Digital interventions that help people take their asthma medication better, such as "smart" inhalers or text messages, may cut the risk of asthma attacks by half, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL, Queen Mary University ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Novel research led by psychologists from Durham University, UK and Illinois Institute of Technology, U.S., along with the collaborative network of researchers around the world (under the consortium name "Psychological Science ...
May 27, 2022
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A text messaging program successfully supported, informed and motivated people after a heart attack on how to prevent a second heart attack, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed ...
May 9, 2022
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A proof-of-concept study of an intervention which sends support and information to parents at bedtime by text message has been shown to improve the quality of their children's sleep.
Apr 11, 2022
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A UMass Chan Medical School pilot study in which Central Massachusetts parents of children with asthma were sent text message medication reminders during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures demonstrated feasibility and ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Strong philosophical and moral beliefs associated with many religions can contribute to vaccine hesitancy and reduce vaccination rates, a new study shows.
Mar 23, 2022
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Digital health interventions—delivered via technologies including text messages, apps and websites—are increasingly common for supporting chronic disease self-care. Although studies have focused on improving patient engagement ...
Feb 7, 2022
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Rural residents are happier with their GP service than those in urban areas, research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed.
Feb 3, 2022
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Teenagers are being exposed to videos on social media platform TikTok that portray cannabis use as funny and entertaining rather than risky, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Jan 25, 2022
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When patients' hip or knee replacements were delayed in response to COVID-19 surges, chatbots delivering encouraging messages not only benefited the mental health of patients—they also experienced boosts to their physical ...
Jan 19, 2022
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