scholarly journals IGestSaúde a mobile application for the self-management of symptoms associated with chemotherapy treatment: Development protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Sílvia Fernandes ◽  
Bruno Magalhães ◽  
Célia Santos ◽  
Juan Miguel Martinez Galiano
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Treatment Development ◽  
Therapeutic Guidelines

Background & Aim: People undergoing chemotherapy treatment of an oncologic disease refer to the need to promote the process of self-management of the disease and the symptoms associated with treatment. This study aims to describe a mobile application's development protocol to support the self-management of symptoms associated with chemotherapy treatment, the IGestSaúde. Methods & Materials: The research is divided into six stages, using an exploratory/descriptive pilot study conducted over 36 months. The stages include research and fundamentals, development, validation of therapeutic guidelines, field study, technological development, implementation, and mobile application evaluation. Discussion: The project will monitor and improve patients' compliance to chemotherapy, to prevent patients’ complications through preventive indications for self-care, and to improve patients' responses to uncontrolled symptoms or complications. Conclusion: Mobile applications can be considered a viable and effective means for selfmanagement of complications associated with chemotherapy treatment, supported by scientific evidence and these people's specific needs.

The Impact of Mobile Health use on the Self-Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucija Gosak ◽  
Majda Pajnkihar ◽  
Gregor Štiglic
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Chronic diseases are an important public health issue worldwide and affect an individual's quality of life. Due to the alarming rise in type 2 diabetes, healthcare, which was previously largely focused primarily on diagnosis and treatment of the disease, is increasingly focused on prevention and self-care. Patients who adhere to a constant and strict treatment regimen (physical activity, diet, medication) and regularly monitor their health, maintain self-care and health, prevent exacerbation of the disease and prevent complications of diabetes (retinopathy, diabetic feet). Many innovative devices that have become increasingly present in patient health care in recent years, such as mobile applications, are available to patients to maintain consistency in monitoring their health status. Mobile applications make it easier for individuals to monitor their self-care, monitor illness, and make it easier to follow instructions regarding disease control. OBJECTIVE The study aim is to determine the impact of mobile application use on self-care in patients with type 2 diabetes. The aim of the study is also to evaluate and test the usefulness of the forDiabetes application as a tool to improve the self-care of individuals with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We will perform a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The study will include individuals over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed and have regulated type 2 diabetes, who have already received oral treatment and are being treated in family medicine practice. Also, individuals included in the study should not have any acute complications due to the consequences of type 2 diabetes. During the study, they should be able to use an Android or iOS mobile phone and a blood glucose meter. With the help of simple randomization, individuals will be divided into an intervention and a control group. Individuals in the intervention group will use the forDiabetes mobile app to monitor their self-care for type 2 diabetes. Individuals in the control group will not receive a special intervention. Data will be collected using the “Self-care of Diabetes Inventory” questionnaire and a “Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire”. Blood sugar, blood pressure, HbA1c, and weight measurements will be monitored using the calibrated instruments during the study by the nurses employed in family medicine practice. Data will be collected at the beginning of the study and after the patient visit to the family medicine practice. RESULTS The expected results as a result of using the mobile application forDiabetes are the impact on the level of self-care, the impact on the perception of the disease, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, HbA1c, and the measured body weight of the patient. CONCLUSIONS The research contributes to greater visibility and usability of mobile applications for self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes and makes aware of the possible use of innovative methods. CLINICALTRIAL NCT04999189

scholarly journals PEMODELAN APLIKASI MOBILE MODUL PERKULIAHAN BERBASIS CLIENT SERVER

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Rabby Nazli
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Modeling Language ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Client Server

The faster technological development makes it easier for us to carry out life activities more easily. currently mobile applications have not been used so much in a lecture that an application is needed that can meet these shortcomings. For that I try to model a mobile application that can help lecturers and students in sharing learning material at each meeting so as to facilitate the process of a lecture. Which is based on client server where this application can change its data at any time according to the user's height and will be modeled using the Unifield Modeling Language (UML) tool.

