Program evaluation: Philadelphia Fight’s Youth Health Empowerment Program (Y-...Antar T. Bush. MSW, MPH
HIV/AIDS has been serious public health issue facing the city of Philadelphia for the last two decades. According the AIDS Activities Coordinating Office, there are approximately 30,000 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia (AACO, 2012). This average is slightly higher than other major cities in the United States. AACO states the most vulnerable population is young men who have sex with men of color (MSM) between the ages of 15 and 25. This young population makes up for 56% of all new diagnosis of in the city (AACO, 2012). It is imperative for Philadelphia Fight to stay innovative with their approach to tackling sexual health issues that face this city. One major way Philadelphia Fight is addressing is epidemic is through opening the Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP).
“Thinking Ahead - Conversations across California” is an undertaking to learn about end-of-life advance planning user-centered information and communication formats. BRC conducted a series of learning focus groups comprised of representatives from five California cities. Participants provided insight about their understanding of end-of-life advance planning, and made recommendations for user-friendly information and communication approaches. Key learning: individuals were worried about not having choices or being denied the right to decision making at the end of their lives. There was also confusion about end-of-life treatments, the authority of advance planning documents and the responsibility of healthcare agents.
Nothing in our world is changing as quickly as healthcare. Patients are using search, social media and apps to diagnose symptoms, research physicians, schedule appointments, access medical records, connect with other patients and take a more active role in their health. At the same time the tremendous amount of data created by this activity means patients have a much larger digital footprint than ever before. Savvy healthcare marketers can use this data to attract new patients, improve care and collaborate with other healthcare professional. Learn how the patients of today and tomorrow are using technology as a key part of their healthcare and how you can be a bigger part of the Digital Patient Journey.
Program evaluation: Philadelphia Fight’s Youth Health Empowerment Program (Y-...Antar T. Bush. MSW, MPH
HIV/AIDS has been serious public health issue facing the city of Philadelphia for the last two decades. According the AIDS Activities Coordinating Office, there are approximately 30,000 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia (AACO, 2012). This average is slightly higher than other major cities in the United States. AACO states the most vulnerable population is young men who have sex with men of color (MSM) between the ages of 15 and 25. This young population makes up for 56% of all new diagnosis of in the city (AACO, 2012). It is imperative for Philadelphia Fight to stay innovative with their approach to tackling sexual health issues that face this city. One major way Philadelphia Fight is addressing is epidemic is through opening the Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP).
“Thinking Ahead - Conversations across California” is an undertaking to learn about end-of-life advance planning user-centered information and communication formats. BRC conducted a series of learning focus groups comprised of representatives from five California cities. Participants provided insight about their understanding of end-of-life advance planning, and made recommendations for user-friendly information and communication approaches. Key learning: individuals were worried about not having choices or being denied the right to decision making at the end of their lives. There was also confusion about end-of-life treatments, the authority of advance planning documents and the responsibility of healthcare agents.
Nothing in our world is changing as quickly as healthcare. Patients are using search, social media and apps to diagnose symptoms, research physicians, schedule appointments, access medical records, connect with other patients and take a more active role in their health. At the same time the tremendous amount of data created by this activity means patients have a much larger digital footprint than ever before. Savvy healthcare marketers can use this data to attract new patients, improve care and collaborate with other healthcare professional. Learn how the patients of today and tomorrow are using technology as a key part of their healthcare and how you can be a bigger part of the Digital Patient Journey.
A slideshow providing a brief overview to different online health information sources, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each. Part of a LibGuide tutorial.
Social Media and Health Care – How Does the Industry Navigate the New Communi...Mohammad Shahnewaz
Social media has fundamentally changed the patient to patient and patient to provider communications relationship. The advent of transparent, real time social media communication platforms that allow open and honest dialogue presents a host of opportunities for health care facilities to capitalize on positive patient sentiment and build a trusted support community to actively engage with. Patient evangelists can be identified and leveraged to spread good will and build brand equity to help maintain trust and confidence in health care services.
