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Development of a Mobile Application for Effective Mental Health Intervention

  • Mousab Issa Alhamada;Khairayu Badron
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.23 no.8
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2023
  • The global surge in depression and anxiety, intensified by challenges such as cost and stigma, emphasizes the pressing need for accessible, evidence-based digital solutions. The research centers on the creation of a mobile application specifically designed to address mental health challenges. By integrating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and features like appointment bookings and mindfulness feedback tools, the app is positioned to improve user outcomes. Utilizing platforms like React Native and React, combined with NestJS for enhanced backend security, the application adheres to the rigorous standards required for mental health interventions. Collaborative efforts with experts, notably the counseling unit of IIUM, ensure the app's alignment with contemporary best practices and research. Preliminary findings indicate a promising tool with the potential to address the global mental health treatment disparity.

Comparison of oral health index between adequate and inadequate dental care following preventive scaling (치과치료 미충족군과 충족군의 예방적 스케일링 적용에 따른 구강건강지수 비교)

  • Kim, Yu-Rin
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.661-667
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The objective of the study was to investigate oral health index between adequate and inadequate dental care following preventive scaling in regular dental check-up and management. Methods: The subjects in Busan were assigned to two groups including inadequate dental care (140 patients) and adequate dental care (88 patients) after preventive scaling from January 2014 to June 2015. The study instruments included oral health knowledge, awareness, practice, and community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN). Results: CPITN was significantly different between the two groups (p<0.05). Positive correlations were found in oral heath knowledge and awareness (r=0.462, p<0.05) before application of preventive scaling. There was a close correlation in oral health awareness and practice (r=0.205, p<0.05) before application of preventive scaling. After application of preventive scaling, oral health knowledge and awareness showed positive correlation (r=0.643, p<0.05). After application of preventive scaling, there was also a close correlation between oral health knowledge and practice (r=0.453, p<0.05). Oral health awareness and practice (r=0.512, p<0.05) showed positive correlation after the application of preventive scaling. However, oral health practice and CPITN (r=-0.189, p<0.05) showed a negative correlation. Conclusions: Practice made periodontal condition improve. To promote oral health practice in the group without adequate dental care, it is necessary to pay attention to adequate dental care and preventive scaling through education by dental hygienists.

Effect of Toothbrushing Application for Kids on Dental Plaque Removal and Interest in Toothbrushing of Preschool Children

  • Chae-Ha Hwang;Hyeon-Ju Song;Min-Ji Jung;Yeon-Jae Choi;Young Sun Hwang
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.208-215
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    • 2023
  • Background: Dental caries in preschool children can cause early loss of teeth, reduced masticatory function, malocclusion, and speech disorders, making oral care for preschool children essential. However, because children have a poor ability to perform oral hygiene by themselves, educational tools that help establish correct oral health behaviors are required. This study evaluated the effect of toothbrushing application for kids on dental plaque removal and toothbrushing interest in preschool children. Methods: Seven 5-year-old children enrolled in a daycare center participated in the evaluation, and the same children participated in the experiment twice a week. The Pokémon Smile application (App) was used as an auxiliary application for tooth brushing, and the degree of dental plaque removal on the tooth surface was evaluated by quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital imaging. After the experiment, children's toothbrushing preferences were investigated through interviews. Results: The levels of AREA R30 and AREA R70 measured after the children's toothbrushing as usual decreased compared to those before toothbrushing; however, the change was not significant. The levels of AREA R30 and AREA R70 measured after using the Pokémon Smile App were significantly reduced compared to those before toothbrushing. Children's interest in brushing their teeth increased by 28.59% after using the Pokémon Smile App. Conclusion: The toothbrushing application for kids effectively removes dental plaque by helping preschool children brush their teeth. It also increased preschool children's interest in tooth brushing. Therefore, an oral health education application would be useful for children who need to develop correct oral care methods and habits.

Study on Standard Herb Prescriptions Based on the Specific Names of the Sick and Wounded for the Application of Oriental Herbal Medicine Health Insurance (한약 건강 보험 시행을 위한 특정 상병명에 따른 기준처방 조사)

  • Kim, Yong-Ho;Son, Chi-Hyoung;Kim, Su-Young;Moon, Ok-Ryun;Lim, Sabina
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2009
  • Objectives: To study the standard herb prescriptions based on the specific names of the sick and wounded for the application of Eastern Medicine Health Insurance. Methods: We selected 678 herb prescriptions from the eleven Eastern medical books recognized by the Ministry for Health of Korea and then researched the concrete opinions of Korean Oriental Medicine Societies (KOMS) on those herb prescriptions from July 31, 2006 to August 31, 2006. Results and Conclusions: KOMS said that 80 herb prescriptions must be included and 26 herb prescriptions must be excluded. They also said that the proper numbers of the specific names of the sick and wounded for the application of Eastern Herbal Medicine Health Insurance were 20-29 and the proper range of herb prescription change was within 30 percent.

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Development of Smart Healthcare Scheduling Monitoring System for Elderly Health Care

  • Cho, Sooyong;Lee, Sang Hyun
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.51-59
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    • 2018
  • Health care has attracted a lot of attention, recently due to an increase in life expectancy and interest in health. Various biometric data of the user are collected by using the air pressure sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, and heart rate sensor to perform the Smart Health Care Activity Tracker function. Basically, smartphone application is made and tested for biometric data collection, but the Arduino platform and bio-signal measurement sensor are used to confirm the accuracy of the measured value of the smartphone. Use the Google Maps API to set user goals and provide guidance on the location of the user and the points the user wants. Also, the basic configuration of the main UI is composed of the screen of the camera, and it is possible for the user to confirm the forward while using the application, so that accident prevention is possible.

