scholarly journals Nudges as behavior change interventions to improve health and well-being. Protocol for an overview of systematic reviews

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Duarte-Anselmi ◽  
Luis E. Ortiz-Muñoz ◽  
Oriana Figueroa ◽  
Denise Laroze
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Digital Interventions ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Overview Of Systematic Reviews ◽  
Behavior Design ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

This project offers a series of subprojects aimed at improving and strengthening public health through the design, implementation and evaluation of new and innovative evidence-based interventions in relation to: decision-making in health, sustainable development, planetary health, change of the behavior and digital interventions. It also includes experimental studies on decision architecture, behavior design, technological persuasion, theories of behavior change and "nudge" associated with prevention and promotion of global health.

Nudges as Behavior Change Interventions to Improve Health and Well-Being. Protocol for a scoping review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Duarte Anselmi ◽  
Luis Ortiz ◽  
Oriana Figueroa ◽  
Denise Laroze
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Evidence Summary ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

UNSTRUCTURED Objective Our objective is to map and summarize the evidence on nudges that assess behavior change interventions to improve health and well-being. Design This is the protocol for a scoping review Data source A comprehensive search will be conducted on Cochrane database of systematic reviews (CDSR); Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effectiveness (DARE); HTA Database; PubMed; LILACS; CINAHL; PsyclNFO; EMBASE; EPPI-Centre Evidence Library; WHO institutional Repository for information Sharing; NICE public health guidelines and systematic reviews; through an advanced search in the Epistemonikos platform. The search will cover the period until the day before this protocol is submitted to a journal. Eligibility criteria for study selection and methods Only systematic reviews (SR) will be included, which are operationally defined as any secondary research that includes only primary clinical studies, with the above search strategy applied in at least two databases that have assessed the use of nudges related to health, including SR of broader scope. Primary studies, clinical practice guides, abstracts and other evidence summary designs will be excluded. The electronic search results will be added according to the inclusion criteria. This manuscript will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) [10] Ethics and Dissemination Ethical approval is deemed unnecessary. The results of this review will be widely disseminated through peer reviewed publications, social networks and traditional media.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Landscape Architecture for Human Health and Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Brown ◽  
Robert C. Corry
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
The People ◽  
Outdoor Environments ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Health And Well Being

More than 80% of the people in the USA and Canada live in cities. Urban development replaces natural environments with built environments resulting in limited access to outdoor environments which are critical to human health and well-being. In addition, many urban open spaces are unused because of poor design. This paper describes case studies where traditional landscape architectural design approaches would have compromised design success, while evidence-based landscape architecture (EBLA) resulted in a successful product. Examples range from school-yard design that provides safe levels of solar radiation for children, to neighborhood parks and sidewalks that encourage people to walk and enjoy nearby nature. Common characteristics for integrating EBLA into private, public, and academic landscape architecture practice are outlined along with a discussion of some of the opportunities and barriers to implementation.

scholarly journals Identifying and overcoming barriers to healthier lives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riz Firestone ◽  
Tevita Funaki ◽  
Sally Dalhousie ◽  
Akarere Henry ◽  
Mereaumate Vano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Healthier Living ◽  
Sociocultural Experiences ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

Understanding the key determinants of health from a community perspective is essential to address and improve the health and wellbeing of its members.  This qualitative study aimed to explore and better understand New Zealand-based Pasifika communities’ sociocultural experiences and knowledge of health and wellbeing. Fifty-seven participants were involved in six separate focus groups. Community coordinators co-facilitated and transcribed the discussions and conducted thematic analysis. The findings suggested two overarching themes: (1) ‘Pasifika experiences on poor health and well-being’: were based on sub-themes: (i) ‘recognisable issues’ (e.g., poor diet and lifestyle behaviours); (ii) ‘systemic issues’ that support the perpetual health issues (e.g., lack of knowledge and education) and; (iii) ‘profound issues’ that are often unspoken of and create long-term barriers (e.g., cultural lifestyle and responsibilities).  (2) ‘Hopes and dreams’ to improve health and well-being requires: (i) a family-centric approach to health; (ii) tackling systemic barriers; and (iii) addressing community social justice issues.  This study provides deepened insights on Pasifika communities’ understanding healthier living in the context of their cultural environment and family responsibilities. If we are to develop effective, sustainable programmes that prioritises health and well-being based on the needs of Pasifika communities, the findings from this study highlight their needs as step forward in overcoming barriers to healthier lives.

