Objectives:With this study,we aimed to develop a mobile technology(mHealth)intervention to improve medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods:The study was conducted in two phases wit...Objectives:With this study,we aimed to develop a mobile technology(mHealth)intervention to improve medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods:The study was conducted in two phases with CHD patients from a Cardiology Department of a hospital located in China.Each phase was independent from the other.Phase 1 tested the integration of the two apps-"WeChat"and"BB Reminder"-as an mHealth intervention.All participants received the same educational materials via WeChat every two days.Participants in the experimental group received a reminder from BB Reminder for every dose of their medications.The duration of Phase 1 was 30 days for each participant.Phase 2 refined the intervention,in which educational materials were sent every five days rather than every two days,and medication-taking reminders were sent daily rather than every dose.Results:In Phase 1,an mHealth intervention was developed by integrating two mobile apps.In Phase 2,medication adherence increased at 30-day follow-up in both groups compared to baseline.At the 30-day follow-up,the mean of the decrease in medication non-adherence score in the experimental group(M=1.35,SD=2.18,n=36)was more than the decrease in control group(M=0.69,SD=1.58,n=36),which means the medication adherence improved more in the experimental group.Conclusion:The feasibility of using mHealth to remind CHD patients to take their medications is high.展开更多
Innovations in mobile health(mHealth)technology offer applications to promote wellness management and health behavior change outside of formal clinical settings.Nurses can help to move mHealth into mainstream health c...Innovations in mobile health(mHealth)technology offer applications to promote wellness management and health behavior change outside of formal clinical settings.Nurses can help to move mHealth into mainstream health care by understanding its potential to change the landscape of health intervention delivery,incorporating mHealth into patients'day to day preventive care strategies,and supporting the science of mHealth's effectiveness.展开更多
Although there have been remarkable technological developments in healthcare, the privacy and security of mobile health systems (mHealth) still raise many concerns with considerable consequences for patients using the...Although there have been remarkable technological developments in healthcare, the privacy and security of mobile health systems (mHealth) still raise many concerns with considerable consequences for patients using these technologies. For instance, potential security and privacy threats in wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected to a patient hub at the application, middleware and sensory layers, may result in the disclosure of private and sensitive data. This paper explores the security and privacy of the patient hub, including patient applications and their connections to sensors and cloud technology. Addressing the privacy and security concerns of the patient hub called for a comprehensive risk assessment by using the OCTAVE risk assessment framework. Findings reveal that the highest risk concerned data exposure at the sensory layer. In spite of the countermeasures presented in this paper, most served as a means to identify risk early as opposed to mitigating them. The findings can serve to inform users of the potential vulnerabilities in the patient hub before they arise.展开更多
Physical activity is critical to improve the condition of patients with chronic leg and foot ulcers, especially those who are obese and experienced multiple co-morbid conditions. Unfortunately, these individuals are u...Physical activity is critical to improve the condition of patients with chronic leg and foot ulcers, especially those who are obese and experienced multiple co-morbid conditions. Unfortunately, these individuals are unable to engage in guideline based physical activity (PA) programs. A prototype of BluetoothTM enabled acceleration tracking (BEAT) mHealth system was developed and manufactured for remote monitoring and stimulation of adherence to PA in deconditioned patients. The system consists of a miniature accelerometer-based sensor, smartphone application, and a network service. Validation testing showed high reliability and reproducibility of the BEAT sensors. Pilot study with human subjects demonstrated high accuracy of the BEAT system in recognition of different exercises and calculating overall outcomes of PA. Taken together, these results indicate that BEAT system could become a valuable tool for realtime monitoring of PA in deconditioned patients.展开更多
