Showing papers by "Joan Escarrabill published in 2023"
TL;DR: The Xemio app as discussed by the authors provides side effect tracking, social calendars, and a personalized and trusted disease information platform to deliver evidence-based advice and education for breast cancer patients.
Abstract: Purpose: To assess the usability and preferences of the contents of mHealth software developed for breast cancer patients as a tool to obtain patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), improve the patient’s knowledge about the disease and its side effects, increase adherence to treatment, and facilitate communication with the doctor. Intervention: an mHealth tool called the Xemio app provides side effect tracking, social calendars, and a personalized and trusted disease information platform to deliver evidence-based advice and education for breast cancer patients. Method: A qualitative research study using semi-structured focus groups was conducted and evaluated. This involved a group interview and a cognitive walking test using Android devices, with the participation of breast cancer survivors. Results: The ability to track side effects and the availability of reliable content were the main benefits of using the application. The ease of use and the method of interaction were the primary concerns; however, all participants agreed that the application would be beneficial to users. Finally, participants expressed their expectations of being informed by their healthcare providers about the launch of the Xemio app. Conclusion: Participants perceived the need for reliable health information and its benefits through an mHealth app. Therefore, applications for breast cancer patients must be designed with accessibility as a key consideration.
TL;DR: In this article , a cross-sectional descriptive question-based survey was conducted to assess eating habits, culinary skills, and promotion of healthy habits of health care professionals, finding that HCPs who received previous training in nutrition had better eating habits and generally promoted healthy eating to patients.
Abstract: The promotion of healthy habits is thought to be an important element in the role of health care professionals (HCPs). The aim of this study was to analyze eating habits and culinary skills of HCPs, and how they transfer those skills during clinical practice. A total of 95 HCPs participated in a cross-sectional descriptive question-based survey, which assessed HCPs' eating habits, culinary skills, and promotion of habits. HCPs who received previous training in nutrition had better eating habits and generally promoted healthy eating to patients.