Proposal of Emotion Recognition Service in Mobile Health Application (모바일 헬스 애플리케이션의 감정인식 서비스 제안)

  • Ha, Mina;Lee, Yoo Jin;Park, Seung Ho
    • Design Convergence Study
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.233-246
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    • 2016
  • Mobile health industry has been combined with IT technology and is attracting attention. The health application has been developed to provide users a healthy life style. First of all, 5 mobile health applications were selected and reviewed in terms of their service trend. It turned out that none of those applications had any emotional data but physical one. Secondly, to extract users' emotion, technological researches were sorted into different categories. And the result implied that text-based emotion recognition technology is the most suitable for the mobile health service. To implement the service, the application was designed and developed the process of emotion recognition system based on the contents of the research. One-dimension emotion model, which is the standard of classifying emotional data and social network service, was set up as a source. In last, to suggest the usage of health application has been combined with persuasive technology. As a result, this paper prospered a overall service process, concrete service scheme and a guidelines containing 15 services in accordance with the five emotions and time. It is expected to become a direction for indicators considering a psychological individual context.

A Comparative Study between the Application Group and Non-application Group of a Sand Bag on the Surgical Region after a Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization (환아의 심도자 시술 후 시술 부위의 모래주머니 적용효과)

  • Han Jin Kyung;Cho Kyoul Ja
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.340-348
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    • 1999
  • The purpose of this study was to compare degree of complication and discomfort between application ' non-application of a sand bag after 3hours, 6hours, 18hours of a cardiac catheterization. The results were as follows : 1) There was no difference in a degree of occurrence of a complication and pain of the femoral punture site between application and non-application of a sand bag after the cardiac catheterization. 2) A degree of a discomfort between application and non-application of a sand bag after the cardiac catheterization recorded the highest scores in the application group of a sand bag 6 hours after the cardiac catheterization.

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A study on the recognition about national health insurance coverage of implant, denture of dental workers (치과의료종사자들의 임플란트, 노인 틀니 건강보험에 대한 인식도 연구)

  • Kim, Min-Young;Kim, Kyung-Mi;Ahn, Se-Youn
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.401-410
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: This study aims to provide data that will improve the scope of national health insurance coverage by surveying the awareness of health insurance benefits, specifically for implants and dentures, among dental workers. Methods: Information was collected through questionnaires completed by 194 dental workers at dental hospitals and clinics. The multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm influential factors in recognizing the health insurance benefits application for dentures and implants. Results: Regarding the awareness about the validity of health insurance benefits, satisfaction with the appropriateness on the subjects of the denture application and implant application are appeared to be high with each 3.369 and 3.673. Regarding satisfaction with the appropriateness of free post-maintenance for implants, the awareness level regarding the validity of health insurance benefits was indicated as high at 3.673. Conclusions: The categories and levels of appropriate insurance benefits must be restructured continuously.

The development of a lifestyle modification mobile application, "Health for You" for overweight and obese breast cancer survivors in Korea

  • Seo, Su-Jin;Nho, Ju-Hee;Park, Youngsam
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.243-255
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: This study aimed to develop a lifestyle modification (LSM) mobile application based on the Android operating system for overweight and obese breast cancer survivors (BCS) in Korea and evaluate its usability. Methods: The content analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the LSM intervention mobile application for overweight and obese BCS was conducted by identifying survivors' needs, searching the literature, and reviewing existing mobile applications. The survey was conducted from June 1 to December 28, 2020 at Jeonju, Korea. Results: The mobile application for BCS included dietary and exercise information, weight logs, as well as distress and daily achievement check. It also included information and videos on the prevention of breast cancer recurrence and used a communication bulletin board. Expert and user usability evaluation of its content and functions confirmed that it was appropriate and satisfactory for overweight and obese BCS. Conclusion: This LSM mobile application developed for overweight and obese BCS was found to be appropriate for use. It can be applied for further study of effectiveness on improving their health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, to ultimately improve quality of life.

An Analysis on Key Factors of Mobile Fitness Application by Using Text Mining Techniques : User Experience Perspective (텍스트마이닝 기법을 이용한 모바일 피트니스 애플리케이션 주요 요인 분석 : 사용자 경험 관점)

  • Lee, So-Hyun;Kim, Jinsol;Yoon, Sang-Hyeak;Kim, Hee-Woong
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.117-137
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    • 2020
  • The development of information technology leads to changes in various industries. In particular, the health care industry is more influenced so that it is focused on. With the widening of the health care market, the market of smart device based personal health care also draws attention. Since a variety of fitness applications for smartphone based exercise were introduced, more interest has been in the health care industry. But although an amount of use of mobile fitness applications increase, it fails to lead to a sustained use. It is necessary to find and understand what matters for mobile fitness application users. Therefore, this study analyze the reviews of mobile fitness application users, to draw key factors, and thereby to propose detailed strategies for promoting mobile fitness applications. We utilize text mining techniques - LDA topic modeling, term frequency analysis, and keyword extraction - to draw and analyze the issues related to mobile fitness applications. In particular, the key factors drawn by text mining techniques are explained through the concept of user experience. This study is academically meaningful in the point that the key factors of mobile fitness applications are drawn by the user experience based text mining techniques, and practically this study proposes detailed strategies for promoting mobile fitness applications in the health care area.