A systematic review of smartphone applications for chronic pain available for download in the United States

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine S. Wallace, PhD ◽  
Lara K. Dhingra, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
English Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Related Condition ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
The Cost

Objective: A Smartphone app could be useful in aiding patients in self-monitoring and self-managing their chronic pain-related symptoms. The purpose of this study was to systematically review English-language pain-related Smartphone apps available for download in the United States.Design: During July 2012, official Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone Smartphone app platform stores were searched. “Pain” was entered into the search-bar of each Smartphone app store. Of the pain apps meeting inclusion criteria, the following were retrieved: release date, download cost (US dollars [US $], file size, documentation of a healthcare professional’s (HCP) involvement in app development, primary purpose of the app (pain education, pain self-management, or a combination of pain education and self-management), targeted pain-related condition(s), and inclusion of features that addressed four common self-monitoring and/or management strategies.Results: Of the 220 apps meeting inclusion criteria, the majority were available through the iPhone (80.0 percent). The cost for downloading each app ranged from US $0.00 to 89.99; however, the majority of apps were ≤US $4.99. There was no evidence of HCP involvement in the development of the majority of apps (65.0 percent). Chronic, nonspecific pain was the focus of half (50.5 percent) of the apps, followed by back and/or neck pain (25.9 percent). The primary purpose of the apps was categorized as follows: pain education (n = 53, 24.1 percent), pain self-management (n = 137, 62.3 percent), and both pain education and self-management (n = 30, 13.6 percent).Conclusion: Overall, most of the pain-related apps included within our review not only lacked evidence of HCP input regarding development but also contained few evidence-based pain management features.

scholarly journals Effect of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on Anxiety: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 496-507
Author(s):  
Rifki S. Nompo ◽  
Andria Pragholapati ◽  
Angela L. Thome
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Sensory Acuity ◽  
Keywords Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of helplessness, and worry about things that are not clear, as well as a comprehensive feeling that something bad is going to happen. Anxiety is experienced subjectively and communicated interpersonally, at the same time feelings of anxiety are a necessary survival instinct. The Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a communicative approach employs a positive view of anxiety and how it can help shape life changes, and that is the topic of this article. This research method uses a Systematic Literature Review, investigating Garuda, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Proquest, using boolean for keyword neurolinguistics programming (NLP) and anxiety. The inclusion criteria used were Indonesian and English language articles written within the last 5 years (from 2015 until 2020). The exclusion criteria used by the article were abstract writing style, inaccessible, or lacking national accreditation. Articles were tested with Critical Appraisal Tools. The studies indicate that good communication using NLP can help reduce anxiety and can promote changes in a person’s behavior patterns. There are several NLP techniques including sensory acuity, reframing, anchoring, rapport, and pacing, and leading. NLP can improve knowledge, skills and attitudes, communication skills, self-management, mental health, reduce work stress, and self-efficacy.   Keywords: Anxiety, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, NLP

scholarly journals Yoga as an Alternative and Complementary Treatment for Patients With Low Back Pain

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Taj Haider
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
English Language ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Complementary Treatment ◽  
Study Inclusion

Low back pain is not only a leading cause of disability in the United States but also one of the most expensive to treat. Exercise proves to be inconsistent, and surgery often leads to disease reappearance. Yoga offers a holistic approach to overcome the psychological and physical aspects of low back pain. A systematic review was performed to determine the efficacy of yoga for low back pain. Study inclusion criteria were studies ( a) published in the English language, ( b) published between January 2000 and June 2012, ( c) included any form of yoga as an intervention, ( d) used any quantitative study design, and (5) measured low back pain as an outcome. Of the 13 studies included, 9 demonstrated a reduction in low back pain using yoga as part of the intervention. Limitations include lack of theory-based approaches, unclear definitions of low back pain, and multiple instruments used to measure the outcome.

scholarly journals Optimization of Self Monitoring Blood Glucose in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Detecting Hypoglicemia Episodes: Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ninik Ambar Sari ◽  
Ceria Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Patient ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose Self Monitoring

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that continues to increase from year to year. The act of detecting hypoglycemic episodes is a must for a diabetic patient. This study aims to present the optimization of blood glucose self-monitoring measures in patients with diabetes mellitus and to review some of the literature on this topic.Methods: This study is a form of literature review of articles with the theme Optimization Self Monitoring Blood Glucose in diabetes mellitus patient detecting hypoglicemia episodes. Articles in this study came from the electronic databases of Google Scholar, PubMed, Proquest, Scopus and Science Direct from 2005 to 2020. Results: Search results using the keywords Self Management Blood Glucose, Hypoglicemia, Diabetes Mellitus were obtained from 57 articles. 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria were then reviewed for their full text. Conclusion: Self Monitoring Blood Glucose is a preventive measure in detecting hypoglycemic episodes. This intervention is the best choice for patients to prevent further complications.