scholarly journals The Impact of Using Mobile Applications on Health Outcomes in Patient Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Moghaddasi ◽  
Mohammadreza Naderi Haji ◽  
Babak Sharif-Kashani ◽  
Alireza Kazemi
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Therapeutic Range ◽  
Oral Anticoagulation ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Oral Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Between one and two percent of the population of the developed countries are currently treated with oral anticoagulation therapy. The transition of all or part of the responsibility for therapy management to the patient is an appropriate strategy to respond increasing demand for oral anticoagulation therapy. The main objective of this original study was to investigate the impact of using mobile applications on health outcomes in patient self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy. Methods The papers reviewed in this study had two key characteristics: firstly, they were written in English, and secondly, they used mobile application in oral anticoagulation therapy. An Android mobile application called XrinA was developed to provide warfarin patient self-management. The study was conducted following a Before-After study design. In the Before and After periods, patients were treated as usual and by using the developed application, respectively. Results In the Before period, the mean percentage of International Normalized Ratios (INRs) within the therapeutic range and Time in Therapeutic Range (TTR) of patients was 31.63% and 34.4%, respectively. In the After period, the mean percentage of INRs within the therapeutic range and TTR of patients was 41.41% and 49.97%, respectively. In the After period, the mean INRs within the therapeutic range and the mean TTR increased by 9.78% and 15.57%, respectively. Conclusions Overall, the use of mHealth applications improved outcomes in patient self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy in terms of the percentage of INRs within the therapeutic range and TTR.

Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals’ Needs When Designing the Content of a Mobile Application for the Clinical Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Home Oxygen Therapy: A User-Centered Design (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisbed Naranjo Rojas ◽  
Guillermo Molina-Recio ◽  
Luis Angel Perula-de-torres
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The Self ◽  
Clinical Monitoring ◽  
Self Management ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Home Oxygen Therapy ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND Patients with chronic respiratory diseases require oxygen supply in a considerable amount to reduce their symptoms and increase their survival. The development of abilities for the self-management of chronic diseases has been shown to be essential to decrease exacerbation of symptoms. Therefore, the design and development of health mobile applications (apps) that aid in educating and training for disease self-management are cost-effective strategies. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this research was to describe the main characteristics that, according to final users, should be included in a mobile application for monitoring patients prescribed home oxygen therapy. METHODS A participative-qualitative design was used, involving direct participation of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Focus groups were conducted to identify the needs and perspectives related to the app. A card sorting method was used to determine the contents and basic architecture of the app. RESULTS By means of the focus groups, we could identify nine basic functions of the app for the clinical monitoring of patients under home oxygen therapy. For both profiles, the app structure was determined by identifying the most frequent contents among participants. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a user-centered design allowed for the detection of the functions, contents, and basic architecture of the app by identifying healthcare professionals and patients’ needs and preferences regarding the self-management and monitoring of home oxygen prescriptions. CLINICALTRIAL Trial Registration: The study is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04820790

INNV-41. MY STORI – A SYMPTOM TRACKING AND REPORTING INSTRUMENT MOBILE APPLICATION FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi114-vi114
Author(s):  
Orieta Celiku ◽  
Kristin Odom ◽  
Mahendar Ramidi ◽  
Terri Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Symptom Management ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Tumor Patients

Abstract INTRODUCTION Managing symptom burden is an integral part of brain tumor patient care, but tools to facilitate tracking symptoms and self-management for this population are lacking. Reporting is often limited to self-report as part of clinical follow-up care, or episodic between visits if symptoms are severe. While general-purpose and cancer-specific mobile applications that track medical symptoms are becoming more prevalent, they may not cover the entire range of symptoms experienced by patients with brain tumors or allow tracking of self-management strategies. METHODS We developed an iOS operating system mobile application using Apple’s UIKit, Foundation, WebKit, and Core Graphics frameworks. Core Data and iCloud were used to implement local and cloud-based data storage for personal use. Findings from our Outcomes Surveys informed selection of core symptoms to track. A multidisciplinary team of neuro-oncology scientists, providers, and communication specialists developed self-care content from evidence-based sources. RESULTS We developed My STORI, a free mobile application to capture the experiences of brain tumor patients. Patients and their family members can track daily symptoms and their impact on function and record any actions that were taken to mitigate them. Evidence-based self-care information on how to recognize, manage, and report symptoms is provided. Graphical summaries of how these symptoms evolve over time, and how they are impacted by clinical appointments, treatment, and self-care activities can be displayed and compiled into reports that can be shared with their care team, family, or health care record. CONCLUSIONS Mobile applications have the potential to promote self-care, facilitate symptom management, and enable intuitive, frequent, and convenient reporting of clinically relevant data to the health-care team. The My STORI application is an innovation in patient care guided by evidence-based research and can be used to track symptom management, promote self-care, and enhance communication to improve clinical care and research.

