The use of mobile health technology in the management of osteoarthritis: a scoping review with scientometric analysis (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman ◽  
Arnold YL Wong ◽  
Lillian Li Liangchi ◽  
Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari ◽  
Haining Ou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mhealth Technology ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Research Domain

BACKGROUND Globally, hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are ranked as the eleventh most common cause of disability among adults. Growing evidence suggests that the use of mHealth technology in OA management is effective and reduces the burdens in primary and secondary care. However, a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on the use of mHealth technology in managing OA is lacking. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to assess the current state of research on the use of mHealth technology for self-management/education of adults with OA, identify key research activities, and provide future directions on the development/application of mHealth technology. METHODS The Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework was employed, augmented with a scientometric analysis using VOS viewer. Six databases were searched from inception to 31st March 2021. The PRISMA extension for scoping review was used to report the findings. RESULTS Our review only identified 19 mHealth programs being used to promote self-management of OA. The current evidence suggested that compared to no or other interventions, mHealth technology was feasible and might be more effective in reducing pain, or promoting physical function and quality of life in individuals with OA. However, not all mHealth programs were developed by healthcare professionals. The scientometric analysis revealed various co-occurring keywords that reflected conceptual properties of this research domain. Although some intellectual connections among groups of authors, research articles, and journals were also noted, only a few researchers and journals were the most impactful contributors in this research domain. CONCLUSIONS The use of mHealth technology in OA management is potentially promising, however, there is a great need to investigate the benefits and cost-effectiveness of this approach. More collaborations among organizations are warranted to bolster activity in this area. Future mHealth programs should be developed based on a strong theoretical background to support the uptake of their programs. CLINICALTRIAL Nil

The Current State of Relationship Science: A Cross-Disciplines Review of Key Themes, Theories, Researchers and Journals

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110476
Author(s):  
Jennifer A Sharkey ◽  
Jacqueline S Feather ◽  
Sonja Goedeke
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Current State ◽  
Relationship Processes ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

This article provides a circumscribed descriptive analysis of the current state of research worldwide related to adult romantic relationship processes and their underlying mechanisms. A scoping review was used to gather data. This yielded 15,418 eligible articles from 1,687 different academic journals. From these, we outline key themes and theories arising in the last seven decades and note the most prolific journals and authors. The study of relational wellbeing has focused on overt behaviors such as communication and commitment, on underlying attitudes and motives such as empathy and contempt, and on substrates and circumstances such as neurobiological functioning and life stressors. The results reveal the strong interdisciplinary research underpinnings of the field of relationship science and show up key influences over its expansion. Results are intended to give an overview of key peer reviewed research that has contributed to the development of current scientific knowledge and theory development in this field.

scholarly journals Exaptation, Refunctionalization, Decapitalization—BE + Past Participle with Intransitive Verbs in Mediaeval and Early Modern Spanish

Languages ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Rolf Kailuweit
Keyword(s):  
Early Modern ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Functional Change ◽  
Past Participle ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Intransitive Verbs

The chapter presents the current state of research concerning the development of the BE + past participle constructions from Latin to Spanish. Starting from the description in Rosemeyer (2014) and the theoretical background collated in Kailuweit and Rosemeyer (2015), it will be shown that the functional change does not follow traditional grammaticalization paths. Several concepts that deal with cases contradicting traditional grammaticalization theory will be discussed. ‘Exaption’ (Lass 1990, 1997), focusing on total defunctionalization does not account for the fact that the resultative value of the BE + past participle construction, marginal in Latin, becomes central in Mediaeval Spanish. ‘Refunctionalization’ Smith (2008, 2011) captures this aspect in a more appropriate way. However, the development of the construction could be also conceived as the opposite of what Pountain (2000) describes as ‘capitalization’: a process of ‘decapitalization,’ by which a feature is exploited, not for wider, but for more restricted purposes.

scholarly journals Business Model Innovation of Industry 4.0 Solution Providers Towards Customer Process Innovation

Processes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Marius Müller ◽  
Simon Däschle
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Process Innovation ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
Process Improvements ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research

The article investigates the role of business model innovation by Industry 4.0 solution providers and their impact on process innovation of their customers. Industry 4.0 solution providers are hereby seen as the enablers and providers of Industry 4.0 technologies, which provide access to several potentials of Industry 4.0 technologies to their customers. In particular, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide solutions that are based on Industry 4.0 technologies for their customers are investigated, which in turn can improve and innovate their own processes. Frist, the article presents an overview of the current state of research and a brief theoretical background. Second, the article bases its findings on an empirical study of 111 Industry 4.0 providers from Germany that are SMEs. Analyzing the results of questionnaires, correlations between Industry 4.0 solutions and two perspectives are examined: benefits for the solution providers and benefits for process improvements and innovations of the customers. Subsequently, the article discusses these findings, closing the article with both managerial and research implications.

