Can digital technologies induce behavioral changes in transportation habits? Evidence based on User Experience with the SmartMoov Application

2020 ◽  
pp. 179-215
Author(s):  
Thierry Blayac ◽  
Mathias Reymond ◽  
Maïté Stéphan
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Evidence Based

scholarly journals Nonwearable Sensor-Based In-Home Assessment of Subtle Daily Behavioral Changes as a Candidate Biomarker for Mild Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Takao Yamasaki ◽  
Shuzo Kumagai
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Behavioral Patterns ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Traditional Performance ◽  
Traditional Assessments

Patients show subtle changes in daily behavioral patterns, revealed by traditional assessments (e.g., performance- or questionnaire-based assessments) even in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease (AD; i.e., the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage). An increase in studies on the assessment of daily behavioral changes in patients with MCI and AD using digital technologies (e.g., wearable and nonwearable sensor-based assessment) has been noted in recent years. In addition, more objective, quantitative, and realistic evidence of altered daily behavioral patterns in patients with MCI and AD has been provided by digital technologies rather than traditional assessments. Therefore, this study hypothesized that the assessment of daily behavioral changes with digital technologies can replace or assist traditional assessment methods for early MCI and AD detection. In this review, we focused on research using nonwearable sensor-based in-home assessment. Previous studies on the assessment of behavioral changes in MCI and AD using traditional performance- or questionnaire-based assessments are first described. Next, an overview of previous studies on the assessment of behavioral changes in MCI and AD using nonwearable sensor-based in-home assessment is provided. Finally, the usefulness and problems of nonwearable sensor-based in-home assessment for early MCI and AD detection are discussed. In conclusion, this review stresses that subtle changes in daily behavioral patterns detected by nonwearable sensor-based in-home assessment can be early MCI and AD biomarkers.

scholarly journals Challenges in public procurement before, during, and after the COVID-19 crisis: Selected theses on a competency-based approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-80
Author(s):  
Michael Eßig ◽  
Christian von Deimling ◽  
Andreas H. Glas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Protective Gear ◽  
Narrow View ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Evidence Based Decision Making

This paper develops three theses on a competency-based approach during and after the COVID-19 crisis. These theses are based on the following empirical findings: case insights into the procurement of protective gear in Germany, the supplier shortage, which was a problem even before the crisis, and a quantitative view on the extended supply chain challenges in public procurement, including the decreasing number of bidders and an overly narrow view on supply chain partners. A key finding is that while the COVID-19 crisis has uncovered the problems of public procurement, the root causes lie more deeply in public procurement capabilities. As a result, this paper promotes extended public buyer competencies based on a European Framework, evidence-based decision-making in public procurement and the use of digital technologies to improve the security of supplies.

Neurorobiology and Evidence-Based Biological Treatments for Substance Abuse Disorders

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 864-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iliyan S. Ivanov ◽  
Kurt P. Schuiz ◽  
Robyn C. Palmero ◽  
Jeffrey H. Newcorn
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Biological Factors ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Emerging Treatments ◽  
Substance Abuse Disorders ◽  
Pharmacologic Agents ◽  
Drug Free

ABSTRACTBehavioral patterns of addiction include compulsive drug-seeking, persistent abuse of substances despite the often dire consequences on social functioning and physical health, and the high probability of relapse even after prolonged drug-free periods.The recent focus on the biological basis of addiction has provided evidence to support the hypothesis that behavioral manifestations for addiction are influenced by biological factors, and biological factors often produce behavioral changes that can further increase risk. The current understanding of the role of the dopaminergic, glutamatergic, γ-aminobutyric acidergic, and opioid receptor systems in the pathophysiology of addiction as well as the clinical implications of these systems for new and emerging treatments will be discussed. This article will also review the pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of substance abuse disorders and presents evidence-based data for their safety, efficacy, and feasibility of use in different patient populations.

scholarly journals Decision boxes for clinicians to support evidence-based practice and shared decision making: the user experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anik Giguere ◽  
France Légaré ◽  
Roland Grad ◽  
Pierre Pluye ◽  
R Brian Haynes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Support Evidence

scholarly journals User Experience on BM Year 2 Mobile-based Learning Application for Alpha Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Azizah Che Omar ◽  
Nurulnadwan Aziz ◽  
Mohd Adib Abd Muin
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
International School ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Ongoing Project