Mental health continues to be an important issue affecting so many Canadians. I wrote three stories for the series for the Canadian Nurses Association in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The stories were: Reducing Stigma in Health-Care Settings; Suicide Prevention and Postvention Initiatives; and When Mental Illness and the Justice System Intersect.
The "Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient/Caregiver Experience Survey" explored the experiences of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Inspire conducted the survey in cooperation with its partner, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). Inspire CEO Brian Loew presented the findings during the PFF Summit in Nov. 2015 in Washington, DC.
22 Reasons Why Social Media is the Future of Patient RelationshipsNicole Stagg
The fact is, health care professionals cannot ignore social media any longer. Existing patients expect them to be on social media, and prospective patients use social media to learn more about a provider. Here, 22 more reasons why social media needs to be a made a priority for health and wellness providers.
Leveraging the Least Utilized Resource: How patients can help improve quality...Daniel Sands
Presentation for Harvard Medical School Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership Program, May 2019. Audience is health care professionals involved in running healthcare systems, hospitals, and practices
A slideshow providing a brief overview to different online health information sources, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each. Part of a LibGuide tutorial.
Social Media and Health Care – How Does the Industry Navigate the New Communi...Mohammad Shahnewaz
Social media has fundamentally changed the patient to patient and patient to provider communications relationship. The advent of transparent, real time social media communication platforms that allow open and honest dialogue presents a host of opportunities for health care facilities to capitalize on positive patient sentiment and build a trusted support community to actively engage with. Patient evangelists can be identified and leveraged to spread good will and build brand equity to help maintain trust and confidence in health care services.
Mental health continues to be an important issue affecting so many Canadians. I wrote three stories for the series for the Canadian Nurses Association in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The stories were: Reducing Stigma in Health-Care Settings; Suicide Prevention and Postvention Initiatives; and When Mental Illness and the Justice System Intersect.
The "Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient/Caregiver Experience Survey" explored the experiences of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Inspire conducted the survey in cooperation with its partner, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). Inspire CEO Brian Loew presented the findings during the PFF Summit in Nov. 2015 in Washington, DC.
22 Reasons Why Social Media is the Future of Patient RelationshipsNicole Stagg
The fact is, health care professionals cannot ignore social media any longer. Existing patients expect them to be on social media, and prospective patients use social media to learn more about a provider. Here, 22 more reasons why social media needs to be a made a priority for health and wellness providers.
Leveraging the Least Utilized Resource: How patients can help improve quality...Daniel Sands
Presentation for Harvard Medical School Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership Program, May 2019. Audience is health care professionals involved in running healthcare systems, hospitals, and practices
Social media is considered a new revolution in healthcare. The healthcare digital transformation doesn’t simply happen at night. All patients want to reduce the complexities and inconveniences of doctor’s traditional consultation. In this case the adoption of healthcare digital marketing is important for all healthcare users. We explain how social health revives the patient journey in the digital era. For better digital healthcare solutions, get in touch with experts at EMed HealthTech today!
Keynote Presentation: Mayo Clinic Embraces Social Media to Improve Clinical Practice, Research & Education
Presented by: Dr. Farris Timimi, Medical Director, Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Timimi, a practicing Cardiologist, will share how Mayo Clinic fosters conversations and improves care with patients through social technologies. Dr. Timimi will provide specific case study examples of how The Center for Social Media at Mayo clinic is helping transition the patient-provider relationship from its current transactional nature to the future two-way partnership and open engagement model. Dr. Timimi will also present how social media progresses the patient education process.
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Patients Rising: How to Reach Empowered, Digital Health Consumerse-Patient Connections
Kru Research's white paper discussing how to reach out to empowered, digital, health consumers or e-Patients. Discussion of participatory medicine, digital health consumers, e-Patients, web 2.0, the power of social media, ROI of social media, regulatory concerns, HIPAA, FDA, adverse event reporting, and the future of social media in health marketing.
