Remote Monitoring Technologies for the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome: The Diabetes and Technology for Increased Activity (DaTA) Study

Usability of Mobile Phones in Physical Activity–Related Research: A Systematic Review

“…Participants in this study took exercise-related pictures and then sent them to a researcher. Moreover, 7 studies evaluated the use of mobile applications either alone 50 or along with other components [47][48][49]51,57,62 to increase PA. The framework for these studies included health enhancement/chronic disease prevention (n ¼ 5), 47-51 weight loss/management (n ¼ 1), 57 and disease management (n ¼ 1).…”

“…Sample sizes of studies ranged from N ¼ 10 to N ¼ 623. [48][49][50]61 and the other 6 studies used either a single group pretest posttest design 62,63,80 or quasi-experimental 2-group pretest posttest design. 54,64,87 Moreover, 14 of the 27 PA promotion studies had a theoretical basis 51,52,54-60,81-85 and, of these studies, the social cognitive theory was the most commonly utilized behavior change theory (n ¼ 7).…”

Diabetes and Technology for Increased Activity (DaTA) Study: Results of a Remote Monitoring Intervention for Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome

“…Complete details about technical aspects of the study, including data access and security, are reported elsewhere. 22 All study data were analyzed with SPSS version 17, and t-tests were used to assess significant changes in the variables measured. A paired t-test was used to compare results at week 0 and week 8.…”

Preventing 30-day Readmissions

“…63 Telehealth monitoring devices have been used to assist diabetic patients to transmit glycemic data to health care providers and to enhance compliance because of the automated responses and close technical observation of disease management. 62 Rural facilities can transmit data and images to other facilities for treatment options.…”

“…Through a Telehealth program, patient information such as vital signs, glucose monitoring, and medication compliance can be obtained and linked electronically to health care providers. 62 Other countries have been using telemedicine to assist with patient care and help manage costs. Telehealth has been successful in managing patients diagnosed with diabetes and congestive HF, in physical therapy, and in wound care.…”