Considering characteristic of mHealth communication and problems of existing methods, this paper presents a real-time communication method for mHealth based on extended XMPP protocol. The method can maintain the role ...Considering characteristic of mHealth communication and problems of existing methods, this paper presents a real-time communication method for mHealth based on extended XMPP protocol. The method can maintain the role status efficiently and reduce data latency during the communication process. Meanwhile, it can be extended flexibly to meet increasing communication demands of mHealth services. Furthermore, a system framework is presented to support telemonitoring scene. Finally, system implementation and feasibility tests verify the effectiveness of the method and framework.展开更多
<strong>Background: </strong>The use of mobile phones continues to rise rapidly in the provision of health related services. Many countries have adopted the use of mobiles to provide sexual and reproductiv...<strong>Background: </strong>The use of mobile phones continues to rise rapidly in the provision of health related services. Many countries have adopted the use of mobiles to provide sexual and reproductive health and rights and especially among the adolescents where specific messages are tailored for various audiences with specific messages. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a research priority setting exercise on mHealth and innovative strategies. <strong>Methods:</strong> We adapted Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative methodology to identify and set research priorities on mHealth and innovative strategies that respond to sexual and reproductive health and rights services. General potential research questions were gathered online from multiple stakeholders in the region and sent for consolidation consolidated to technical experts in World Health Organization headquarters. The second phase involved a meeting with experts to review and thematically analyze the questions list of 33 questions producing a list of 22 research questions. The questions were scored against a six point criteria and ranked accordingly. Ten top priority research questions were identified. <strong>Results: </strong>Lists of 33 priority research questions for mHealth and innovative strategies were proposed for discussions by 67 stakeholders. The questions were reviewed, scored and ranked in a technical meeting by experts. The highest ranking questions at 87% include evaluation of mHealth for data management and sexual and reproductive health and rights decision making, assessment of innovative local financing techniques to support community based sexual reproductive health and rights and evaluation of the role of mobile technologies in referral and counter referral. <strong>Conclusions</strong>: Information and communication technology is developing drastically and has a great potential in improving health especially in sexual and reproductive health and rights service delivery. This potential must be demonstrated with more relevant and quality research on mHealth and innovative strategies priorities identified.展开更多
Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing...Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.展开更多
背景近年来移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的研究发展迅速,然而该领域的研究趋势、热点和前沿问题尚不清晰。目的对移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的应用和发展进行系统梳理,为未来开展相关研究提供借鉴。方法以Web of Science核心合集、PubMe...背景近年来移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的研究发展迅速,然而该领域的研究趋势、热点和前沿问题尚不清晰。目的对移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的应用和发展进行系统梳理,为未来开展相关研究提供借鉴。方法以Web of Science核心合集、PubMed为文献数据来源,于2022-10-18通过CiteSpace 6.1.R 3软件检索1997-2022年发表的相关文献,限制语种为英文,排除会议论文、会议摘要、在线发表、社论、信函、书籍章节、新闻等类型的文献。对纳入文献的国家(地区)、学科交叉和关键词进行分析,以掌握国际上相关研究的现状和热点,采用关键词聚类分析、关键词突发检测和时间轴视图综合分析移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的研究前沿和趋势。结果共纳入文献7622篇,文献发表量在2011年开始出现明显增长趋势,其中美国对文献数量的贡献最大,共有2645篇(34.70%)。论文刊发期刊主要集中在医学、心理学和健康学等领域。频次排在前5位的关键词分别为慢性病(711次)、护理(695次)、管理(544次)、干预(502次)、健康(448次)。共形成10个有意义的聚类,可归纳为研究工具、研究理论与方法、研究对象、研究因素4个维度。结合关键词突现和时间线视图来看,热点问题主要聚焦于远程医疗、远程护理及数字健康。结论国际上对移动健康技术在慢性病管理中应用的研究热度不减,研究领域已从医学转向健康学,研究重点是采用移动健康技术对慢性病进行干预,利用数字技术为慢性病提供远程健康综合服务。提示我国学者应重视移动健康和数字技术在慢性病管理中的应用,开展干预研究为慢性病患者寻找高质量健康服务,为慢性病服务与管理的高质量发展提供建议。展开更多
目的:了解2013年—2022年国际游戏化移动医疗领域的发展现状与研究热点,以期为国内开展游戏化移动医疗研究提供参考。方法:系统检索2013年—2022年收录在Web of Science核心合集数据库的文献,运用CiteSpace(V.5.8.R3)对游戏化移动医疗...目的:了解2013年—2022年国际游戏化移动医疗领域的发展现状与研究热点,以期为国内开展游戏化移动医疗研究提供参考。方法:系统检索2013年—2022年收录在Web of Science核心合集数据库的文献,运用CiteSpace(V.5.8.R3)对游戏化移动医疗领域的研究机构、来源期刊、学科主题、被引文献、关键词等进行可视化分析。结果:共纳入593篇文献,近10年来游戏化移动医疗领域相关发文量总体上逐年增加,发文量最多的期刊与机构分别是JMIR mHealth and uHealth和杜克大学;目前该领域的主要研究方向为慢性病管理、体育活动、营养、心理健康、依从性等,其中慢性病管理最为常见。结论:建议未来研究人员及时关注国际权威机构、期刊的研究成果,加强本领域多学科交叉及团队合作,开展高质量干预性研究,并尽快构建我国游戏化移动医疗评价体系。展开更多
