Promoting Wellness Through Mobile Health Technology in a College Student Population: Protocol Development and Pilot Study (Preprint)

BACKGROUND The health and well-being of college students has garnered widespread attention and concern in recent years. At the same time, the expansion and evaluation of digital technologies has grown in recent years for different target populations. OBJECTIVE This protocol aims to describe a pilot feasibility study on wearables to assess student interest and to gather baseline data from college freshmen, for the academic year 2019 to 2020. METHODS All full-time college freshmen residing in a single residence hall were eligible to participate. Study invitations were sent by post and email 5 weeks prior to move-in. Web-based enrollment and in-person attendance at study orientation sessions were mandatory. We provided the incoming freshmen with a wearable and study app. Wearable data and weekly survey data will be collected through the study app and analyzed. We have collected demographic, enrollment, and attrition data and the number and type of support requests from students. RESULTS The planning phase of the WearDuke initiative was completed in 2018 to 2019, and the pilot study was launched in July 2019. Of the 175 students invited, 120 enrolled and 114 started the study; 107 students remained active participants till the end of the fall semester. For Apple Watch participants (the majority of study population), weekly survey completion rates ranged from 70% (74/106) to 96% (95/99). CONCLUSIONS Halfway through the pilot, we noticed that the initiative has been received positively by the students with minimal attrition. The short- and long-term benefits may be substantial for students, the campus, the utilization of health services, and long-term health. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/16474

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Promoting Wellness Through Mobile Health Technology in a College Student Population: Protocol Development and Pilot Study

JMIR Research Protocols ◽

10.2196/16474 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. e16474

Author(s):

Susanne B Haga ◽

Ryan Shaw ◽

Charles Kneifel ◽

Sarah J Bond ◽

Geoffrey S Ginsburg

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

College Freshmen ◽

Well Being ◽

Student Interest ◽

Full Time ◽

Web Based ◽

Study Orientation ◽

Incoming Freshmen ◽

College Student Population

Background The health and well-being of college students has garnered widespread attention and concern in recent years. At the same time, the expansion and evaluation of digital technologies has grown in recent years for different target populations. Objective This protocol aims to describe a pilot feasibility study on wearables to assess student interest and to gather baseline data from college freshmen, for the academic year 2019 to 2020. Methods All full-time college freshmen residing in a single residence hall were eligible to participate. Study invitations were sent by post and email 5 weeks prior to move-in. Web-based enrollment and in-person attendance at study orientation sessions were mandatory. We provided the incoming freshmen with a wearable and study app. Wearable data and weekly survey data will be collected through the study app and analyzed. We have collected demographic, enrollment, and attrition data and the number and type of support requests from students. Results The planning phase of the WearDuke initiative was completed in 2018 to 2019, and the pilot study was launched in July 2019. Of the 175 students invited, 120 enrolled and 114 started the study; 107 students remained active participants till the end of the fall semester. For Apple Watch participants (the majority of study population), weekly survey completion rates ranged from 70% (74/106) to 96% (95/99). Conclusions Halfway through the pilot, we noticed that the initiative has been received positively by the students with minimal attrition. The short- and long-term benefits may be substantial for students, the campus, the utilization of health services, and long-term health. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/16474

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Allogeneic marrow grafting for treatment of aplastic anemia: a follow- up on long-term survivors

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v48.4.485.485 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 485-490 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

R Storb ◽

ED Thomas ◽

CD Buckner ◽

RA Clift ◽

A Fefer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aplastic Anemia ◽

Well Being ◽

Severe Aplastic Anemia ◽

Full Time ◽

Graft Versus Host ◽

Full Time Employment ◽

Long Term Survivors ◽

Allogeneic Marrow

Abstract Eleven of twenty-four patients with severe aplastic anemia given marrow grafts from HLA-identical siblings between October 1970 and March 1973 are alive with normal marrow function and continued evidence of engraftment 3–5 yr later. Ten have been leading normal lives with no immunosuppressive or other drug therapy since day 100 postgrafting. One has had chronic graft-versus-host disease of the skin which is now slowly improving with no therapy. He returned to full-time employment in the summer of 1975. The long-term well-being of almost half of our initial patients emphasizes the importance of marrow transplantation for the treatment of severe aplastic anemia.

