scholarly journals Criteria for Assessing and Recommending Digital Diabetes Tools: A Delphi Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dillys Larbi ◽  
Pietro Randine ◽  
Eirik Årsand ◽  
Meghan Bradway ◽  
Konstantinos Antypas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Future Work

Diabetes self-management, an integral part of diabetes care, can be improved with the help of digital self-management tools such as apps, sensors, websites, and social media. The study objective was to reach a consensus on the criteria required to assess and recommend digital diabetes self-management tools targeting those with diabetes in Norway. Healthcare professionals working with diabetes care from all health regions in Norway were recruited to participate in a three-round Delphi study. In all rounds, the panellists rated criteria identified in a systematic review and interviews on a scale from 0-10, with the option to provide comments. On a scale of 0:not important to 10:extremely important, the highest rated criteria for assessing and recommending digital diabetes self-management tools were “Usability” and “Information quality”, respectively. For assessing apps, “Security and privacy” was one of the lowest rated criteria. Having access to a list of criteria for assessing and recommending digital self-management tools can help diabetes care stakeholders to make informed choices in recommending and choosing suitable apps, websites, and social media for self-management. Future work on quality assessment of digital health tools should place emphasis on security and privacy compliance, to enable diabetes care stakeholders focus on other relevant criteria to recommend or choose and use such tools.

scholarly journals Digitalization in Business: Examining the Antecedents of Repurchase Intention Using Traveloka Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Rosdiana Sijabat
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Social Media Engagement ◽  
Leisure Industry ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Application Design

In the current technological development, internet and smartphone users in conducting transactions online continue to experience growth. This development is mainly in the entertainment and leisure industry to provide opportunities for businesses to create an application in the field of online travel, one of which is Traveloka. This study aims to analyze the impact of information quality, application design, and satisfaction on repurchase intention with social media engagement as a mediating variable. Data were collected deploying the non-probability sampling method through online questionnaires, 400 responses were received and 392 included for data analysis. Research participants were the general public who had used the Traveloka application previously. Structural equation modelling (SEM) has been used to examine the association of the constructs, including information quality, application design, satisfaction, social media engagement and repurchase intention. The results indicate that the quality of information, application design, payment methods, and security and privacy had a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Social media engagement does not statistically significant mediates the impact of information quality and application design on repurchase intention in the Traveloka application. Keywords— Information quality; mobile application; intention to repurchase; application design; social media engagement.

scholarly journals A perspective piece on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programmes for under-represented groups with T2DM in the UK

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Hadjiconstantinou ◽  
Lauren M Quinn ◽  
Frances Tippins ◽  
Sally Schreder ◽  
Kamlesh Khunti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Self-management is critical for optimisation of diabetes care, and diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programmes are well recognised to improve biomedical, behavioural and psychological outcomes for people living with diabetes. The aim of this perspective piece is (1) to delineate the barriers experienced by under-represented groups with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and (2) to evaluate the role of targeted interventions and digital health as potential solutions to address these barriers and bridge the gaps in diabetes care. Common barriers to accessing DSMES programmes include practical issues such as timing and location, as well as psychological barriers such as stigma. Available evidence shows that tailoring diabetes self-management programmes to fit with people’s culture or specific needs increases effectiveness and acceptability of DSMES programmes in seldom heard groups. Digital-based self-management programmes have the opportunity to reach a vast number of individuals and offer an alternative source to empower people with T2DM. However, technology may also widen health inequalities and increase social isolation. Therefore, further research is required to establish bespoke and effective diabetes self-management programmes for under-represented individuals with T2DM.

Evidencing the logic model of behaviour change underpinning a personalised and tailored app for the self-management of musculoskeletal conditions (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Berry ◽  
Carey McClellan ◽  
Ben Wanless ◽  
Nicola Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Change Models ◽  
The Uk

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as back and joint pain are a growing problem, affecting 18.8 million people in the UK. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are a potentially effective way to deliver information and to support self-management. It is vital that the development of such interventions is transparent, can illustrate how individual components work, how they link back to the theoretical constructs they are attempting to change, and how this might influence outcomes. getUBetter is a DHI developed to address the lack of personalised supported self-management tools available to patients with MSK conditions, by providing knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate through a self-management journey. OBJECTIVE The aim of this project was to map a logic model of behaviour change for getUBetter, to illustrate how content and functionality of the DHI is aligned with recognised behavioural theory, effective behaviour change techniques (BCTs), and clinical guidelines. METHODS A range of behaviour change models and frameworks were used including the behaviour change wheel and persuasive systems design framework to map the logic model of behaviour change underpinning getUBetter. Three main stages included: 1) understanding the behaviour the intervention is attempting to change, 2) identifying which elements of the intervention might bring about the desired change in behaviour, and 3) describing intervention content and how this can be optimally implemented. RESULTS The content mapped to 25 BCTs, including: information about health consequences, instruction on how to perform a behaviour, reducing negative emotions, and verbal persuasion about capability. Mapping to the persuasive system design framework illustrated the use of a number of persuasive design principles, including: tailoring, personalisation, simulation, and reminders. CONCLUSIONS This process enabled the proposed mechanisms of action and theoretical foundations of getUBetter to be comprehensively described, highlighting the key techniques utilised to support patients to self-manage their condition. These findings provide guidance for the on-going evaluation of effectiveness (including quality of engagement) of the intervention, and highlight areas which might be strengthened in future iterations.

