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Ramos SR, Reynolds H, Johnson C, Melkus G, Kershaw T, Thayer J, Vorderstrasse A. Perceptions on HIV-related Comorbidities and Usability of a Virtual Environment as CVD Prevention Education in Sexual Minority Men with HIV: Formative Phases of a Pilot RCT. J Med Internet Res 2024. [PMID: 38924481 DOI: 10.2196/57351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sexual minority men with HIV are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have been underrepresented in behavioral research and in clinical trials. OBJECTIVE To explore perceptions about HIV-related comorbidities and assess the interest and usability of a virtual environment as CVD prevention education in Black and Latinx sexual minority men with HIV. METHODS This is a 3-phase pilot randomized control behavioral trial. We report on formative phases 1 and 2 that informed virtual environment content and features using qualitative interviews, usability testing, and beta testing with 25 individuals. In Phase 1, 15 participants completed interviews exploring HIV-related illnesses of concern that would be used to tailor the virtual environment. In Phase 2, usability and beta testing were conducted with 10 participants to assess interest, features, and content. RESULTS In Phase 1, we found CVD risk factors included high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. Cancer (prostate, colon, and others) was a common concern and so were the development of mental health conditions. In Phase 2, all participants completed the 12-item usability checklist with favorable feedback within 30 to 60 minutes. Beta-testing interviews suggested: 1) Mixed perceptions about health and HIV, 2) High risk for comorbid conditions, 3) Virtual environment features were promising, and 4) need for diverse avatar representations. CONCLUSIONS We identified several comorbid conditions of concern and findings carry significant implications for mitigating barriers to preventative health screenings given the shared risk factors between HIV and related comorbidities. Highly rated aspects of the virtual environment were anonymity, meeting others who identify as gay or bisexual with HIV, validating LGBTQ+ images and content, and accessibility to CVD prevention education. Critical end-user feedback from beta-testing suggested more options for avatar customization in skin, hair, body representation. Our next phase will test the virtual environment as a new approach to advancing cardiovascular health equity in ethnic and racial sexual minority men with HIV. CLINICALTRIAL clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04061915). INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/38348.
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- S Raquel Ramos
- School of Nursing, Yale University, 400 West Campus Drive, Orange, US
- School of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, US
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale University, New Haven, US
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- Department of Medicine, Grossman School of Medicine, New York, US
- Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, US
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- Czik School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, US
- McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, US
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- Rory Myers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, US
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- School of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, US
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale University, New Haven, US
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- School of Social Ecology, Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, US
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Brewer LC, Abraham H, Clark D, Echols M, Hall M, Hodgman K, Kaihoi B, Kopecky S, Krogman A, Leth S, Malik S, Marsteller J, Mathews L, Scales R, Schulte P, Shultz A, Taylor B, Thomas R, Wong N, Olson T. Efficacy and Adherence Rates of a Novel Community-Informed Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Protocol for the Destination Cardiac Rehab Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030883. [PMID: 38014699 PMCID: PMC10727355 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030883] [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] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Innovative restructuring of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery remains critical to reduce barriers and improve access to diverse populations. Destination Cardiac Rehab is a novel virtual world technology-based CR program delivered through the virtual world platform, Second Life, which previously demonstrated high acceptability as an extension of traditional center-based CR. This study aims to evaluate efficacy and adherence of the virtual world-based CR program compared with center-based CR within a community-informed, implementation science framework. METHODS Using a noninferiority, hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation, randomized controlled trial, 150 patients with an eligible cardiovascular event will be recruited from 6 geographically diverse CR centers across the United States. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to either the 12-week Destination Cardiac Rehab or the center-based CR control groups. The primary efficacy outcome is a composite cardiovascular health score based on the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 at 3 and 6 months. Adherence outcomes include CR session attendance and participation in exercise sessions. A diverse patient/caregiver/stakeholder advisory board was assembled to guide recruitment, implementation, and dissemination plans and to contextualize study findings. The institutional review board-approved randomized controlled trial will enroll and randomize patients to the intervention (or control group) in 3 consecutive waves/year over 3 years. The results will be published at data collection and analyses completion. CONCLUSIONS The Destination Cardiac Rehab randomized controlled trial tests an innovative and potentially scalable model to enhance CR participation and advance health equity. Our findings will inform the use of effective virtual CR programs to expand equitable access to diverse patient populations. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT05897710.
