The effectiveness of physical activity interventions using activity trackers during or after inpatient care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled …
ME de Leeuwerk, P Bor, HP van der Ploeg… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Promoting physical activity (PA) in patients during and/or after an inpatient stay
appears important but challenging. Interventions using activity trackers seem promising to …
appears important but challenging. Interventions using activity trackers seem promising to …
[HTML][HTML] Digital and mobile technologies to promote physical health behavior change and provide psychological support for patients undergoing elective surgery: meta …
Background: Digital technology has influenced many aspects of modern living, including
health care. In the context of elective surgeries, there is a strong association between …
health care. In the context of elective surgeries, there is a strong association between …
Obesity, preoperative weight loss, and telemedicine before total joint arthroplasty: a review
The preoperative period prior to elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a critical time for
lifestyle interventions since a scheduled surgery may help motivate patients to lose weight …
lifestyle interventions since a scheduled surgery may help motivate patients to lose weight …
Prevalence of unhealthy substance use and associated characteristics among patients presenting for surgery
Objective: To assess the prevalence of and identify characteristics associated with unhealthy
use before surgery. Background: Although the escalation in US drug overdose deaths is …
use before surgery. Background: Although the escalation in US drug overdose deaths is …
[HTML][HTML] Making sense of a myocardial infarction in relation to changing lifestyle in the five months following the event: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
M Brust, WA Gebhardt, S van Bruggen… - Social Science & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Previous research has shown that experiencing an acute cardiac event, such as a
myocardial infarction (MI), can lead to lifestyle changes. This study aimed to explore the …
myocardial infarction (MI), can lead to lifestyle changes. This study aimed to explore the …
Digital technology to support lifestyle and health behaviour changes in surgical patients: systematic review
Background Digital technologies (such as smartphone applications, activity trackers, and e-
learning platforms) have supported patients with long-term conditions to change their …
learning platforms) have supported patients with long-term conditions to change their …
Engagement and adherence with a web-based prehabilitation program for patients awaiting abdominal colorectal surgery
E Shelton, NB Barreto, S Bidwell, M Folk-Tolbert… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Understanding the drivers of patient engagement and adherence is critical to
developing and implementing preoperative optimization programs. The aim of this project is …
developing and implementing preoperative optimization programs. The aim of this project is …
Impact of a regional smoking cessation intervention for vascular surgery patients
R Howard, J Albright, N Osborne, M Englesbe… - Journal of vascular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective Tobacco use is common among vascular surgery patients and negatively impacts
outcomes and longevity. In the second quarter of 2018, a statewide vascular quality …
outcomes and longevity. In the second quarter of 2018, a statewide vascular quality …
[HTML][HTML] Designing digital health technology to support patients before and after bariatric surgery: qualitative study exploring patient desires, suggestions, and …
Background A patient's capability, motivation, and opportunity to change their lifestyle are
determinants of successful outcomes following bariatric surgery. Lifestyle changes before …
determinants of successful outcomes following bariatric surgery. Lifestyle changes before …
[HTML][HTML] Designing the optimal digital health intervention for patients' use before and after elective orthopedic surgery: qualitative study
Background Health behavior changes made by patients during the perioperative period can
impact the outcomes and success of elective surgeries. However, there remains a limited …
impact the outcomes and success of elective surgeries. However, there remains a limited …