scholarly journals O’SPEAK FOR ENGLISH PHONETIC AND PHONOLOGY CLASS: WHAT’S ON STUDENTS’ MIND?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Candradewi Wahyu Anggraeni ◽  
Widya Ratna Kusumaningrum ◽  
Rangga Asmara
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Teaching Learning

In the era of Education 5.0, mobile applications for the teaching-learning process are proliferating. The mobile application also exists in English Phonetics and Phonology Classes. Its name is O’Speak. The use of O’Speak in English Phonetic and Phonology Class derives from the idea of technological development in this digital era. Virtues and hurdles of using O’Speak come out in students’ viewpoints. Therefore, this study is conducted to know the students’ perceptions toward the use of O’Speak in English Phonetic and Phonology Classes. The research method used in this study is a case study that focuses on the phenomenon of O’Speak. English Phonetics and Phonology students are the participants in this study. The finding shows that the students have several overviews toward O’Speak, such as students' concept of O’Speak, O’Speak designs, and O’Speak comments.

scholarly journals Smartphone application for Self - Management Diabetes: A review

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-37
Author(s):  
Eimad Abdu Abusham ◽  
Aisha M. Al. Zaabi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Diabetes Patient ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Patient Status

In these days, Smartphone application plays an important role that has an impact effect on the users. Cell phones are an essential tool in our daily lives because they provide many communication and fun services. Therefore, it can be a powerful tool for helping the patient who has diabetes. This research paper aims to develop a smartphone application for the self-management of diabetes patient activities. It also seeks to monitor the diabetes patient status and through the smartphone application. The paper reviews the available applications on the smartphone and articles published in the online resources database. The review papers covered various applications to support the self-management tasks such as diet, blood testing, education, exercises, alter, etc. The critical analysis indicates that mobile applications have been improving patients' positive behavior to have the self-management of diabetes. Using the application is a handy tool to change the attitude in self-care activities related to diabetes management and increased user stratification.

scholarly journals MHEALTH PROTOTYPE AND PILOT PROTOCOL TO ENHANCE SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S72-S72
Author(s):  
Kirsten Corazzini ◽  
Donald (chip) Bailey ◽  
Kayla Wright-Freeman ◽  
Eleanor McConnell
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Self Management ◽  
End User ◽  
Social Network Data

Abstract An emerging component of mHealth is the use of tailored mobile applications (app) to facilitate self-management of chronic illnesses, including the mapping of social networks to assist adults living with chronic illnesses to help them be able to identify sources of social support. The purpose of this study is to describe a prototype app to support persons living with dementia (PLWD) in the community and their informal caregivers to map social networks and identify sources of emotional, instrumental, informational, and appraisal of social support. Adapting the Network Canvas open-source software and drawing upon a previously-developed mobile application for adults to self-manage chronic illnesses, we share the key specifications, including health care provider output, preliminary end user feedback, and the pilot protocol designed to test the feasibility. Findings illustrate the importance of leveraging social network data in novel ways to enhance self-management and well-being among PLWD and their caregivers

Evaluating Self-Management Features for Mobile Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Puneet Kumar Aggarwal ◽  
P.S. Grover ◽  
Laxmi Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Quality Estimation ◽  
Electre Tri ◽  
User Demand ◽  
Management Aspect

With the increase in the number of smartphones, the use of mobile applications is growing dramatically in today's high-tech environment. With this high user demand, the quality of mobile applications is becoming a serious issue. With the perspective of quality enhancement, these applications must be smart enough so that they can handle any kind of issue automatically. Also, with the increasing complexity of these applications, they need to be more self-managed for better operability and interoperability. The self-management features allow handling issues such as error handling, optimization, resource utilization, configuration management etc. by its own. This will lead to the better functionality of mobile applications. The present research work proposes to incorporate autonomic capability as an attribute for assessing mobile applications. A multi-criteria decision-making approach named ELECTRE-TRI outranking method is used to evaluate the self-management aspect i.e. the autonomic capability of mobile applications to provide the quality estimation of mobile applications a better way.

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