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- LaPrincess C. Brewer
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
- Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement ResearchMayo ClinicRochesterMN
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- Department of Internal MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of CardiologyUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMS
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMorehouse School of MedicineAtlantaGA
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- Division of CardiologyUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterJacksonMS
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Global Products and ServicesMayo Clinic Center for InnovationRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCA
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- Center for Health Services and Outcomes ResearchJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMD
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- Division of CardiologyJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMD
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicinePhoenixAZ
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- Division of Clinical Trials and BiostatisticsMayo ClinicRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineJacksonvilleFL
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCA
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Clinic College of MedicineRochesterMN
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Guo S, Luo X, Huang L, Wang C, Yang Y, Yang L. Hot spots and trends in PCI prognostic research: A bibliometric analysis with CiteSpace. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35599. [PMID: 37904392 PMCID: PMC10615519 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures is increasing along with the number of studies involving guidelines, prognostic assessments, and cardiac rehabilitation related to PCI strategies. However, fewer studies have reported the mapping of knowledge structure and hotspot analysis in this field. Our goal was to discuss and analyze the current status, hot spots and developmental trends associated with research into the prognosis of patients undergoing PCI, and to provide reference for PCI-related research. METHODS The Web of Science Core Collection and China Knowledge Network were searched for relevant literature from January 2003 to October 2022, and CiteSpace 6.1. R3 software was used to analyze the co-occurrence, clustering, and emerging authors, institutions, and keywords. RESULTS A total of 2666 English and 2010 Chinese publications were included. The number of publications showed a growing trend. The author with the maximum number of articles was Xu Bo. The institutions with high productivity were Peking Union Medical College and Capital Medical University. Although the number of Chinese articles was high, the cooperation between institutions was low and the impact was small. The results of the analysis suggest a shift in the focus of keywords from coronary artery disease and PCI to studies involving the assessment and intervention of risk factors associated with poor prognosis of PCI. Traditional Chinese Medicine and anxiety represent the emerging direction of PCI prognosis. The assessment of major adverse cardiovascular events and cardiac rehabilitation require careful analysis in post-PCI research. CONCLUSION The findings of this bibliometric study present a comprehensive and systematic overview of the PCI prognosis, based on the analysis of the current status and trends in research, which may facilitate the identification of hot topics and new directions for future research.
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- Shuli Guo
- Department of Health Management, School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Clinical Laboratory Center, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department three of Cardiology, Urumqi Friendship Hospital, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Center, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Brewer LC, Abraham H, Kaihoi B, Leth S, Egginton J, Slusser J, Scott C, Penheiter S, Albertie M, Squires R, Thomas R, Scales R, Trejo-Gutierrez J, Kopecky S. A Community-Informed Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program as an Extension of Center-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: MIXED-METHODS ANALYSIS OF A MULTICENTER PILOT STUDY. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2023; 43:22-30. [PMID: 35881503 PMCID: PMC10340723 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Innovative methods for delivering cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that provide strategies to circumvent the mounting barriers to traditional CR have the potential to widen access to a well-established secondary prevention strategy. Our study assesses the feasibility and acceptability of a novel virtual world-based CR (VWCR) program, Destination Rehab , as an extension of a conventional center-based CR program. METHODS Adult cardiac patients hospitalized at Mayo Clinic hospitals with a diagnosis for CR and ≥1 modifiable, lifestyle risk factor target-sedentary lifestyle (<3 hr physical activity/wk), unhealthy diet (<5 servings fruits and vegetables/d), or current smoking (>1 yr)-were recruited. Patients participated in an 8-wk health education program using a virtual world (VW) platform from a prior proof-of-concept study and a post-intervention focus group. Primary outcome measures included feasibility and acceptability. Secondary outcome measures included changes from baseline to post-intervention in cardiovascular (CV) health behaviors and biometrics, CV health knowledge, and psychosocial factors. RESULTS Of the 30 enrolled patients (age 59.1 ± 9.7 yr; 50% women), 93% attended ≥1 session and 71% attended ≥75% of sessions. The overall VWCR experience received an 8 rating (scale 0-10) and had high acceptability. Clinically relevant trends were noted in CV health behaviors and biometrics, although not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The VWCR program is a feasible, highly acceptable, and innovative platform to potentially influence health behaviors and CV risk and may increase accessibility to disadvantaged populations with higher CV disease burdens.