<p>This paper reports the ongoing project related to the development of mobile-based learning application particularly for Alpha Generations who studies in international school. Due to the advancement of digital technologies, Alpha Generations tend to interact with mobile device compared to conventional environment as they were born in the century of digital age. This includes their learning activities. In Malaysia, expert in language literacy particularly Malay language is compulsory for all including foreigner students who learn in international school. As the mobile-based learning application could provide attractive and interactive interaction compared to conventional teaching method, providing children with additional mobile-based learning tool could facilitates them to have their own active learning experience. This study found that this is the research gap that should be fill in to ensure children in international school able to literate in Malay Language similar to mainstream student. Therefore, mobile-based learning application called BM Year 2 has been developed and evaluated. The proposed application also has been discussed in the previous paper which involves expert evaluation. To ensure the proposed application could fulfill the actual users’ needs, user experience testing has been carried out and discusses in this paper.They are tested in terms of layout and design, functionality, and user’s satisfaction. A set of questionnaires has been set up and distributed to the actual users upon they use the proposed mobile-based learning application BM Year 2. Overall, the empirical findings found that theBM Year 2 able to evokepositive learning experience to the actual users.  <strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Growing Concern on Healthcare Cyberattacks & Need for Cybersecurity

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aarcha Sunil Lekshmi
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Problem Construction ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Information Category ◽  
Information Confidentiality

Modern healthcare systems have been dominated by virtual approaches and digital technologies. This has increased the concern for the security of healthcare devices and data due to the lack of information confidentiality and data integrity in this sector. Information category at risk and the importance of patient safety make cybersecurity unique in the field of health. Regarding the context of this problem construction of cyber resilience in healthcare organizations has become a vital task. A comprehensive solution to this problem can be obtained by the combination of human behavioral changes, technological enhancements, process modifications, and new legislations and regulations.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Telepsychiatry: Development of Evidence-Based Guidance for Clinicians

10.2196/21108 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e21108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine Smith ◽  
Edoardo Ostinelli ◽  
Orla Macdonald ◽  
Andrea Cipriani
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Clinical Questions

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents unique challenges in health care, including mental health care provision. Telepsychiatry can provide an alternative to face-to-face assessment and can also be used creatively with other technologies to enhance care, but clinicians and patients may feel underconfident about embracing this new way of working. Objective The aim of this paper is to produce an open-access, easy-to-consult, and reliable source of information and guidance about telepsychiatry and COVID-19 using an evidence-based approach. Methods We systematically searched existing English language guidelines and websites for information on telepsychiatry in the context of COVID-19 up to and including May 2020. We used broad search criteria and included pre–COVID-19 guidelines and other digital mental health topics where relevant. We summarized the data we extracted as answers to specific clinical questions. Results Findings from this study are presented as both a short practical checklist for clinicians and detailed textboxes with a full summary of all the guidelines. The summary textboxes are also available on an open-access webpage, which is regularly updated. These findings reflected the strong evidence base for the use of telepsychiatry and included guidelines for many of the common concerns expressed by clinicians about practical implementation, technology, information governance, and safety. Guidelines across countries differ significantly, with UK guidelines more conservative and focused on practical implementation and US guidelines more expansive and detailed. Guidelines on possible combinations with other digital technologies such as apps (eg, from the US Food and Drug Administration, the National Health Service Apps Library, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) are less detailed. Several key areas were not represented. Although some special populations such as child and adolescent, and older adult, and cultural issues are specifically included, important populations such as learning disabilities, psychosis, personality disorder, and eating disorders, which may present particular challenges for telepsychiatry, are not. In addition, the initial consultation and follow-up sessions are not clearly distinguished. Finally, a hybrid model of care (combining telepsychiatry with other technologies and in-person care) is not explicitly covered by the existing guidelines. Conclusions We produced a comprehensive synthesis of guidance answering a wide range of clinical questions in telepsychiatry. This meets the urgent need for practical information for both clinicians and health care organizations who are rapidly adapting to the pandemic and implementing remote consultation. It reflects variations across countries and can be used as a basis for organizational change in the short- and long-term. Providing easily accessible guidance is a first step but will need cultural change to implement as clinicians start to view telepsychiatry not just as a replacement but as a parallel and complementary form of delivering therapy with its own advantages and benefits as well as restrictions. A combination or hybrid approach can be the most successful approach in the new world of mental health post–COVID-19, and guidance will need to expand to encompass the use of telepsychiatry in conjunction with other in-person and digital technologies, and its use across all psychiatric disorders, not just those who are the first to access and engage with remote treatment.

scholarly journals A Reflection on Controversial Literature on Screen Time and Educational Apps Use in 0–5 Years Old Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4641
Author(s):  
Luca Cerniglia ◽  
Silvia Cimino
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Behavioral Functioning ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Very Young Children ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Functioning ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Over the last five years, there has been a significant increase in screen time and apps usage by children under five years old. The considerable growth in usage by very young children has not corresponded to conclusive and consistent research investigating its possible benefits and risks. This article proposes a brief overview of recent results in this field, specifically focusing on the use of educational apps and their positive, null, and/or negative outcomes on young children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. The aim of the present article is to stimulate the development and advancement of evidence-based guidelines that caregivers and educators could adopt to regulate very young children’s engagement with digital technologies.

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