A Systematic Review of the Literature on Evaluative Studies of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-407
Author(s):  
W. Shaikh ◽  
E. Vayda ◽  
W. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Study Design ◽  
English Language ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Literature ◽  
Considerable Controversy ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Language Literature

Although tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T and A) is frequently performed (indeed, it is the commonest surgical procedure done in North America1,2) considerable controversy persists regarding its effectiveness. In 1971, 161,301 T and A's were performed in Canada at an estimated cost of close to 25.6 million dollars.3 In the United States in 1968 more than 1 million T and A's were performed.4 Assuming the cost per T and A to be similar to the costs in Canada, around $150 million were spent on this procedure in the United States in that year. The purpose of this study is to review the English language literature pertaining to evaluation of T and A with particular emphasis on an assessment of the scientific merit of studies which have attempted to determine the efficacy of this procedure. See Table in the PDF File METHOD Studies evaluating the results of T and A in the English language literature for the past 50 years5-33 were evaluated according to the following parameters: study design, sampling, completeness of description of illness and therapy, and precision of follow-up. Those studies which were most objective were awarded the highest points in each parameter. Conversely, studies which were purely descriptive or poorly documented received the fewest points. The maximum number of points which a randomized, prospective, well-documented study could obtain was 34 points. Table I shows the distribution of maximum scores in the various categories. For the parameter of study design, points were awarded as shown in Table II. The highest score was given to a randomized study and the lowest to a descriptive one.

scholarly journals Distant mood monitoring for psychiatric disorders: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberta Susanna Johanna van der Watt ◽  
Willem Odendaal ◽  
Kerry Louw ◽  
Soraya Seedat
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Patient Empowerment ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Abstract Background: Whilst electronic self-monitoring and intervention programmes for mood disturbances in psychiatric disorders may promote self-management and patient empowerment, some level of interaction with professionals (such as clinicians, counsellors, and researchers) coupled with support is still positively valued by patients. This can allow for a more personalised approach, improve the efficiency of treatment, and adverse events can be managed in a time-appropriate manner, thereby mitigating some of the risks associated with mood fluctuations. Methods: This systematic review synthesises quantitative and qualitative evidence on the effectiveness and feasibility of daily/weekly/monthly remote mood monitoring by distant supporters (clinicians, lay counsellors, and researchers) (or with regular feedback by distant supporters in cases where mood monitoring was self-assessed), in participants with any psychiatric disorder. Effectiveness was defined by the change in depression and/or mania scores. Feasibility was determined according to completion/attrition rates and participant feedback. Studies were assessed for quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018. Results: Eight studies met our inclusion criteria. Distant mood monitoring was effective in improving depression scores but not mania scores. Feasibility, as measured through compliance and completion rates and participant feedback, varied. Conclusion: Distant mood monitoring with feedback is an appealing intervention, particularly in low resourced settings; however, further studies are needed to better understand the utility, feasibility, and effectiveness of these interventions in routine clinical care.

scholarly journals Effective German and English Language mHealth Apps for Self-management of Bronchial Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Comparison Study

10.2196/24907 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e24907
Author(s):  
Julian Franzmair ◽  
Susanne C Diesner-Treiber ◽  
Julian J M Voitl ◽  
Peter Voitl
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
English Language ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Self Management ◽  
German Language ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Learning Factor ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Google Play ◽  
Mhealth Apps

Background Mobile health (mHealth) apps hold great potential for asthma self-management. Data on the suitability of asthma apps intended for children are insufficient, and the availability of German language apps is still inadequate compared with English language apps. Objective This study aims to identify functional asthma apps for children in German and to compare them with English language apps. In line with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, the Google Play Store and Apple App Store are systematically searched to preselect the most efficient apps, which are then compared according to a self-compiled criteria catalog. Methods Both app stores were screened for the term asthma. Following a PRISMA preselection process, the apps that met the inclusion criteria (ie, available free of charge, German or English language, and suitable for children) were rated by 3 independent persons following a criteria catalog consisting of 9 categories, some conceived for this purpose (availability, child-friendly, learning factor, and range of functions) and some adopted from existing validated catalogs (functionality and design, ease of use, potential for improving asthma self-management, fun factor and incentives, and information management and medical accuracy). The highest rated apps in German and English were compared. Results A total of 403 apps were identified on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Finally, 24 apps that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. In the first step of the quality assessment, only 4 available German language asthma apps were compared with 20 English language asthma apps. The 4 German language apps were then compared with the 4 highest rated English language apps. All selected apps, independent of the language, were comparable in the following categories: availability, functionality and design, ease of use, and information management and medical accuracy. The English language apps scored significantly higher in the following categories: potential for improving self-management, child-friendly, fun factor, learning factor, and range of function. English language apps (mean total points 34.164, SD 1.09) performed significantly better than German language asthma apps (mean total points 22.91, SD 2.898; P=.003). The best rated English language app was Kiss my asthma (36/42 points), whereas the best rated German language app Kata achieved only 27.33 points. Conclusions The recommended English language apps are Kiss my asthma, AsthmaXcel, AsthmaAustralia, and Ask Me, AsthMe!, whereas the only recommended German language app is Kata. The use of apps plays an increasingly important role in patients’ lives and in the medical field, making mHealth a staple in the future of asthma treatment plans. Although validated recommendations on rating mHealth apps have been published, it remains a challenging task for physicians and patients to choose a suitable app for each case, especially in non–English-speaking countries.