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- LaPrincess C Brewer
- Departments of Cardiovascular Medicine (Drs Brewer, Squires, Thomas, and Kopecky and Ms Leth) and Internal Medicine (Dr Abraham), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota; Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (Drs Brewer, and Penheiter); Global Products and Services, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation, Rochester, Minnesota (Mr Kaihoi); Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota (Mr Egginton); Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (Messrs Slusser and Scott); Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida (Ms Albertie); Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona (Dr Scales); and Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida (Dr Trejo-Gutierrez)
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Content VG, Abraham HM, Kaihoi BH, Olson TP, Brewer LC. Novel Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to Broaden Access to Underserved Populations. JACC Case Rep 2022; 4:911-914. [PMID: 35912322 PMCID: PMC9334153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Disparities in the Use of Cardiac Rehabilitation in African Americans. CURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REPORTS 2022; 16:31-41. [PMID: 35573267 PMCID: PMC9077032 DOI: 10.1007/s12170-022-00690-2] [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] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Åsberg K, Bendtsen M. Perioperative digital behaviour change interventions for reducing alcohol consumption, improving dietary intake, increasing physical activity and smoking cessation: a scoping review. Perioper Med (Lond) 2021; 10:18. [PMID: 34225795 PMCID: PMC8258960 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-021-00189-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence suggests that unhealthy lifestyle behaviours are modifiable risk factors for postoperative complications. Digital behaviour change interventions (DBCIs), for instance text messaging programs and smartphone apps, have shown promise in achieving lifestyle behaviour change in a wide range of clinical populations, and it may therefore be possible to reduce postoperative complications by supporting behaviour change perioperatively using digital interventions. This scoping review was conducted in order to identify existing research done in the area of perioperative DBCIs for reducing alcohol consumption, improving dietary intake, increasing physical activity and smoking cessation. MAIN TEXT This scoping review included eleven studies covering a range of surgeries: bariatric, orthopaedic, cancer, transplantation and elective surgery. The studies were both randomised controlled trials and feasibility studies and investigated a diverse set of interventions: one game, three smartphone apps, one web-based program and five text message interventions. Feasibility studies reported user acceptability and satisfaction with the behaviour change support. Engagement data showed participation rates ranged from 40 to 90%, with more participants being actively engaged early in the intervention period. In conclusion, the only full-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT), text messaging ahead of bariatric surgery did not reveal any benefits with respect to adherence to preoperative exercise advice when compared to a control group. Two of the pilot studies, one text message intervention, one game, indicated change in a positive direction with respect to alcohol and tobacco outcomes, but between group comparisons were not done due to small sample sizes. The third pilot-study, a smartphone app, found between group changes for physical activity and alcohol, but not with respect to smoking cessation outcomes. CONCLUSION This review found high participant satisfaction, but shows recruitment and timing-delivery issues, as well as low retention to interventions post-surgery. Small sample sizes and the use of a variety of feasibility outcome measures prevent the synthesis of results and makes generalisation difficult. Future research should focus on defining standardised outcome measures, enhancing patient engagement and improving adherence to behaviour change prior to scheduled surgery.
