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View article: Investigating the Relationship Between Mental Health Symptoms and Health App Preferences in the United Kingdom (Preprint)
Investigating the Relationship Between Mental Health Symptoms and Health App Preferences in the United Kingdom (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Mental health problems are highly prevalent with mental health apps emerging as a potential scalable solution. However, in the current policy environment, it remains unclear to what extent clinical populations are benefiting fr…
View article: Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards digital health interventions and perspectives on digital health inequalities in cardiometabolic care: a qualitative study
Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards digital health interventions and perspectives on digital health inequalities in cardiometabolic care: a qualitative study Open
Background The ue of digital health interventions (DHIs) for the management of cardiometabolic diseases has increased but may exacerbate existing health inequalities. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a vital role in recommending and su…
View article: Public Understanding and Expectations of Digital Health Evidence Generation: Focus Group Study
Public Understanding and Expectations of Digital Health Evidence Generation: Focus Group Study Open
Background The rapid proliferation of health apps has not been matched by a comparable growth in scientific evaluations of their effectiveness, particularly for apps available to the public. This gap has prompted ongoing debate about the t…
View article: Sex Differences in Lung Cancer Characteristics at Diagnosis: A Nationwide Register‐Based Study From the Faroe Islands (2015–2020)
Sex Differences in Lung Cancer Characteristics at Diagnosis: A Nationwide Register‐Based Study From the Faroe Islands (2015–2020) Open
Background Sex differences in lung cancer survival are well‐established, but the gap between Faroese men and women is especially pronounced. Faroese women have some of the highest 1‐ and 5‐year relative survival rates in the Nordic region,…
View article: A systematic review of the effect of personal health records on patient activation
A systematic review of the effect of personal health records on patient activation Open
Background Personal health records (PHRs) or patient portals have been on the healthcare policy agenda for many countries as a promising mechanism to support patient-centred healthcare by making medical records accessible to patients and t…
View article: Behavioural perspectives on personal health data sharing and app design: an international survey study
Behavioural perspectives on personal health data sharing and app design: an international survey study Open
There is a growing attention towards personalised digital health interventions such as health apps. These often depend on the collection of sensitive personal data, which users generally have limited control over. This work explores perspe…
View article: The changing nature of worry about COVID-19 among the English public: a secondary analysis of 73 national, cross-sectional surveys, January 2020 to April 2022
The changing nature of worry about COVID-19 among the English public: a secondary analysis of 73 national, cross-sectional surveys, January 2020 to April 2022 Open
Objectives To investigate worry about COVID-19 during the pandemic, and whether worry was associated with phase of the pandemic, COVID-19 death and incidence rates, Government interventions (including lockdown and advertising), age, being …
View article: Correction: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis
Correction: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis Open
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View article: Correction: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis (Preprint)
Correction: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis (Preprint) Open
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View article: Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study
Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Background Financial incentives delivered via apps appear to be effective in encouraging physical activity. However, the literature on different incentive strategies is limited, and the question remains whether financial incentives offer a…
View article: A foggy minefield: Experiences of regulation among developers of AI and other medical software in the UK, survey and focus group study
A foggy minefield: Experiences of regulation among developers of AI and other medical software in the UK, survey and focus group study Open
Introduction Regulation is important for medical software, but advances in software, notably developments in artificial intelligence (AI), are developing quickly. There are concerns that regulatory processes are not keeping up and that the…
View article: Rates of, and factors associated with, common mental disorders in homeworking UK Government response employees’ during COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey and secondary data analysis
Rates of, and factors associated with, common mental disorders in homeworking UK Government response employees’ during COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey and secondary data analysis Open
Introduction Working on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased risk to mental health and wellbeing in multiple occupations and contexts. The current study aimed to provide an insight into the rate of …
View article: Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards digital health interventions and perspectives on digital health inequalities: a qualitative study
Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards digital health interventions and perspectives on digital health inequalities: a qualitative study Open
Background Use of Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) for the management of cardiometabolic diseases has increased, but may exacerbate existing health inequalities. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a vital role in recommending and supp…
View article: Methods for evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of direct-to-consumer mobile health apps: a scoping review
Methods for evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of direct-to-consumer mobile health apps: a scoping review Open
Background There is an evaluation crisis in mobile health (mHealth). The majority of mHealth apps are released with little evidence base. While many agree on the need for comprehensive evaluations to assess the efficacy and effectiveness o…
View article: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis
Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis Open
Background Wikipedia is the largest free online encyclopedia and the seventh most visited website worldwide, containing >45,000 freely accessible English-language medical articles accessed nearly 1.6 billion times annually. Concerns have b…
