scholarly journals Assessment of the Area of Review and Leakage Impact for Site 7 using the NRAP-IAM-CCS Tool, Northern Michigan Basin-CarbonSAFE Phase 1 Pre-Feasibility Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe K. White ◽  
Diana H. Bacon ◽  
Inci Demirkanli ◽  
Susan Carroll
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Michigan Basin ◽  
Northern Michigan

Feasibility Study on a (252)Cf Plasma Desorption Imaging Mass Detector. Phase 1.

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan M. Levine ◽  
Nicholas W. Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Plasma Desorption ◽  
Mass Detector

Assessment of options for the development of a stacked storage complex in the Northern Michigan Basin, USA

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 430-446
Author(s):  
Neeraj Gupta ◽  
Mark Kelley ◽  
Autumn Haagsma ◽  
Justin Glier ◽  
William Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Michigan Basin ◽  
Northern Michigan

scholarly journals Development and Feasibility of a Family-Based Health Behavior Intervention Using Intelligent Personal Assistants: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Carlin ◽  
Caomhan Logue ◽  
Jonathan Flynn ◽  
Marie H Murphy ◽  
Alison M Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Personal Assistant ◽  
Personal Assistants ◽  
Intelligent Personal Assistant

BACKGROUND Intelligent personal assistants such as Amazon Echo and Google Home have become increasingly integrated into the home setting and, therefore, may facilitate behavior change via novel interactions or as an adjunct to conventional interventions. However, little is currently known about their potential role in this context. OBJECTIVE This feasibility study aims to develop the Intelligent Personal Assistant Project (IPAP) and assess the acceptability and feasibility of this technology for promoting and maintaining physical activity and other health-related behaviors in both parents and children. METHODS This pilot feasibility study was conducted in 2 phases. For phase 1, families who were attending a community-based weight management project were invited to participate, whereas phase 2 recruited families not currently receiving any additional intervention. Families were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (received a smart speaker for use in the family home) or the control group. The IPAP intervention aimed to promote positive health behaviors in the family setting through utilization of the functions of a smart speaker and its linked intelligent personal assistant. Data were collected on recruitment, retention, outcome measures, intervention acceptability, device interactions, and usage. RESULTS In total, 26 families with at least one child aged 5 to 12 years were recruited, with 23 families retained at follow-up. Across phase 1 of the intervention, families interacted with the intelligent personal assistant a total of 65 times. Although device interactions across phase 2 of the intervention were much higher (312 times), only 10.9% (34/312) of interactions were coded as relevant (related to diet, physical activity or well-being). Focus groups highlighted that the families found the devices acceptable and easy to use and felt that the prompts or reminders were useful in prompting healthier behaviors. Some further intervention refinements in relation to the timing of prompts and integrating feedback alongside the devices were suggested by families. CONCLUSIONS Using intelligent personal assistants to deliver health-related messages and information within the home is feasible, with high levels of engagement reported by participating families. This novel feasibility study highlights important methodological considerations that should inform future trials testing the effectiveness of intelligent personal assistants in promoting positive health-related behaviors. CLINICALTRIAL ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN16792534; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16792534

scholarly journals Development and Feasibility of a Family-Based Health Behavior Intervention Using Intelligent Personal Assistants: Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/17501 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e17501
Author(s):  
Angela Carlin ◽  
Caomhan Logue ◽  
Jonathan Flynn ◽  
Marie H Murphy ◽  
Alison M Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Personal Assistant ◽  
Personal Assistants ◽  
Intelligent Personal Assistant

Background Intelligent personal assistants such as Amazon Echo and Google Home have become increasingly integrated into the home setting and, therefore, may facilitate behavior change via novel interactions or as an adjunct to conventional interventions. However, little is currently known about their potential role in this context. Objective This feasibility study aims to develop the Intelligent Personal Assistant Project (IPAP) and assess the acceptability and feasibility of this technology for promoting and maintaining physical activity and other health-related behaviors in both parents and children. Methods This pilot feasibility study was conducted in 2 phases. For phase 1, families who were attending a community-based weight management project were invited to participate, whereas phase 2 recruited families not currently receiving any additional intervention. Families were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (received a smart speaker for use in the family home) or the control group. The IPAP intervention aimed to promote positive health behaviors in the family setting through utilization of the functions of a smart speaker and its linked intelligent personal assistant. Data were collected on recruitment, retention, outcome measures, intervention acceptability, device interactions, and usage. Results In total, 26 families with at least one child aged 5 to 12 years were recruited, with 23 families retained at follow-up. Across phase 1 of the intervention, families interacted with the intelligent personal assistant a total of 65 times. Although device interactions across phase 2 of the intervention were much higher (312 times), only 10.9% (34/312) of interactions were coded as relevant (related to diet, physical activity or well-being). Focus groups highlighted that the families found the devices acceptable and easy to use and felt that the prompts or reminders were useful in prompting healthier behaviors. Some further intervention refinements in relation to the timing of prompts and integrating feedback alongside the devices were suggested by families. Conclusions Using intelligent personal assistants to deliver health-related messages and information within the home is feasible, with high levels of engagement reported by participating families. This novel feasibility study highlights important methodological considerations that should inform future trials testing the effectiveness of intelligent personal assistants in promoting positive health-related behaviors. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN16792534; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16792534

scholarly journals Patient & public involvement for inherited cardiac conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Bueser ◽  
C Patch ◽  
E Rowland ◽  
L Coles ◽  
A Metcalfe
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Psychoeducational Intervention ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Carrier Status ◽  
Intervention Model ◽  
Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements National Institute for Health Research OnBehalf King"s Health Partners Patient & Public Involvement for Inherited Cardiac Conditions (PPIICC) group Background Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICCs) affect up to 1:200 of the population and is the leading cause of sudden death in the under 40s. Research into developing interventions to support patients as they adjust to their diagnosis and genetic carrier status is underway; an example of which is the Psychoeducational Intervention Supporting patients with an ICC (PISICC) study. To ensure the appropriateness, acceptability and applicability of the intervention, patients and the public were involved in the development of PISICC intervention. Purpose To ensure the relevance and improve the quality of the PISICC study, Patient & Public Involvement for Inherited Cardiac Conditions  (PPIICC) group was organised to guide the research project as this progressed through the three phases of the Medical Research Council framework for developing complex interventions. Methods Utilising INVOLVE guidelines, the PPIICC group was initiated by the researcher by inviting patients and families attending a local ICC clinic, members of the patient support group, Cardiomyopathy UK; and members of the existing PPI group of the local biomedical research centre. Ground rules, terms of engagement and provisions for meetings such as rooms, reimbursements for transport costs, childcare and compensation for time was established. The PPIICC group met up to three times per year within a three-year period with electronic exchanges in between. Members gave individual feedback to draft study materials and their views shaped the final versions. A modified Delphi study was used for the development of the PISICC intervention model. Figure 1 illustrates the activities undertaken by the group. Results The involvement of the PPIICC group throughout the development of the PISICC intervention model has contributed to the successful recruitment of 32 participants and completion of the qualitative study in Phase 1. In Phase 2 the group had a crucial role in ensuring that the education component of the PISICC intervention included  advice on medication and physical activity; and for the group component of the intervention to include a mixed age group to enable sharing of varied experiences. In planning for Phase 3, the PPIICC group helped ensure that the trial processes for the planned feasibility study were not burdensome to participants which supported its full ethical approval by the UK Health Research Authority. Conclusions Patients and their families played an important role in designing the PISICC study. So far, their involvement has resulted in reaching recruitment targets for Phase 1 of the study, the development of a patient-informed psychoeducational intervention model and feasibility study protocol.

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