The power of mobile phone support groups in improving mental health outcomes3GDR
Anna Kydd Khuluma
mHealth: Global Projects, Software & Critical Perspectives
Icd4 London Meetup
GSMA HQ, London, UK
Tuesday 26th January 2016
For more info: http://www.meetup.com/London-ICT4D/events/227274734/
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
1. Support Groups on Apps:
Help at the reach of our thumbs
Stanford University
Mobile Health Without Borders
Willian Muñoz M.D.
Physician Assistant
Asthma Allergy Center
dr.wmunoz@gmail.com
3. Overview
The number of patients coping with chronic conditions seems to be growing because of improvements in treatments
and increases in survival times, particularly for conditions such as HIV infection and some malignancies.
“Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes - are the leading causes of death and disability in
the United States. These diseases account for seven of every 10 deaths and affect the quality of life of 90 million
Americans.”
Department of Health
Information for a Healthy New York
“Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are by far the
leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 60% of all deaths. Out of the 35 million people who died from
chronic disease in 2005, half were under 70 and half were women.This invisible epidemic is an under-appreciated
cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries. Contrary to common perception, 80%
of chronic disease deaths occur in low and middle income countries.”
World Health Organization
4. Meanwhile...
“The worldwide mobile phone market is forecast to grow 7.3% year over year in 2013, marking a
sharp rebound from the nearly flat (1.2%) growth experienced in 2012. Strong demand for
smartphones across all geographies will drive much of this growth as worldwide smartphone
shipments are expected to surpass 1 billion units for the first time in a single year.”
International Data Corporation (IDC)
"Two years ago, the worldwide smartphone market flirted with shipping half a billion units for the first
time – to double that in just two years highlights the ubiquity that smartphones have achieved. The
smartphone has gone from being a cutting-edge communications tool to becoming an essential
component in the everyday lives of billions of consumers."
Ramon Llamas, Research Manager with IDC's Mobile Phone team.
5. Growing of mHealth
According to the World Bank, three quarters of people on Earth have access to a mobile phone .
There are now at least 6 billion mobile phone subscriptions active, up from 1 billion in the year
2000 -- and 5 billion of those are in developing countries. So a key way cell phones change the
world is what they were designed for: communication.
As cell phones have become commonplace in the developing world, the field of "mHealth" (mobile
health) has emerged. mHealth programs connect remote communities with healthcare services
and expertise, all conducted using cell phones.
Health workers in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa use cell phones to contact medical specialists ,
who can help address critical health issues. That helps field workers determine what's treatable in
the field, and identify patients who may need to be taken to a hospital.
Chris Higgins
6. Despite all the effort governments put into
improving healthcare systems, we keep
getting a common feedback from patients
worldwide…
“I didn’t get appropriate help”
12. We need to create a global support group app
We need Isupport
13. Understanding support groups
A support group is a gathering of people who share a common health concern or interest. A support group usually
focuses on a specific situation or condition, such as breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, addiction or long-term
caregiving, for example. Support groups are not the same as group therapy sessions. Group therapy is a formal
type of mental health treatment that brings together several people with similar conditions under the guidance of a
trained mental health provider.
Support groups may be formed by a lay person with the condition or by someone interested in it, such as a family
member. In some cases, support groups may be formed by nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations,
mental health clinics or other organizations.
Support groups also come in a variety of formats, including in person, on the Internet or by telephone. They may be
led by professional facilitators — such as a nurse, social worker or psychologist — or by group members. Some
groups are educational and structured. For example, the group leader may invite a doctor, psychologist, nurse or
social worker to talk about a topic related to the group's needs. Other support groups emphasize emotional
support and shared experiences.
Healthy Lifestyle
Mayo Clinic
14. Benefits of support groups
Members of a support group typically share their personal experiences and offer one another emotional comfort and
moral support. They may also offer practical advice and tips to help other patients cope others situations.