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- Katarina Åsberg
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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Rudolphi-Solero T, Jimenez-Zayas A, Lorenzo-Alvarez R, Domínguez-Pinos D, Ruiz-Gomez MJ, Sendra-Portero F. A team-based competition for undergraduate medical students to learn radiology within the virtual world Second Life. Insights Imaging 2021; 12:89. [PMID: 34185165 PMCID: PMC8241985 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01032-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background A multi-user competitive game within the virtual world Second Life for undergraduate radiology learning was adapted for team participation. This study aimed to assess student perception, impact on learning, and eventual correlation of game results with post-exposure tests and course grades. Methods The game consisted of six weekly stages, dedicated to thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal radiological anatomy and semiology. Participants had several days a week to review self-guided radiology educational content and then complete individual multiple-choice tests and solve team tasks to progress through the game's ranking. Additionally, they completed a cognitive load test, a questionnaire about the experience and a post-exposure knowledge test. Results Fifty-two students organised into 13 teams participated in the game and assessed different aspects of the experience with a mean score ≥ 7.8 on a 10-point scale, highlighting the participation of the teacher (9.3 ± 1.1), the educational contents (8.8 ± 1.4) and the usefulness for their education (8.7 ± 1.4). Participants obtained better post-exposure test results (p < 0.007) and better course grades (p < 0.021) than non-participants did. Conclusion A multi-user game adapted to team competition to learn radiology in Second Life was very positively perceived by third-year medical students, who highly valued its content, organisation, and usefulness for their training. Most of the participants agreed that they had collaborated as a team and that playing in competitive environments helps them learn better. The best post-exposure and academic results compared to non-participating students indicate the potential impact of the game on learning. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13244-021-01032-3.
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- Department of Radiology and Physical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Radiology and Physical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Radiology and Physical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Radiology and Physical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
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Jankowiak M, Rój J. Regional Variability in the Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation in Poland. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:E468. [PMID: 33182292 PMCID: PMC7712273 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Equitable access to cardiological rehabilitation services is one of the important elements in the effectiveness of the treatment of cardiovascular diseases as cardiological rehabilitation is an important part of circulatory system disease prevention and treatment. However, in many countries among others, Poland suffers from the underutilization of cardiac rehabilitation services. Cardiovascular diseases are the worldwide number one cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability and are responsible for the substantial increase in health care costs. Thus, the aim of the research was the analysis of geographical accessibility to cardiac rehabilitation services in Poland. Perkal's method was employed in this research. The conducted research allowed to recognize the regional variation, but also made it possible to classify Polish voivodeships in terms of the level of availability achieved. This enables the identification of voivodeships that provide a good, or even very good, access to cardiology rehabilitation services and those characterized by low, or very low access. It was found that there was a slight regional variability in the access to cardiological rehabilitation services. However, the sufficient development of a rehabilitation infrastructure has been also recognized.
