scholarly journals Supporting the self-management of hypertension: Patients’ experiences of using a mobile phone-based system

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Hallberg ◽  
A Ranerup ◽  
K Kjellgren
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management

Do mobile phone applications improve glycemic control in the self-management of diabetes: A systematic review, meta-analysis and GRADE of 14 RCTs

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Carter ◽  
Can Hou ◽  
Jonathon Hewitt ◽  
Trevor Francisa ◽  
Sharon Mayor
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications

scholarly journals Do Mobile Phone Applications Improve Glycemic Control (HbA1c) in the Self-management of Diabetes? A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and GRADE of 14 Randomized Trials

Diabetes Care ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 2089-2095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Hou ◽  
Ben Carter ◽  
Jonathan Hewitt ◽  
Trevor Francisa ◽  
Sharon Mayor
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Mobile Phone App for Patients With Pollen-Related Allergic Rhinitis: Prospective Longitudinal Field Study

10.2196/15514 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e15514
Author(s):  
Manuela Glattacker ◽  
Martin Boeker ◽  
Robin Anger ◽  
Frank Reichenbach ◽  
Adrian Tassoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Background Mobile health apps have great potential to support the self-management of chronic conditions such as allergic diseases, which constitute significant challenges in health care. However, the health app market is confusing for users, as it is vast, dynamic, and lacks scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of the apps on offer. To our knowledge, no health app for pollen-related allergic rhinitis has been evaluated. Objective The aim of our study was to evaluate the Husteblume mobile phone health app, developed in Germany to facilitate the self-management of pollen-related allergic rhinitis. Methods We evaluated usability and changes in quality of life, health literacy, and self-efficacy for managing one’s chronic disease. We conducted 2 online surveys of registered users of the app, 1 before and 1 after the 2017 pollen season, allowing for the analysis of both cross-sectional and longitudinal data in a field setting. Results The sample comprised 661 app users at the first measurement point and 143 users at follow-up. The subgroup of study participants at follow-up rated the usability of the app as good or very good. There were no significant changes in patient-reported outcomes such as quality of life, health literacy, and self-efficacy between the 2 measurement points (P>.05). However, those reached at follow-up perceived subjective improvements due to the app: 55.9% (80/143) reported being subjectively better informed about their allergy, 27.3% (39/143) noted improved quality of life, 33.6% (48/143) reported subjectively better coping with their allergy, and 28.0% (40/143) felt better prepared for the consultation with their physician. Finally, 90.9% (130/143) users did not identify any adverse effects of the app. Conclusions Despite some methodological caveats, the results of the evaluation of the Husteblume app are encouraging for the subgroup using the app in the long term. However, further studies evaluating the effectiveness of the app are needed. Trial Registration German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00011897; https://tinyurl.com/yxxrg9av

scholarly journals A Mobile Phone App for the Self-Management of Pediatric Concussion: Development and Usability Testing

10.2196/12135 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. e12135
Author(s):  
Harminder Sandhu ◽  
Katherine Wilson ◽  
Nick Reed ◽  
Alex Mihailidis
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Pediatric Concussion

scholarly journals A Mobile Phone App for the Self-Management of Pediatric Concussion: Development and Usability Testing (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harminder Sandhu ◽  
Katherine Wilson ◽  
Nick Reed ◽  
Alex Mihailidis
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Concussion Management ◽  
Pediatric Concussion ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND Concussion is a common injury among Canadian children and adolescents that leads to a range of neurobehavioral deficits. However, noticeable gaps continue to exist in the management of pediatric concussion, with poor health outcomes associated with the inadequate application of best practice guidelines. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the development and assess the usability of a mobile phone app to aid youth in the self-management of concussion. A secondary objective was to assess the usefulness of the app. METHODS An agile user-centered design approach was used to develop the technology, followed by a formative lab-based usability study for assessment and improvement proposals. Youths aged 10 to 18 years with a history of concussion and health care professionals involved in concussion management were recruited. This study included participants performing 12 tasks with the mobile phone app while using the think aloud protocol and the administration of the System Usability Scale (SUS), posttest questionnaire, and a semistructured interview. RESULTS A mobile phone app prototype called NeuroCare, an easily accessible pediatric concussion management intervention that provides easy access to expert-informed concussion management strategies and helps guide youth in self-managing and tracking their concussion recovery, was developed. A total of 7 youths aged between 10 and 18 years with a history of concussion and 7 health care professionals were recruited. The mean SUS score was 81.9, mean task success rates were greater than 90% for 92% (11/12) of the tasks, 92% (11/12) of tasks had a total error frequency of less than 11 errors, and mean task completion times were less than 2 min for 100% of the tasks. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that participants rated this app as highly usable, acceptable to users, and that it may be useful in helping youth self-manage concussion.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Behavioral Mobile Phone App Intervention for the Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. e174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivani Goyal ◽  
Gary Lewis ◽  
Catherine Yu ◽  
Michael Rotondi ◽  
Emily Seto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Trial Protocol ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The effectiveness of a bibliotherapy in increasing the self-management ability of slightly to moderately frail elderly persons

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Frieswijk ◽  
N. Steverink ◽  
B. P. Buunk ◽  
J. P. J. Slaets
Keyword(s):  
Frail Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Management Ability

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN READING PREFERENCE: EVIDENCE FROM A MOBILE PHONE PLATFORM

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Kelly De Villiers ◽  
Johann Louw ◽  
Colin Tredoux
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
South African ◽  
The Self ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Reading Preference ◽  
Non Fiction ◽  
Proxy Measure ◽  
Poor Communities

Two studies were conducted to investigate gender differences in a sample of young South African readers from poor communities. In the first study, the self-reported reading preferences of 2 775 readers on a mobile phone platform supplied by the FunDza Literacy Trust were surveyed. Both male and female readers indicated that they liked four genres in particular: romance, drama, non- fiction, and stories with specific South African content. There were nevertheless some differences, such as that a higher percentage of males liked stories involving sport. The second study examined the unique FunDza site visits made by readers, as a proxy measure of what they actually were reading. Four genres stood out: romance, drama, biography, and action/adventure. Again the similarity between male and female readers was noticeable, although many more females than males read content on the site.

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