Computer-based interactive health communications for people with chronic disease
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Article Title | Computer-based interactive health communications for people with chronic disease |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Casey, Leanne M. (Author), Clough, Bonnie A. (Author), Mihuta, Mary E. (Author), Green, Heather (Author), Usher, Wayne (Author), James, Daniel A. (Author), Rowlands, David D. (Author) and Laakso, E-Liisa (Author) |
Journal Title | Smart Homecare Technology and TeleHealth |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | New Zealand |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2147/SHTT.S42684 |
Abstract | Chronic diseases (CD) – such as cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases – are projected to be the most common causes of mortality and morbidity by 2030. Use of a participatory decision-making model that emphasizes a partnership among practitioners, patients, and their families to achieve desired goals is a key strategy in achieving optimal outcomes. The Interactive Health Communication Applications (IHCAs) can support participatory decision making by providing the unique infrastructure needed to deliver support for the multiple requirements of patients with CD. The aim of this paper is to provide a descriptive review of the use of IHCAs in the treatment of chronic disease. Patient acceptability and satisfaction were identified as key issues that can be enhanced by ensuring that IHCAs provide: 1) emotional support and empowerment; 2) education and information from health professionals; and 3) telecommunication instead of onsite visiting. An important benefit of IHCAs can be an improved quality of communication between the patients and the health care professionals, which is a critical and predictive factor of treatment outcomes for many patients with CD. Similarly, there is good evidence to suggest that IHCAs can improve the patients’ adherence to both medication and behavioral regimens designed to both treat and manage CDs. However, it is important to recognize that the technological development and effective implementation of an ICHA is a complex multidisciplinary operation that needs to take into account the needs of the various stakeholders as well as making use of the most suitable technology. |
Keywords | chronic disease, computer-based, interactive health communication |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified |
420313. Mental health services | |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3qyz/computer-based-interactive-health-communications-for-people-with-chronic-disease
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