Recent Articles
As the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among older adults increases, so does the need to enhance social participation and cognitive functions through innovative interventions. Digital storytelling in group settings holds potential not only to foster social connections but also to integrate with traditional in-person activities, leveraging both for greater impact.
Nurses face a higher risk of developing Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) given their primary roles in patient care. Participatory ergonomics (PE), an approach which integrates large-scale interventions that are performed at organizational and systems levels with small-scale interventions, is widely considered a promising approach to mitigating health problems at the workplace. However, their effectiveness in addressing WMSD and secondary outcomes such as sick absence and work performance among nurses are not fully understood.
Chatbots, as interactive platforms, have the potential to transform health education and behavior change interventions. Despite the growing use of chatbots, qualitative insights into user and provider experiences remain underexplored, particularly with respect to experiences and perceptions, adoption factors, and the role of theoretical frameworks in design.
Anxiety and depression symptoms have been rising among college students, with many increasingly meeting the criteria for 1 or more mental health problems. Due to a rise in internet access and lockdown restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, online mediums, such as teletherapy, repositories for mental health information, discussion forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools, have become more popular and used by college students to support their mental health. However, there is limited information about individual-level factors that lead college students to use these online tools to support their mental health.
The perinatal period is one of the most vulnerable times a woman experiences. Multidimensional, interprofessional, and personalized support is needed to improve outcomes in women’s and children’s health while strengthening partner relationships at the same time. Although a vast amount of support services already exists in Germany for psychosocial counseling during the perinatal period, groups who are especially at risk do not take advantage of them.
The use of digital technologies, such as mobile applications, Zoom, virtual reality, and video games, to promote physical activity in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been increasing. However, there are no studies utilizing ChatGPT, a popular tool in recent years, for promoting physical activity in children with ASD.
Disparities in health equity between metropolitan and rural areas are a global concern, especially in vast countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Virtual care models in health care settings are promising in reducing inequalities, with virtual hospitals (VHs) potentially bridging the gap for isolated or underserved regions. However, evidence-based strategies and the complexities of VH implementation necessitate further research.
Mindfulness-based interventions have been demonstrated to be effective in improving bodily and emotional well-being. However, only a few studies have explored individual differences in the application and use of digital mindfulness among adults aged ≥65 years. Voice-guided mindfulness technologies can increase the accessibility of mindfulness training, but the expected benefits may not be similar in all user groups.
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