View article: Behavior Change Techniques Within Digital Interventions for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Behavior Change Techniques Within Digital Interventions for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Previous systematic reviews of digital eating disorder interventions have demonstrated effectiveness at improving symptoms of eating disorders; however, our understanding of how these interventions work and what contributes to t…
View article: Exploring the Impact of a Sleep App on Sleep Quality in a General Population Sample: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Exploring the Impact of a Sleep App on Sleep Quality in a General Population Sample: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background A third of adults in Western countries have impaired sleep quality. A possible solution involves distributing sleep aids through smartphone apps, but most empirical studies are limited to small pilot trials in distinct populatio…
View article: The feasibility and acceptability of an app‐based intervention with brief behavioural support (<scp>APPROACH</scp>) to promote brisk walking in people diagnosed with breast, prostate and colorectal cancer in the <scp>UK</scp>
The feasibility and acceptability of an app‐based intervention with brief behavioural support (<span>APPROACH</span>) to promote brisk walking in people diagnosed with breast, prostate and colorectal cancer in the <span>UK</span> Open
Introduction Increased moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can improve clinical and psychosocial outcomes for people living with and beyond cancer (LWBC). This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of trial proc…
View article: Behavior Change Techniques Within Digital Interventions for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)
Behavior Change Techniques Within Digital Interventions for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Previous systematic reviews of digital eating disorder interventions have demonstrated effectiveness at improving symptoms of eating disorders; however, our understanding of how these interventions work and what contributes to …
View article: Practical Challenges for Commercial Enterprises in the Ethics Review Process for Digital Health Research: Document Analysis and Interview Study
Practical Challenges for Commercial Enterprises in the Ethics Review Process for Digital Health Research: Document Analysis and Interview Study Open
Introduction The rapid evolution of digital health interventions has created challenges in navigating the ethics approval process for commercial enterprises. Recognising the need for processes that balance ethical considerations with the s…
View article: Methods for Evaluating the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Health Apps: A Scoping Review
Methods for Evaluating the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Health Apps: A Scoping Review Open
Background There is an evaluation crisis in mobile health (mHealth). The majority of mHealth apps are released with little evidence base. While many agree on the need for comprehensive evaluations to assess the efficacy and effectiveness o…
View article: Did mpox knowledge, attitudes and beliefs affect intended behaviour in the general population and men who are gay, bisexual and who have sex with men? An online cross-sectional survey in the UK
Did mpox knowledge, attitudes and beliefs affect intended behaviour in the general population and men who are gay, bisexual and who have sex with men? An online cross-sectional survey in the UK Open
Objectives To investigate rates of mpox beliefs, knowledge and intended behaviours in the general population and in gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), and factors associated with intended behaviours. To test the impa…
View article: The relationship between age and sex partner counts during the mpox outbreak in the UK, 2022
The relationship between age and sex partner counts during the mpox outbreak in the UK, 2022 Open
Background Understanding the dynamics of an infectious disease outbreak linked to sexual activity requires valid expectations of likely counts of unique sex partners during the infectious period. Typically, age is the key demographic trait…
View article: Factors associated with wearing a facemask in shops in England following removal of a legal requirement to do so during the <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 pandemic
Factors associated with wearing a facemask in shops in England following removal of a legal requirement to do so during the <span>COVID</span> ‐19 pandemic Open
Objectives We aimed to identify psychological factors associated with the use of facemasks in shops in England following removal of legal requirements to do so, and to compare associations with and without legal restrictions. Design Repeat…
View article: Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study (Preprint)
Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Financial incentives delivered via apps appear to be effective in encouraging physical activity. However, the literature on different incentive strategies is limited, and the question remains whether financial incentives offer …
View article: The Complexity of Transferring Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Between Countries: Lessons From an International Workshop
The Complexity of Transferring Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Between Countries: Lessons From an International Workshop Open
International deployment of remote monitoring and virtual care (RMVC) technologies would efficiently harness their positive impact on outcomes. Since Canada and the United Kingdom have similar populations, health care systems, and digital …
View article: How Notifications Affect Engagement With a Behavior Change App: Results From a Micro-Randomized Trial
How Notifications Affect Engagement With a Behavior Change App: Results From a Micro-Randomized Trial Open
Background Drink Less is a behavior change app to help higher-risk drinkers in the United Kingdom reduce their alcohol consumption. The app includes a daily notification asking users to “Please complete your drinks and mood diary,” yet we …
View article: Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis (Preprint)
Quality of Male and Female Medical Content on English-Language Wikipedia: Quantitative Content Analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Wikipedia is the largest free online encyclopedia and the seventh most visited website worldwide, containing >45,000 freely accessible English-language medical articles accessed nearly 1.6 billion times annually. Concerns ha…
View article: The Complexity of Transferring Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Between Countries: Lessons From an International Workshop (Preprint)
The Complexity of Transferring Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Between Countries: Lessons From an International Workshop (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED International deployment of remote monitoring and virtual care (RMVC) technologies would efficiently harness their positive impact on outcomes. Since Canada and the United Kingdom have similar populations, health care systems…