The complex relationship between physical activity and diabetes: an overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Palermi ◽  
Olimpia Iacono ◽  
Felice Sirico ◽  
Michele Modestino ◽  
Carlo Ruosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Barriers To Exercise ◽  
Cardio Respiratory Fitness ◽  
Intensity Of Exercise ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

Abstract Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread condition, representing a challenging disease to manage. Exercise is being increasingly recommended as part of the therapeutic regimen for DM but the management of different forms of physical activity is difficult for individuals with diabetes, trainers, and physicians. Regular exercise can improve health and well-being, helping individuals to achieve their target lipid profile, body composition, cardio-respiratory fitness, and glycemic goals. People with diabetes tend to be as inactive as the general population, with a large percentage of individuals not achieving the minimum amount of recommended physical activity levels. Indeed, several barriers to exercise exist for persons with diabetes, including sports eligibility, multi-modality management of diabetic athletes, and inadequate knowledge about adequate type and intensity of exercise. The aim of the present review is to provide the current understanding of mechanisms, recommendations, and beneficial effects of different modalities of exercise for the treatment of DM.

Internet of Things in E-Health

2017 ◽  
pp. 191-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branka Rodić Trmčić ◽  
Aleksandra Labus ◽  
Svetlana Mitrović ◽  
Vesna Buha ◽  
Gordana Stanojević
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Framework Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

The main task of Internet of Things in eHealth solutions is to collect data, connect people, things and processes. This provides a wealth of information that can be useful in decision-making, improving health and well-being. The aim of this study is to identify framework of sensors and application health services to detect sources of stress and stressors and make them visible to users. Also, we aim at extracting relationship between event and sensor data in order to improve health behavior. Evaluation of the proposed framework model will be performed. Model is based on Internet of Things in eHealth and is going to aim to improve health behavior. Following the established pattern of behavior realized through wearable system users will be proposed a preventive actions model. Further, it will examine the impact of changing health behavior on habits, condition and attitudes in relation to well-being and prevention.

scholarly journals Workshop: Tools and opportunities for health promotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
Health Related ◽  
European Health ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Benchmarking System ◽  
Specific Health ◽  
Improve Health

Abstract Health promotion acknowledges the reciprocal relationship between health-related behaviours and the environments in which people live, considers that the environment is made up of different subsystems and emphasises the relationships and dependencies between these subsystems. Our workshop acknowledges the multi-faceted nature of health promotion and intends to provoke thinking, ideas and tools for health promotion to help to expand skills and knowledge to develop health promotion strategies, policies and interventions. This workshop will offer examples and provoke discussions on how to develop, evolve and improve health promotion practices. First, an overview of the European health promotion landscape is presented. This information is based on data collection conducted in 2018 in the European Joint Action Chrodis Plus. Next, we have two interlinked presentations to describe how to institutionalize health promotion thorough legislation, assess health promotion actions nationwide, and foster development in municipalities enforced by legislation. These presentations illustrate the developments in Finland, offer examples and highlight the importance of ministerial level actions for health promotion. The nationwide benchmarking system for assessment has existed for over ten years and offers an example for other countries. The two last presentations address specific health and well-being issues: (1) tobacco control in Portugal and Israel and (2) the promotion of older people’s health and well-being in Iceland. The presentation on tobacco control is an example of inter-dependencies of different stake-holders. The presentation from Iceland will stimulate a discussion on how to start and conduct the nationwide implementation of an evidence based health promotion intervention and what the role governments, municipalities, and NGOs should be. The workshop is a regular workshop. Time for discussion is offered in four spots, (1st) after the first presentation, (2nd) after the second and third presentations, (3rd) after the fourth and (4th) final discussion after the fifth presentation. Key messages Promising methods for health promotion exist. The challenge is how to implement effectively. Legislation is a powerful tool to enhance health promotion practices.

Harmful Drinking and Alcohol Dependence

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 640-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Disease Burden ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Primary Care Population ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Actual Harm ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Global Disease Burden ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Consumption of alcohol has been an integral part of society since Neolithic times. Harmful alcohol use accounts for 4% of the total global disease burden. The annual estimated cost to the National Health Service (NHS) alone is £2.7 billion. Around 24% of the adult population in UK consumes alcohol to levels that are associated with potential or actual harm to their health and well-being, while 9% of men and 4% of women aged 16–74 years are alcohol dependent. This article seeks to address the identification, assessment and evidence-based management of harmful and dependent drinkers in the adult primary care population.

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