An Android phone Application for a health monitoring system with integrated medical devices and localized health information and database for healthy lifestyle changes

Chua, Jedd Emille; Zaldua, John Amiel; Sevilla, Thomas Joseph; Tapel, Mark John; Orlino, Michael Ray; Camilo, Rasing Daniel; Lee-Ramos, C. M.

doi:10.1109/hnicem.2014.7016204

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“…First, it could be very useful to include modules related to education and control of cardiovascular health, with special emphasis on blood pressure control and self-care. Second, it may also be useful to complement these interventions with mobile applications, as these tools facilitate better monitoring and self-monitoring in natural contexts [59], and they have good results when added to the Internet interventions [60][61][62][63]. And finally, it is needed to identify the key elements to improve adherence rates and personalize interventions in order to increase effectiveness and reach more people in need.…”

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Analysis of the efficacy of an internet-based self-administered intervention (“Living Better”) to promote healthy habits in a population with obesity and hypertension: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

Mensorio

Martí

Rodilla

et al. 2019

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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Introduction: Changes in unhealthy lifestyles are key elements in the prevention and treatment of obesity and hypertension. Internet-based programs offer great potential for the implementation of evidence-based interventions focused on promoting healthy habits. We evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-based self-administered program ("Living Better") that addresses people diagnosed as being overweight or having type I obesity and hypertension. Methods: The sample was composed of a total of 106 participants (age Mean = 53; 59 males) from a public hospital in Spain, diagnosed as being overweight or having type I obesity and hypertension and randomized into two groups-the intervention group (IG; Internet-based intervention) and the control group (CG; usual medical treatment). The intervention used cognitive-behavioral strategies and psychoeducation to promote healthy habits. Anthropometric data (i.e., Body Mass Index-BMI-, waist circumference, and hip circumference) and lifestyle/psychological data (i.e., quality of life, physical activity, eating styles, motivation, mood, and self-efficacy) were assessed before and after the intervention, and at 6 and 12-month follow-ups. Results: Significant differences were observed between the IG and the CG in anthropometrical variables after intervention (i.e., BMI and waist circumference), external eating style, and anxiety and stress scores (p < 0.05). Follow-up data showed that changes were maintained in BMI, waist and hip circumference, and external eating in the IG. After receiving the Internet-based treatment, the CG also improved its clinical condition. Discussion: This study demonstrates that the Internet is a viable alternative for the delivery and dissemination of interventions focused on promoting healthy habits, and a totally self-administered intervention can produce long-term positive results. 1. Introduction Lifestyles are one of the most important determinants of health. Sedentary behaviors, consumption of fatty foods, fast food, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, stress, among other factors, are currently the most important causes of mortality and illness [1-3].

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Analysis of the efficacy of an internet-based self-administered intervention (“Living Better”) to promote healthy habits in a population with obesity and hypertension: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

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Rodilla

et al. 2019

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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“…While not specific to calorie tracking, the study highlights the potential of mobile apps in supporting behavior change interventions, which include tracking calories and promoting healthier eating habits. Chua et al (2014) supported the development of a health monitoring system with features such as a valid cost and ease of data collection. Their study aims to provide individuals with dietary responsibility and exercise habits through continuous monitoring of body mass index, blood pressure, and calorie intake.…”

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“…Mobile applications are essential in creating behavior change and improving and changing unhealthy habits that people develop due to bad habits (Burke et al, 2012, Kumar et al, 2013, Pope, Halford, Turnbull & Prichard, 2014. There is some previous research on mobile apps and healthy habits or mobile apps and nutrition (Chua et al, 2014, Giridher, Wasilewska, Wong & Rekhi, 2010, Shen et al, 2017. However, no studies have investigated how calorie tracking affects individuals' eating behaviors.…”

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The Effect of Calorie Tracking on Eating Behaviors of University Students

Keskin,

Köse

2023

J. Sci. Learn.

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This paper aims to determine whether tracking calories using a mobile application without any nutrition education has a positive effect on the eating behaviors of university students. The concurrent design, one of the mixed methods designs, was used to compare the quantitative and qualitative data analysis results. The participants are 108 university students who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. In the quantitative part of the study, a calorie tracking form was used; in the qualitative part, an interview form was used to determine eating behaviors. The students were not given any information about healthy nutrition and were only asked to track calories. The change in body mass index values obtained from the calorie tracking form is presented with the Wilcoxon signed ranks test. In evaluating the data obtained from the interview form determining eating behaviors, the data were categorized by content analysis, and the categories were presented as percentage values. According to the data obtained, it has been observed that positive behavioral changes in terms of nutrition can be created even without giving any information about healthy nutrition to the students, just by making them track calories. As a result of the activity, they became aware of which foods would make them gain weight and which would not and gained positive eating behaviors. Based on the results obtained from this study, recommendations for future studies and public health were made.

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NRP-APP: Robust Seamless Data Capturing and Visualization System for Routine Immunization Sessions

Rajaram¹,

Sharma

Selvakumar

2022

Intelligent Data Communication Technologies and Internet of Things

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An Android phone Application for a health monitoring system with integrated medical devices and localized health information and database for healthy lifestyle changes

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Analysis of the efficacy of an internet-based self-administered intervention (“Living Better”) to promote healthy habits in a population with obesity and hypertension: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

Analysis of the efficacy of an internet-based self-administered intervention (“Living Better”) to promote healthy habits in a population with obesity and hypertension: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

The Effect of Calorie Tracking on Eating Behaviors of University Students

NRP-APP: Robust Seamless Data Capturing and Visualization System for Routine Immunization Sessions

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