Effectiveness of using SOKARY Mobile Application on the compliance of patients with Type II diabetes: A quasi-experimental study

Yahia, Ehsan A.; Bayoumi, Magda

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“…Most of the included studies were conducted in Iran [ 50 - 52 , 54 , 55 , 57 , 59 , 62 , 64 , 65 ] (10/27, 37%) or Saudi Arabia [ 42 , 49 , 56 , 58 , 63 , 66 , 68 , 70 ] (8/27, 30%). In total, 7% (2/27) of the studies were conducted in Jordan [ 48 , 53 ] and Oman [ 43 , 47 ], and 4% (1/27) of the studies were conducted in Egypt [ 61 ], Kuwait [ 71 ], Lebanon [ 69 ], Qatar [ 60 ], and the United Arab Emirates each [ 67 ]. The included studies were published between 2012 and 2023.…”

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“…Among the study participants, 46% were women; 7% (2/27) of the studies did not report gender distribution [ 60 , 71 ]. A total of 33% (9/27) of the studies were conducted in populations with chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases [ 48 , 53 , 61 ], diabetes [ 54 , 58 , 59 , 64 , 66 ], and sleep problems [ 70 ]. The funding sources and conflicts of interest are summarized in Multimedia Appendix 6 [ 42 , 43 , 47 - 71 ].…”

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“…The other commercial apps used were Samsung Health [ 48 ] and Telegram [ 56 , 62 ]. In total, 19% (5/27) of the studies examined apps designed by the authors [ 55 , 60 , 61 , 63 , 67 ]. The main functions of mobile apps were to set goals, self-monitor activity, and receive educational information about physical activity [ 43 , 47 - 49 , 55 - 58 , 60 - 63 , 67 ].…”

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“…The average retention rate for the intervention arms was 85%, with most falling within the 86% to 100% range. A total of 22% (6/27) of the studies had a 100% retention rate [ 50 , 55 , 57 , 61 , 62 , 65 ], and 7% (2/27) had a retention rate of <25% [ 56 , 63 ] ( Multimedia Appendix 6 ).…”

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“…Only 8% (1/12) of the studies provided information about whether follow-up was complete and how follow-up data were treated [ 62 ] (question 6). In total, 83% (10/12) of the studies measured outcomes in a reliable way; this information was unclear in 17% (2/12) of the studies [ 57 , 61 ] (question 8). Appropriate statistical analyses were conducted in 92% (11/12) of the studies; this was unclear in 8% (1/12) of the studies [ 61 ] (question 9).…”

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The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tong,

Alnasser,

Alshahrani

et al. 2024

J Med Internet Res

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Background The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces unique challenges in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors, as the prevalence of insufficient physical activity is higher than the global average. Mobile technologies present a promising approach to delivering behavioral interventions; however, little is known about the effectiveness and user perspectives on these technologies in the MENA region. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region and explore users’ perspectives on these interventions as well as any other outcomes that might influence users’ adoption and use of mobile technologies (eg, appropriateness and cultural fit). Methods A systematic search of 5 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Global Index Medicus) was performed. Any primary studies (participants of all ages regardless of medical condition) conducted in the MENA region that investigated the use of mobile technologies and reported any measures of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, or user perceptions were included. We conducted a narrative synthesis of all studies and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included RCTs; quality assessment of the rest of the included studies was completed using the relevant Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Results In total, 27 articles describing 22 interventions (n=10, 37% RCTs) and 4 (15%) nonexperimental studies were included (n=6141, 46% women). Half (11/22, 50%) of the interventions included mobile apps, whereas the other half examined SMS. The main app functions were goal setting and self-monitoring of activity, whereas SMS interventions were primarily used to deliver educational content. Users in experimental studies described several benefits of the interventions (eg, gaining knowledge and receiving reminders to be active). Engagement with the interventions was poorly reported; few studies (8/27, 30%) examined users’ perspectives on the appropriateness or cultural fit of the interventions. Nonexperimental studies examined users’ perspectives on mobile apps and fitness trackers, reporting several barriers to their use, such as perceived lack of usefulness, loss of interest, and technical issues. The meta-analysis of RCTs showed a positive effect of mobile interventions on physical activity outcomes (standardized mean difference=0.45, 95% CI 0.17-0.73); several sensitivity analyses showed similar results. The trim-and-fill method showed possible publication bias. Only 20% (2/10) of the RCTs measured sedentary behaviors; both reported positive changes. Conclusions The use of mobile interventions for physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region is in its early stages, with preliminary evidence of effectiveness. Policy makers and researchers should invest in high-quality studies to evaluate long-term effectiveness, intervention engagement, and implementation outcomes, which can inform the design of culturally and socially appropriate interventions for countries in the MENA region. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42023392699; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=392699

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The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tong,

Alnasser,

Alshahrani

et al. 2024

J Med Internet Res

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The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)

Tong,

Alnasser,

Alshahrani

et al. 2023

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BACKGROUND The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces unique challenges in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors, as the prevalence of insufficient physical activity is higher than the global average. Mobile technologies present a promising approach to delivering behavioral interventions; however, little is known about the effectiveness and user perspectives on these technologies in the MENA region. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region and explore users’ perspectives on these interventions as well as any other outcomes that might influence users’ adoption and use of mobile technologies (eg, appropriateness and cultural fit). METHODS A systematic search of 5 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Global Index Medicus) was performed. Any primary studies (participants of all ages regardless of medical condition) conducted in the MENA region that investigated the use of mobile technologies and reported any measures of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, or user perceptions were included. We conducted a narrative synthesis of all studies and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included RCTs; quality assessment of the rest of the included studies was completed using the relevant Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. RESULTS In total, 27 articles describing 22 interventions (n=10, 37% RCTs) and 4 (15%) nonexperimental studies were included (n=6141, 46% women). Half (11/22, 50%) of the interventions included mobile apps, whereas the other half examined SMS. The main app functions were goal setting and self-monitoring of activity, whereas SMS interventions were primarily used to deliver educational content. Users in experimental studies described several benefits of the interventions (eg, gaining knowledge and receiving reminders to be active). Engagement with the interventions was poorly reported; few studies (8/27, 30%) examined users’ perspectives on the appropriateness or cultural fit of the interventions. Nonexperimental studies examined users’ perspectives on mobile apps and fitness trackers, reporting several barriers to their use, such as perceived lack of usefulness, loss of interest, and technical issues. The meta-analysis of RCTs showed a positive effect of mobile interventions on physical activity outcomes (standardized mean difference=0.45, 95% CI 0.17-0.73); several sensitivity analyses showed similar results. The trim-and-fill method showed possible publication bias. Only 20% (2/10) of the RCTs measured sedentary behaviors; both reported positive changes. CONCLUSIONS The use of mobile interventions for physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region is in its early stages, with preliminary evidence of effectiveness. Policy makers and researchers should invest in high-quality studies to evaluate long-term effectiveness, intervention engagement, and implementation outcomes, which can inform the design of culturally and socially appropriate interventions for countries in the MENA region. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO CRD42023392699; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=392699

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Effectiveness of using SOKARY Mobile Application on the compliance of patients with Type II diabetes: A quasi-experimental study

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References 17 publications

The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)

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