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Pedro Sousa1, Helena Fonseca2, Pedro Gaspar1
1School of Health Sciences, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Lisbon, Portugal; Health Research Unit (UIS) of the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Lisbon, Portugal.
Jornal De Pediatria
|September 24, 2014
Summary
Adolescents perceived the e-therapeutic platform as usable, reporting positive health improvements. Increased engagement with the platform resources correlated with higher satisfaction and easier access, despite limited adherence.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adolescent health status can be improved through behavior change.
- E-therapeutic platforms facilitate electronic processes and communication for enhanced clinical interaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability perception of an e-therapeutic platform for adolescents.
- To assess the platform's impact on adolescent health and behavior.
Main Methods:
- Correlational study with 48 adolescents (12-18 years) at a Pediatric Obesity Clinic.
- Participants used the Next.Step e-therapeutic platform for 24 weeks alongside standard treatment.
- Usability questionnaire, platform performance, and utilization indicators were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Positive user perception of satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness for the Next.Step platform.
- 54.17% adherence rate; higher resource consultation correlated with positive user experience.
- Significant reductions in BMI z-score, waist circumference percentile, hip circumference, and weekly screen time.
Conclusions:
- Information and communication technologies are vital for health information access and healthcare provision.
- Positive usability perception and anthropometric/behavioral progress observed, despite limited adherence.
- E-therapeutic platforms show potential for improving adolescent health outcomes.
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