scholarly journals Usability of eHealth and Mobile Health Interventions by Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Butler ◽  
Dean Sculley ◽  
Derek Santos Santos ◽  
Antoni Fellas ◽  
Xavier Gironès ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Rigorous Testing ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Ongoing Support

BACKGROUND Considering the changing landscape of internet use and rising ownership of digital technology by young people, new methods could be considered to improve the current model of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) management. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to evaluate the usability of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions currently available for young people living with JIA. METHODS The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were used to oversee this review. We systematically searched 15 databases for 252 potential studies; 2 authors independently screened all quantitative studies reporting the use of eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 1-18 years) diagnosed with JIA. Studies were excluded if they did not report outcome measures or were reviews, commentaries, or qualitative studies. Study methodological quality was scored using the Down and Black (modified) checklist. A narrative descriptive methodology was used to quantify the data because of heterogeneity across the studies. RESULTS A total of 11 studies were included in this review, reporting 7 eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 4-18 years) living with JIA, targeting health issues such as pain, health-related quality of life, physical activity, and chronic disease self-management. The usability of the interventions was facilitated through training and ongoing support. The engagement was promoted by a combination of persuasive influences, and barriers preventing adherence were removed through personal reminders and flexible program schedules to cater to JIA and non-JIA illnesses or other commonly seen activities in childhood. The feedback obtained was that most young people and their parents liked the interventions. CONCLUSIONS The results of this review need to be considered cautiously because of the lack of rigorous testing and heterogeneity, which limits the detailed descriptions of data synthesis. Further research is needed to consider gender differences, associated costs, and the effectiveness of the interventions on health outcomes to better support young people living with JIA.

scholarly journals Usability of eHealth and Mobile Health Interventions by Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Systematic Review

10.2196/15833 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e15833
Author(s):  
Sonia Butler ◽  
Dean Sculley ◽  
Derek Santos Santos ◽  
Antoni Fellas ◽  
Xavier Gironès ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Rigorous Testing ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Ongoing Support

Background Considering the changing landscape of internet use and rising ownership of digital technology by young people, new methods could be considered to improve the current model of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) management. Objective This systematic review aims to evaluate the usability of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions currently available for young people living with JIA. Methods The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were used to oversee this review. We systematically searched 15 databases for 252 potential studies; 2 authors independently screened all quantitative studies reporting the use of eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 1-18 years) diagnosed with JIA. Studies were excluded if they did not report outcome measures or were reviews, commentaries, or qualitative studies. Study methodological quality was scored using the Down and Black (modified) checklist. A narrative descriptive methodology was used to quantify the data because of heterogeneity across the studies. Results A total of 11 studies were included in this review, reporting 7 eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 4-18 years) living with JIA, targeting health issues such as pain, health-related quality of life, physical activity, and chronic disease self-management. The usability of the interventions was facilitated through training and ongoing support. The engagement was promoted by a combination of persuasive influences, and barriers preventing adherence were removed through personal reminders and flexible program schedules to cater to JIA and non-JIA illnesses or other commonly seen activities in childhood. The feedback obtained was that most young people and their parents liked the interventions. Conclusions The results of this review need to be considered cautiously because of the lack of rigorous testing and heterogeneity, which limits the detailed descriptions of data synthesis. Further research is needed to consider gender differences, associated costs, and the effectiveness of the interventions on health outcomes to better support young people living with JIA.

Disease-specific health-related quality of life questionnaires for heart failure: a systematic review with meta-analyses

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olatz Garin ◽  
Montse Ferrer ◽  
Àngels Pont ◽  
Montserrat Rué ◽  
Anna Kotzeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Disease Specific ◽  
Specific Health

Mobile Health to Support Ageing in Place

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Pacheco Rocha ◽  
Milton Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Margarida Cerqueira ◽  
Alexandra Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Meta Analyses

The study reported in this article aimed to identify: i) the most relevant application domains of mHealth to support older adults in their domiciles; ii) the most relevant chronic conditions of older adults, whose management is being supported by mHealth; iii) the characteristics, outcomes and impacts of mHealth tools that might support older adults in their domiciles. The method of a systematic review of reviews and meta-analyses was performed based on a search of the literature. The result of a total of 66 reviews and meta-analyses across several chronic diseases were retrieved. These studies compare mHealth interventions with usual care. The conclusion is that mHealth interventions have positive effects on various health related outcomes, but further research is required to allow their incorporation in the clinical practice.

scholarly journals Predictors of nurse's happiness: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-326
Author(s):  
Judie Arulappan ◽  
Suthan Pandarakutty ◽  
Blessy Prabha Valsaraj
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Pubmed Central ◽  
The World ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Spiritual Predictors ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract Objective An acute shortage of nurses exists all over the world. Part of this shortage appears to be due to nurses’ low job satisfaction, low retention, and high turnover. Happiness at work is identified as a contributing factor that determines the shortage of nurses across the world. This paper critically appraised the existing scientific articles that assessed the individual and organizational predictors of happiness among nurses. Methods The systematic review was conducted from August 2010 to August 2020 using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Scientific articles were searched in the electronic databases (Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and Pubmed Central) on the predictors of happiness among nurses. Results A total of 13 articles were selected following the literature search and a thematic analysis was done. This review provides updated evidence on the predictors of nurses’ happiness. Job-related predictors were identified as organizational predictors; and personal, psychological, family, social, and spiritual predictors were reported to be the individual predictors. Conclusions As both individual and organizational predictors determine the happiness of nurses, the authors recommend the need for future interventional studies to increase the nurses’ happiness, their mental health, and health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals A systematic review of drug therapy for Graves’ hyperthyroidism

2005 ◽  
Vol 153 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Abraham ◽  
Alison Avenell ◽  
Christine M Park ◽  
Wendy A Watson ◽  
John S Bevan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Meta Analyses

We assessed the effects of dose, regimen and duration of anti-thyroid drug therapy for Graves’ thyrotoxicosis on recurrence of hyperthyroidism, course of ophthalmopathy, adverse effects, health-related quality of life and economic outcomes. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). We identified RCTs regardless of language or publication status by searching six databases, and trial registries. Dual, blinded data abstraction and quality assessment were undertaken. Trials included provided therapy for at least 6 months with follow-up at least 1 year after drug cessation. Fixed or random effects meta-analyses were used to combine study data. Twelve trials compared a Block-Replace regimen (requiring a higher dose of anti-thyroid drug treatment) with a Titration regimen. Overall, there was no significant difference between the regimens for relapse of hyperthyroidism (relative risk (RR) = 0.93, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.84 to 1.03). Participants were more likely to withdraw due to adverse events with a Block-Replace regimen (RR = 1.89, 95% CI 1.25 to 2.85). Prescribing replacement thyroxine, either with the anti-thyroid drug treatment, or after this was completed, had no significant effect on relapse. Limited evidence suggested 12–18 months of anti-thyroid drug treatment should be used. The titration regimen appeared as effective as the Block-Replace regimen, and was associated with fewer adverse effects. However, relapse rates over 50% and high participant drop-out rates in trials mean that the results should be interpreted with caution, and may suggest that other strategies for the management of Graves’ disease, such as radioiodine, should be considered more frequently as first-line therapy. There were no data on the course of ophthalmopathy, health-related quality of life and economic outcomes.

Adult oral health‐related quality of life instruments: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fedrico Riva ◽  
Mariana Seoane ◽  
Michael Eduardo Reichenheim ◽  
Georgios Tsakos ◽  
Roger Keller Celeste
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments
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