Clinical Usability of Exercise Prescription Apps for Professional Use: Systematic Review and Multidimensional Evaluation
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Mar 25;14:e77616. doi: 10.2196/77616. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Exercise prescription is a structured and individualized intervention that requires appropriate progression, tailoring, and behavioral support to ensure safety and long-term effectiveness. With the expansion of mobile health technologies, exercise prescription apps are increasingly used to support the remote delivery of prescribed exercise programs. However, […]
Smartphone-Based Digital Phenotyping Across Health Conditions: Scoping Review
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Mar 24;28:e84146. doi: 10.2196/84146. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Smartphone-based digital phenotyping uses built-in sensors and usage patterns to passively capture behavioral and environmental data relevant to health and has been applied extensively in mental health and chronic disease contexts. OBJECTIVE: This review synthesizes studies that use smartphone-based digital phenotyping, defined as approaches […]
House Bill Proposes Alaska’s Entry Into Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
The new bill introduced in the Alaska House of Representatives is expected to improve access to medical care across the state by streamlining the licensure process for healthcare professionals. Sponsored by Representatives William Zachary Fields and Andrew Timothy Gray, HB 352 proposes that Alaska join several interstate compacts aimed at streamlining licensure across professions. These […]
IMGs in the NHS: At a Critical Crossroad
The UK healthcare system has faced workforce challenges like staff shortages and threats of strikes by resident doctors. The government announced a plan in December 2025 to create 4000 new medical specialty training positions over the next 3 years. These positions would give preference to UK medical graduates (UKMGs). This proposal aims to support the […]
A Nation in Need: How International Medical Graduates are Reshaping US Healthcare
The United States is expected to face a major shortage of doctors in the coming years. According to projections by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the country could be short of physicians by around 81,180 by 2035. This shortage of doctors is already developing in the U.S., with estimates representing gaps of 57,259 […]
Promoting Professional Growth and Retention Through a System-Wide Interprofessional Clinical Ladder Program
J Nurs Adm. 2026 Apr 1;56(4):181-185. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001708. Epub 2026 Mar 23. ABSTRACT Clinical ladder programs are commonly used in nursing to encourage professional development and employee engagement. The authors present a systemwide interprofessional clinical ladder program designed for inpatient and outpatient care settings. The program is credited with saving more than $10 million in […]
Development of a Culturally Adapted Smartphone App (IndigeQuit) Designed to Help American Indian and Alaska Native People Quit Commercial Cigarettes: User-Centered Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Mar 24;10:e88768. doi: 10.2196/88768. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Due to the colonization of tobacco plants by European settlers and the subsequent intensive marketing of commercial tobacco products to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the United States, commercial cigarette smoking accounts for half of all deaths among AI/AN people. Limited awareness, […]
Investigating Children’s Exposure to Outdoor Food Marketing in 2 Swedish Cities Using a Smartphone App: Cross-Sectional Study
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Mar 24;14:e70192. doi: 10.2196/70192. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity and unhealthy dietary habits remain major public health concerns and are influenced by the surrounding food environment. Food marketing, particularly for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), shapes children’s food preferences and consumption. However, food environments are complex and constantly changing, making them difficult to map […]
The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Training on Bowel Preparation Quality in Pre-Colonoscopy Patients: A Systematic Review
Gastroenterol Nurs. 2026 Mar-Apr 01;49(2):106-116. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000921. Epub 2026 Mar 23. ABSTRACT Adequate bowel preparation is necessary to ensure accurate diagnosis and evaluation during colonoscopy. The aim of this study is to systematically investigate the impact of education provided through mobile applications on bowel preparation quality in individuals undergoing colonoscopy. Studies published between January 2010 […]
Help on Demand, a Self-Directed Mobile App Intervention for Gambling Problems: Development and Usability Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Mar 24;10:e83430. doi: 10.2196/83430. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Compared with other mental health problems, self-directed interventions for gambling problems lack in quantity, accessibility, and in some cases, evidence base. Moreover, engagement with these interventions remains modest. Mobile apps may be a viable format to deliver self-directed interventions that enhance user engagement. OBJECTIVE: The […]
