Teens, Technology, and Health Care

Leanza, Francesco; Hauser, Diane

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.006

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“…An environment for learning and exchanging life experiences will be created by using a well-known social media technology among adolescents [ 15 ]. As a low-cost intervention, it will allow a better interaction between the patient and the transplant team.…”

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confidence: 99%

Using Social Media for the Promotion of Education and Consultation in Adolescents Who Have Undergone Kidney Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial

Pase¹,

Mathias²,

Garcia³

et al. 2018

JMIR Res Protoc

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BackgroundFalling ill represents a traumatic experience especially in adolescence, since in addition to the moments of ambiguity and contradictions that this period brings, there is coping with the disease. Renal transplantation provides a better quality of life but the dependence on dialysis is replaced by the greater responsibility of self-care. With advances in technology, contemporary communication methods are a strategic mechanism for the approximation of the adolescent and the multiprofessional team. In this perspective, our research may provide possible changes and propose alternatives, using social networks for the integration of the multiprofessional team, promoting education within a virtual environment for adolescents who have undergone kidney transplants.ObjectiveThe goal of our research is to compare the knowledge, satisfaction, and self-esteem of adolescent renal transplant patients in 2 groups: patients undergoing conventional treatment versus patients undergoing conventional treatment plus the full-time use of social networks to aid in education and consultation.MethodsNonblind randomized clinical trial with 128 adolescents (aged 13 to 21 years) divided in 2 groups: the first group will receive conventional care and the second group will be invited to participate in a secret group on the social network Facebook. This group will be used as a new education platform to involve young renal transplant patients to participate in the guidelines provided to them by the multiprofessional team.ResultsAn environment for learning and exchanging life experiences will be created by using a well-known technology among adolescents. As a low-cost intervention, it will allow a better interaction between the patient and the transplant team. It is expected that the adolescents will improve their knowledge about the disease also increasing their self-esteem and the treatment adhesion.ConclusionsHealth professionals need to seek alternatives when educating patients, focusing on easily understandable ways for effective guidance. In the adolescent population, it is understood that the use of technology as support in education is a fundamental tool for this age group. The proposed project will directly benefit adolescent renal transplant patients as it uses language aimed directly at the target demographic. It attempts to overcome the traditional model by being more in contact with the current generation. This approach makes the content easier to assimilate and, consequently, increases understanding.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03214965; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02239354 (Archived by Webcite at http://www.webcitation.org/6wKnYrFGx)

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Using Social Media for the Promotion of Education and Consultation in Adolescents Who Have Undergone Kidney Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial

Pase¹,

Mathias²,

Garcia³

et al. 2018

JMIR Res Protoc

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“…As schools place less emphasis on physical activity during the school day, delivering appropriate alternative exercise opportunities is important [37]. Given the increased connectivity with digital technologies among adolescents, such platforms are important to consider for delivering effective interventions that have already been shown to improve chronic disease parameters and adherence to physical activity regimens [38,39]. Evidence suggests that adolescents perform online searches about nutrition and fitness and download apps centered on these subjects more than any other group, indicating an interest in this topic among youth [40].…”

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Acceptability of Robotic-Assisted Exercise Coaching Among Diverse Youth: Pilot Study