Benefits of participating in support groups may include:
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Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged
Gaining a sense of empowerment and control
Improving your coping skills and sense of adjustment
Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
Reducing distress, depression or anxiety
Developing a clearer understanding of what to expect with your situation
Getting practical advice or information about treatment options
Comparing notes about resources, such as doctors and alternative options
Healthy Lifestyle
Mayo Clinic
15. Isupport: proposition
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Create a platform App able to create support groups and unite individuals
worldwide
Each support group would be guided by a group leader under supervision
of a doctor, psychologist, nurse or social worker
Users would have the liberty of interacting with others anonymously
App users through Isupport would be able to create a support group for
their community according to their needs and problems
Hospitals & Clinics would be able to help their patients by providing help,
information and guidance care 24 hours a day through the help of
thousands of users around the world.
17. Isupport: Face-to-face customer meetings
Questions asked to 20 randomly individuals
1. Do you know what a “support group” is?
2. Do you have support group in your community?
3. Would you like a support group for your community?
4. Do you use internet to look for additional information about your or
relatives medical or emotional situations?
5. In case of suffering a chronic medical/emotional condition,would you like to
have an app on your smartphone to connect with others with the same
actual or past condition?
6. In case of needing a support group, would you prefer to join a face to face
group or through and worldwide connected app?
7. Do you like the idea of Isupport?
18. Results:
1. Do know what a “support group” is?
Answer: Yes 91%
No 3%
Don’t know/remember 6%
2. Do you have support groups in your community?
Answer: Yes 22%
No 16% Don’t know/remember 62%
3. Would you like a support group for your community?
Answer: Yes 98%
No % Don’t know/remember 2%
4. Do you use internet to look for additional information about your or
relatives medical or emotional situations?
Answer: Yes 84%
No 8% Don’t know/remember 8%
19. Cont. Results:
5. In case of suffering a chronic medical/emotional condition,would you like
to have an app on your smartphone to connect with others with the same
actual or past condition?
Answer: Yes 100%
No 0%
Don’t know/not sure 0%
6. In case of needing a support group, would you prefer to join a face to face
group or through and worldwide connected app?
Answer: Face to face 34%
App 64%
Don’t know/not sure 2%
7. Do you like the idea of Isupport?
Answer: Yes 99%
No 0%
Don’t know/not sure 1%
20. Conclusions of face-to-face customer meetings
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Most of the people said that they knew what support groups were about but this reason could be
more due to the easy guessing of what does the name implies than actually knowing the work of
support groups or past experiences with them. Beside this “guessing doubt” we could say that
this is an actual knowed tool and individuals are probably comfortable about using it , meaning
that this would decrease the learning curve of using support groups on a app.
Besides knowing what support groups are, it clearly seems that it is a resource that users are not
getting the advantage of them because for the majority, the purely existence of them in their
community remains unknown. Even so almost a 100% would like to have them at their reach.
This is the era of the information and that is why a significant group of patients or relatives of
patients search for additional information about a disease. We believe that the limited time of
physicians because of the increasing number of patients with chronic diseases would be one of
the reasons that patients start to search for the “additional help” that the healthcare system
wasn't able to give them (time for daily doubts, explaining & emotional support).
21. Conclusions of face-to-face customer meetings
• Without a doubt, all of them agreed that in case of having a chronic disease or suffering from
and emotional condition would like to have an app that it would connect them to others in the
same actual or past condition. This reflect that most of them, instead of conforming with the
diagnosis and treatment, have the need to talk to others and hear their experiences.
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More than half of the individuals would prefer to use a support group app than to assist
physically to one. Without resting importance to the strength of the “human touch”, we can't deny
that one of the difficulties of support groups in the communities is that people don't have time to
actually go to a meeting. It would be easier for them to take a break at work or without leaving
their home and connect rather than to travel to a meeting.
Finally and in a our favor, most of them liked the idea of Isupport. This means that after
understanding the importance of support groups, after imagining themselves passing through a
difficult situation and after meditating the reach and potential of today mHealth apps, everyone
would like to have help at the reach of their thumbs.
22. “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we
exchange these apples then you and I will still each have
one apple…
But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we
exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two
ideas.”
George Bernard Shaw