Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Board Games on Cognitive Function and Mental Health for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Cluster Randomized Trial.

The effectiveness of robot-assisted board games targeting older adults with mild cognitive impairment was investigated to improve their cognitive function, general self-efficacy, and life satisfaction and reduce depression. A quasiexperimental research design was adopted with 109 older adults from 8 long-term care facilities and day-care centers assigned to the experimental ( = 52) and comparison groups ( = 57). The experimental group underwent a 12-week cognitive training program.

How symptom distress mediates the relationship between individual differences and perceived controllability among women with gynecologic cancer.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the individual differences in perceived controllability among women with gynecologic cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. We also examined the mediating effect of symptom distress on the relationship between individual differences and perceived controllability.

Methods: This cross-sectional study employs purposive sampling; data were collected via self-reported questionnaires.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Interactive Robot-Assisted Virtual Health Coaching for Health Literacy and Disease Knowledge of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Quasiexperimental Study.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) imposes a significant global health and economic burden, impacting millions globally. Despite its high prevalence, public awareness and understanding of CKD remain limited, leading to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management. Traditional patient education methods, such as 1-on-1 verbal instruction or printed brochures, are often insufficient, especially considering the shortage of nursing staff.

User Evaluation of a Chat-Based Instant Messaging Support Health Education Program for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Preliminary Findings of a Formative Study.

Background: Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are increasingly being used in health care, but few chat-based instant messaging support health education programs are designed for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to evaluate their effectiveness. In addition, limited research exists on the usage of chat-based programs among patients with CKD, particularly those that integrate a chatbot aimed at enhancing the communication ability and disease-specific knowledge of patients.

Objective: The objective of this formative study is to gather the data necessary to develop an intervention program of chat-based instant messaging support health education for patients with CKD.

User experience evaluation of a 3D virtual reality educational program for illegal drug use prevention among high school students: Applying the decomposed theory of planned behavior.

Objective: To evaluate user acceptability of an immersive three-dimensional virtual reality program for preventing illegal drug use and identify factors associated with continuous usage intention of three-dimensional virtual reality learning among high school students based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior.

Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, we developed five educational modules and serious games based on three-dimensional virtual reality technology. Ninety student-participants' experiences were assessed by a structured questionnaire based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior variables.

Effect of involvement and motivation on self-learning: Evaluating a mobile e-learning program for nurses caring for women with gynecologic cancer.

Aim: To evaluate a mobile e-learning program for nurses caring for women with gynecologic cancer and explore the effect of personal involvement and motivation on self-learning.

Background: Cancer care has gradually come to be regarded as chronic disease management. In this context, nurses require health education skills to impart cancer-related knowledge and teach patients the relevant practices to enhance their adaptation to the illness.

Medical care-seeking patterns among women with menstrual syndromes-related diagnoses: a longitudinal population-based study.

Background: Many women experience menstruation-related health issues during their child-bearing years. This study aimed to evaluate women's tendency to seek Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and/or Western Medicine (WM) when newly diagnosed with menstrual syndromes and to identify factors associated with their medical care-seeking behaviors.

Methods: The data of a total of 47,097 women aged between 15 and 50 years with newly diagnosed menstrual syndromes in 2005 were extracted from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Database.

The effects of a combination of 3D virtual reality and hands-on horticultural activities on mastery, achievement motives, self-esteem, isolation and depression: a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Aging societies are a public health concern worldwide. It is critical to develop strategies that harness technology to enhance older adults' mastery, achievement motives, self-esteem, isolation and depression effectively.

Methods: This study aimed to explore the effects of a combination of three-dimensional virtual reality (VR) and hands-on horticultural activities on the psychological well-being of community-dwelling older adults.

Impact of Two Types of Board Games on Drug-Use Prevention in Adolescents at Senior High Schools.

A technology-assisted teaching tool with interactive features may improve the outcomes of illegal drug-use prevention strategies. This study explores augmented reality (AR) and paper board games incorporating a brief antidrug educational program for students without drug-use problems to increase their antidrug knowledge, attitude, life skills, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intention to avoid using drugs. A total of 600 students were recruited, and 578 completed the intervention program and pre-and post-tests.