight than their controls. The adjusted body weight difference was 5.44 kg (p = 0.023), signifying the total GWG difference (3.30 vs. 8.74 kg) between the means of the two groups. The GEE model indicated that obese women who were aged 35 years, had prepregnancy exercise habits, perceived self-efficacy of diet, and more physical activity tended to have low GWG (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The nurse-led mHealth-based intervention shows promising results in significantly preventing excessive GWG among high-BMI women. More effectiveness was found among the obese subgroup. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The mHealth-based intervention would be successfully implemented by nurses to help high-BMI women maintain their optimal body weight and promote healthy behavioral changes, particularly in diet and physical activity during pregnancy.
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- Hung-Hui Chen
- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, MacKay Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, MacKay Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Exploring experiences and needs of perinatal women in digital healthcare: A meta-ethnography of qualitative evidence. Int J Med Inform 2023; 169:104929. [PMID: 36435014 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929] [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: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this review is to identify, appraise, and synthesize the available qualitative evidence on the experiences and needs of perinatal women by using digital technologies in healthcare. METHODS This review was consolidated following the eMERGe meta-ethnography reporting guidance. We conducted a comprehensive search in eight databases from inception to 12 October 2021. Published and unpublished qualitative and mixed-method studies published in English were included. The methodological quality was assessed using the critical appraisal skill program checklist. A meta-ethnographic synthesis was used according to Noblit and Hare's seven-step iterative process. RESULTS A total of 3,843 articles were retrieved, and 27 qualitative studies pertaining to 3,775 perinatal women from 13 countries across different ethnicities were included. Four overarching themes emerged for the aspect of experiences: (1) normalization of experience, (2) attainment of valuable knowledge, (3) empowerment and self-confidence boosting, and (4) beneficial features of digital platforms. For the aspect of needs, the derived themes included the following: (1) necessity of credible resources, (2) importance of personalization, (3) concern about cybersecurity, and (4) urging additional support. Our line-of-argument for interpreting the perinatal women's experiences can offer a much greater engagement in digital healthcare, while the findings on the perinatal women's needs can add value for improving the design of digital healthcare in the future. CONCLUSION This review offers a deeper understanding of the perinatal women's experiences and needs when using digital technologies in healthcare. Our findings provide meaningful recommendations for clinical practice and future research.
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Skorstad M, Vistad I, Fegran L, Berntsen S, Johannessen B. Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:326. [PMID: 36434602 PMCID: PMC9701034 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01104-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND During the last decade, the health care profession has moved toward personalized care and has focused on the diversity of survivorship needs after initial cancer treatment. Health care providers encourage empowering patients to participate actively in their own health management and survivorship. Consequently, we developed and piloted a new follow-up model for patients at a Norwegian hospital, referred to as the Lifestyle and Empowerment Techniques in Survivorship of Gynecologic Oncology (LETSGO) model. Using LETSGO, a dedicated nurse replaces the physician in every second follow-up consultation, providing patients who have undergone cancer treatment with self-management techniques that are reinforced with eHealth technology via a specially designed app. Encouraging behavioral change and evaluating the late effects of treatment and recurrence symptoms are central components of self-management techniques. In addition, the app encourages physical activity and positive lifestyle changes, helps identify recurrence-related symptoms, and provides reminders of activity goals. This study aims to investigate experiences with nurse-led consultations supported by eHealth technology among the patients who piloted the LETSGO intervention. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted to analyze the participants' experiences with the LETSGO intervention after six to seven months. RESULTS The participants in the LETSGO pilot felt safe and well cared for. They thought the nurse was less busy than the doctors appear to be, which made it easy for them to share any cancer-related challenges. Many participants reported increased empowerment and confidence in recognizing symptoms of cancer recurrence, and participants who used the app regularly were motivated to increase their physical activity levels. However, the participants also experienced some limitations and technical errors with the app. CONCLUSIONS Generally, the participants positively received the nurse-led consultations and eHealth technology, but an intervention study is required for further evaluation. In addition, the reported technical app errors should be resolved and tested prior to eHealth application implementation. Regardless, this study may be useful in planning personalized survivorship care studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03453788 . Registration March 5, 2018.
