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Boosting Digital Health Engagement Among Older Adults in Hong Kong: Pilot Pre-Post Study of the Generations Connect Project

Boosting Digital Health Engagement Among Older Adults in Hong Kong: Pilot Pre-Post Study of the Generations Connect Project

Additionally, mental health concerns such as depression are prevalent [10-12], exacerbated by social isolation [13] and loneliness [9,14,15], particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aaron Wan Jia He, Runqi Yuan, Tzu Tsun Luk, Kelvin Man Ping Wang, Sophia Siu Chee Chan

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e69611

Using a Robot to Address the Well-Being, Social Isolation, and Loneliness of Care Home Residents via Video Calls: Qualitative Feasibility Study

Using a Robot to Address the Well-Being, Social Isolation, and Loneliness of Care Home Residents via Video Calls: Qualitative Feasibility Study

Social isolation and loneliness are common problems [4-6], and these aspects were exacerbated because of the infection control measures (eg, visitor restrictions) undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic [7,8]. As a consequence of the social distancing, families started using digital solutions to keep in touch with their loved ones residing in care homes [9-11].

Lise Birgitte Holteng Austbø, Ingelin Testad, Martha Therese Gjestsen

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e59764

Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Lockdown and Self-Assessed Competency Development Among Radiology Residents in China: Cross-Sectional Survey

Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Lockdown and Self-Assessed Competency Development Among Radiology Residents in China: Cross-Sectional Survey

The mandatory social distancing challenged the traditional training on radiology trainee approaches such as teaching at workstations [19]. In China, SRT in radiology spans 3 years and involves workstation-based training throughout rotations in various specialties and departments [9]. In the first year, residents undergo rotations in the departments of radiology, ultrasound medicine, nuclear medicine, pathology, and relevant clinical departments.

Peicheng Wang, Ziye Wu, Jingfeng Zhang, Yanrong He, Maoqing Jiang, Jianjun Zheng, Zhenchang Wang, Zhenghan Yang, Yanhua Chen, Jiming Zhu

JMIR Med Educ 2025;11:e54228

Telehealth Interventions in Pharmacy Practice: Systematic Review of Reviews and Recommendations

Telehealth Interventions in Pharmacy Practice: Systematic Review of Reviews and Recommendations

This proactive shift toward telemedicine allowed health care providers to continue offering essential services while maintaining social distancing measures and reducing the physical presence of patients in health care settings. As part of this initiative, the Telemedicine Allocation and Reconciliation System was also used to manage teleconsultation assignments to a suitable telemedicine provider, storing patient records and flagging patients who require additional care [3].

Rachel Lai Kay Chong, Andrew Siang Ee Chan, Crystal Min Siu Chua, Yi Feng Lai

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e57129

Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Perception of the Age-Friendliness of Their Environment and the Impact of Loneliness, Technology Use, and Mobility: Quantitative Analysis

Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Perception of the Age-Friendliness of Their Environment and the Impact of Loneliness, Technology Use, and Mobility: Quantitative Analysis

Moreover, a lack of social opportunities can result in loneliness, social isolation, and worsened depression, all of which exacerbate cognitive decline, QOL, and frailty [8-14]. Aboderin et al [15] and Ng et al [16] also noted a reduction in older adults’ psychological resilience due to sustained stress and anxiety resulting from crowding, lack of space, and other issues that revolve around a poor age-centered environment.

Eric Balki, Niall Hayes, Carol Holland

JMIR Aging 2025;8:e67242

Exploring Topics, Emotions, and Sentiments in Health Organization Posts and Public Responses on Instagram: Content Analysis

Exploring Topics, Emotions, and Sentiments in Health Organization Posts and Public Responses on Instagram: Content Analysis

Social networks are used by billions of people around the world, making them an effective platform for reaching a wide range of audiences. Health organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), use social networks to disseminate important health-related information [1-5]; provide real-time updates, news, and emergency guidelines [6]; and promote awareness of diseases [7] and mental health [8].

Abigail Paradise Vit, Avi Magid

JMIR Infodemiology 2025;5:e70576

An In-Person and Online Intervention for Parkinson Disease (UPGRADE-PD): Protocol for a Patient-Centered and Culturally Tailored 3-Arm Crossover Trial

An In-Person and Online Intervention for Parkinson Disease (UPGRADE-PD): Protocol for a Patient-Centered and Culturally Tailored 3-Arm Crossover Trial

Humans, as social animals, have a fundamental need to belong [12], and dance-based interventions seem to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people [13], while also facilitating their social inclusion [14], even during the social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic [15].

Michail Elpidoforou, Irene Grimani, Marianna Papadopoulou, Nikolaos Papagiannakis, Anastasia Bougea, Athina-Maria Simitsi, Evangelos Sfikas, Ioanna Alexandratou, Ioanna Alefanti, Roubina Antonelou, Christos Koros, Ioanna Mavroyianni, Chrysa Chrysovitsanou, Leonidas Stefanis, Daphne Bakalidou

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e65490

Reduction of Anxiety-Related Symptoms Using Low-Intensity Ultrasound Neuromodulation on the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve: Preliminary Study

Reduction of Anxiety-Related Symptoms Using Low-Intensity Ultrasound Neuromodulation on the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve: Preliminary Study

Adults in the United States were recruited through web-based social media advertising mentioning a study investigating a new treatment for anxiety disorders. Interested individuals filled out a study registration form containing only contact information and were then contacted by a member of the research team via email with further details of the study and a link to sign the informed consent.

Izzy Kohler, Jon Hacker, Ethan Martin

JMIR Neurotech 2025;4:e69770

Wheelchair Servicing for Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study

Wheelchair Servicing for Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study

They lead to physical, social, psychological, and economic consequences for the user [4] as well as device abandonment [5]. This problem is particularly severe in older adults; a higher incidence of failures was observed with elderly wheelchair users in a study conducted in El Salvador [6]. About 57% of the elderly experienced breakdowns in the past 3 months of wheelchair use due to high-risk failures of critical wheelchair parts such as casters and wheels.

Anand Mhatre, Abigail Dumm, Muyun Zhao, Lorena Parra Rodriguez

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2025;12:e66472

Using Social Media to Recruit a Diverse Sample of Participants for a Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention to Increase Physical Activity: Exploratory Study

Using Social Media to Recruit a Diverse Sample of Participants for a Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention to Increase Physical Activity: Exploratory Study

These data suggest that, though feasible, recruiting Spanish-speaking respondents for m Health RCTs through social media can be expensive. Therefore, testing more targeted recruitment strategies on social media platforms has the potential to achieve better affordability. Furthermore, there are also challenges when it comes to understanding effective social media advertising content for research recruitment.

Laura Pathak, Rosa Hernandez-Ramos, Karina Rosales, Jose Miramontes-Gomez, Faviola Garcia, Vivian Yip, Suchitra Sudarshan, Anupama Gunshekar Cemballi, Courtney Lyles, Adrian Aguilera

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e56329