Nonpublication Rates and Characteristics of Registered Randomized Clinical Trials in Digital Health: Cross-Sectional Analysis
Conclusions: In the domain of digital health, 27% of registered clinical trials results are unpublished, which is lower than nonpublication rates in other fields. There are substantial differences in nonpublication rates between trials funded by industry and nonindustry sponsors. Further research is required to define the determinants and reasons for nonpublication and, more importantly, to articulate the impact and risk of publication bias in the field of digital health trials. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mustafa Al-Durra Robert P Nolan Emily Seto Joseph A Cafazzo Gunther Eysenbach Source Type: research

The Use and Effects of Electronic Health Tools for Patient Self-Monitoring and Reporting of Outcomes Following Medication Use: Systematic Review
Conclusions: Evidence suggests that the use of eHealth tools may improve patient symptoms and lead to medication changes. Patients generally found eHealth tools useful in improving communication with health care providers. Moreover, health-related outcomes among frequent eHealth tool users improved in comparison with individuals who did not use eHealth tools frequently. Implementation issues such as poor patient engagement and poor clinician workflow integration were identified. More high-quality research is needed to explore how eHealth tools can be used to effectively manage use of medications to improve medication manag...
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Karla Lancaster Aseel Abuzour Manmeet Khaira Annalise Mathers April Chan Vivian Bui Annie Lok Lehana Thabane Lisa Dolovich Source Type: research

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online and Blended Therapy: Survey Study Amongst Licensed Psychotherapists in Austria
Conclusions: This study is the first to directly compare therapists’ attitudes toward Web-based and blended therapies. Positive attitudes play a pivotal role in the dissemination of new technologies, but unexperienced therapists seem to lack knowledge on how to benefit from technology-aided treatments. To speed up implementation, these aspects need to be addressed in the development of new interventions. Furthermore, the preference of blended treatments over Web-based interventions seems to relate to avoidance of risks. Although this study is likely to represent therapists’ attitudes in countries with less advanced ele...
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Raphael Schuster Raffaela Pokorny Thomas Berger Naira Topooco Anton-Rupert Laireiter Source Type: research

The Use of Social Networking Sites in Mental Health Interventions for Young People: Systematic Review
Conclusions: The evidence reviewed suggests young people find SNS–based interventions highly usable, engaging, and supportive. However, future studies need to address the current lack of high-quality evidence for their efficacy in reducing mental health symptoms. Given young people are already turning to SNSs to engage in knowledge seeking and peer-to-peer support, SNS–based youth mental health interventions provide an opportunity to address some of the barriers young people face in accessing qualified mental health support and information. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Brad Ridout Andrew Campbell Source Type: research

The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Intervention Using Fitbit Activity Trackers: Randomized Trial
Conclusions: Integrating physical activity trackers into a Web-based computer-tailored intervention significantly increased intervention effectiveness. Trial Registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616001555448; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=371793 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73ioTxQX2) (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Corneel Vandelanotte Mitch J Duncan Carol A Maher Stephanie Schoeppe Amanda L Rebar Deborah A Power Camille E Short Christopher M Doran Melanie J Hayman Stephanie J Alley Source Type: research

Meeting Sexual Partners Through Internet Sites and Smartphone Apps in Australia: National Representative Study
Conclusions: More than a third of adults who had looked for potential partners using websites and apps each year had sex with such partners, and those who had done so were more sexually active, suggesting that dating and hookup websites and applications are suitable settings for targeted sexual health interventions. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lucy Watchirs Smith Rebecca Guy Louisa Degenhardt Anna Yeung Chris Rissel Juliet Richters Bette Liu Source Type: research

Continuous Temperature-Monitoring Socks for Home Use in Patients With Diabetes: Observational Study
Conclusions: We report the first use of wireless continuous temperature monitoring for daily wear and home use in patients with diabetes and neuropathy. The wearers found the socks to be no different from standard socks. The temperature studies conducted show that the sensors used in the socks are reliable and accurate at detecting temperature and the findings matched clinical observations. Continuous temperature monitoring is a promising approach as an early warning system for foot ulcers, Charcot foot, and reulceration. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 17, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alexander M Reyzelman Kristopher Koelewyn Maryam Murphy Xuening Shen E Yu Raji Pillai Jie Fu Henk Jan Scholten Ran Ma Source Type: research

