Evaluating the role of simple assistive devices in promoting motivation and self-care in chronic disease management
This study highlights the potential of affordable, simple assistive devices to empower individuals in managing their health and wellbeing. The initiative demonstrates a promising approach to addressing health management challenges in lower socio-economic groups. Further research is needed to expand access and refine interventions to maximise impact and improve quality of life.
Authors
- Sanat Kulkarni
- Nitish Nachiappan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9174-3616)
- Nachiappan Chockalingam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7072-1271)
- Ruth Chambers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3980-7533)
- Suresh Sundaram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6275-0921)
- Pegin Poulose
- Laxmi Thileepan
Institutions
- University of Malta (MT)
- Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Keele University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Preventive Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108256
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88