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- Mette Skorstad
- grid.417290.90000 0004 0627 3712Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sorlandet Hospital HF, Egsveien 100, 4615 Kristiansand, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Clinical Institute II, Medical Department, University of Bergen, Haukelandsveien 28, 5009 Bergen, Norway
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- grid.417290.90000 0004 0627 3712Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sorlandet Hospital HF, Egsveien 100, 4615 Kristiansand, Norway ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Clinical Institute II, Medical Department, University of Bergen, Haukelandsveien 28, 5009 Bergen, Norway
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- grid.23048.3d0000 0004 0417 6230Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway
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- grid.23048.3d0000 0004 0417 6230Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway
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- grid.23048.3d0000 0004 0417 6230Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway
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Henriksson P, Migueles JH, Söderström E, Sandborg J, Maddison R, Löf M. User engagement in relation to effectiveness of a digital lifestyle intervention (the HealthyMoms app) in pregnancy. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13793. [PMID: 35963935 PMCID: PMC9376088 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Although user engagement is generally considered important for the effectiveness of digital behavior change interventions, there is a lack of such data in pregnancy. The aim of this study was therefore to examine the associations of user engagement with the HealthyMoms app with gestational weight gain, diet quality and physical activity in pregnancy. The study involved secondary analyses of participant data from the intervention group (n = 134) in a randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a 6-month mHealth intervention (the HealthyMoms app) on gestational weight gain, diet quality and physical activity. In adjusted regression models, the total number of registrations from three self-monitoring features (i.e., for weight-, diet- and physical activity) was associated with lower gestational weight gain (β = − 0.18, P = 0.043) and improved diet quality (β = 0.17, P = 0.019). These findings were mainly attributable to the associations of physical activity registrations with lower gestational weight gain (β = − 0.20, P = 0.026) and improved diet quality (β = 0.20, P = 0.006). However, the number of app sessions and page views were not associated with any of the outcomes. Our results may motivate efforts to increase user engagement in digital lifestyle interventions in pregnancy. However, additional studies are needed to further elucidate the influence of different types of user engagement in digital pregnancy interventions on their effectiveness. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03298555); https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03298555 (date of registration: October 2, 2017; date of first enrolled participant: October 24, 2017).
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- Pontus Henriksson
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden.,Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Sandborg J, Henriksson P, Söderström E, Migueles JH, Bendtsen M, Blomberg M, Löf M. The effects of a lifestyle intervention (the HealthyMoms app) during pregnancy on infant body composition: Secondary outcome analysis from a randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Obes 2022; 17:e12894. [PMID: 35106942 PMCID: PMC9285397 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy has been identified as a window for childhood obesity prevention. Although lifestyle interventions in pregnancy can prevent excessive gestational weight gain (GWG), little is known whether such interventions also affect infant growth and body composition. OBJECTIVES To investigate (i) the effects of a 6-month lifestyle intervention (the HealthyMoms app) on infant body composition 1-2 weeks postpartum, and (ii) whether a potential intervention effect on infant body composition is mediated through maternal GWG. METHODS This is a secondary outcome analysis of the HealthyMoms randomized controlled trial. Air-displacement plethysmography was used to measure body composition in 305 healthy full-term infants. RESULTS We observed no statistically significant effect on infant weight (β = -0.004, p = 0.94), length (β = -0.19, p = 0.46), body fat percentage (β = 0.17, p = 0.72), or any of the other body composition variables in the multiple regression models (all p ≥ 0.27). Moreover, we observed no mediation effect through GWG on infant body composition. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support that HealthyMoms may be implemented in healthcare to promote a healthy lifestyle in pregnant women without compromising offspring growth. Further research is required to elucidate whether lifestyle interventions in pregnancy also may result in beneficial effects on infant body composition and impact future obesity risk.
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- Johanna Sandborg
- Department of Biosciences and NutritionKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden,Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping
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- Department of Biosciences and NutritionKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden,Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping,PROFITH (PROmoting FITness and Health Through Physical Activity) Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport SciencesResearch Institute of Sport and Health, University of GranadaGranadaSpain
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Biomedical and Clinical SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköpingSweden
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- Department of Biosciences and NutritionKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden,Department of Health, Medicine and Caring SciencesLinköping UniversityLinköping
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Applying Collective Intelligence in Health Recommender Systems for Smoking Cessation: A Comparison Trial. ELECTRONICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/electronics11081219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Health recommender systems (HRSs) are intelligent systems that can be used to tailor digital health interventions. We compared two HRSs to assess their impact providing smoking cessation support messages. Methods: Smokers who downloaded a mobile app to support smoking abstinence were randomly assigned to two interventions. They received personalized, ratable motivational messages on the app. The first intervention had a knowledge-based HRS (n = 181): it selected random messages from a subset matching the users’ demographics and smoking habits. The second intervention had a hybrid HRS using collective intelligence (n = 190): it selected messages applying the knowledge-based filter first, and then chose the ones with higher ratings provided by other similar users in the system. Both interventions were compared on: (a) message appreciation, (b) engagement with the system, and (c) one’s own self-reported smoking cessation status, as indicated by the last seven-day point prevalence report in different time intervals during a period of six months. Results: Both interventions had similar message appreciation, number of rated messages, and abstinence results. The knowledge-based HRS achieved a significantly higher number of active days, number of abstinence reports, and better abstinence results. The hybrid algorithm led to more quitting attempts in participants who completed their user profiles.
