Tag: Computers / Internet: Misc.
Mixed Results Seen With eHealth Program for Cancer Survivors
Those with moderate-to-high engagement in text/web intervention showed greater self-efficacy for managing cancer-related issues
Youth Online Risk Factors Tied to Suicide-Related Behaviors
Risk for each factor varies, but risk for severe suicide/self-harm alert is 70 times higher for youth with five or more online risk factors
Brain-Training App Aids Cognitive Function After Brain Injury
Cognitive improvement seen in vets using self-administered program remotely for 12 weeks, with results sustained for an additional 12 weeks
Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders Boost Uptake
Behaviorally informed messages were sent to health care workers who initially delayed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Smartphone-Only Internet Tied to Lower Patient Portal Use
When adjusting for smartphone-only use, low income tied to lower likelihood of utilizing patient portal
Popular Cancer-Related Social Media Posts Can Contain Misinformation
One-third of posts contain misinformation, of which most may be harmful
Acceptability of Assessment App Low in Schizophrenia Patients
Thirty-one percent of participants with schizophrenia spectrum disorders installed app; app remained installed in 70 percent
Screen Time Tied to Cognition, Behavior in Children Born Preterm
More than two hours of daily screen time may contribute to adverse outcomes in children aged 6 to 7 years who were extremely preterm at birth
EHR Use Varies Across Primary Care Specialties
Pediatric clinicians spend less total and after-hours time versus general medicine and family medicine clinicians
Digital Self-Monitoring Effective for Weight Loss, Healthy Lifestyle
Finding significantly associated with tailored advice among adults with obesity, overweight