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Real-Time Therapist Support via Videoconference for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Pilot Single-Arm Trial
Conclusions: Videoconference-delivered CBT for patients with OCD, SAD, and SAD may be feasible and acceptable. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 17, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kazuki Matsumoto Chihiro Sutoh Kenichi Asano Yoichi Seki Yuko Urao Mizue Yokoo Rieko Takanashi Tokiko Yoshida Mari Tanaka Remi Noguchi Shinobu Nagata Keiko Oshiro Noriko Numata Motohisa Hirose Kensuke Yoshimura Kazue Nagai Yasunori Sato Taishiro Kishimoto Source Type: research

Examining Predictors of Real-World User Engagement with Self-Guided eHealth Interventions: Analysis of Mobile Apps and Websites Using a Novel Dataset
Conclusions: Results indicate that the qualities of product design predict real-world user engagement with eHealth interventions. The use of real-world behavioral datasets is a novel way to learn about user behaviors, creating new avenues for eHealth intervention research. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Amit Baumel John M Kane Source Type: research

Efficacy of a Parent-Based, Indicated Prevention for Anorexia Nervosa: Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Despite a significant increase in girls’ EBW percentage, parental participation and adherence to the intervention were low. Overall, parent-based, indicated prevention for children at risk for AN does not seem very promising, although it might be useful for parents who engage in the intervention. Trial Registration: International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN): 18614564; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN18614564 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/74FTV1EpF). (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Corinna Jacobi Kristian H ütter Ulrike V ölker Katharina M öbius Robert Richter Mickey Trockel Megan Jones Bell James Lock C Barr Taylor Source Type: research

Pediatric Web-Based Chat Services for Caregivers of Children: Descriptive Study
Conclusions: Parental consultations via Web-based chat service often take place before noon and focus on infection-related issues as well as on the health and illness of very young children. These factors should be considered when planning or setting up such a service. Based on the high satisfaction with the chat service by both physicians and caregivers, Web-based chat services may be a useful way to help caregivers with concerns about their child’s health or illness. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Anu Kaskinen Benjamin Ayeboa-Sallah Tiina Teivaanm äki Elina W ärnhjelm Liisa Korhonen Otto Helve Source Type: research

Elements of Trust in Digital Health Systems: Scoping Review
Conclusions: Trust in digital health technologies and services depends on the interplay of a complex set of enablers and impediments. This study is a contribution to ongoing efforts to understand what determines trust in digital health according to different stakeholders. Therefore, it offers valuable points of reference for the implementation of innovative digital health services. Building on insights from this study, actionable metrics can be developed to assess the trustworthiness of digital technologies in health care. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 13, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Afua Adjekum Alessandro Blasimme Effy Vayena Source Type: research

Theory-Based Digital Interventions to Improve Asthma Self-Management Outcomes: Systematic Review
Conclusions: These findings suggest that greater use of theory in the development and application of digital self-management interventions for asthma may increase their effectiveness. The application of theory alone may not be enough to yield a successful intervention, and other factors (eg, the context in which the intervention is used) should be considered. A systematic approach to the use of theory to guide the design, selection, and application of intervention techniques is needed. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 12, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Helen J Lycett Eva M Raebel Emilie K Wildman Jordi Guitart Thomas Kenny Jon-Paul Sherlock Vanessa Cooper Source Type: research

Continuous Versus Intermittent Vital Signs Monitoring Using a Wearable, Wireless Patch in Patients Admitted to Surgical Wards: Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Remote continuous vital signs monitoring on surgical wards is practical and acceptable to patients. Large, well-controlled studies in high-risk populations are required to determine whether the observed trends translate into a significant benefit for continuous over intermittent monitoring. Trial Registration: International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN60999823; http://www.isrctn.com /ISRCTN60999823 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73ikP6OQz) (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 11, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice Downey Rebecca Randell Julia Brown David G Jayne Source Type: research

Creating Engaging Health Promotion Campaigns on Social Media: Observations and Lessons From Fitbit and Garmin
Conclusions: Findings suggest that Instagram may be a particularly promising platform for delivering engaging health messaging. Health messages which incorporate inspirational imagery and focus on a tangible product appear to achieve the highest engagement. Fitbit and Garmin employed difference creative elements, which is likely to reflect differences in their target markets. This underscores the importance of market segmentation in health messaging campaigns. (Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - December 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sarah Edney Svetlana Bogomolova Jillian Ryan Tim Olds Ilea Sanders Carol Maher Source Type: research