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2022-08-01
01 August
On August 1, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged app, barrier, cardiac rehabilitation, Cardihab, cardiology, digital health, heart, participation rates, rehabilitation, smartphone app

JMIR Cardio | Impact of a Mobile App on Participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation

JMIR Publications recently published “The Impact of a Mobile App on Participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Understanding Barriers to Success: Comparative Cohort Study” in JMIR Cardio which evaluated the impact on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation rates associated with the addition of the option of mobile app–based CR for patients declining conventional CR. A total of 204 consecutive patients were offered CR following angioplasty; of these, 99 were in cohort 1 and 105 were in cohort 2. Patients in each cohort were followed throughout a 6-week CR program and participation rates were compared for both groups. Patients in cohort 2 declining both forms of CR wereRead More →

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2022-07-29
29 July
On July 29, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged diabetes, diabetes prevention program, digital health, DPP, longitudinal study, mHealth, mobile health, physical activity, prevention, weight loss

JMIR Diabetes | Digital Diabetes Prevention Program on Weight and Physical Activity

JMIR Publications recently published “A 12-Month Follow-Up of the Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program (VP Transform for Prediabetes) on Weight and Physical Activity Among Adults With Prediabetes: Secondary Analysis” in JMIR Diabetes which reported that previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of a diabetes prevention program (DPP) in lifestyle modifications that can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among individuals at risk. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a digital DPP on weight and physical activity among participants who had completed 12 months of the program. This study was also a secondary analysis of retrospectiveRead More →

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2022-07-29
29 July
On July 29, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged cancer, digital health, digital life coaching, feasibility, high-dose chemotherapy, life coaching, mobile phone, multiple myeloma, patient engagement, stem cell therapy, stem cell transplantation

JMIR Formative Research | Digital Life Coaching During Stem Cell Transplantation

JMIR Publications recently published “Digital Life Coaching During Stem Cell Transplantation: Development and Usability Study” in JMIR Formative Research which reported that the authors launched a single-arm pilot study to investigate the feasibility of patient engagement with digital life coaching (DLC) during this intensive period. Enrolled patients received 16 weeks of virtual access to a life coach beginning on day −5 before stem cell transplantation (SCT), including while they were hospitalized for high-dose chemotherapy and the transplantation itself.Coaches used structured frameworks to help patients identify and overcome personal barriers to well-being. Patients chose the coaching topics and preferred communication styles. The authors found that patientsRead More →

2022-02-03
03 February
On February 3, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged digital health, mHealth, mobile app, obesity, overweight, physical exercise, walking

Use of a Smartphone App Versus Motivational Interviewing to Increase Walking Distance and Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Adults With Peripheral Artery Disease

Source: Pexels Copyright: Jens Mahnke URL: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-black-sneakers-walking-on-street-1153838/ License: Licensed by JMIR Peripheral artery disease, a painful condition affecting older adults, is caused by a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels of the arms and legs that restricts circulation. Smoking, diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol are contributing factors. Claudication, the cramping pain patients experience in their extremities, affects their quality of life. “It’s really poor leg circulation,” says Tracie Collins, MD, MPH, dean of The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Population Health. “It compromises your ability to walk.” Medications can help alleviate the symptoms, but taking regular walks is the most effective wayRead More →

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