Movement-Generated Sound: A New Frontier in Rehabilitation
In Finland, researchers are exploring how movement-generated sound, known as sonification, can enhance neurological rehabilitation. Interest in this approach has grown rapidly in recent years, particularly in the rehabilitation of individuals recovering from subacute stroke. Over the last few years, the use of sonification in the neurological rehabilitation process has been of increased interest, particularly […]
Rapid Extraction of Body, Sensory, and Emotional Features During Observed Touch
Touch is an important channel of emotional and social communication. It shapes development, interpersonal bonding, and the interpretation of others’ intentions. Increasing evidence shows that humans can extract rich sensory and affective information simply by observing touch. Earlier research has focused on somatosensory mirroring, which suggests that observers internally stimulate the tactile sensations of others. […]
Mobile app-based malaria surveillance and vector control integration: a scoping review of evidence from endemic settings
Malar J. 2025 Nov 19;24(1):412. doi: 10.1186/s12936-025-05656-4. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Effective malaria surveillance is critical for timely and targeted vector control, especially in endemic settings approaching elimination. In recent years, mHealth technologies have emerged as promising tools to improve case detection, reporting efficiency, and spatial targeting of interventions. However, the extent to which mobile-app-based surveillance systems […]
Examining the mediating role of smartphone addiction in the effect of self-esteem on cyber dating abuse among university students in Turkey
Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2025 Dec;59:151981. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151981. Epub 2025 Oct 8. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to examine the mediating role of smartphone addiction on the effect of self-esteem on the levels of cyber dating abuse among university students. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, the study group consisted of 393 university students between the […]
Exploring Parents’ Immediate Reactions to Digital Suicide Risk Alerts: Descriptive Study
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Nov 19;27:e66349. doi: 10.2196/66349. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Youth suicide is a critical public health crisis. Subscription-based parental digital monitoring apps have emerged to monitor youths’ web-based activities and promptly alert parents in case of detected suicide risk. Parents’ responses to digital suicide risk alerts could significantly influence their children’s immediate and […]
Mobile App-Guided Exposure Therapy for Panic Disorder With and Without Agoraphobia: Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Nov 19;27:e76389. doi: 10.2196/76389. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mobile apps that implement disorder-specific psychotherapy for panic disorder (PD) with and without agoraphobia can be used in real-life situations that trigger symptoms and, therefore, are a promising novel therapeutic tool. OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial aimed to expand the currently limited evidence base […]
A person-centred approach to further develop a digital tool (KOKU-Nut) by developing a nutrition game for older adults living in the community
BMC Geriatr. 2025 Nov 18;25(1):925. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-06434-2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital tools embedded with behaviour change theories can encourage the successful implementation and maintenance of positive lifestyle changes. Keep on Keep up (KOKU) is a wellbeing app offering strength and balance exercises and educational games to raise awareness of fall prevention. We aimed to further develop […]
Early Life Intervention in Paediatrics Supported by E-Health (ELIPSE)-a coaching app for parents to reduce obesity and second-hand smoke exposure in children: study protocols for two parallel-group randomised controlled trials
Trials. 2025 Nov 18;26(1):520. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09251-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Family lifestyle factors-such as physical activity, diet and parental smoking-are key modifiable determinants for child health. Physical inactivity and calorie-dense diets contribute to obesity, which is linked to 75% of all non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure significantly increases the risk of respiratory NCDs in children, […]
“In-the-moment” feedback: a novel app for clinical teaching evaluations
Can Med Educ J. 2025 Nov 6;16(5):86-88. doi: 10.36834/cmej.80156. eCollection 2025 Nov. ABSTRACT Encounter-based teaching is vital to medical education, however feedback can be difficult to obtain. We developed and evaluated a web-based application (app) called “myTeachingEvaluation” (myTE.orgTM). Thirty-four academic clinical teachers completed a needs assessment survey, and 47% (16/34) of participants reported that 50% […]
Acceptability, Relevance, and Short-Term Outcomes of the STAC-T Bullying Bystander App: Feasibility Quantitative Study
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Nov 18;9:e76830. doi: 10.2196/76830. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Bullying is a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of middle school students reporting being a target of bullying in the past year. Students who are targets of bullying or witness bullying are at high risk for negative mental health outcomes, including depression and […]