scholarly journals The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Setareh Ghahari ◽  
Lana S. Khoshbin ◽  
Susan J. Forwell
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Future Work

Background: The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale (MSSM) is currently the only measure that was developed specifically to address self-management among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). While good internal consistency (α = 0.85) and construct validity have been demonstrated, other psychometric properties have not been established. This study was undertaken to evaluate the criterion validity, test-retest reliability, and face validity of the MSSM. Methods: Thirty-one individuals with MS who met the inclusion criteria were recruited to complete a series of questionnaires at two time points. At Time 1, participants completed the MSSM and two generic self-management tools—the Partners in Health (PIH-12) and the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ)—as well as a short questionnaire to capture participants' opinions about the MSSM. At Time 2, approximately 2 weeks after Time 1, participants completed the MSSM again. Results: The available MSSM factors showed moderate to high correlations with both PIH-12 and heiQ and were deemed to have satisfactory test-retest reliability. Face validity pointed to areas of the MSSM that need to be revised in future work. As indicated by the participants, some dimensions of MS self-management are missing in the MSSM and some items such as medication are redundant. Conclusions: This study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the MSSM; however, further changes are required for both researchers and clinicians to use the tool meaningfully in practice.

PENGARUH KUALITAS INFORMASI DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP SIKAP DALAM PENGGUNAAN SISTEM APLIKASI DENGAN KEMUDAHAN PENGGUNAAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA JASA TRANSPORTASI ONLINE (GOJEK) DI YOGYAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-133
Author(s):  
Putri Aprilia Isnaini ◽  
Ida Bagus Nyoman Udayana
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Application Systems

This writing is done to determine the effect of information quality and service quality on attitudes in the use of application systems with the ease of use of the system as an intervining variable in online transportation services (gojek) in Yogyakarta. The sample in this study is customers who use online motorcycle transportation services in Yogyakarta. The sampling technique uses accidental sampling technique. Data collection is done by distributing online questionnaires through the Goegle form and distributed with social media such as WhatsApp and Instagram on a 1-4 scale to measure 4 indicators. The results of this study show 1) the quality of information affects the ease of use, 2) the quality of service affects the ease of use, 3) the quality of information influences attitudes in use, 4) the quality of services does not affect attitudes in use, and 5) ease of use attitude in use.

Social Media and the Transformation of Healthcare: A Viewpoint (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ella Forgie ◽  
Hollis Lai ◽  
Bo Cao ◽  
Eleni Stroulia ◽  
Andrew James Greenshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Physician Patient Relationship ◽  
Mediation Effects

UNSTRUCTURED As many as 80% of internet users seek health information online. The social determinants of health (SDoH) are intimately related to who has access to the internet and healthcare as a whole. Those who face more barriers to care are more likely to benefit from accessing health information online, granted the information they are retrieving is accurate. Virtual communities on social media platforms are particularly interesting as venues for seeking health information online because peers have been shown to influence health behaviour more than almost anything else. Thus, it is important to recognize the potential of social media to have positive mediation effects on health, so long as any negative mediation effects are reconcilable. As a positive mediator of health, social media can be used as a direct or indirect mode of communication between physicians and patients, a venue for health promotion and health information, and a community support network. False or misleading content, social contagion, confirmation bias, and security and privacy concerns must be mitigated in order to realize full potential of social media as a positive mediator of health. In any case, it is clear that the intersections between the SDoH, social media, and health are intimate, and they must be taken into consideration by physicians. Here, we argue that a paradigm shift in the physician-patient relationship is warranted, one where physicians: a) acknowledge the impacts of the SDoH on information-seeking behaviour, b) recognize the positive and negative roles of social media as a mediator of health through the lens of the SDoH, and c) use social media to catalyze positive changes in the standard of care.

scholarly journals Quantifying Media Effects, Its Content, and Role in Promoting Community Awareness of Chikungunya Epidemic in Bangladesh

Epidemiologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-94
Author(s):  
Mst. Marium Begum ◽  
Osman Ulvi ◽  
Ajlina Karamehic-Muratovic ◽  
Mallory R. Walsh ◽  
Hasan Tarek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Media Outlet ◽  
And Control

