Mobile Messaging Platform Research Articles

Lora Technology for Flood Monitoring and Warn System

Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster that has an impact on humans. There is a history of widespread damage from floods. The organizations and competent authorities use a variety of sophisticated techniques to track the flood level in areas with a high risk of flooding. The majority of these devices are quite expensive to use and maintain. In the proposed system, data from sensors including those measuring water level, water flow, and ultrasonic sensor can be sent to the cloud using a GSM device. If environmental condition threshold values rise, a warning message will be sent to the relevant authorities, who will then inform the residents of the flood-prone area. With the aid of such a system, both commercial and public organizations can develop their flood mitigation strategies before the situation worsens. The most widely used mobile messaging platform, the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), is used to send the SMS to the villages as a warning simultaneously a buzzer will ring which is placed in every village of the flood-prone area. This buzzer will work with the technology of LoRa transceiver, which had a long range of communication.

Abstract A017: Using social media to communicate breast cancer risk and promote breastfeeding among pregnant African American women

Abstract Purpose of Study: Incidence rates for aggressive ER- breast cancer in African Americans have continued to increase, and epidemiologic studies (AMBER Consortium) suggest breastfeeding can reduce risks for this deadly disease. Notably, breastfeeding rates are lowest among poor, younger, and African American mothers, offering an opportunity to intervene. Health behavior theories show that perceived risk for health problems can be a motivating factor for behavior change. The purpose of this NCI R21 study was to examine the behavioral impact of a tailored intervention to disseminate new scientific findings about reducing cancer risk for African American women by breastfeeding. Methods: A multimodal approach was used to reach pregnant African American women accessing services through Women, Infant and Children (WIC), community-based organizations and OB/GYNs to invite them to participate in a tailored social media educational intervention. Recruitment was delivered using Telerivet (computer-based mobile messaging platform) and participants were connected to an automated invitation to Survey Monkey to complete eligibility, consent, and pre and post-partum surveys from smart phones. Eligible participants were randomized into a control Facebook (FB) group receiving only breastfeeding messages or an intervention FB group that received both breastfeeding and breast cancer risk reduction messages. All messaging was tailored for African American mothers. Multiple polls and FB actions were used to increase participant engagement. Results: To date, a total of 612 women were recruited, 356 were eligible, 287 women consented, 261 completed pre-surveys, and 134 have currently completed post-surveys. Participants ranged from 18-54 years of age. Preliminary results show significant differences in breast cancer risk perception with an average presurvey mean of 3.07 to a post-survey mean of 1.31 (p <.001). Perceived behavioral control pre- to post-birth indicates significant increases in breastfeeding self-efficacy in knowledge (p < .001), confidence (p =.03), support (p=.002), skills (p=.01), and ease (p=.01). Qualitative interactions were captured through participation in the FB group and intragroup analysis is ongoing. Conclusions: Results will provide crucial information to determine if risk perceptions can be transformative in creating a shift from formula-as-an-equivalent-feeding-practice to “Breast is Best” among African American women within their social context—basically creating a culture-change model. Process data on intervention methods and the potential role to effectively disseminate this new message to increase breastfeeding will be presented. Citation Format: Cassy Dauphin, Frances G. Saad-Harfouche, Maria Keller, Nikia Clark, Elisa M. Rodriguez, D'zare Triplette, Marc Kiviniemi, Deborah O. Erwin. Using social media to communicate breast cancer risk and promote breastfeeding among pregnant African American women [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eleventh AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2018 Nov 2-5; New Orleans, LA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl):Abstract nr A017.

The Pushshift Telegram Dataset

Messaging platforms, especially those with a mobile focus, have become increasingly ubiquitous in society. These mobile messaging platforms can have deceivingly large user bases, and in addition to being a way for people to stay in touch, are often used to organize social movements, as well as a place for extremists to congregate.In this paper, we present a dataset from one such mobile messaging platform: Telegram. Our dataset is made up of over 27.8K channels and 317M messages from 2.2M unique users. To the best of our knowledge, our dataset comprises the largest and most complete of its kind. In addition to the raw data, we also provide the source code used to collect it, allowing researchers to run their own data collection instance. We believe the Pushshift Telegram dataset can help researchers from a variety of disciplines interested in studying online social movements, protests, political extremism, and disinformation.

Detailing postoperative pain and opioid utilization after periacetabular osteotomy with automated mobile messaging.

In the setting of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), this investigation sought to (i) describe patient-reported pain scores and opioid utilization in the first 6 weeks following surgery and (ii) evaluate the effectiveness of postoperative communication using a robotic mobile messaging platform. Subjects indicated for PAO were enrolled from a young adult hip clinic. For the first 2 weeks after surgery, subjects received daily mobile messages inquiring about pain level on a 0–10 scale and the number of opioid pain medication tablets they consumed in the previous 24 h. Messaging frequency decreased to 3 per week in Weeks 3–6. Pain scores, opioid utilization and response rates with our mobile messaging platform were quantified for the 6-week postoperative period. Twenty-nine subjects underwent PAO. Twenty-one had concurrent hip arthroscopy. Average daily pain scores decreased over the first four postoperative days. Average pain scores reported were 5.9 ± 1.9, 4.1 ± 3.3 and 3.0 ± 3.5 on Day 1, Day 14 and Week 6, respectively. Reported opioid tablet utilization was 5.0 ± 3.2, 2.2 ± 2.0 and 0.0 ± 0.0 on Days 1 and 14 and at 6 weeks. Response rate for participants completing the 6-week messaging protocol was 84.1%. Patient-reported pain scores decreased over the first two postoperative weeks following PAO before plateauing in weeks 3–6. Opioid pain medication utilization increased in the first postoperative week before gradually declining to no tabs consumed at 6 weeks after PAO. Automated mobile messaging is an effective method of perioperative communication for the collection of pain scores and opioid utilization in patients undergoing PAO.