scholarly journals Physical-mental multimorbidity in children and youth: a scoping review

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e043124
Author(s):  
Isabella Romano ◽  
Claire Buchan ◽  
Leonardo Baiocco-Romano ◽  
Mark A Ferro
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Attention Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current State ◽  
Asthma And Allergy ◽  
State Of Research

ObjectiveEfforts to describe the current state of research are needed to advance the field of physical-mental multimorbidity (ie, the co-occurrence of at least one physical illness and at least one mental disorder) among children and youth. Our objective was to systematically explore the breadth of physical-mental multimorbidity research in children and youth and to provide an overview of existing literature topics.DesignScoping review.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search of four key databases: PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Scopus as well as a thorough scan of relevant grey literature. We included studies of any research design, published in English, referring to physical-mental multimorbidity among children and youth aged ≤18 years. Studies were screened for eligibility and data were extracted, charted and summarised narratively by research focus. Critical appraisal was employed using the modified Quality Index (QI).ResultsWe included 431 studies and 2 sources of grey literature. Existing research emphasises the co-occurrence of anxiety, mood and attention disorders among children with epilepsy, asthma and allergy. Evidence consists of mostly small, observational studies that use cross-sectional data. The average QI score across applicable studies was 9.1 (SD=1.8).ConclusionsThere is a pressing need for more robust research within the field of child physical-mental multimorbidity.

Attachment and Epigenetics: A Scoping Review of Recent Research and Current Knowledge

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412090184
Author(s):  
Pernille Darling Rasmussen ◽  
Ole Jakob Storebø
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Childhood Adversity ◽  
Broad Perspective ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Epigenetic Research ◽  
Epigenetic Processes

Background Epigenetic research has pointed to that the interaction between genetics and environmental factors may play a role in making some individuals more vulnerable than others. Aim The aim of this article was to present a broad perspective on the current state of knowledge in a relatively new and complex field of “attachment and epigenetic processes.” Method We conducted a scoping review based on a systematic literature search in PsycINFO, PubMed, and Embase databases for relevant abstracts using the terms attachment and epigenet*. Results In total, 11 studies were included. Research predating 2009 and animal studies were excluded in order to review the current state of research in humans. Conclusion Overall, there seems to be a consistency in the literature, pointing to a link between early childhood adversity, attachment processes, and epigenetic changes. However, research in human subjects is still limited.

Intercultural User Interface Design

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Rüdiger Heimgärtner
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current State ◽  
Culture Centered ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter starts with an introduction illuminating the theoretical background necessary for taking culture into account in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design. Definitions of concepts used are provided followed by a historical overview on taking culture into account in HCI design. Subsequently, a glimpse of the current state of research in culture-centered HCI design is derived from secondary literature providing the gist of the structures, processes, methods, models, and theoretic approaches concerning the relationship between culture and HCI design. Controversies and challenges are also mentioned. A short discussion of results from empirical studies and design recommendations for culture-centered HCI design lead to implications and trends in future intercultural user interface design research.

scholarly journals Current state of research about Acupuncture for the treatment of COVID-19: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 100801
Author(s):  
Chen Chen ◽  
Jie Zhan ◽  
Hao Wen ◽  
Xiaojing Wei ◽  
Lu Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research

Intercultural User Interface Design

2016 ◽  
pp. 113-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rüdiger Heimgärtner
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current State ◽  
Culture Centered ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter starts with an introduction illuminating the theoretical background necessary for taking culture into account in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design. Definitions of concepts used are provided followed by a historical overview on taking culture into account in HCI design. Subsequently, a glimpse of the current state of research in culture-centered HCI design is derived from secondary literature providing the gist of the structures, processes, methods, models, and theoretic approaches concerning the relationship between culture and HCI design. Controversies and challenges are also mentioned. A short discussion of results from empirical studies and design recommendations for culture-centered HCI design lead to implications and trends in future intercultural user interface design research.

Intercultural User Interface Design

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rüdiger Heimgärtner
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current State ◽  
Culture Centered ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter starts with an introduction illuminating the theoretical background necessary for taking culture into account in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design. Definitions of concepts used are provided followed by a historical overview on taking culture into account in HCI design. Subsequently, a glimpse of the current state of research in culture-centered HCI design is derived from secondary literature providing the gist of the structures, processes, methods, models, and theoretic approaches concerning the relationship between culture and HCI design. Controversies and challenges are also mentioned. A short discussion of results from empirical studies and design recommendations for culture-centered HCI design lead to implications and trends in future intercultural user interface design research.

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