Landline and mobile phone communication in social companionship networks of older adults: An empirical investigation in Slovenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 91-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andraž Petrovčič ◽  
Vasja Vehovar ◽  
Vesna Dolničar
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Social Companionship ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication

Mobile phone communication in social support networks of older adults in Slovenia

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 642-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andraž Petrovčič ◽  
Leopoldina Fortunati ◽  
Vasja Vehovar ◽  
Matic Kavčič ◽  
Vesna Dolničar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication

scholarly journals Smartphone-Based Prediction Model for Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Using Preoperative Gait and Posture Measures

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1704
Author(s):  
Rahul Soangra ◽  
Thurmon Lockhart
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Prediction Of Mortality

Gait speed assessment increases the predictive value of mortality and morbidity following older adults’ cardiac surgery. The purpose of this study was to improve clinical assessment and prediction of mortality and morbidity among older patients undergoing cardiac surgery through the identification of the relationships between preoperative gait and postural stability characteristics utilizing a noninvasive-wearable mobile phone device and postoperative cardiac surgical outcomes. This research was a prospective study of ambulatory patients aged over 70 years undergoing non-emergent cardiac surgery. Sixteen older adults with cardiovascular disease (Age 76.1 ± 3.6 years) scheduled for cardiac surgery within the next 24 h were recruited for this study. As per the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) recommendation guidelines, eight of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients were classified as frail (prone to adverse outcomes with gait speed ≤ 0.833 m/s) and the remaining eight patients as non-frail (gait speed > 0.833 m/s). Treating physicians and patients were blinded to gait and posture assessment results not to influence the decision to proceed with surgery or postoperative management. Follow-ups regarding patient outcomes were continued until patients were discharged or transferred from the hospital, at which time data regarding outcomes were extracted from the records. In the preoperative setting, patients performed the 5-m walk and stand still for 30 s in the clinic while wearing a mobile phone with a customized app “Lockhart Monitor” available at iOS App Store. Systematic evaluations of different gait and posture measures identified a subset of smartphone measures most sensitive to differences in two groups (frail versus non-frail) with adverse postoperative outcomes (morbidity/mortality). A regression model based on these smartphone measures tested positive on five CVD patients. Thus, clinical settings can readily utilize mobile technology, and the proposed regression model can predict adverse postoperative outcomes such as morbidity or mortality events.

scholarly journals Mobile phone communication for improving uptake of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected pregnant women: updated systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques L. Tamuzi ◽  
Gomer Lulendo ◽  
Patrick Mbuesse ◽  
Thierry Ntambwe
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Hiv Exposed ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication

Objective The aim of this systematic review is to provide some evidence on the use of mobile phone communication for improving ARV adherence during pregnancy, as well as to investigate whether text messaging on mobile phones could improve follow up in HIV exposed infants. Methods We did a systematic review and meta-analysis, using CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), Scopus, MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL to search for studies in English published between 5 may 2016 to May 2021 that assessed the effects of mobile phone in HIV infected pregnant women. We used MetaPro version 3.0 to compute the OR 2 and RR and their 95%CI. We performed random-effects model meta analysis for estimating pooled outcomes. Results Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled maternal postpartum retention was (OR 2.20, 95%CI: 1.55 to 3.13, I2 = 53.20%, P < 0.001). In the same line, the pooled odds of ART uptake was (OR 1.5, 95%CI: 1.07 to 2.11, I2 =0%, P = 0.020) and we found statistically significant impact of mobile phone on HIV testing at 6 weeks and above among HIV exposed children (OR 1.89, 95%CI: 1.04 to 3. 48, I2 = OR 1.89, 95%CI: 1.04 to 3. 48, I2 =88.04%, P = 0.032). Conclusion In comparison to our previous review, this updated review focuses on moderate evidence for mobile phone communication in HIV-infected pregnant women. The results showed that using a mobile phone improved maternal post-partum retention, ART uptake, and infant HIV testing at 6 weeks and older.

scholarly journals Channel-Specific Daily Patterns in Mobile Phone Communication

2016 ◽  
pp. 209-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talayeh Aledavood ◽  
Eduardo López ◽  
Sam G. B. Roberts ◽  
Felix Reed-Tsochas ◽  
Esteban Moro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication ◽  
Daily Patterns

The Impact of Mobile Phones on Teenagers' Socialization and Emancipation

2015 ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Kalogeraki Stefania ◽  
Papadaki Marina
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Group Interactions ◽  
The One ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication

The mobile phone has become an indispensable mean of communication in the world today, and for teenagers specifically has become de rigueur in everyday life. The eagerness of teenagers to embrace mobile devices can be associated with such devices' instrumental as well as social and expressive functions. However, these functions are intertwined with critical impacts on the interaction between teenagers and parental/peer groups. On the one hand, the mobile phone acts as a symbolic “umbilical cord” that provides a permanent channel of communication, intensifying parental surveillance. On the other hand, it creates a greater space for interaction with peers beyond parental monitoring and control. This article summarizes current research and presents an empirical example of the impact of teenagers' mobile phone communication on the dynamics of parental and peer group interactions during their socialization and emancipation from the familial sphere.

Mobile Phone Communication Innovation in Multiple Time and Space Zones

2011 ◽  
pp. 479-484
Author(s):  
Shirley Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The World ◽  
Fast Pace ◽  
Paradox Theory ◽  
Deal Making ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication

In most parts of the world, it is generally considered impolite or even rude to pick up an incoming mobile phone call and to have a longer (and loud) conversation in public places. Yet this type of interruption is generally acceptable in Hong Kong. This inspired the authors to ask: How does Hong Kong culture impact the perception of mobile phone interruption? This research note is about an ethnographical study on the culture in Hong Kong indicating a more positive perception towards mobile phone interruption. Their research results show that the cultural characteristics of fast pace, deal-making and sense of urgency explain why Hong Kong people are receptive towards such interruption and have the habit of participating in both the physical and mobile spaces at the same time. Their findings also challenge the engaging-disengaging paradox theory - that is, mobile phone users find it difficult to simultaneously engage in parallel activities

An investigation of perceived family phubbing expectancy violations and well-being among U.S. older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Travis Kadylak
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expectancy Violations ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Checking Behavior

Phubbing refers to the nonverbal behavior of glancing at, or using, one’s mobile phone during a face-to-face (FtF) interaction, whereby the mobile-phone-checking behavior is perceived to breach expectations of attention or etiquette. In general, phubbing can negatively affect interpersonal relationships and well-being. When younger family members’ phubbing behavior is perceived by older adult relatives as a violation of their conversational expectations, these older adults may feel ignored and disrespected. This study may be the first to investigate the associations between intergenerational family phubbing expectancy violations and indicators of well-being among older adults. Survey data were derived from a sample of U.S. Internet users aged 65 or above ( n = 679). The results suggested that both perceived frequency of family phubbing and family phubbing expectancy violations were inversely associated with mattering and indicators of well-being. Study limitations and potential directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Link-centric analysis of variation by demographics in mobile phone communication patterns

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e0227037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikaela Irene D. Fudolig ◽  
Kunal Bhattacharya ◽  
Daniel Monsivais ◽  
Hang-Hyun Jo ◽  
Kimmo Kaski
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Communication Patterns ◽  
Analysis Of Variation ◽  
Mobile Phone Communication
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