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2022-11-04
04 November
On November 4, 2022
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Tagged aging, digital health, ecological momentary assessment, exercise, mobile cognition, mobile phone, neuropsychology, people living with HIV, smartphones, wearables

JMIR mHealth and uHealth | Physical Activity & Performance on Cognitive Tests: Mobile Health Study

JMIR Publications published “Daily Level Association of Physical Activity and Performance on Ecological Momentary Cognitive Tests in Free-living Environments: A Mobile Health Observational Study” in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, which reported that research is needed to determine whether the benefits of physical activity (PA) on cognitive function extend from the laboratory to real-world contexts. This observational study aims to examine the association between daily fluctuations in PA and cognitive performance using mobile health technologies in free-living environments. A total of 90 adults with various comorbidities and different levels of baseline cognition completed ecological momentary cognitive tests (EMCTs) on a smartphone twice daily while wearing anRead More →

A photo of the Seattle Flu Study's "Swab and Send" kit.
2022-07-31
31 July
On July 31, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged acute respiratory illness, home collection, home testing, influenza, mHealth, mobile health, mobile phone, rapid testing, self-collection, self-testing

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance | Diagnostic Accuracy of Self-test for Influenza

JMIR Publications recently published “Diagnostic Accuracy of an At-Home, Rapid Self-test for Influenza: Prospective Comparative Accuracy Study” in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance which reported that rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for influenza used by individuals at home could potentially expand access to testing and reduce the impact of influenza on health systems. Improving access to testing could lead to earlier diagnosis following symptom onset, allowing more rapid interventions for those who test positive, including behavioral changes to minimize spread. This study aims to assess the accuracy of an influenza RDT conducted at home by lay users with acute respiratory illness compared with that of aRead More →

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2022-07-31
31 July
On July 31, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged health technology, mobile phone, professional practice, rehabilitation, speech and language therapy, speech therapy, voice-assisted technology

JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies | Study on Voice-Assisted Technology

JMIR Publications recently published “Speech and Language Practitioners’ Experiences of Commercially Available Voice-Assisted Technology: Web-Based Survey Study” in JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies which reported the professional experiences of UK speech and language therapists using voice-assisted technology (VAT) (e.g. Alexa, Siri) with their clients to identify the potential applications and barriers to VAT adoption and thereby inform future directions of research. They reported using VAT with 10 different client groups, such as people with dysarthria (a motor speech disorder which causes issues with speech quality and clarity) and users of augmentative and alternative communication technologies. Many  reported using the technology to improve their clients’ speech,Read More →

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2022-07-29
29 July
On July 29, 2022
In Press Releases
Tagged consumer health informatics, genetic counseling, genetic testing, mobile phone, ovarian cancer, patient information needs

JMIR Cancer | The Information Needs of Patients With Ovarian Cancer

JMIR Publications recently published “Understanding the Information Needs of Patients With Ovarian Cancer Regarding Genetic Testing to Inform Intervention Design: Interview Study” in JMIR Cancer, which reported that experts in gynecological cancer care recommend that all patients with invasive or high-grade ovarian cancer (OC) undergo genetic testing. However, even patients who intend to take or have taken genetic tests have many unaddressed information needs regarding genetic testing. Existing genetic counseling falls short of adequately addressing this challenge. This study aims to investigate the genetic testing–related information needs of patients with OC to inform the design of interactive technology-based interventions that can enhance communication of geneticRead 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 →

2021-07-22
22 July
On July 22, 2021
In Press Releases
Tagged alcohol consumption, alcohol relapse prevention, mobile phone, stress markers, wearables

Real-time Stress Detection Devices Could Help Fight Alcohol Relapses

Source: Adobe Stock Copyright: Andrey Cherkasov URL: https://stock.adobe.com/images/woman-refused-a-glass-of-whiskey/142683079 License: Licensed by JMIR CONTACT: Michael Cleveland, WSU Department of Human Development, michael.cleveland@wsu.edu Real-time Stress Detection Devices Could Help Fight Alcohol Relapses Wearable devices can detect people’s stress, according to new Washington State University (WSU) research, opening potential new interventions for people with addictions. In a paper published today, July 21, in JMIR Formative Research, a WSU research team found that wearable wristbands measure physiological responses to stress in real-time and real-world situations, providing a potential method to help people avoid slipping back into old behaviors. Stress is one of the most common reasons that people withRead More →

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