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Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review

Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review

To this end, we examined studies across the research stage, from development papers to implementation studies, using various types of commonly owned personal technologies that may be used to support clinical outcomes and recovery in populations experiencing SSDs.

Jessica D'Arcey, John Torous, Toni-Rose Asuncion, Leah Tackaberry-Giddens, Aqsa Zahid, Mira Ishak, George Foussias, Sean Kidd

JMIR Ment Health 2024;11:e57150

Developing a Youth-Led Digital Hypertension Education Intervention for Adults With Hypertension: Qualitative Study on Refinement and Acceptability

Developing a Youth-Led Digital Hypertension Education Intervention for Adults With Hypertension: Qualitative Study on Refinement and Acceptability

A lack of hypertension knowledge is a common barrier to hypertension control [9-11], while social support is a strong facilitator [9,11,12], and providing information that is culturally sensitive and relevant is especially important [11,13]. Youth have shown increased confidence when given the responsibility to provide health education and care navigation to others [14-16].

Sara W Heinert, Kelvin Guzman-Baez, Affan Aamir, Ananya Penugonda, Benjamin F Crabtree, Kathryn Greene, Carolyn J Heckman, Phillip Levy, Pamela Ohman Strickland, Shawna V Hudson

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e54909

Insights Into the Use of a Digital Healthy Aging Coach (AGATHA) for Older Adults From Malaysia: App Engagement, Usability, and Impact Study

Insights Into the Use of a Digital Healthy Aging Coach (AGATHA) for Older Adults From Malaysia: App Engagement, Usability, and Impact Study

Nevertheless, there is limited understanding on how digital technologies can be used to support and address specific health care challenges in many developing countries. Studies conducted in this field to date suggest that there are differences in digital literacy between developed and developing countries [9]. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore Malaysian older adults’ perceptions and user experiences of the AGATHA app.

Pei-Lee Teh, Andrei O J Kwok, Wing Loong Cheong, Shaun Lee

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e54101

Data-Driven Fundraising: Strategic Plan for Medical Education

Data-Driven Fundraising: Strategic Plan for Medical Education

They also provide crucial support for single-purpose campaigns, offering strategic guidance and resources to shape success. By doing so, these offices foster immediate financial support and build long-term relationships between the institution and its benefactors. Universities increasingly establish “advancement” units integrating fund development, fundraising, alumni, and community outreach activities.

Alireza Jalali, Jacline Nyman, Ouida Loeffelholz, Chantelle Courtney

JMIR Med Educ 2024;10:e53624

Acceptance and Use of eHealth in Support and Psychological Therapy for People With Intellectual Disabilities: Two Cross-Sectional Studies of Health Care Professionals

Acceptance and Use of eHealth in Support and Psychological Therapy for People With Intellectual Disabilities: Two Cross-Sectional Studies of Health Care Professionals

The primary objective of professional support and psychological therapy offered by health care organizations for people with ID is to bridge the gap between individual capabilities and environmental demands [2,3]. These services are delivered in various settings, including residential and community-care environments. Given the lifelong and life-broad support required by people with ID, professional support plays a crucial role.

Cathelijn Oudshoorn, Noud Frielink, Heleen Riper, Petri Embregts

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e52788

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience With Technology in Relation to Nutritional Intake and Physical Activity Among Older Adults at Risk of Falls: Semistructured Interview Study

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience With Technology in Relation to Nutritional Intake and Physical Activity Among Older Adults at Risk of Falls: Semistructured Interview Study

Another important factor is the existence of social support from relatives and friends to successfully find and understand health information [21,22]. Support and encouragement from health care professionals are also essential for the sustainable adoption of health information and e Health [22,23]. Older adults’ perceptions and mindset may affect their engagement with health initiatives [24,25].

Julie Kikkenborg, Emma Magelund, Maria Silke Riise, Lars Kayser, Rikke Terp

JMIR Hum Factors 2024;11:e52575

Virtual Reality Applications for the Implementation of Domestic Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs for Patients With Long COVID and Post-COVID Condition: Scoping Review

Virtual Reality Applications for the Implementation of Domestic Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs for Patients With Long COVID and Post-COVID Condition: Scoping Review

The focus of the studies was on various aspects such as relief of respiratory distress [19,23,24], rehabilitation of the upper limbs [26,27], and strengthening of the respiratory support muscles [19,29]. For this purpose, physiotherapeutic programs consisting of endurance, strength, and respiratory training were implemented.

Katharina Dalko, Hlynur Andri Elsuson, Ivonne Kalter, Max Zilezinski, Sebastian Hofstetter, Dietrich Stoevesandt, Denny Paulicke, Patrick Jahn

JMIR Serious Games 2024;12:e52309

The Impact of Forced Separations Between Women and Their Pets in Domestic Violence Situations and the Effectiveness of Crisis Response: Protocol for a Conceptual Framework

The Impact of Forced Separations Between Women and Their Pets in Domestic Violence Situations and the Effectiveness of Crisis Response: Protocol for a Conceptual Framework

Pets are a vital support system providing emotional support or strength at times of domestic violence [3]. Survivors in domestic and family violence situations often live in terror and face threats to themselves and their pets [4].

Jasmine Montgomery, Janice Lloyd, Zhanming Liang

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e52067

Factors Associated With Worsened Mental Health of Health Care Workers in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Factors Associated With Worsened Mental Health of Health Care Workers in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

The findings of the study will be of prime importance to key stakeholders, including mental health support program planners, health care policy makers, HCWs themselves, and researchers in the area. The goal of this paper is to understand which factors were associated with worsened mental health conditions in HCWs after the start of the pandemic. We used a data set from a recent cross-sectional survey by Statistics Canada on the impacts of COVID-19 on HCWs.

Ali AbdulHussein, Zahid Ahmad Butt, Stanko Dimitrov, Brian Cozzarin

Interact J Med Res 2024;13:e50064

Mobile App for Gynecologic Cancer Support for Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy in China: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Mobile App for Gynecologic Cancer Support for Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy in China: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Participants’ social support was assessed with the Chinese version of the 12-item Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) [36]. The MSPSS has been widely applied to evaluate the perceived social support of patients with cancer [37]. The validity of the MSPSS Chinese version has been extensively demonstrated (Cronbach α=.89) [35]. The mean score ranges from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating better social support.

Huicong Lin, Mingzhu Ye, Yanjuan Lin, Fuhong Chen, Sally Chan, Hongxia Cai, Jiemin Zhu

J Med Internet Res 2023;25:e49939

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