A systematic review of mHealth interventions for the support of eating disorders

Objective: To systematically review the existing evidence of mobile health (mHealth) tools for the treatment of eating disorders (ED). Method: Electronic databases (Pubmed, PsycInfo, and SCOPUS) were searched, and PRISMA guidelines were followed. Selected studies were divided into three categories according to the intended purpose of the mHealth tools used: (a) sole means of support, (b) complementary to standard face-to-face treatment, and (c) for relapse prevention. Additionally, studies were assessed on efficacy, qualitative information, and methodological quality. Results: Fifteen studies were identified. Most studies using mHealth as a sole means of intervention or adjunct to traditional therapy showed no effects, although an improvement at postassessment was present in vodcast, smartphone application, and text-messaging interventions. Between group effects were only found for a text-messaging intervention for relapse prevention. Qualitative analyses showed that most mHealth interventions were considered as acceptable, supporting, and motivating by patients and therapists, although different important problems were observed in individual studies. Conclusions: Limited effects were found for mHealth interventions to reduce ED-related symptoms. A common evaluation framework for ED mHealth interventions should be proposed to assess the validity of interventions before implementing them on a larger scale in clinical practice

Longitudinal study on behavioral, psychological, socio-economic effects induced by the exposure to CoViD-19, by government measures, and by communication strategies in three countries: Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom

We will conduct a longitudinal study (with four waves) in three countries to measure short run and long run behavioral change induced by the exposure to CoViD19 and response to government strategy and communication. The study includes a baseline, two interventions, and a follow up. In week two and three, we will conduct experiments using priming to test: (a) if trauma and shock induce changes in preferences and cognitive performance; (b) if differences in terms of epistemic uncertainty, non value consensus, and conflict of interests affect approval of different communications strategies by the government (expert based, deliberative, and negotiation). In week four, we assess approval of contested claims that (1) the economic costs has not been taken into consideration, (2) the communication by authorities is too paternalistic, controlling for social desirability bias. Health and economic consequences will be monitored across the four waves

The Reference Site Collaborative Network of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing.

International audienc

The Reference Site Collaborative Network of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing.

International audienceSeventy four Reference Sites of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) have been recognised by the European Commission in 2016 for their commitment to excellence in investing and scaling up innovative solutions for active and healthy ageing. The Reference Site Collaborative Network (RSCN) brings together the EIP on AHA Reference Sites awarded by the European Commission, and Candidate Reference Sites into a single forum. The overarching goals are to promote cooperation, share and transfer good practice and solutions in the development and scaling up of health and care strategies, policies and service delivery models, while at the same time supporting the action groups in their work. The RSCN aspires to be recognized by the EU Commission as the principal forum and authority representing all EIP on AHA Reference Sites. The RSCN will contribute to achieve the goals of the EIP on AHA by improving health and care outcomes for citizens across Europe, and the development of sustainable economic growth and the creation of jobs