Mobile Health App Attitudes and Adoption Among Oncology Providers: Cross-Sectional National Survey
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Mar 23;28:e85583. doi: 10.2196/85583. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) apps can address health inequities and enhance access to care for individuals with immunocompromising conditions. Although hundreds of oncology apps exist, research on provider perspectives regarding their use in clinical care remains limited. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe oncology providers’ […]
Pain Neuroscience Education for Postamputation Pain and Functioning: Testing Embedded Education in a Mobile App for Occupational Therapy Pain Treatment
Am J Occup Ther. 2026 May 1;80(3):8003185070. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051449. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Postamputation pain remains a barrier to return to function. Occupational therapy practitioners often include pain neuroscience education (PNE) to support occupational engagement and health literacy. OBJECTIVE: To assess perspectives about PNE for postamputation pain. DESIGN: We conducted cognitive interviews in which participants viewed PNE […]
Utility of a Smartphone-Based Clinical Decision Support System for Pressure Ulcer Management by Physicians: Randomized Crossover Pilot Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Mar 23;10:e85452. doi: 10.2196/85452. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are widely used in various health care settings. In Japan, pressure ulcers are becoming a major concern in an aging society due to their increasing prevalence. However, management is often handled by nonspecialists in wound care due to regional disparities […]
Telehealth Emerges as a Game-Changer for Postpartum Follow-Up
Postpartum care is vital for the well-being of both mothers and infants, as it enables the early detection and timely management of maternal morbidity. Guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend an initial postpartum follow-up within 21 days of childbirth, followed by a comprehensive visit by 84 days postpartum. Despite these recommendations, […]
Shifts in Obesity, Overweight, and Weight Loss Behaviors in U.S. High School Youth
Adolescent obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. Around 20% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 are classified as obese based on body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile, while those in the 85th to 95th percentile are categorized as overweight. This condition is associated with different physical […]
Partner phubbing and its association with depression and family functioning: A cross-sectional study
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Mar 20;105(12):e48104. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000048104. ABSTRACT The increasing integration of smartphones into daily life has given rise to partner phubbing – being ignored in favor of a partner phone use – which may impact mental health and family dynamics. Although phubbing has been explored in various relational contexts, empirical evidence on its association […]
Monitoring Kleine-Levin Syndrome Recovery Using Human-Smartphone Interactions: A Digital Phenotyping Approach
J Sleep Res. 2026 Apr;35(2):e70157. doi: 10.1111/jsr.70157. Epub 2025 Jul 21. ABSTRACT Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare neurological disorder marked by recurrent hypersomnia and behavioural disturbances such as hyperphagia and hypersexuality. We report a 25-year-old Taiwanese male experiencing episodes of sleep exceeding 15 h per day. Using Rhythm, a validated smartphone app that tracks human-smartphone […]
Comparison Between Browser- and App-Based Versions of a Program for Self-Management of Mild to Moderate Depression: Log Data Analysis of a Convenience Sample
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2026 Mar 20;14:e58835. doi: 10.2196/58835. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for the treatment of depression has proven to be an effective and accessible option. However, iCBTs tend to have low adherence rates, which may negatively impact their effectiveness. One such iCBT program is the browser-based, proven-effective iFightDepression (iFD) tool. An […]
Visual self-assessment of dental appearance: A comparison of mirror types and digital reflection via smartphone front facing camera
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 20;21(3):e0345596. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345596. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In dental practice, patients often evaluate their own dental attractiveness using mirrors or smartphone digital reflections. This study aimed to investigate how mirror size, shape, magnification and smartphone-based digital reflection influence self-perceived dental attractiveness. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a prospective cross-sectional study. Eighty-three […]
Features of mobile apps for diabetic kidney disease self-management: A scoping review
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 20;21(3):e0331604. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331604. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). DKD and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are both long-term conditions requiring ongoing patient care. Individuals living with DKD or CKD can benefit from mobile apps that support effective self-management. However, limited evidence […]