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Söderström E, Müssener U, Löfgren M, Sandell L, Thomas K, Löf M. Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Pregnant Migrant Women and the Potential of a Digital Support Tool—A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042328. [PMID: 35206516 PMCID: PMC8872577 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
Eating healthily and being physically active during pregnancy are important for maternal and offspring health. Maternity healthcare is a key arena for health promotion; however, 20% of pregnant women in Sweden are foreign-born, which may reduce reach due to language and cultural barriers. The aims of this study were to explore healthcare professionals’ perceptions about (a) promoting health behaviors (i.e., healthy diet, physical activity, and weight gain) among Arabic- and Somali-speaking pregnant women and (b) how a translated version of the previously evaluated Swedish app (HealthyMoms) can be tailored and used as a tool in their clinical work. Healthcare professionals in Swedish maternity care (n = 14) were interviewed. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Healthcare professionals expressed challenges in health promotion work, including cultural and educational aspects and low awareness of health behaviors among women themselves and their social environment. Further, a lack of resources within the clinical practice and a need for cultural awareness among healthcare professionals were highlighted. Finally, it was perceived that a translated app has potential to provide basic and culturally adjusted information, facilitate communication and thus has potential to become a helpful tool in maternity care to support healthy lifestyle behaviors in Arabic- and Somali-speaking pregnant women.
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Affiliation(s)
- Emmie Söderström
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
- Group MLÖ, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, NEO, 141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (U.M.); (M.L.); (L.S.); (K.T.); (M.L.)
- Group MLÖ, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, NEO, 141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
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Sandborg J, Söderström E, Henriksson P, Bendtsen M, Henström M, Leppänen MH, Maddison R, Migueles JH, Blomberg M, Löf M. Effectiveness of a Smartphone App to Promote Healthy Weight Gain, Diet, and Physical Activity During Pregnancy (HealthyMoms): Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e26091. [PMID: 33704075 PMCID: PMC7995071 DOI: 10.2196/26091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) during pregnancy is a major public health concern associated with negative health outcomes for both mother and child. Scalable interventions are needed, and digital interventions have the potential to reach many women and promote healthy GWG. Most previous studies of digital interventions have been small pilot studies or have not included women from all BMI categories. We therefore examined the effectiveness of a smartphone app in a large sample (n=305) covering all BMI categories. Objective To investigate the effectiveness of a 6-month intervention (the HealthyMoms app) on GWG, body fatness, dietary habits, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), glycemia, and insulin resistance in comparison to standard maternity care. Methods A 2-arm parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted. Women in early pregnancy at maternity clinics in Östergötland, Sweden, were recruited. Eligible women who provided written informed consent completed baseline measures, before being randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either an intervention (n=152) or control group (n=153). The control group received standard maternity care while the intervention group received the HealthyMoms smartphone app for 6 months (which includes multiple features, eg, information; push notifications; self-monitoring; and feedback features for GWG, diet, and physical activity) in addition to standard care. Outcome measures were assessed at Linköping University Hospital at baseline (mean 13.9 [SD 0.7] gestational weeks) and follow-up (mean 36.4 [SD 0.4] gestational weeks). The primary outcome was GWG and secondary outcomes were body fatness (Bod Pod), dietary habits (Swedish Healthy Eating Index) using the web-based 3-day dietary record Riksmaten FLEX, MVPA using the ActiGraph wGT3x-BT accelerometer, glycemia, and insulin resistance. Results Overall, we found no statistically significant effect on GWG (P=.62); however, the data indicate that the effect of the intervention differed by pre-pregnancy BMI, as women with overweight and obesity before pregnancy gained less weight in the intervention group as compared with the control group in the imputed analyses (–1.33 kg; 95% CI –2.92 to 0.26; P=.10) and completers-only analyses (–1.67 kg; 95% CI –3.26 to –0.09; P=.031]). Bayesian analyses showed that there was a 99% probability of any intervention effect on GWG among women with overweight and obesity, and an 81% probability that this effect was over 1 kg. The intervention group had higher scores for the Swedish Healthy Eating Index at follow-up than the control group (0.27; 95% CI 0.05-0.50; P=.017). We observed no statistically significant differences in body fatness, MVPA, glycemia, and insulin resistance between the intervention and control group at follow up (P≥.21). Conclusions Although we found no overall effect on GWG, our results demonstrate the potential of a smartphone app (HealthyMoms) to promote healthy dietary behaviors as well as to decrease weight gain during pregnancy in women with overweight and obesity. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03298555; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03298555 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/13011
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Affiliation(s)
- Johanna Sandborg
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,PROFITH "PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity" research group, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Research Institute of Sport and Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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