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View article: Engagement and predictors of use of a smartphone app for migraine self‐management: A secondary analysis of the <scp>EMMA</scp> trial
Engagement and predictors of use of a smartphone app for migraine self‐management: A secondary analysis of the <span>EMMA</span> trial Open
Objective The objective of this secondary analysis was to examine engagement with a mobile app for migraine self‐management and to identify predictors of migraine app usage. Background Migraine self‐monitoring and behavioral strategies are…
View article: AI, digital twins, and healthcare utilization behaviour: evidence from a Swiss population survey
AI, digital twins, and healthcare utilization behaviour: evidence from a Swiss population survey Open
View article: Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey
Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey Open
View article: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and data gaps in traditional medicine
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and data gaps in traditional medicine Open
View article: Collaborative Design and Development of a Patient-Centered Digital Health App for Supportive Cancer Care: Participatory Study
Collaborative Design and Development of a Patient-Centered Digital Health App for Supportive Cancer Care: Participatory Study Open
Background Digital health tools such as smartphone apps have the potential to improve supportive cancer care. Although numerous smartphone apps for supportive care are available, few are designed using a user-centered approach. Such an app…
View article: A consensus statement on the use of digital twins in medicine
A consensus statement on the use of digital twins in medicine Open
Digital Health Technologies represent a marked shift from current medical technologies in use, the approach to health and healthcare and stakeholders engaged in healthcare delivery. What the digitalized future of medicine will look like an…
View article: Development of a core outcome set for the trials of complementary therapies in people with multiple sclerosis: international survey and consensus meetings
Development of a core outcome set for the trials of complementary therapies in people with multiple sclerosis: international survey and consensus meetings Open
Objectives This study aimed to develop a core outcome set (COS) for trials evaluating the effects of complementary therapies in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). We sought to identify the outcomes most relevant to pwMS, their relative…
View article: A Prescribed Digital Health App and Number of Migraine Days
A Prescribed Digital Health App and Number of Migraine Days Open
Importance The digital therapeutics market is expanding rapidly, with growing patient adoption. In some countries, digital health applications are already prescribable, reshaping clinical practice. Objective To compare the effectiveness of…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in the Editorial and Peer Review Process: A Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Survey of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Journal Editors’ Perceptions
Artificial Intelligence in the Editorial and Peer Review Process: A Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Survey of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Journal Editors’ Perceptions Open
This research protocol outlines a cross-sectional survey study, aimed at editors from traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) journals, regarding their perceptions of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the edito…
View article: Mobile health intervention CanRelax reduces distress in people with cancer in a randomized controlled trial
Mobile health intervention CanRelax reduces distress in people with cancer in a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Open-Source Anatomical Illustration for Digital Back Pain Documentation: Development and Evaluation (Preprint)
Open-Source Anatomical Illustration for Digital Back Pain Documentation: Development and Evaluation (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Accurate documentation of back pain is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment; however, conventional paper-based methods often lack precision and standardization, limiting their clinical utility. OBJECTIVE To develop…
View article: Collaborative Design and Development of a Patient-Centered Digital Health App for Supportive Cancer Care: Participatory Study (Preprint)
Collaborative Design and Development of a Patient-Centered Digital Health App for Supportive Cancer Care: Participatory Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital health tools such as smartphone apps have the potential to improve supportive cancer care. Although numerous smartphone apps for supportive care are available, few are designed using a user-centered approach. Such an ap…
View article: Characteristics and expectations of people with multiple sclerosis using complementary therapies: A cross-sectional survey from the swiss multiple sclerosis registry
Characteristics and expectations of people with multiple sclerosis using complementary therapies: A cross-sectional survey from the swiss multiple sclerosis registry Open
PwMS frequently use complementary therapies, and their reasons and expectations can differ. Understanding the characteristics of pwMS who use complementary therapies, their reasons for use, and their expectations can support tailoring MS t…
View article: Reducing stress, strengthening resilience and self-care in medical students through Mind-Body Medicine (MBM)
Reducing stress, strengthening resilience and self-care in medical students through Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) Open
Stress-related illnesses are on the rise among medical students and doctors in Germany and internationally. Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) methods are increasingly being used to reduce stress. MBM courses are now being offered to students at med…
View article: Methodological Challenges in Randomized Controlled Trials of mHealth Interventions: Cross-Sectional Survey Study and Consensus-Based Recommendations
Methodological Challenges in Randomized Controlled Trials of mHealth Interventions: Cross-Sectional Survey Study and Consensus-Based Recommendations Open
Background Mobile health (mHealth) refers to using mobile communication devices such as smartphones to support health, health care, and public health. mHealth interventions have their own nature and characteristics that distinguish them fr…
View article: Long-term usage of the gamified breathing training Breeze and its effect on momentary relaxation in people with cancer: A cohort study (Preprint)
