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Patient engagement with remote blood pressure monitoring during pregnancy is critical to optimize the associated benefits of blood pressure control and early detection. In our study population of pregnant people, we found that “connected” blood pressure cuffs, which automatically sync measures to a monitoring platform or health record, increase engagement (2.13 [95% CI: 1.36-3.35] times more measures per day) with remote blood pressure monitoring when compared to “unconnected” cuffs that require manual entry of measures.
![Deconstructing Fitbit to Specify the Effective Features in Promoting Physical Activity Among Inactive Adults: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8883d7be8e98918426d35099e8256bfc.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8883d7be8e98918426d35099e8256bfc.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8883d7be8e98918426d35099e8256bfc.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8883d7be8e98918426d35099e8256bfc.png 2500w)
Wearable activity trackers have become key players in mobile health practice as they offer various behavior change techniques (BCTs) to help improve physical activity (PA). Typically, multiple BCTs are implemented simultaneously in a device, making it difficult to identify which BCTs specifically improve PA.
![Technology-Based Music Interventions to Reduce Anxiety and Pain Among Patients Undergoing Surgery or Procedures: Systematic Review of the Literature Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/c86a0bf25e55cd1e2f6c163b465785cd.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/c86a0bf25e55cd1e2f6c163b465785cd.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/c86a0bf25e55cd1e2f6c163b465785cd.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/c86a0bf25e55cd1e2f6c163b465785cd.png 2500w)
Hospitalized patients undergoing surgery or procedures may experience negative symptoms. Music is a nonpharmacological complementary approach and is used as an intervention to reduce anxiety, stress, and pain in these patients. Recently, music has been used conveniently in clinical situations with technology devices, and the mode of providing music is an important factor in technology-based music interventions. However, many reviews have focused only on the effectiveness of music interventions.
![Assessment of Heat Exposure and Health Outcomes in Rural Populations of Western Kenya by Using Wearable Devices: Observational Case Study Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/a02eef32eec7f2c2deacd548ef56ff14.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/a02eef32eec7f2c2deacd548ef56ff14.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/a02eef32eec7f2c2deacd548ef56ff14.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/a02eef32eec7f2c2deacd548ef56ff14.png 2500w)
Climate change increasingly impacts health, particularly of rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa due to their limited resources for adaptation. Understanding these impacts remains a challenge, as continuous monitoring of vital signs in such populations is limited. Wearable devices (wearables) present a viable approach to studying these impacts on human health in real time.
![Effect of a Smartphone App (S-Check) on Actual and Intended Help-Seeking and Motivation to Change Methamphetamine Use Among Adult Consumers of Methamphetamine in Australia: Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/198a98962f162a3f0ab448be902eb036.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/198a98962f162a3f0ab448be902eb036.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/198a98962f162a3f0ab448be902eb036.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/198a98962f162a3f0ab448be902eb036.png 2500w)
![mHealth Apps for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, and Other Neurocognitive Disorders: Systematic Search and Environmental Scan Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/ab0fb27f1a0ccd30d0b89f409197995e.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/ab0fb27f1a0ccd30d0b89f409197995e.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/ab0fb27f1a0ccd30d0b89f409197995e.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/ab0fb27f1a0ccd30d0b89f409197995e.png 2500w)
Lifestyle behaviors including exercise, sleep, diet, stress, mental stimulation, and social interaction significantly impact the likelihood of developing dementia. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have been valuable tools in addressing these lifestyle behaviors for general health and well-being, and there is growing recognition of their potential use for brain health and dementia prevention. Effective apps must be evidence-based and safeguard user data, addressing gaps in the current state of dementia-related mHealth apps.
