Self-management of Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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Item type: Item , Conversational Agents as an Aid for Cancer Survivors’ Information Search(2024-01-03) Issaka, Barikisu; Argyris, Young; Tan, Pang-NingCancer survivors need high-quality information to self-manage their illness, as treatments often last over 20 years. Yet, digital health technologies are in their infancy to aid cancer survivors’ navigation through the wealth of information. Simultaneously, cancer misinformation has grown exponentially on digital platforms, veering survivors from conventional therapies to untested alternative treatments. Towards this end, this conceptual paper explores the potential of conversational agents (generative artificial intelligence aids) designed to select and present credible information to aid in survivors’ long-term journey of managing cancer. Specifically, mining cancer (mis)information from diverse sources and building knowledge graphs are suggested to structure trustworthy and relatable dialogues of conversational agents for cancer survivors.Item type: Item , “Let’s do it together” – designing an aerobic exercise game for long-term use(2024-01-03) Tece Bayrak, Asli; Wuensche, Burkhard; Reading, StaceyRegular exercise is an important therapeutic advice for controlling symptoms in people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, many patients lack motivation for long-term exercise engagement even though the benefits of physical activity in alleviating symptoms are well-known. There is a growing interest among researchers to develop custom games for exercise delivery, yet these games have mostly been criticised for lack of motivational elements to encourage regular use. This paper presents the development of a game-based rehabilitation system for aerobic exercise and executive function training that leverages motivational theories for regular and long-term use for people living with PD and contributes with game characteristics for this intent.Item type: Item , Telemedicine versus Clinic-based Delivery of a Psychological Intervention for Chronic Pain Management: Patient Preferences, Adherence, and Satisfaction(2024-01-03) Hecht, Leah; Dunford, Ashley; Autio, Kirsti; Miller, Mary Kate; Tobin, Erin; Ahmedani, Brian; Miller-Matero, LisaPsychological interventions for chronic pain management have traditionally been delivered in-person. Telemedicine appointments are increasing; however, patient preferences for treatment delivery and whether this is associated with adherence in chronic pain management is not well understood. This study examined patient preferences, satisfaction, adherence, and preliminary outcomes among those completing a psychological intervention for chronic pain in a primary care clinic or via telemedicine. Participants were surveyed about their preferences for treatment modality, and completed measures of satisfaction with the intervention, depression, anxiety, pain severity, and pain interference. When given a choice of treatment modality, most patients selected telemedicine (64%). The rate of completing all 5 sessions was higher among the telemedicine group (86%) compared to in-clinic (74%). Levels of satisfaction and outcomes were similar among both groups. Telemedicine delivery of a psychological intervention for chronic pain is desirable and may increase adherence to treatment without sacrificing satisfaction or outcomes.Item type: Item , Introduction to the Minitrack on Self-management of Chronic Diseases and Conditions(2024-01-03) Samhan, Bahae; Joshi, K.D.; Dadgar, Kourosh