This thesis study will investigate whether the regular use of antibacterial photodynamic therapy can alleviate dry mouth symptoms in patients with Sjogren's syndrome and thus be a potential addition to regular oral self-care habits that promote and maintain oral health.

开始日期2025-05-01

申办/合作机构

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

NCT06860321

/ RecruitingN/A

Photodynamic Treatment in the Management of Residual Biofilm - a Crossover Study

This research introduces a home-use dual-light antibacterial medical device and its possible added value as part of traditional dental self-care. The aim of the study is to investigate, using a randomized cross-over study design, whether home-use dual-light antibacterial treatment is more effective in reducing residual biofilm than mechanical, traditional cleaning of teeth and interdental spaces.

开始日期2025-03-29

申办/合作机构

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

NCT06799988

/ Not yet recruitingN/A

NUTFINFORCE: THE IMPACT OF DIGITALLY DELIVERED LIFESTYLE PERFORMANCE MEDICINE INTERVENTION ON DEFENSE PERFORMANCE IN FINLAND

Summaries are in Finnish for attendees are availabe and reviewed in ethical approcval process

开始日期2025-03-15

申办/合作机构

University of Helsinki

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2025-04-11·European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Effect of interactive digital counselling on risk factors and lifestyle in patients with coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Review

作者: Paalimäki-Paakki, Karoliina ; Oikarinen, Anne ; Hylkilä, Krista ; Kivelä, Kirsi ; Kääriäinen, Maria ; Rajala, Mira ; Lahtinen, Minna ; Virtanen, Mari ; Kerimaa, Heli ; Jansson, Miia M ; Kaakinen, Pirjo

AbstractAimsDigital counselling has gained paramount importance for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients’ treatment in recent years. It has been shown to provide a multitude of benefits, including improved risk factors and enhanced lifestyles. No previous reviews have emphasized the interactiveness of digital counselling. Consequently, the aim of this review is to determine whether interactive two-way digital counselling can provide effective secondary prevention as alternative or adjunct care compared with usual care, where patients visit a cardiac clinic and obtain verbal information and written recommendations of the risk factors without a digital intervention.Methods and resultsStudies that implemented digital interventions in patient counselling among CAD patients were identified by searching 10 electronic databases at the end of August 2022 and updated on 15 December 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institution (JBI) protocol was used for screening, quality assessment, data extraction, and meta-analysis. In total, 15 papers were identified that reported the effect of interactive digital counselling on risk factors and lifestyle changes in CAD patients. The results of the meta-analyses had neutral pre-defined outcomes and did not show any effect on cardiovascular risk factors or lifestyle changes.ConclusionThere is a need for better descriptions of the content and delivery of interactive digital interventions in studies. In the future, digital interventions should be designed not only to focus on patient, but to incorporate social support, peer groups, and interactive tools on a digital platform. Social support has proved to be important in terms of adherence to treatment.RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42021247315.

2025-04-04·Advances in Wireless Technologies and Telecommunication

Technology Convergence and the Metaverse

作者: Saarinen, Santeri

With the latest technological developments, it has become clear that old thresholds between different technological fields do not apply anymore. Different solutions contain a multitude of technologies, whether it is a mobile application utilizing augmented reality with a digital twin of a factory or a virtual reality game, including speech interaction and photorealistic avatars controlled by AI using an LLM for conversations. Different technologies are converging, as the possibilities offered by more processing power and network capabilities allow designers to implement any combination of them. As it becomes more difficult to categorize these applications, an umbrella term like the Metaverse is needed. In this article, a historical viewpoint is offered on how the technologies have developed, and how people have imagined the technologies even before they were available. This retrospective points out the most pivotal moments in the evolution of technology, towards a potential convergence point in the future.

2025-03-01·International Journal of Nursing Sciences

Digital components and interaction types in counseling interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity: A systematic review

Review

作者: Virtanen, Mari ; Kivelä, Kirsi ; Rajala, Mira ; Lahtinen, Minna ; Vanhanen, Minna ; Kääriäinen, Maria ; Männistö, Merja ; Oikarinen, Anne ; Kaakinen, Pirjo ; Paalimäki-Paakki, Karoliina ; Kerimaa, Heli ; Jansson, Miia ; Männikkö, Niko

ObjectivesChildhood and adolescent obesity are an increasing global health concern. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of digital components and interaction types in counseling interventions for prevention and treatment.MethodsAll studies were searched in online databases and grey literature, including PubMed (Medline), Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), MedNar, EBSCO Open Dissertations. The search period is from inception to June 2023, and the languages are Finnish, English and Swedish. The research quality was evaluated using the web-based data management system Covidence for prevalence studies. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42021247595).ResultsIn this review, 4,407 studies were screened, and 22 were included. These involved 3,433 participants and 264 child-parent pairs. The digital approaches included multicomponent elements like internet platforms, text messaging, video conferencing, online communities, wearable technology, and mobile apps, allowing one-way, two-way, and face-to-face interactions. Two studies showed statistically significant effects of treatment on BMI and waist-to-hip ratio. Most interventions reported positive outcomes, with no significant differences between groups, and none showed null effects during follow-up.ConclusionsDigital multicomponents like mobile apps and wearables can help obese children and adolescents adopt healthier lifestyles. While these interventions show promise for obesity management, further research is needed to assess their effectiveness, particularly regarding nurses' perspectives.

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