Mobile health apps(MHAs)provide users with exercise support and dietary recommendations.They also suggest a wide range of novel foods.However,some users may face food neophobia,a reluctance to try unfamiliar foods,as ...Mobile health apps(MHAs)provide users with exercise support and dietary recommendations.They also suggest a wide range of novel foods.However,some users may face food neophobia,a reluctance to try unfamiliar foods,as well as the“omnivore’s paradox”.Optimizing the features that promote novel food acceptance among consumers is important for enhancing the operational performance of MHAs.Drawing on technology affordance theory and mind perception theory,this study examines how technology affordance affects consumers’acceptance of novel foods in MHAs.Using survey data from 422 MHA users,this study employed the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM)analysis method.The findings reveal that MHAs’technology affordance positively impacts consumer perceptions of novel food characteristics and facilitates purchase decisions.Additionally,this study provides recommendations for improving the functioning of MHAs and online marketing efforts for novel foods.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate mobile applications available for patients undergoing assisted reproduction and assess the extent of their clinical validation.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in the Apple App Store and...Objective:To evaluate mobile applications available for patients undergoing assisted reproduction and assess the extent of their clinical validation.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in the Apple App Store and Google Play between September 1,2023 and September 30,2023 to identify mobile applications related to assisted reproduction.Apps were evaluated using the mobile app rating scale(MARS).In parallel,a literature search of PubMed,Scopus,Embase,and Web of Science was performed to identify clinical studies related to mobile applications in assisted reproduction.Clinical validation status and MARS scores were recorded,and findings were synthesized to highlight the gap between commercially available apps and research-based evidence.Results:From 1143 apps screened,11 met the inclusion criteria.Mean MARS score across apps was 3.63,with Leeaf scoring the highest(4.60).However,only one application(Embie)was supported by published research.The literature research identified 13 relevant studies,mostly randomized controlled trials,cohort studies,or usability studies.While research-based apps demonstrated clinical utility(e.g.,MediEmo,PreLiFe,Patient Journey App),most were unavailable on app stores.This revealed a disconnect between research-backed applications and those accessible to patients.Conclusions:Although several mobile apps for assisted reproduction demonstrate high usability and quality,few are clinically validated.The lack of integration between research and practice highlights the need for stronger collaboration between researchers,developers,and policymakers to ensure that patients access safe and effective tools.展开更多
Happiness is the ultimate goal for every living human being, and this condition motivates people to stay active and want to be alive. Having this feeling also fosters the proactivity of citizens. The opposite is depre...Happiness is the ultimate goal for every living human being, and this condition motivates people to stay active and want to be alive. Having this feeling also fosters the proactivity of citizens. The opposite is depression, a condition capable of significantly affecting a person’s behavior or perception. HoD Detector is a low-cost, easy to use application that aids in the diagnosis of a depressive disorder and motivates the user to seek professional help. The purpose of this study is to propose a way to measure happiness through the measurement of depression;to develop HoD Detector, evaluate the accuracy and usability of this application (with university students) for future enhancements of the system. The development of this application involved basic algorithms and the use of a database to successfully make a diagnosis and store the results of each user for further reference. The application is capable of giving a proper diagnosis with the time interval of 2 - 5 minutes. HoD Detector has the potential to become an extremely useful tool to diagnose depression and motivate users to seek professional help not only in Mexico, but also on an international scale for improving in people’s happiness condition.展开更多
Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing...Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.展开更多
目的系统评价移动健康类APP对减重的影响。方法计算机检索Web of Science、PubMed、CNKI、WanFang Data和CBM数据库,搜集移动健康类APP对超重或肥胖人群减重效果的随机对照试验(RCT),检索时限均为建库至2019年10月18日。由2名研究者独...目的系统评价移动健康类APP对减重的影响。方法计算机检索Web of Science、PubMed、CNKI、WanFang Data和CBM数据库,搜集移动健康类APP对超重或肥胖人群减重效果的随机对照试验(RCT),检索时限均为建库至2019年10月18日。由2名研究者独立筛选文献、提取资料并评价纳入研究的偏倚风险后,采用RevMan 5.3软件进行Meta分析。结果共纳入12个RCT,包括1 074例患者。Meta分析结果显示:APP组体质量[MD=-1.88,95%CI(-3.23,-0.53),P=0.006]降低更多,两组差异有统计学意义。APP组体质量指数(BMI)降低有优于对照组的趋势[MD=-0.55,95%CI(-1.09,0.00),P=0.05],但两组差异没有统计学意义。结论当前证据显示,使用APP干预可增强超重或肥胖人群的减重效果。受纳入研究数量和质量的限制,上述结论尚待更多高质量研究予以验证。展开更多
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(Grant Nos.22VRC153,19BGL262)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.2023JGJC03).
