Effect of WhatsApp-based reminders on adherence to home exercise program

Mbada, Chidozie Emmanuel; Lateef, Mustapha Alabi; Ademoyegun, Adekola Babatunde; Oyewole, Adewale Isaiah; Maikudi, Laminde; Fatoye, C.; Fatoye, Francis

doi:10.1504/ijtmcp.2022.123139

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“…[11] A previous study showed that smartphone messaging helps to improve patient engagement outside the clinic or hospital and facilitates self-management of chronic conditions. [12] The study by Mbada et al [13] confirmed that app-based solutions may also be useful in this regard. Technologydelivered rehabilitation services can also give patients a sense of personal self-sufficiency and confidence that can allow them to self-manage their condition.…”

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Effect of smartphone application on pain, disability and forward head posture on young adults with excessive usage of a smartphone: A pilot study

Akodu,

Ipinnimo,

Osuntoki

2024

South Afr J Pub Health

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Background. Excessive usage of smartphones has been linked to forward head posture (FHP) leading to musculoskeletal disorders of the spine. Objective. To determine the effect of smartphone applications on pain and disability levels in the neck, shoulder, lower back and FHP among young adults with excessive smartphone usage. Methods. In this randomised controlled pilot study, 31 young adults (24 female and 7 male, aged 21.35 (standard deviation 1.74 years) who exhibited excessive smartphone usage were enrolled. They were recruited from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos in Nigeria and randomly allocated to three groups: smartphone application (SPA) only, SPA with ergonomic advice (SPA+EA) and EA only. Outcome assessments were conducted before, at 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of the intervention. Results. The outcome of this study revealed significant improvements in the assessed variables across all three groups (SPA, SPA+EA, EA) post intervention, including FHP (p=0.0001, p=0.003, p=0.002), pain intensity in the neck (p=0.01, p=0.02, p=0.0001), neck disability level (p=0.0001, p=0.0001, p=0.0001), functional disability (p=0.001, p=0.001, p=0.007) and shoulder pain disability (p=0.0001, p=0.001, p= 0.0001). However, no significant between-group differences (p>0.05) were noted in the outcomes across the groups, except for FHP (p=0.027) at the end of the 8th week of intervention. Conclusion. It was concluded that the SPA group was more effective in improving FHP, though all the groups displayed significant effects in all the outcomes.

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“…The observed improvement may be attributed to using WhatsApp and push notifications in the CerviTech app to remind participants, ensuring their adherence. Mbada et al [13] employed similar reminder methods and reported their effectiveness in ensuring adherence in an intervention study involving a smartphone application.…”

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Effect of smartphone application on pain, disability and forward head posture on young adults with excessive usage of a smartphone: A pilot study

Akodu,

Ipinnimo,

Osuntoki

2024

South Afr J Pub Health

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“… 20 ) Recent use of software tools and aids has shown significant improvement in HEP adherence. 19 , 21 ) Remote monitoring is a recent innovation that is considered to have the potential to improve adherence while also providing feedback. 19 , 20 ) In recent times, applications with a remote monitoring function were utilized to enhance adherence among patients with hemophilia 20 ) and musculoskeletal dysfunction.…”

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Development and Feasibility Testing of a Remote Support Application for Adherence to Home Exercise Programs: A Randomized Pilot Study

Adedoyin,

Makinde,

Ademoyegun

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Objectives: Poor adherence to home exercise programs (HEPs) is a significant barrier to continuity of care and eventual outcomes, thus requiring innovative mitigating approaches. This study aimed to develop and test the feasibility of a remote support application (RSA) designed to encourage adherence to HEPs. Methods: Using standard computer programing, an RSA with administrator and user interfaces was developed for mobile phone or tablet. Consenting patients receiving physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions (n=19) were randomly assigned into the experimental group (n=10) or the control group (n=9). The experimental group received their customized HEP reminders via the RSA, whereas the control group used conventional paper handouts for HEPs. Adherence to HEPs was assessed over 4 weeks. The feasibility of the RSA was assessed using the Mobile Application Rating Scale and System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaires. Data were summarized using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The adherence rate of patients in experimental group was significantly higher than that of patients in the control group after 2 weeks [median diff.=−6.0, 95% confidence interval (CI): −8.0 to −5.0; U=5.00; Z=−3.304; P=0.001; r=0.75] and 4 weeks (median diff.=−7.0, 95% CI: −8.0 to −5.0; U=0; Z=−3.695; P<0.001; r=0.84) of intervention. The RSA had a mean SUS score of 82.53±9.04 (out of 100) and a mean app quality rating score of 75.95±4.98 (out of 95). Conclusions: The use of an RSA to improve adherence to HEPs is feasible for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

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Effect of WhatsApp-based reminders on adherence to home exercise program

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Effect of smartphone application on pain, disability and forward head posture on young adults with excessive usage of a smartphone: A pilot study

Effect of smartphone application on pain, disability and forward head posture on young adults with excessive usage of a smartphone: A pilot study

Development and Feasibility Testing of a Remote Support Application for Adherence to Home Exercise Programs: A Randomized Pilot Study

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