Background: Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease, mostly present in tropical and subtropical regions. The virus is spread by Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitos and symptoms include high fever to severe joint pain. Dhaka, Bangladesh, suffered an outbreak of chikungunya in 2017 lasting from April to September. With the goal of reducing cases, social media was at the forefront during this outbreak and educated the public about symptoms, prevention, and control of the virus. Popular web-based sources such as the top dailies in Bangladesh, local news outlets, and Facebook spread awareness of the outbreak. Objective: This study sought to investigate the role of social and mainstream media during the chikungunya epidemic. The study objective was to determine if social media can improve awareness of and practice associated with reducing cases of chikungunya. Methods: We collected chikungunya-related information circulated from the top nine television channels in Dhaka, Bangladesh, airing from 1st April–20th August 2017. All the news published in the top six dailies in Bangladesh were also compiled. The 50 most viewed chikungunya-related Bengali videos were manually coded and analyzed. Other social media outlets, such as Facebook, were also analyzed to determine the number of chikungunya-related posts and responses to these posts. Results: Our study showed that media outlets were associated with reducing cases of chikungunya, indicating that media has the potential to impact future outbreaks of these alpha viruses. Each media outlet (e.g., web, television) had an impact on the human response to an individual’s healthcare during this outbreak. Conclusions: To prevent future outbreaks of chikungunya, media outlets and social media can be used to educate the public regarding prevention strategies such as encouraging safe travel, removing stagnant water sources, and assisting with tracking cases globally to determine where future outbreaks may occur.

scholarly journals Digital Diabetes Management: A Literature Review of Smart Insulin Pens

2021 ◽  
pp. 193229682098386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutz Heinemann ◽  
Oliver Schnell ◽  
Bernhard Gehr ◽  
Nanette C. Schloot ◽  
Sven W. Görgens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Preference ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Technical Accuracy ◽  
Insulin Pens

Digital health management is increasingly pivotal in the care of patients with diabetes. The aim of this review was to evaluate the clinical benefits of using smart insulin pens with connectivity for diabetes management. The search was performed using PubMed and PubMed Central on May 15, 2019, to identify publications investigating the use of insulin pens. Studies evaluating insulin pens with connectivity via Bluetooth/Near Field Communication, with an associated electronic device enabling connectivity, or with a memory function were included in the review. Nine studies were identified in the search. Overall, these studies lacked data on smart insulin pens with a connectivity function, with eight of the available studies investigating only pens with a memory function. The studies focused primarily on assessing patient preference, usability, and technical accuracy. The number of studies assessing clinical outcomes was small ( n = 3). However, the majority of studies ( n = 8) reported that patients preferred smart insulin pens because they increased confidence with regard to diabetes self-management. These results suggest a lack of published data regarding smart insulin pens with connectivity for the management of diabetes. However, the available published data on usability and patient preference suggest that the use of smart insulin pens holds promise for improving and simplifying diabetes self-management.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Digital Tools for Weight Loss Maintenance: The NoHoW Project

Obesity Facts ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
R. James Stubbs ◽  
Cristiana Duarte ◽  
António L. Palmeira ◽  
Falko F. Sniehotta ◽  
Graham Horgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Behavioural Science ◽  
Digital Architecture

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Effective interventions and commercial programmes for weight loss (WL) are widely available, but most people regain weight. Few effective WL maintenance (WLM) solutions exist. The most promising evidence-based behaviour change techniques for WLM are self-monitoring, goal setting, action planning and control, building self-efficacy, and techniques that promote autonomous motivation (e.g., provide choice). Stress management and emotion regulation techniques show potential for prevention of relapse and weight regain. Digital technologies (including networked-wireless tracking technologies, online tools and smartphone apps, multimedia resources, and internet-based support) offer attractive tools for teaching and supporting long-term behaviour change techniques. However, many digital offerings for weight management tend not to include evidence-based content and the evidence base is still limited. <b><i>The Project:</i></b> First, the project examined why, when, and how many European citizens make WL and WLM attempts and how successful they are. Second, the project employed the most up-to-date behavioural science research to develop a digital toolkit for WLM based on 2 key conditions, i.e., self-management (self-regulation and motivation) of behaviour and self-management of emotional responses for WLM. Then, the NoHoW trial tested the efficacy of this digital toolkit in adults who achieved clinically significant (≥5%) WL in the previous 12 months (initial BMI ≥25). The primary outcome was change in weight (kg) at 12 months from baseline. Secondary outcomes included biological, psychological, and behavioural moderators and mediators of long-term energy balance (EB) behaviours, and user experience, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness. <b><i>Impact:</i></b> The project will directly feed results from studies on European consumer behaviour, design and evaluation of digital toolkits self-management of EB behaviours into development of new products and services for WLM and digital health. The project has developed a framework and digital architecture for interventions in the context of EB tracking and will generate results that will help inform the next generation of personalised interventions for effective self-management of weight and health.

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