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Filter by:Engaging patients through integration of patient-reported outcome measures in routine clinical care can improve the patient experience and provide a systematic way to collect adverse event (AE) data. Collecting these data on a large scale can inform new solutions to longstanding barriers to successful treatment such as medication non-adherence. This study evaluated whether implementing a patient-reported outcome data collection and AE surveillance tool would result in greater treatment continuation for patients receiving care on a telehealth platform. We evaluated how this data collection and surveillance tool - a short prompt for patients to provide information on treatment satisfaction and side effects - impacted the outcome of interest, treatment continuation. We tested two cycles in n=2,000 patients receiving care for erectile dysfunction on a telehealth platform using a randomized control experimental design and accounted for incidents where true randomization was not possible during implementation. The first cycle tested the tool alone, while the second cycle tested the tool in conjunction with a messaging template system that provided standardized side effect counseling.
The goal of this observational study is to test the usability of the SOSteniamoci platform, culturally adapted from the Lithuanian context, for informal caregivers in Italy. The main goals were to (1) collect qualitative and quantitative data on usability and (2) identify usability problems. A balanced gender-age sample of 10 individuals meeting the inclusion criteria was consecutively recruited online. The think-aloud testing method, the system usability scale, and an ad hoc semi-structured interview were employed to determine the overall system usability.
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a compulsive form of daydreaming that causes distress and functional impairment among tens of thousands of self-diagnosed sufferers. This is the first controlled treatment trial for MD. The investigators built an internet-based self-help program for MD and tested the effectiveness of mindfulness and self-monitoring in improving control over MD, comparing three groups across three measurement points in time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced additional stressors and challenges to couples' relationships, with potential ripple effects across all family subsystems and child adjustment. Among those who are particularly vulnerable to heightened conflict and lower relationship satisfaction during this time are couples with young children, whose relationships may have already been tenuous prior to the pandemic. The Love Together Parent Together (L2P2) program is a brief, low-intensity writing intervention adapted for parents of young children, designed to reduce conflict-related distress and prevent relationship deterioration. Based on an original writing program by Finkel and colleagues, adaptations include intervention duration and study population. The current study will examine key feasibility metrics related to this adapted intervention program with the goal of identifying problems and informing parameters of future pilot and/or main randomized controlled trials (RCT). The current study is a non-randomised feasibility study, using a single-arm, pre-test/post-test design to primarily assess the feasibility of a large trial, and secondarily to assess the potential effects on outcomes to be used in a future RCT. Couples will be recruited through three community-based agencies with the goal of obtaining a socio-demographically diverse sample. The first 20 couples to enroll will be included. Baseline and post-intervention surveys will be conducted, and a writing intervention will take place (three 7-minute sessions over the course of four weeks). The primary feasibility metrics will include recruitment rates, appropriateness of eligibility criteria, sample diversity, retention, uptake, and adherence, and acceptability. In addition, the researchers will develop an objective primary outcome measure of couple "we-ness" based on analysis of writing samples. The secondary outcomes will include couples' measures (i.e., relationship quality, perceived partner responsiveness, self-reported partner responsiveness, conflict-related distress), and other family outcomes (i.e., parent-child relations, parental/child mental health, and parenting practices). Criteria for success are outlined and failure to meet criteria will result in adaptations to measurement schedule, intervention design, recruitment approaches, and/or other elements of the study design. This feasibility study will inform several components of the procedures used for a subsequent pilot RCT, which will examine the feasibility of the methodology used to evaluate the program (e.g., randomization, attrition to follow up assessment/across groups, and sample size estimation, preliminary effectiveness), and a main trial, which will investigate the effectiveness of the intervention on primary outcome measures as well as mediating pathways.