Barwise¹,

Patten²,

Bock³

et al. 2019

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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Background Almost 80% of adolescents do not achieve 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day as recommended by current US national guidelines. There is a need to develop and promote interventions that increase physical activity among adolescents. With increased interest in digital technologies among adolescents, robotic-assisted platforms are a novel and engaging strategy to deliver physical activity interventions. Objective This study sought to assess the potential acceptability of robotic-assisted exercise coaching among diverse youth and to explore demographic factors associated with acceptance. Methods This pilot study used a cross-sectional survey design. We recruited adolescents aged 12-17 years at three community-based sites in Rochester, MN. Written informed consent was obtained from participants’ parents or guardians and participants gave consent. Participants watched a brief demonstration of the robotic system-human interface (ie, robotic human trainer). The exercise coaching was delivered in real time via an iPad tablet placed atop a mobile robotic wheel base and controlled remotely by the coach using an iOS device or computer. Following the demonstration, participants completed a 28-item survey that assessed sociodemographic information, smoking and depression history, weight, and exercise habits; the survey also included the eight-item Technology Acceptance Scale (TAS), a validated instrument used to assess perceived usefulness and ease of use of new technologies. Results A total of 190 adolescents participated in this study. Of the participants, 54.5% were (103/189) male, 42.6% (81/190) were racial minorities, 5.8% (11/190) were Hispanic, and 28.4% (54/190) lived in a lower-income community. Their mean age was 15.0 years (SD 2.0). A total of 24.7% (47/190) of participants met national recommendations for physical activity. Their mean body mass index (BMI) was 21.8 kg/m2 (SD 4.0). Of note, 18.4% (35/190) experienced depression now or in the past. The mean TAS total score was 32.8 (SD 7.8) out of a possible score of 40, indicating high potential receptivity to the technology. No significant associations were detected between TAS score and gender, age, racial minority status, participant neighborhood, BMI, meeting national recommendations for physical activity levels, or depression history (P>.05 for all). Of interest, 67.8% (129/190) of participants agreed that they and their friends were likely to use the robot to help them exercise. Conclusions This preliminary study found that among a racially and socioeconomically diverse group of adolescents, robotic-assisted exercise coaching is likely acceptable. The finding that all demographic groups represented had similarly high receptivity to the robotic human exercise trainer is encouraging for ultimate considerations of intervention scalability and reach among diverse adolescent populations. Next steps will be to evaluate consumer preferences for robotic-assisted exercise coaching (eg, location, duration, supervised or structured, choice of exercise, and/or lifestyle activity focus), develop the treatment protocol, and evaluate feasibility and consumer uptake of the intervention among diverse youth.

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“…The studies also revealed that social media played an important role in preventing high-risk behaviors. Thus, there should be direct links to young sexual health-related groups or organizations [9].…”

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A Mobile Web Application Enhancing Knowledge and Providing Health Services Concerning Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention Among Akha Adolescents in Chiangrai Province, Northern Thailand

Chansiri

Wongwatkit

2022

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Background: Akha adolescents in Chiang Rai lack knowledge about safe sex, the severity of sexually transmitted diseases, and unplanned pregnancy. This research aimed to develop innovative applications to serve as an important tool for enhancing knowledge and understanding of sexual health.Methods: The study consisted of three phases. The first phase was a survey of the needs of Akha adolescents on Doi Mae Salong and Doi Wawee in Chiang Rai Province, using an exploratory qualitative research method. A semi-structured interview was used with a total of 48 subjects in both the formal and non-formal education system. Data were analyzed by content analysis. The second phase was the designing and development of the mobile web application prototype which was given to a group of 37 people, both males and females to try out. The third phase was to test the users’ knowledge improvement and a questionnaire survey of users’ satisfaction and opinions about the mobile web application using a sample of 108 users. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: frequency; percentage; mean; and standard deviation including a paired sample t-test.Results: The findings revealed a statistical significance (p ≤ 0.001) in the improvement of users’ knowledge (both males and females) between the pretest (x̅ = 4.15) and the posttest (x̅ = 7.23). Users’ satisfactions were also revealed with their impressions in 3 areas: 1) learning; 2) ease of use; 3) information display. The users found the mobile web application was useful, interesting, and attractive.Conclusions: This innovative application can increase knowledge and practices and prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. It can be used in various learning contexts.

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Teens, Technology, and Health Care

Cited by 16 publications

References 27 publications

Using Social Media for the Promotion of Education and Consultation in Adolescents Who Have Undergone Kidney Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial

Using Social Media for the Promotion of Education and Consultation in Adolescents Who Have Undergone Kidney Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial

Acceptability of Robotic-Assisted Exercise Coaching Among Diverse Youth: Pilot Study

A Mobile Web Application Enhancing Knowledge and Providing Health Services Concerning Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention Among Akha Adolescents in Chiangrai Province, Northern Thailand

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