he complexities in how the evidence is used in order to achieve better uptake of evidence in practice. However, one should be aware that the assumption of fact-based decision making in organizations is misleading. In order to create better chances that the evidence produced would be used, this should be addressed through the design of eHealth trials. Self-monitoring is key to successful behavior change in diabetes and obesity, and the use of traditional paper-based methods of self-monitoring may be time-consuming and burdensome. This study aimed to explore participant experiences while using technology-assisted self-monitoring of lifestyle behaviors and health indicators among overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Qualitative data collected from the intervention group of a 6-month, three-arm (control, paper diary, and technology-assisted self-monitoring groups) randomized clinical trial were analyzed. Study participants in the intervention group monitored their diet, exercise, and weight using the LoseIt?! app, and their blood glucose levels using a glucometer and the Diabetes Connect app. Semistructured group discussions were conducted at 6 weeks (n=10) from the initiation of the behavioral lifestyle intervention and again at 6 months (n=9). All group interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Using a combination of thematic andearch studies when investigating the effectiveness of using technology-assisted self-monitoring, as well as in clinical practice when recommending technology-assisted self-monitoring of lifestyle behaviors and health indicators to improve health outcomes.Although there were some barriers, participants were able to identify various individual and external facilitators to adjust to and engage in technology-assisted self-monitoring, and it was concluded that the technology-assisted self-monitoring approach was beneficial, safe, and feasible to use for positive lifestyle change. These patient perspectives need to be considered in future research studies when investigating the effectiveness of using technology-assisted self-monitoring, as well as in clinical practice when recommending technology-assisted self-monitoring of lifestyle behaviors and health indicators to improve health outcomes. Although mental health issues constitute an increasing global burden affecting a large number of people, the mental health care industry is still facing several care delivery barriers such as stigma, education, and cost. Connected mental health (CMH), which refers to the use of information and communication technologies in mental health care, can assist in overcoming these barriers. The aim of this systematic mapping study is to provide an overview and a structured understanding of CMH literature available in the Scopus database. A total of 289 selected publications were analyzed based on 8 classification criteria publication year, publication source, research type, contribution type, empirical type, mental health issues, targeted cohort groups, and countries where the empirically evaluated studies were conducted. The results showed that there was an increasing interest in CMH publications; journals were the main publication channels of the selected papers; exploratory research was the dominant researre research should be shifted toward providing evidence-based studies to examine the effectiveness of CMH solutions and identify related issues.A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the relationship between the quality of life and oral health of athletes (soccer and basketball players) at a private Peruvian university. Eighty-nine athletes were evaluated. Their oral health was assessed using the epidemiologic index relating to decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT), the O'Leary plaque control record, and the Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) system. Their quality of life was assessed using the Spanish version of the Oral Health Impact Profile 49 (OHIP-49Sp) self-questionnaire. The resulting data were then analyzed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (Spearman rank order correlation) statistics. The athletes presented a mean (SD) DMFT of 4.46 (3.66) 1.40 decayed teeth, 0.02 missing teeth, and 3.04 filled teeth. The mean (SD) O'Leary index score was 45.78 (22.04). In the PSR evaluation, 32.77% of sextants were assigned code 2, 32.77% were assigned code 1, and 30.33% were assigned code 0. According to the OHIP-49Sp survey, the oral health dimensions with higher scores were functional limitation (7.37), physical pain (8.76), and psychological distress (4.80). The Spearman analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. Moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis were found in Peruvian university athletes. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.This study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. A total of 80 specimens were made of 2 provisional restorative materials (n = 40) Dencôr (DC) or Protemp 4 (PT). The specimens in each material group were prepared in 2 different thicknesses (n = 20) 1.5 mm or 2.0 mm. The groups were further subdivided by storage time (n = 10 per material thickness per time) 7 days or 3 months. A 3-point bending test was performed with a universal testing machine. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/dt-2216.html Data were submitted to 3-way analysis of variance followed by a post hoc Tukey test (α = 0.05). Regarding the interaction of material and thickness, the 2.0-mm-thick DC specimens presented a significantly lower mean FS (41.08 MPa) than the other groups (P 0.05). The correlation between FS and ME was direct and positive (R2 = 0.51; P less then 0.001), independently of the variables (material, thickness, and time). Therefore, 2.0-mm-thick PT specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material. |