Evaluating the Impact of Secure Mobile Messaging on Communication and Cancer Care Team Satisfaction in a Large Radiation Oncology Clinic.

Communication is crucial in any clinical environment for efficient delivery of care and ensuring patient safety. A 2016 National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators questionnaire indicated poor physician-nurse satisfaction with communication in our department. We addressed gaps in our communication procedures by implementing a communication policy with a secure mobile messaging platform, and we surveyed care team members to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation. We designed a policy around best communication practices and implemented a secure mobile messaging platform, Cureatr, which enables closed-loop, two-way communication that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Pre- and postimplementation surveys evaluated self-reported impression of efficiency, timeliness, effectiveness, and overall quality of communication, which were scored on a 5-point Likert scale. The number of messages sent was evaluated as a measure of uptake in use, and patient navigation data were queried to measure changes in clinic workflow. After implementation of Cureatr and a communication policy, survey responses demonstrated a clear improvement in staff satisfaction with the efficiency, timeliness, effectiveness, and overall quality of communication. The number of messages sent reflected a progressive increase in use of Cureatr; however, a consistent improvement in clinical workflow as measured by a decrease in patient in-room time was not appreciated. Implementing a secure messaging application with a communication policy improved cancer care team satisfaction with communication on all levels. Additional work is needed to evaluate the impact of secure messaging on clinical workflows, patient satisfaction, and staff well-being.

P2‐118: Improving hepatitis screening and linkage‐to‐care rates using an interactive mobile messaging platform: pilot project in Mongolia, a country that has the highest burden of viral hepatitis and the lowest population density in the world

Journal of Viral HepatitisVolume 25, Issue S2 p. 165-166 Abstracts P2-118: Improving hepatitis screening and linkage-to-care rates using an interactive mobile messaging platform: pilot project in Mongolia, a country that has the highest burden of viral hepatitis and the lowest population density in the world First published: 12 June 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/jvh.233_12923Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume25, IssueS2Special Issue: 16th International Symposium on Viral Hepatitis and Liver Diseases (ISVHLD) held from June 14th to 17th, 2018, in Toronto, CanadaJune 2018Pages 165-166 RelatedInformation

Experiences of Indian Health Workers Using WhatsApp for Improving Aseptic Practices With Newborns: Exploratory Qualitative Study.

BackgroundQuality improvement (QI) involves the following 4 steps: (1) forming a team to work on a specific aim, (2) analyzing the reasons for current underperformance, (3) developing changes that could improve care and testing these changes using plan-do-study-act cycles (PDSA), and (4) implementing successful interventions to sustain improvements. Teamwork and group discussion are key for effective QI, but convening in-person meetings with all staff can be challenging due to workload and shift changes. Mobile technologies can support communication within a team when face-to-face meetings are not possible. WhatsApp, a mobile messaging platform, was implemented as a communication tool by a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) team in an Indian tertiary hospital seeking to reduce nosocomial infections in newborns.ObjectiveThis exploratory qualitative study aimed to examine experiences with WhatsApp as a communication tool among improvement team members and an external coach to improve adherence to aseptic protocols.MethodsTen QI team members and the external coach were interviewed on communication processes and approaches and thematically analyzed. The WhatsApp transcript for the implementation period was also included in the analysis.ResultsWhatsApp was effective for disseminating information, including guidance on QI and clinical practice, and data on performance indicators. It was not effective as a platform for group discussion to generate change ideas or analyze the performance indicator data. The decision of who to include in the WhatsApp group and how members engaged in the group may have reinforced existing hierarchies. Using WhatsApp created a work environment in which members were accessible all the time, breaking down barriers between personal and professional time. The continual influx of messages was distracting to some respondents, and how respondents managed these messages (eg, using the silent function) may have influenced their perceptions of WhatsApp. The coach used WhatsApp to share information, schedule site visits, and prompt action on behalf of the team.ConclusionsWhatsApp is a productive communication tool that can be used by teams and coaches to disseminate information and prompt action to improve the quality of care, but cannot replace in-person meetings.

An Integrated Cloud-Based Wireless Sensor Network for Monitoring Industrial Wastewater Discharged into Water Sources

This paper presents a prototype of an Integrated Cloud-Based Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) developed to monitor pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen parameters from wastewater discharged into water sources. To provide realtime online monitoring and Internet of Things (IoT) capability, the system collects and uploads sensor data to ThingSpeak cloud via GPRS internet connectivity with the help of AT commands in combination with HTTP GET method. Moreover, the system sends message alert to the responsible organ through GSM/GPRS network and an SMS gateway service implemented by Telerivet mobile messaging platform. In this prototype, Telerivet messaging platform gives surrounding communities a means of reporting observed or identified water pollution events via SMS notifications.

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Alternative Data Storage Solution for Mobile Messaging Services

In recent years, mobile devices have become relatively more powerful with additional features which have the capability to provide multimedia streaming. Better, faster and more reliable data storage solutions in the mobile messaging platform have become more essential with these additional improvements. The existing mobile messaging infrastructure, in particular the data storage platform has become less proficient in coping with the increased demand for its services. This demand especially in the mobile messaging area (i.e. SMS – Short Messaging Service, MMS – Multimedia Messaging Service), which may well exceeded 250,000 requests per second, means that the need to evaluate competing data management systems has become not only necessary but essential. This paper presents an evaluation of SMS and MMS platforms using different database management systems – DBMS and recommends the best data management strategies for these platforms.