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- Maciej Jankowiak
- Department of Organization and Healthcare Management, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, ul. Przybyszewskiego 39, 60-356 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Operational Research and Mathematical Economics, The Poznań University of Economics and Business, Al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland
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Lorenzo-Alvarez R, Rudolphi-Solero T, Ruiz-Gomez MJ, Sendra-Portero F. Game-Based Learning in Virtual Worlds: A Multiuser Online Game for Medical Undergraduate Radiology Education within Second Life. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2020; 13:602-617. [PMID: 31665564 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Game-based learning can have a positive impact on medical education, and virtual worlds have great potential for supporting immersive online games. It is necessary to reinforce current medical students' knowledge about radiological anatomy and radiological signs. To meet this need, the objectives of this study were: to design a competition-based game in the virtual world, Second Life and to analyze the students' perceptions of Second Life and the game, as well as to analyze the medium-term retention of knowledge and the potential impact on the final grades. Ninety out of 197 (45.6%) third-year medical students voluntarily participated in an online game based on self-guided presentations and multiple-choice tests over six 6-day stages. Participants and non-participants were invited to perform an evaluation questionnaire about the experience and a post-exposure knowledge test. Participants rated the experience with mean scores equal to or higher than 8.1 on a 10-point scale, highlighting the professor (9.5 ± 1.1; mean ± SD) and the virtual environment (8.9 ± 1.1). Participants had better results in the post-exposure test than non-participants (59.0 ± 13.5 versus 45.3 ± 11.5; P < 0.001) and a lower percentage of answers left blank (6.7 ± 8.4 versus 13.1 ± 12.9; P = 0.014). Competitive game-based learning within Second Life is an effective and well-accepted means of teaching core radiological anatomy and radiological signs content to medical students. The higher medium-term outcomes obtained by participants may indicate effective learning with the game. Additionally, valuable positive perceptions about the game, the educational contents, and the potential benefit for their education were discovered among non-participants.
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- Department of Radiology and Physical Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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Asan O, Cooper Ii F, Nagavally S, Walker RJ, Williams JS, Ozieh MN, Egede LE. Preferences for Health Information Technologies Among US Adults: Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e277. [PMID: 30341048 PMCID: PMC6245956 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emerging health technologies are increasingly being used in health care for communication, data collection, patient monitoring, education, and facilitating adherence to chronic disease management. However, there is a lack of studies on differences in the preference for using information exchange technologies between patients with chronic and nonchronic diseases and factors affecting these differences. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper is to understand the preferences and use of information technology for information exchange among a nationally representative sample of adults with and without 3 chronic disease conditions (ie, cardiovascular disease [CVD], diabetes, and hypertension) and to assess whether these preferences differ according to varying demographic variables. METHODS We utilized data from the 2012 and 2014 iteration of the Health Information National Trends Survey (N=7307). We used multiple logistic regressions, adjusting for relevant demographic covariates, to identify the independent factors associated with lower odds of using health information technology (HIT), thus, identifying targets for awareness. Analyses were weighted for the US population and adjusted for the sociodemographic variables of age, gender, race, and US census region. RESULTS Of 7307 participants, 3529 reported CVD, diabetes, or hypertension. In the unadjusted models, individuals with diabetes, CVD, or hypertension were more likely to report using email to exchange medical information with their provider and less likely to not use any of the technology in health information exchange, as well as more likely to say it was not important for them to access personal medical information electronically. In the unadjusted model, additional significant odds ratio (OR) values were observed. However, after adjustment, most relationships regarding the use and interest in exchanging information with the provider were no longer significant. In the adjusted model, individuals with CVD, diabetes, or hypertension were more likely to access Web-based personal health information through a website or app. Furthermore, we assessed adjusted ORs for demographic variables. Those aged >65 years and Hispanic people were more likely to report no use of email to exchange medical information with their provider. Minorities (Hispanic, non-Hispanic black, and Asian people) were less likely to indicate they had no interest in exchanging general health tips with a provider electronically. CONCLUSIONS The analysis did not show any significant association among those with comorbidities and their proclivity toward health information, possibly implying that HIT-related interventions, particularly design of information technologies, should focus more on demographic factors, including race, age, and region, than on comorbidities or chronic disease status to increase the likelihood of use. Future research is needed to understand and explore more patient-friendly use and design of information technologies, which can be utilized by diverse age, race, and education or health literacy groups efficiently to further bridge the patient-provider communication gap.