基金This work was supported by the Duke University School of NursingPhD Student Pilot Study Fund+1 种基金and the Duke University Graduate SchoolInternational Dissertation Research Travel Award
文摘Objectives:With this study,we aimed to develop a mobile technology(mHealth)intervention to improve medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods:The study was conducted in two phases with CHD patients from a Cardiology Department of a hospital located in China.Each phase was independent from the other.Phase 1 tested the integration of the two apps-"WeChat"and"BB Reminder"-as an mHealth intervention.All participants received the same educational materials via WeChat every two days.Participants in the experimental group received a reminder from BB Reminder for every dose of their medications.The duration of Phase 1 was 30 days for each participant.Phase 2 refined the intervention,in which educational materials were sent every five days rather than every two days,and medication-taking reminders were sent daily rather than every dose.Results:In Phase 1,an mHealth intervention was developed by integrating two mobile apps.In Phase 2,medication adherence increased at 30-day follow-up in both groups compared to baseline.At the 30-day follow-up,the mean of the decrease in medication non-adherence score in the experimental group(M=1.35,SD=2.18,n=36)was more than the decrease in control group(M=0.69,SD=1.58,n=36),which means the medication adherence improved more in the experimental group.Conclusion:The feasibility of using mHealth to remind CHD patients to take their medications is high.
文摘Innovations in mobile health(mHealth)technology offer applications to promote wellness management and health behavior change outside of formal clinical settings.Nurses can help to move mHealth into mainstream health care by understanding its potential to change the landscape of health intervention delivery,incorporating mHealth into patients'day to day preventive care strategies,and supporting the science of mHealth's effectiveness.
文摘Although there have been remarkable technological developments in healthcare, the privacy and security of mobile health systems (mHealth) still raise many concerns with considerable consequences for patients using these technologies. For instance, potential security and privacy threats in wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected to a patient hub at the application, middleware and sensory layers, may result in the disclosure of private and sensitive data. This paper explores the security and privacy of the patient hub, including patient applications and their connections to sensors and cloud technology. Addressing the privacy and security concerns of the patient hub called for a comprehensive risk assessment by using the OCTAVE risk assessment framework. Findings reveal that the highest risk concerned data exposure at the sensory layer. In spite of the countermeasures presented in this paper, most served as a means to identify risk early as opposed to mitigating them. The findings can serve to inform users of the potential vulnerabilities in the patient hub before they arise.
文摘Physical activity is critical to improve the condition of patients with chronic leg and foot ulcers, especially those who are obese and experienced multiple co-morbid conditions. Unfortunately, these individuals are unable to engage in guideline based physical activity (PA) programs. A prototype of BluetoothTM enabled acceleration tracking (BEAT) mHealth system was developed and manufactured for remote monitoring and stimulation of adherence to PA in deconditioned patients. The system consists of a miniature accelerometer-based sensor, smartphone application, and a network service. Validation testing showed high reliability and reproducibility of the BEAT sensors. Pilot study with human subjects demonstrated high accuracy of the BEAT system in recognition of different exercises and calculating overall outcomes of PA. Taken together, these results indicate that BEAT system could become a valuable tool for realtime monitoring of PA in deconditioned patients.
文摘Considering characteristic of mHealth communication and problems of existing methods, this paper presents a real-time communication method for mHealth based on extended XMPP protocol. The method can maintain the role status efficiently and reduce data latency during the communication process. Meanwhile, it can be extended flexibly to meet increasing communication demands of mHealth services. Furthermore, a system framework is presented to support telemonitoring scene. Finally, system implementation and feasibility tests verify the effectiveness of the method and framework.