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What matters to me – A web-based preference elicitation tool for clients in long-term care: a user-centred design

10.21203/rs.2.15499/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Catharina Margaretha van Leersum ◽

Albine Moser ◽

Ben van Steenkiste ◽

Marion Reinartz ◽

Esther Stoffers ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Preference Elicitation ◽

End Users ◽

Term Care ◽

Web Based ◽

User Centred Design ◽

Care Services ◽

What Matters

Abstract Background: During the process of decision-making for long-term care, clients are often dependent on informal support and available information about quality ratings of care services. However, clients do not take ratings into account when considering preferred care, and need assistance to understand their preferences. A tool to elicit preferences for long-term care could be beneficial. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative descriptive study is to understand the user requirements and develop a web-based preference elicitation tool for clients in need of long-term care. Methods: We applied a user-centred design in which end-users influence the development of the tool. The included end-users were clients, relatives, and healthcare professionals. Data collection took place between November 2017 and March 2018 by means of meetings with the development team consisting of four users, walkthrough interviews with 21 individual users, video-audio recordings, field notes, and observations during the use of the tool. Data were collected during three phases of iteration: Look and feel, Navigation, and Content. A deductive and inductive content analysis approach was used for data analysis. Results: The layout was considered accessible and easy during the Look and feel phase, and users asked for neutral images. Users found navigation easy, and expressed the need for concise and shorter text blocks. Users reached consensus about the categories of preferences, wished to adjust the content with propositions about well-being, and discussed linguistic difficulties. Conclusion: By incorporating the requirements of end-users, the user-centred design proved to be useful in progressing from the prototype to the finalized tool ‘What matters to me’. This tool may assist the elicitation of client’s preferences in their search for long-term care.

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Allogeneic marrow grafting for treatment of aplastic anemia: a follow- up on long-term survivors

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v48.4.485.bloodjournal484485 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 485-490 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R Storb ◽

ED Thomas ◽

CD Buckner ◽

RA Clift ◽

A Fefer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aplastic Anemia ◽

Well Being ◽

Severe Aplastic Anemia ◽

Full Time ◽

Graft Versus Host ◽

Full Time Employment ◽

Long Term Survivors ◽

Allogeneic Marrow

Eleven of twenty-four patients with severe aplastic anemia given marrow grafts from HLA-identical siblings between October 1970 and March 1973 are alive with normal marrow function and continued evidence of engraftment 3–5 yr later. Ten have been leading normal lives with no immunosuppressive or other drug therapy since day 100 postgrafting. One has had chronic graft-versus-host disease of the skin which is now slowly improving with no therapy. He returned to full-time employment in the summer of 1975. The long-term well-being of almost half of our initial patients emphasizes the importance of marrow transplantation for the treatment of severe aplastic anemia.

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Quality of Life after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in the Pediatric Population: A Pilot Study

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/000313481207800147 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 111-118 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Damian Maxwell ◽

Stephanie Thompson ◽

Bryan Richmond ◽

Jillian McCagg ◽

Adam Ubert

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Symptom Relief ◽

Well Being ◽

Biliary Dyskinesia ◽

Gallbladder Ejection Fraction

This pilot study examined symptom relief and quality of life in pediatric patients who received laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery at our institution for biliary dyskinesia. We used two validated questionnaires: the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ-PF28), to assess general well-being, and the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI), to measure gastrointestinal-related health. After Institutional Review Board approval, all patients under the age of 18 years who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia between November 2006 and May 2010 received mailed questionnaires. Preoperative and postoperative data were retrospectively collected from respondents and included age, race, symptoms, gallbladder ejection fraction values, pathologic findings, and clinical course. Of 89 patients meeting inclusion criteria, 21 responded. Mean age at surgery was 13.08 years (range, 8 to 17 years). The most common preoperative symptoms consisted of nausea (100%), postprandial pain (90.5%), right upper quadrant pain (81.0%), and vomiting (66.7%). Mean long-term follow-up interval was 18.9 months (range, 7 to 40 months; SD 10.37). Patients with long-term symptom relief reported significantly higher GIQLI scores than those with enduring symptoms. Examination of the results from the CHQ-PF28 revealed significantly lower scores than a general U.S. pediatric sample in both the Physical and Psychosocial Summary Measures ( P < 0.05). Children experiencing long-term symptom cessation after laparoscopic cholecystectomy reported higher quality of life than those who had incomplete or only short-term relief. However, regardless of the degree of symptom relief, the degree of quality of life experienced by our study sample of patients with biliary dyskinesia is lower than that of a comparable U.S. pediatric sample.