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- Onur Asan
- School of Systems and Enterprises, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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The Delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation Using Communications Technologies: The “Virtual” Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Can J Cardiol 2018; 34:S278-S283. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Anderson L, Brown JP, Clark AM, Dalal H, Rossau HK, Bridges C, Taylor RS. Patient education in the management of coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 6:CD008895. [PMID: 28658719 PMCID: PMC6481392 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008895.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single most common cause of death globally. However, with falling CHD mortality rates, an increasing number of people live with CHD and may need support to manage their symptoms and improve prognosis. Cardiac rehabilitation is a complex multifaceted intervention which aims to improve the health outcomes of people with CHD. Cardiac rehabilitation consists of three core modalities: education, exercise training and psychological support. This is an update of a Cochrane systematic review previously published in 2011, which aims to investigate the specific impact of the educational component of cardiac rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the effects of patient education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation, compared with usual care on mortality, morbidity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and healthcare costs in patients with CHD.2. To explore the potential study level predictors of the effects of patient education in patients with CHD (e.g. individual versus group intervention, timing with respect to index cardiac event). SEARCH METHODS We updated searches from the previous Cochrane review, by searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (Cochrane Library, Issue 6, 2016), MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid) and CINAHL (EBSCO) in June 2016. Three trials registries, previous systematic reviews and reference lists of included studies were also searched. No language restrictions were applied. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where the primary interventional intent was education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation.2. Studies with a minimum of six-months follow-up and published in 1990 or later.3. Adults with a diagnosis of CHD. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened all identified references for inclusion based on the above inclusion criteria. One author extracted study characteristics from the included trials and assessed their risk of bias; a second review author checked data. Two independent reviewers extracted outcome data onto a standardised collection form. For dichotomous variables, risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived for each outcome. Heterogeneity amongst included studies was explored qualitatively and quantitatively. Where appropriate and possible, results from included studies were combined for each outcome to give an overall estimate of treatment effect. Given the degree of clinical heterogeneity seen in participant selection, interventions and comparators across studies, we decided it was appropriate to pool studies using random-effects modelling. We planned to undertake subgroup analysis and stratified meta-analysis, sensitivity analysis and meta-regression to examine potential treatment effect modifiers. We used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to evaluate the quality of the evidence and the GRADE profiler (GRADEpro GDT) to create summary of findings tables. MAIN RESULTS This updated review included a total of 22 trials which randomised 76,864 people with CHD to an education intervention or a 'no education' comparator. Nine new trials (8215 people) were included for this update. We judged most included studies as low risk of bias across most domains. Educational 'dose' ranged from one 40 minute face-to-face session plus a 15 minute follow-up call, to a four-week residential stay with 11 months of follow-up sessions. Control groups received usual medical care, typically consisting of referral to an outpatient cardiologist, primary care physician, or both.We found evidence of no difference in effect of education-based interventions on total mortality (13 studies, 10,075 participants; 189/5187 (3.6%) versus 222/4888 (4.6%); random effects risk ratio (RR) 0.80, 95% CI 0.60 to 1.05; moderate quality evidence). Individual causes of mortality were reported rarely, and we were unable to report separate results for cardiovascular mortality or non-cardiovascular mortality. There was evidence of no difference in effect of education-based interventions on fatal and/or non fatal myocardial infarction (MI) (2 studies, 209 participants; 7/107 (6.5%) versus 12/102 (11.8%); random effects RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.48; very low quality of evidence). However, there was some evidence of a reduction with education in fatal and/or non-fatal cardiovascular events (2 studies, 310 studies; 21/152 (13.8%) versus 61/158 (38.6%); random effects RR 0.36, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.56; low quality evidence). There was evidence of no difference in effect of education on the rate of total revascularisations (3 studies, 456 participants; 5/228 (2.2%) versus 8/228 (3.5%); random effects RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.71; very low quality evidence) or hospitalisations (5 studies, 14,849 participants; 656/10048 (6.5%) versus 381/4801 (7.9%); random effects RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.21; very low quality evidence). There was evidence of no difference between groups for all cause withdrawal (17 studies, 10,972 participants; 525/5632 (9.3%) versus 493/5340 (9.2%); random effects RR 1.04, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.22; low quality evidence). Although some health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domain scores were higher with education, there was no consistent evidence of superiority across all domains. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found no reduction in total mortality, in people who received education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation, compared to people in control groups (moderate quality evidence). There were no improvements in fatal or non fatal MI, total revascularisations or hospitalisations, with education. There was some evidence of a reduction in fatal and/or non-fatal cardiovascular events with education, but this was based on only two studies. There was also some evidence to suggest that education-based interventions may improve HRQoL. Our findings are supportive of current national and international clinical guidelines that cardiac rehabilitation for people with CHD should be comprehensive and include educational interventions together with exercise and psychological therapy. Further definitive research into education interventions for people with CHD is needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lindsey Anderson
- Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, Veysey Building, Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, UK, EX2 4SG
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Brewer LC, Kaihoi B, Schaepe K, Zarling K, Squires RW, Thomas RJ, Kopecky S. Patient-perceived acceptability of a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program. Digit Health 2017; 3:2055207617705548. [PMID: 29942596 PMCID: PMC6001251 DOI: 10.1177/2055207617705548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Despite its benefits, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation rates remain subpar. Telehealth lifestyle interventions have emerged as modalities to enhance CR accessibility. Virtual-world (VW) technology may provide a means to increase CR use. Objectives This pilot study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a VW-based CR program as an extension to medical center-based CR. Our goal is to apply the study results toward the design of a patient-centered VW platform prototype with high usability, understandability, and credibility. Methods Patients (n = 8, 25% women) recently enrolled in outpatient CR at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota participated in a 12-week, VW health education program and provided feedback on the usability, design and satisfaction of the intervention at baseline and completion. A mixed-methods approach was used to analyze the participant perceptions of the intervention. Results Overall, there were positive participant perceptions of the VW experience. There was unanimous high satisfaction with the graphical interface appearance and ease of use. Participants placed value on the convenience, accessibility, and social connectivity of the remote program as well as the novelty of the simulation platform presentations, which aided in memorability of key concepts. Greater than 80% of participants reported that the program improved their health knowledge and helped to maintain better health habits. Conclusions Our pilot study revealed the feasibility and acceptability of an innovative VW-based CR program among cardiac patients. This novel delivery method for CR has the potential to influence healthy lifestyle change and to increase accessibility to vulnerable populations with higher cardiovascular disease burdens.
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- Global Products and Services, Center for Innovation; Mayo Clinic, USA
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- Qualitative Research Services; Mayo Clinic Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, USA.,Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, USA
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Sannino G, Forastiere M, De Pietro G. A Wellness Mobile Application for Smart Health: Pilot Study Design and Results. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17030611. [PMID: 28304332 PMCID: PMC5375897 DOI: 10.3390/s17030611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Wellness is one of the main factors crucial in the avoidance of illness or disease. Experience has shown that healthy lifestyle programs are an important strategy to prevent the major shared risk factors for many diseases including cardiovascular diseases, strokes, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Within the ambit of the Smart Health 2.0 project, a Wellness App has been developed which has the aim of providing people with something similar to a personal trainer. This Wellness App is able to gather information about the subject, to classify her/him by evaluating some of her/his specific characteristics (physical parameters and lifestyle) and to make personal recommendations to enhance her/his well-being. The application can also give feedback on the effectiveness of the specified characteristics by monitoring their evolution over time, and can provide a positive incentive to stimulate the subject to achieve her/his wellness goals. In this paper, we present a pilot study conducted in Calabria, a region of Italy, aimed at an evaluation of the validity, usability, and navigability of the app, and of people’s level of satisfaction with it. The preliminary results show an average score of 77.16 for usability and of 76.87 for navigability, with an improvement of the Wellness Index with a significance average of 95% and of the Mediterranean Adequacy Index with a significance average of as high as 99%.
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- Giovanna Sannino
- Institute of High Performance Computing and Networking (ICAR) of National Research Council (CNR), 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute of High Performance Computing and Networking (ICAR) of National Research Council (CNR), 80131 Naples, Italy.
