Developing an anxiety management application for healthcare providers: a qualitative study on improving well-being
BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Sep 25;25(1):1212. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13341-0. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Healthcare providers are at high risk of anxiety due to their responsibilities and workplace conditions. This issue may worsen over time, especially when the work duration is prolonged. One innovative approach to reducing healthcare providers anxiety, while enhancing the quality of care and improving […]
Smartphone App-Based Psychoeducation for Caregivers of People with Dementia in Vietnam: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Clin Interv Aging. 2025 Sep 20;20:1647-1660. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S551994. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Caring for people with dementia (PwD) is demanding, particularly for family caregivers in lower-middle-income countries like Vietnam, where support is limited. This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary impact of a smartphone-based psychoeducational program for caregivers of PwD. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: In a […]
Exploring Young Adults’ Attitudes Toward AI-Driven mHealth Apps: Qualitative Study
JMIR Hum Factors. 2025 Sep 26;12:e76075. doi: 10.2196/76075. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile health (mHealth) apps are emerging as a promising tool for health management, yet little is known about users’ psychological perceptions and attitudes toward these technologies. Understanding these aspects is crucial for both the appropriate design and the effective use of these […]
Evaluating Characteristics and Quality of Mental Health Apps Available in App Stores for Indian Users: Systematic App Search and Review
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Sep 26;13:e79238. doi: 10.2196/79238. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The mental health app sector in India is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing smartphone usage, growing internet penetration, the popularity of digital initiatives, and heightened recognition of mental health challenges in public discourse. This growth is also influenced by both supply- and demand-side barriers to […]
Smartphone-Integrated Electrochemical Devices for Contaminant Monitoring in Agriculture and Food: A Review
Biosensors (Basel). 2025 Sep 2;15(9):574. doi: 10.3390/bios15090574. ABSTRACT Recent progress in microfluidic technologies has led to the development of compact and highly efficient electrochemical platforms, including lab-on-a-chip (LoC) systems, that integrate multiple testing functions into a single, portable device. Combined with smartphone-based electrochemical devices, these systems enable rapid and accurate on-site detection of food contaminants, […]
eHealth Applications Improve Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Sep 26;9:e67761. doi: 10.2196/67761. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The eHealth app introduced a chronic disease management module to enhance the efficiency of clinical consultations and facilitate self-health management. However, there was limited information on health outcomes after using the module. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the health outcomes of individuals who used […]
Data Donation as a Method to Measure Physical Activity in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Web Survey Assessing Consent Rates, Donation Success, and Bias
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Sep 26;27:e69799. doi: 10.2196/69799. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) is key to identifying determinants of health and developing appropriate interventions. Self-reports of PA (eg, in surveys or diary studies) often suffer from measurement error. Providing study participants with wearable devices that passively track PA reduces reactivity and […]
System Development for Measuring Nursing Workload Based on the Real-Time Location Information
J Nurs Manag. 2025 Sep 17;2025:2188150. doi: 10.1155/jonm/2188150. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT Background: There are no objective measurement methods that provide empirical data on nursing workload. Aim: This study aimed to develop a system to measure nursing workload using beacons and a smartphone based on the real-time location information. Methods: This was a study of the […]
Understanding the USMLE and Other Exams Required for Medical Licensure in the USA
Becoming a licensed physician in the United States is a rigorous process, and one of the most critical components is passing the required medical licensing exams. These exams are designed to ensure that every practicing doctor meets the highest standards of medical knowledge and clinical competency. For international medical graduates (IMGs) and U.S.-trained doctors alike, […]
Digital dependence and its association with weight and body image among female medical students in Pakistan: a large cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health. 2025 Sep 24;25(1):3074. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24420-6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The rapid global rise in smartphone use has led to increasing concerns about digital dependency, particularly nomophobia-the fear of being without one’s mobile device. This study examines the relationship between digital dependence, weight disturbances, and body image perceptions among female medical students in Pakistan, a […]