![The Effect of an mHealth Self-Monitoring Intervention (MI-BP) on Blood Pressure Among Black Individuals With Uncontrolled Hypertension: Randomized Controlled Trial Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/d1fe56d58c502047f92fa419290fd92c.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/d1fe56d58c502047f92fa419290fd92c.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/d1fe56d58c502047f92fa419290fd92c.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/d1fe56d58c502047f92fa419290fd92c.png 2500w)
Hypertension is one of the most important cardiovascular disease risk factors and affects >100 million American adults. Hypertension-related health inequities are abundant in Black communities as Black individuals are more likely to use the emergency department (ED) for chronic disease–related ambulatory care, which is strongly linked to lower blood pressure (BP) control, diminished awareness of hypertension, and adverse cardiovascular events. To reduce hypertension-related health disparities, we developed MI-BP, a culturally tailored multibehavior mobile health intervention that targeted behaviors of BP self-monitoring, physical activity, sodium intake, and medication adherence in Black individuals with uncontrolled hypertension recruited from ED and community-based settings.
![Implementing Systematic Patient-Reported Measures for Chronic Conditions Through the Naveta Value-Based Telemedicine Initiative: Observational Retrospective Multicenter Study Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/4528423d8a47622f8322bb4de9f49f05.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/4528423d8a47622f8322bb4de9f49f05.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/4528423d8a47622f8322bb4de9f49f05.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/4528423d8a47622f8322bb4de9f49f05.png 2500w)
Patient-reported outcome and experience measures can play a critical role in providing patient-centered and value-based health care to a growing population of patients who are chronically ill. Value-based telemedicine platforms such as the Naveta initiative may facilitate the effective integration of these tools into health care systems.
![Long-Term Efficacy of a Mobile Mental Wellness Program: Prospective Single-Arm Study Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/2a04a1040e60a1e12d97cce465af6fe1.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/2a04a1040e60a1e12d97cce465af6fe1.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/2a04a1040e60a1e12d97cce465af6fe1.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/2a04a1040e60a1e12d97cce465af6fe1.png 2500w)
Rising rates of psychological distress (symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress) among adults in the United States necessitate effective mental wellness interventions. Despite the prevalence of smartphone app–based programs, research on their efficacy is limited, with only 14% showing clinically validated evidence. Our study evaluates Noom Mood, a commercially available smartphone-based app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based programming. In this study, we address gaps in the existing literature by examining postintervention outcomes and the broader impact on mental wellness.
![Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment Through Hand Motor Function Under Digital Cognitive Test: Mixed Methods Study Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8be6a70512ae75f2e5b6ea7dd87ec2a2.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8be6a70512ae75f2e5b6ea7dd87ec2a2.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8be6a70512ae75f2e5b6ea7dd87ec2a2.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/8be6a70512ae75f2e5b6ea7dd87ec2a2.png 2500w)
Early detection of cognitive impairment or dementia is essential to reduce the incidence of severe neurodegenerative diseases. However, currently available diagnostic tools for detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia are time-consuming, expensive, or not widely accessible. Hence, exploring more effective methods to assist clinicians in detecting MCI is necessary.
![A Chatbot-Delivered Stress Management Coaching for Students (MISHA App): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/11a99fa0f33e2ef30e177e9aeace8fcd.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/11a99fa0f33e2ef30e177e9aeace8fcd.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/11a99fa0f33e2ef30e177e9aeace8fcd.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/11a99fa0f33e2ef30e177e9aeace8fcd.png 2500w)
Globally, students face increasing mental health challenges, including elevated stress levels and declining well-being, leading to academic performance issues and mental health disorders. However, due to stigma and symptom underestimation, students rarely seek effective stress management solutions. Conversational agents in the health sector have shown promise in reducing stress, depression, and anxiety. Nevertheless, research on their effectiveness for students with stress remains limited.
![Improvement and Maintenance of Clinical Outcomes in a Digital Mental Health Platform: Findings From a Longitudinal Observational Real-World Study Article Thumbnail](https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/49a864b79f22798d0ebe8b1d503eb001.png 480w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/49a864b79f22798d0ebe8b1d503eb001.png 960w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/49a864b79f22798d0ebe8b1d503eb001.png 1920w,https://asset.jmir.pub/assets/49a864b79f22798d0ebe8b1d503eb001.png 2500w)
Digital mental health services are increasingly being provided by employers as health benefit programs that can improve access to and remove barriers to mental health care. Stratified care models, in particular, offer personalized care recommendations that can offer clinically effective interventions while conserving resources. Nonetheless, clinical evaluation is needed to understand their benefits for mental health and their use in a real-world setting.
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