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Ragupathi L, Stribling J, Yakunina Y, Fuster V, McLaughlin MA, Vedanthan R. Availability, Use, and Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation in LMIC. Glob Heart 2017; 12:323-334.e10. [PMID: 28302548 DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2016] [Revised: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cornerstone of secondary prevention of ischemic heart disease. It is critically important in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where the burden of ischemic heart disease is substantial and growing. However, the availability and utilization of CR in LMIC is not systematically known. OBJECTIVES This study sought to characterize the availability, use, and barriers to the use of CR. METHODS Electronic databases (Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science) were searched from January 1, 1980 to May 31, 2013 for articles on CR in LMIC. Citations on availability, use, and/or barriers to CR were screened for inclusion by title, abstract, and full text. Data were summarized by region or country to determine the characteristics of CR in LMIC and gaps in the peer-reviewed biomedical publications. RESULTS Our search yielded a total of 5,805 citations, of which 34 satisfied full inclusion and exclusion criteria. The total number of CR programs available ranged from 1 in Algeria and Paraguay to 51 in Serbia. Referral rates for CR ranged from 5.0% in Mexico to 90.3% in Lithuania. Attendance rates ranged from 31.7% in Bulgaria to 95.6% in Lithuania, and CR attendance was correlated with higher educational background. The most commonly cited barrier to CR in LMIC was lack of physician referral. CONCLUSIONS Our results illustrate that the published reports reflects heterogeneity of CR availability and use in LMIC. Overall, CR is insufficiently available and underutilized. Further characterization of CR in LMIC, especially in Asia and Africa, is necessary to develop targeted strategies to improve availability and utilization. Patient, physician, and systems factors must be addressed to overcome barriers to participation in CR in LMIC.
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- Loheetha Ragupathi
- Division of Cardiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Samuel J. Wood Library, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Madrid, Spain
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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Cook N, Winkler SL. Acceptance, Usability and Health Applications of Virtual Worlds by Older Adults: A Feasibility Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e81. [PMID: 27256457 PMCID: PMC4911513 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.5423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Virtual worlds allow users to communicate and interact across various environments, scenarios, and platforms. Virtual worlds present opportunities in health care to reduce the burden of illness and disability by supporting education, rehabilitation, self-management, and social networking. The application of virtual worlds to older adults who bear the burden and cost of health conditions associated with age has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to explore the usability, ease of use, and enjoyment of a virtual world by older adults, the types of virtual world activities that older adults may engage in, and the perceptions of older adults regarding the application of virtual worlds in health care. METHODS This quasi-experimental pre-post design research was guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Participants were recruited from a Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) program at Nova Southeastern University. Participants attended four training sessions over a 5-week period in the Second Life (SL) virtual world. Subjects were surveyed before and after the training on perceived ease of use, attitudes towards technology, behavioral intention to use the system, facilitating conditions, effort expectancy, and self-efficacy. RESULTS Older adults (N=19) completed the informed consent and attended the first training session, and 11 participants (58%, 11/19) completed the full training and the post survey. Completers (82%, 9/11) were more likely than non-completers (37%, 3/8) to consider themselves technologically savvy (P=.048), and to express confidence in being able to use the virtual world (100%, 11/11 vs 37%, 3/8; P=.002). All completers (100%, 11/11) perceived that SL has application in health behaviors and disease and reducing social isolation among people who are homebound. Of the completers, 10 (91%, 10/11) responded that they enjoyed learning how to use SL. Completers suggested that future trainings include more assistants and smaller groups. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study suggests that virtual worlds can be both a feasible and an applicable method to promote health among some seniors. Future research on virtual worlds with older populations should consider using state-of-the art technology including large monitors, providing a minimum of one trainer for every two to three participants, and distributing a comprehensive training manual at the start of the training to support organization and recall.
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- Nicole Cook
- Master of Public Health program, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States.
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