Long-term usage of the gamified breathing training Breeze and its effect on momentary relaxation in people with cancer: A cohort study (Preprint) Open
View article: Long-term usage of the gamified breathing training Breeze and its effect on momentary relaxation in people with cancer: A cohort study (Preprint)
Long-term usage of the gamified breathing training Breeze and its effect on momentary relaxation in people with cancer: A cohort study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND People with cancer often experience stress. Digital health interventions (DHIs) can help individuals increase momentary relaxation. Breeze is a gamified breathing training that can be embedded into DHIs. Its effectiveness in co…
View article: Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine therapies for the treatment of mild/moderate acute COVID-19: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine therapies for the treatment of mild/moderate acute COVID-19: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
Background Increasing evidence has emerged for traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) to treat COVID-19 which requires systematic summaries of the net benefits of interventions against standard care and one another. The…
View article: The association between perceived sensitivity to medicines, reported side effects and personal characteristics: A secondary analysis of an RCT
The association between perceived sensitivity to medicines, reported side effects and personal characteristics: A secondary analysis of an RCT Open
Introduction A patient’s perceived sensitivity to medicines (PSM) might influence the reported side effects of a treatment. The experience of side effects can result in personal and structural costs (such as nonadherence). Research on noce…
View article: Education about complementary and alternative medicine in cancer self-help groups by trained peers
Education about complementary and alternative medicine in cancer self-help groups by trained peers Open
Purpose On average, about 50% of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to conventional cancer treatment. Since there is a high need for information, patients often search for information about CAM and…
View article: Integration of ChatGPT Into a Course for Medical Students: Explorative Study on Teaching Scenarios, Students’ Perception, and Applications
Integration of ChatGPT Into a Course for Medical Students: Explorative Study on Teaching Scenarios, Students’ Perception, and Applications Open
Background Text-generating artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT offers many opportunities and challenges in medical education. Acquiring practical skills necessary for using AI in a clinical context is crucial, especially for medic…
View article: Effects of app-based relaxation techniques on perceived momentary relaxation: Observational data analysis in people with cancer
Effects of app-based relaxation techniques on perceived momentary relaxation: Observational data analysis in people with cancer Open
View article: Patient motivation as a predictor of digital health intervention effects: A meta-epidemiological study of cancer trials
Patient motivation as a predictor of digital health intervention effects: A meta-epidemiological study of cancer trials Open
The objective of this meta-epidemiological study was to develop a rating that captures participants’ motivation at the study level in digital health intervention (DHI) randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The rating was used to investigate…
View article: How can meta-research be used to evaluate and improve the quality of research in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine?
How can meta-research be used to evaluate and improve the quality of research in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine? Open
View article: Effects of training oncology physicians advising patients on complementary and integrative therapies on patient‐reported outcomes: 2‐year follow‐up of the multi‐center, cluster‐randomized KOKON‐KTO study
Effects of training oncology physicians advising patients on complementary and integrative therapies on patient‐reported outcomes: 2‐year follow‐up of the multi‐center, cluster‐randomized KOKON‐KTO study Open
Purpose Many cancer patients wish for complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) consultations led by their oncology physician. Within the KOKON‐KTO study, oncology physicians in the intervention group were trained in a blended learning …
View article: Engagement With a Relaxation and Mindfulness Mobile App Among People With Cancer: Exploratory Analysis of Use Data and Self-Reports From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Engagement With a Relaxation and Mindfulness Mobile App Among People With Cancer: Exploratory Analysis of Use Data and Self-Reports From a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer unique opportunities to support self-care and behavior change, but poor user engagement limits their effectiveness. This is particularly true for fully automated mHealth apps without any human …
View article: Patient-Reported Experiences of Supportive Cancer Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patient-Reported Experiences of Supportive Cancer Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people affected by cancer were in need of information about the virus and about the (self-) management of cancer symptoms and treatment. It is important to understand how patients with cancer navig…
View article: Open science practices in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine research: A path to enhanced transparency and collaboration
Open science practices in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine research: A path to enhanced transparency and collaboration Open
This educational article explores the convergence of open science practices and traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM), shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges of open science for the development, disse…
View article: Education about complementary and alternative medicine in cancer self-help groups by trained peers
Education about complementary and alternative medicine in cancer self-help groups by trained peers Open
Purpose: On average, about 40 % of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to conventional oncological treatment. As there is a high need for information, patients search for information about CAM and s…
View article: Methodological challenges in systematic reviews of mHealth interventions: Survey and consensus-based recommendations
Methodological challenges in systematic reviews of mHealth interventions: Survey and consensus-based recommendations Open