Exploring effect of pain education on chronic pain patients’ expectation of recovery and pain intensity

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manasi M. Mittinty ◽  
Simon Vanlint ◽  
Nigel Stocks ◽  
Murthy N. Mittinty ◽  
G. Lorimer Moseley
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Full Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Lower Pain

Abstract Background and aims: Chronic pain affects an estimated 1 in 10 adults globally regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, income or geography. Chronic pain, a multifactorial problem requires multiple interventions. One intervention which demonstrates promising results to patient reported outcomes is pain education. However, patient perspective on pain education and its impact remains fairly unknown. A cross-sectional study involving individuals with chronic pain examined their perspectives on pain education; did it change their understanding about their pain and self-management and did it have any impact on their perceived pain intensity and recovery. Methods: The study complied with CHERRIES guidelines and the protocol was locked prior to data collection. Primary outcomes were pain intensity and participants’ expectation of recovery. Univariate and multiple logistic regressions were used to analyze the data. Results: Five hundred and seventy three people participated; full data sets were available for 465. Participants who observed changes in their pain cognition and self-management following pain education reported lower pain intensity and greater expectation of recovery than participants who did not observe changes to cognition and management. Conclusions: The results suggest that individuals who observed changes to pain cognition and self-management on receiving pain education reported lower pain intensity and higher expectations of recovery than their counterparts who did not perceive any changes to pain cognition and self-management. Implications: Pain intensity and expectations about recovery are primary considerations for people in pain. What influences these factors is not fully understood, but education about pain is potentially important. The results suggest that individuals who observed changes to pain cognition and self-management on receiving pain education reported lower pain intensity and higher expectations of recovery than their counterparts who did not perceive any changes to pain cognition and self-management. The results from this study highlight the importance of effective pain education focused on reconceptualization of pain and its management.

scholarly journals PERSONAL SELF-MONITORING DEVICES TO IMPROVE SLEEP AMONG OLDER PEOPLE: A FEASIBILITY STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S919-S919
Author(s):  
Raeann G LeBlanc ◽  
Maral Torossian ◽  
Paige Czarnecki ◽  
Rebecca Spencer ◽  
Cynthia Jacelon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Consent Rate ◽  
Self Monitoring

Abstract Chronic sleep disturbances reduce physical and mental health and affect over 8 million people age 65 years and older in the United States. There is evidence that use of a wearable Personal Self-Monitoring Device (PSMD) may improve sleep self-management in young adult populations. Feasibility of PSMD use for older individuals has not been explored and was the goal of this study. Persons age 65 years and over with self-reported sleep disturbances were recruited in a local community and were asked to wear a commercial PSMD for a 4-week period. To assess whether such an intervention may be feasible, outcomes included consent rate, study completion rate, data download interpretation, identification of a sleep self-management goal, improved knowledge about sleep, and improved sleep. Twenty-six persons (12 males and 14 females) were recruited over 3 months, out of a total of 33 expressing interest. Mean age=72, SD=4.99. Ninety-two percent of participants completed the study and reported improved awareness of sleep patterns and identified a sleep goal. Total sleep time was M=7 hours 14 minutes, SD=40 minutes; total restful sleep time was M=4 hours 33 minutes, SD=1 hour 22 minutes. In conclusion, sleep self-management with the use of a PSMD is feasible and of interest among persons in the young-old age category (65-74 years). There is potential for the use of PSMD among older people with the goal of improved sleep self-management. Future studies for sleep health self-management and interventions using personal sleep monitoring are recommended.

The Space Between: Transformative Learning and Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Smith-Miller ◽  
Diane C. Berry ◽  
Cass T. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Theory Approach

Introduction: Immigrant populations experience higher type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence rates and worse health outcomes secondary to T2DM than native-born populations. But as the largest immigrant population in the United States, the experience of T2DM diagnosis and self-management among Spanish-speaking, limited English-language proficient Latinx immigrants remains largely unexamined. This study used semistructured interviews to explore these phenomena among a cohort of 30 recent Latinx immigrants. Method: All aspects of data collection were conducted in Spanish. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Data analysis included descriptive statistical procedures. Qualitative data analysis was conducted using a grounded theory approach. Results: Patterns in the data analysis of 30 interviews identified accepting T2DM as a common transitional process that required significant changes in individuals’ self-perspective and ways of being. Accepting T2DM was identified by the participants as a precursor to treatment initiation. And while for most participants this transition period was brief, for some it took months to years. Distinct transitional stages were identified, categorized, and considered within the context of several theoretical orientations and were observed to align with those in transformative learning. Conclusion: Understanding differing responses and processing of a T2DM diagnosis could be leveraged to better support patients’ acceptance and transition into treatment.

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