Children's brains develop quickly in the first three years of life and are particularly sensitive to their environment. Adverse experiences, such as exposure to abuse and neglect, can increase children's risk for behavioral, mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), and developmental struggles. Fortunately, supportive, nurturing parents can help protect children from these poor health and developmental outcomes. In-person parenting programs have been shown to improve parents' interactions with their children. However, many parents struggle to access these programs due to competing life demands and accessibility barriers (e.g., lack of transportation and childcare). The First Pathways Game is a free, online tool that was created by an expert in brain development to provide parents with games and activities for playtime with their child, based on their child's age. The investigators plan to study the impact of the First Pathways Game on parent-child interactions and development of children aged 3-36 months. The investigators will recruit families in Calgary that are experiencing adversity, such as poverty and homelessness. Parent-child pairs will be randomly assigned to the (1) First Pathways group that is reminded to play the First Pathways Game daily for a month or (2) wait-list control group, to allow for comparisons. Before, immediately after, and 2 months after the month-long program, the investigators will collect information on parent-child interactions and children's development with reliable and valid tools to examine the effectiveness of the First Pathways Game. This free, online tool has the potential to empower parents in supporting their children's health and development and could be ideal for families experiencing vulnerability, due to its accessibility. If found effective, this tool could improve both short- and long-term health outcomes for children with experiences of adversity.
This research; It is carried out to investigate the effects of Web-based marriage preparation training given to couples applying for marriage on sexual health-reproductive health knowledge, marital adjustment and sexual satisfaction of newly married couples.
The effect of iCBT for adults with anxiety disorders is well-known. However, drop-out rates are common. In recent years more focus has been directed to the importance of patients being active agents in their own care and to increase the patient´s involvement in health care. Studies show that involving patients´ in treatment decisions and management of their own health care can contribute to better treatment outcomes and more appropriate use of health care service. Few studies have evaluated patient involvement in iCBT-treatment. This study aims to evaluate the effect of patient-driven iCBT-treatment for patients with anxiety disorders seeking primary care in a randomized controlled trial. The study investigates the effect of patient-driven iCBT treatment of perceptions of being able to control the treatment and on drop-out from treatment. In addition, secondary research questions investigate measures of empowerment, anxiety and depression symptoms, general disability, satisfaction with treatment and feelings of being able to cope with one's mental illness in patient-driven iCBT.
The feasibility study will investigate the potential of online recruitment for a randomized trial of the effectiveness of Mindhelper. Recruiting participants for intervention studies is increasingly difficult, as there are many commercials and research projects competing for people's attention. Thus, participation rates in research projects are generally declining. The widespread access to the internet, especially among adolescents, offers a new and attractive alternative strategy to recruit participants for intervention studies. The feasibility study will inform us whether it is possible to recruit young people with mental health problems who are not familiar with Mindhelper and then randomize them to use or not to use the website (block randomization). Furthermore, it is necessary to know whether it is possible to follow the two groups over time and assess relevant outcomes. We aim to answer the following questions: - Is it possible to identify and recruit young persons (15-25 years of age) in need of mental health promotion via social networking sites such as Facebook.dk? - How quickly is it possible to recruit people for the study through networking sites? - Is it possible to ensure that the intervention group uses the Mindhelper website (>75%) and minimize the likelihood that the control group uses it (<25%)? - Is it possible to follow the two groups to obtain information at first follow-up at one week (T2)? The results will inform the study design of the effectiveness study. If the feasibility study shows (i) that it is possible to recruit and randomize young people with mental health problems within a specified period, (ii) that both groups will follow their randomization into either the intervention or control group, and (iii) that it is possible to follow both groups to obtain follow-up data, then the main study will be conducted as an online recruited randomized effectiveness study (online RCT). If the feasibility study shows that the conditions are not ideal for achieving these goals, we will conduct a longitudinal panel study of Mindhelper users comparing different types of users.
The aim of the present study is to test the feasibility of therapist-guided Internet treatment for hazardous (risky) and harmful alcohol use among adults 18 years and older. The hypothesis is that the intervention is feasible and that it can help people change risky drinking habits at an early stage before developing into problems that are more serious.The therapist-guided Internet treatment addresses the person's need for confidentiality and contributes to reducing the stigma associated with visiting a substance abuse clinic.
In this prospective and paired study, the investigators evaluate whether the preoperative information recorded through a web based questionnaire together with a virtual non face to face patient assessment based on the information recorded by the questionnaire and the electronic records of patients is of a comparable quality to that obtained with the traditional outpatient interview.