文摘<strong>Background: </strong>The use of mobile phones continues to rise rapidly in the provision of health related services. Many countries have adopted the use of mobiles to provide sexual and reproductive health and rights and especially among the adolescents where specific messages are tailored for various audiences with specific messages. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a research priority setting exercise on mHealth and innovative strategies. <strong>Methods:</strong> We adapted Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative methodology to identify and set research priorities on mHealth and innovative strategies that respond to sexual and reproductive health and rights services. General potential research questions were gathered online from multiple stakeholders in the region and sent for consolidation consolidated to technical experts in World Health Organization headquarters. The second phase involved a meeting with experts to review and thematically analyze the questions list of 33 questions producing a list of 22 research questions. The questions were scored against a six point criteria and ranked accordingly. Ten top priority research questions were identified. <strong>Results: </strong>Lists of 33 priority research questions for mHealth and innovative strategies were proposed for discussions by 67 stakeholders. The questions were reviewed, scored and ranked in a technical meeting by experts. The highest ranking questions at 87% include evaluation of mHealth for data management and sexual and reproductive health and rights decision making, assessment of innovative local financing techniques to support community based sexual reproductive health and rights and evaluation of the role of mobile technologies in referral and counter referral. <strong>Conclusions</strong>: Information and communication technology is developing drastically and has a great potential in improving health especially in sexual and reproductive health and rights service delivery. This potential must be demonstrated with more relevant and quality research on mHealth and innovative strategies priorities identified.
文摘Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.
文摘背景近年来移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的研究发展迅速,然而该领域的研究趋势、热点和前沿问题尚不清晰。目的对移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的应用和发展进行系统梳理,为未来开展相关研究提供借鉴。方法以Web of Science核心合集、PubMed为文献数据来源,于2022-10-18通过CiteSpace 6.1.R 3软件检索1997-2022年发表的相关文献,限制语种为英文,排除会议论文、会议摘要、在线发表、社论、信函、书籍章节、新闻等类型的文献。对纳入文献的国家(地区)、学科交叉和关键词进行分析,以掌握国际上相关研究的现状和热点,采用关键词聚类分析、关键词突发检测和时间轴视图综合分析移动健康技术在慢性病管理中的研究前沿和趋势。结果共纳入文献7622篇,文献发表量在2011年开始出现明显增长趋势,其中美国对文献数量的贡献最大,共有2645篇(34.70%)。论文刊发期刊主要集中在医学、心理学和健康学等领域。频次排在前5位的关键词分别为慢性病(711次)、护理(695次)、管理(544次)、干预(502次)、健康(448次)。共形成10个有意义的聚类,可归纳为研究工具、研究理论与方法、研究对象、研究因素4个维度。结合关键词突现和时间线视图来看,热点问题主要聚焦于远程医疗、远程护理及数字健康。结论国际上对移动健康技术在慢性病管理中应用的研究热度不减,研究领域已从医学转向健康学,研究重点是采用移动健康技术对慢性病进行干预,利用数字技术为慢性病提供远程健康综合服务。提示我国学者应重视移动健康和数字技术在慢性病管理中的应用,开展干预研究为慢性病患者寻找高质量健康服务,为慢性病服务与管理的高质量发展提供建议。
文摘目的:了解2013年—2022年国际游戏化移动医疗领域的发展现状与研究热点,以期为国内开展游戏化移动医疗研究提供参考。方法:系统检索2013年—2022年收录在Web of Science核心合集数据库的文献,运用CiteSpace(V.5.8.R3)对游戏化移动医疗领域的研究机构、来源期刊、学科主题、被引文献、关键词等进行可视化分析。结果:共纳入593篇文献,近10年来游戏化移动医疗领域相关发文量总体上逐年增加,发文量最多的期刊与机构分别是JMIR mHealth and uHealth和杜克大学;目前该领域的主要研究方向为慢性病管理、体育活动、营养、心理健康、依从性等,其中慢性病管理最为常见。结论:建议未来研究人员及时关注国际权威机构、期刊的研究成果,加强本领域多学科交叉及团队合作,开展高质量干预性研究,并尽快构建我国游戏化移动医疗评价体系。