文摘Mobile health apps(MHAs)provide users with exercise support and dietary recommendations.They also suggest a wide range of novel foods.However,some users may face food neophobia,a reluctance to try unfamiliar foods,as well as the“omnivore’s paradox”.Optimizing the features that promote novel food acceptance among consumers is important for enhancing the operational performance of MHAs.Drawing on technology affordance theory and mind perception theory,this study examines how technology affordance affects consumers’acceptance of novel foods in MHAs.Using survey data from 422 MHA users,this study employed the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM)analysis method.The findings reveal that MHAs’technology affordance positively impacts consumer perceptions of novel food characteristics and facilitates purchase decisions.Additionally,this study provides recommendations for improving the functioning of MHAs and online marketing efforts for novel foods.
基金funded by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City(VNU-HCM)under grant number NCM2020-28-01.
文摘Objective:To evaluate mobile applications available for patients undergoing assisted reproduction and assess the extent of their clinical validation.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in the Apple App Store and Google Play between September 1,2023 and September 30,2023 to identify mobile applications related to assisted reproduction.Apps were evaluated using the mobile app rating scale(MARS).In parallel,a literature search of PubMed,Scopus,Embase,and Web of Science was performed to identify clinical studies related to mobile applications in assisted reproduction.Clinical validation status and MARS scores were recorded,and findings were synthesized to highlight the gap between commercially available apps and research-based evidence.Results:From 1143 apps screened,11 met the inclusion criteria.Mean MARS score across apps was 3.63,with Leeaf scoring the highest(4.60).However,only one application(Embie)was supported by published research.The literature research identified 13 relevant studies,mostly randomized controlled trials,cohort studies,or usability studies.While research-based apps demonstrated clinical utility(e.g.,MediEmo,PreLiFe,Patient Journey App),most were unavailable on app stores.This revealed a disconnect between research-backed applications and those accessible to patients.Conclusions:Although several mobile apps for assisted reproduction demonstrate high usability and quality,few are clinically validated.The lack of integration between research and practice highlights the need for stronger collaboration between researchers,developers,and policymakers to ensure that patients access safe and effective tools.
文摘Happiness is the ultimate goal for every living human being, and this condition motivates people to stay active and want to be alive. Having this feeling also fosters the proactivity of citizens. The opposite is depression, a condition capable of significantly affecting a person’s behavior or perception. HoD Detector is a low-cost, easy to use application that aids in the diagnosis of a depressive disorder and motivates the user to seek professional help. The purpose of this study is to propose a way to measure happiness through the measurement of depression;to develop HoD Detector, evaluate the accuracy and usability of this application (with university students) for future enhancements of the system. The development of this application involved basic algorithms and the use of a database to successfully make a diagnosis and store the results of each user for further reference. The application is capable of giving a proper diagnosis with the time interval of 2 - 5 minutes. HoD Detector has the potential to become an extremely useful tool to diagnose depression and motivate users to seek professional help not only in Mexico, but also on an international scale for improving in people’s happiness condition.
文摘Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.