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Women in neurointervention, a gender gap? Results of a prospective online survey

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/15910199211030783 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 159101992110307

Author(s):

Sarah Power ◽

Alessandra Biondi ◽

Isil Saatci ◽

Kathleen Bennett ◽

Jeyaledchumy Mahadevan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gender Gap ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Full Time ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Work Time ◽

Mailing Lists ◽

Opposite Sex ◽

Mental Well Being

Background and Purpose Women's representation in medicine has increased over time yet the proportion of women practicing neurointervention remains low. We conducted an anonymous online survey through which we could explore the gender gap in neurointervention, identify potential issues, difficulties, or obstacles women might face, and evaluate if men encounter similar issues. Methods An online questionnaire was designed in SurveyMonkey®. Invitation to participate was emailed through national and international neurointerventional societies as well as directly through private mailing lists to men and women working in neurointervention. Responses were collected from 10 May 2019 to 10 September 2019. Results There were 295 complete responses, 173 (59%) male and 122 (41%) female. Most respondents (83%) fell within age categories 35–60 years, with representation from 40 countries across five continents. In all 95% were working full time, 73% had worked as a neurointerventionalist for >6 years, 77% worked in University-affiliated teaching institutions. Almost half of the respondents indicated no female neurointerventionalist worked in their center. Female respondents were younger and age-adjusted analysis was undertaken. Significantly fewer females than males were married and had children. Significantly fewer females held supervisory roles, held academic titles, and significantly less had a mentor. Females were less satisfied in their careers. More females felt they receive less recognition than colleagues of the opposite sex. Males had a greater proportion of work time dedicated to neurointervention. Similar proportions of both genders experienced bullying in work (40%–47%); however, sexual harassment was more common for females. There were no differences between genders in how they dealt with complications or their effects on mental well-being. Conclusion There are many potential reasons why women are underrepresented in neurointervention, however, the literature suggests this is not unique to our specialty. Multiple long-term strategies will be necessary to address these issues, some of which are discussed in the article.

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A Web-Based Programme for Person-Centred Learning and Support Designed for Preschool Children with Long-Term Illness: A Pilot Study of a New Intervention

Nursing Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2012/326506 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Anna-Lena Hellström ◽

Agneta Simeonsdotter Svensson ◽

Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson ◽

Margaretha Jenholt Nolbris

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Well Being ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Web Based ◽

Learning Content ◽

Intervention Process ◽

Risk Period ◽

The Right

For children living with long-term illness, school age is a risk period with regard to psychosocial ill health and poor compliance with treatment. There is a need for methods to promote health, well-being, and self-esteem. This study describes a new concept for supporting children, person-centred web-based learning and support, which has been tested in 12 preschool children and incorporates learning about feelings, relationships, and the right to integrity. SKYPE was used for conversations between the child and the web teacher.Methods. The programme was developed and tested in two steps. The conversations were tape-recorded and analysed using phenomenography. The questions addressed concerned the quality of the intervention process: accessibility of intervention, learning content and support, and identification of measurable items and patterns.Findings. The children found it interesting to communicate with their web teacher using SKYPE. The story about Max and Sara served as a good basis for discussion, and development was found in the learning process. The children were able to talk about relations and feelings and developed an understanding for use in new situations in their daily lives. Items and patterns that are useful for research and documentation were identified, for example, well-being, resources, needs, and wishes.

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What matters to me – A web-based preference elicitation tool for clients in long-term care: a user-centred design

10.21203/rs.2.15499/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Catharina Margaretha van Leersum ◽

Albine Moser ◽

Ben van Steenkiste ◽

Marion Reinartz ◽

Esther Stoffers ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Preference Elicitation ◽

End Users ◽

Term Care ◽

Web Based ◽

User Centred Design ◽

Care Services ◽

What Matters

Abstract Background: During the process of decision-making for long-term care, clients are often dependent on informal support and available information about quality ratings of care services. However, clients do not take ratings into account when considering preferred care, and need assistance to understand their preferences. A tool to elicit preferences for long-term care could be beneficial. Therefore, the aim of this usability study is to understand the user requirements and develop a web-based preference elicitation tool for clients in need of long-term care. Methods: We applied a user-centred design in which end-users influence the development of the tool. The included end-users were clients, relatives, and healthcare professionals. Data collection took place between November 2017 and March 2018 by means of meetings with the development team consisting of four users, walkthrough interviews with 21 individual users, video-audio recordings, field notes, and observations during the use of the tool. Data were collected during three phases of iteration: Look and feel, Navigation, and Content. A deductive and inductive content analysis approach was used for data analysis. Results: The layout was considered accessible and easy during the Look and feel phase, and users asked for neutral images. Users found navigation easy, and expressed the need for concise and shorter text blocks. Users reached consensus about the categories of preferences, wished to adjust the content with propositions about well-being, and discussed linguistic difficulties. Conclusion: By incorporating the requirements of end-users, the user-centred design proved to be useful in progressing from the prototype to the finalized tool ‘What matters to me’. This tool may assist the elicitation of client’s preferences in their search for long-term care.

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