Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study
Background Periodic wellness assessments can provide an estimate of a person’s relative risks for major diseases, but wellness visits are underused. Our suggestion is to use a comprehensive device during a single visit. Objective The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a nove...
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| author | Sanjeev Nanda MD Saswati Mahapatra MS Stephanie A Lindeen RN Joleen L Bernau BA Susanne M Cutshall APRN, CNS, DNP Bernd Schierwater PhD Tony Y Chon MD Dietlind L Wahner-Roedler MD Brent A Bauer MD |
| author_facet | Sanjeev Nanda MD Saswati Mahapatra MS Stephanie A Lindeen RN Joleen L Bernau BA Susanne M Cutshall APRN, CNS, DNP Bernd Schierwater PhD Tony Y Chon MD Dietlind L Wahner-Roedler MD Brent A Bauer MD |
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| description | Background Periodic wellness assessments can provide an estimate of a person’s relative risks for major diseases, but wellness visits are underused. Our suggestion is to use a comprehensive device during a single visit. Objective The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a novel one-stop wellness device (Preventiometer; iPEx5 GmbH, Greifswald, Germany) for performing multiple tests and providing a comprehensive wellness assessment in a short period. Methods A Preventiometer was used to provide wellness assessments for 10 healthy volunteers who then answered a 25-question survey to rate their satisfaction with the testing and their overall impression. Results All volunteers agreed or strongly agreed with the following: The assessment reports were easy to understand, the Preventiometer met their satisfaction, the participants were comfortable during the assessment, and all measurements and testing were well coordinated. Participants liked the instant test result feature. Most (90%) agreed that the machine was useful for a quick health assessment for busy people, and 70% felt that it was time efficient. Conclusion In this feasibility pilot study, the Preventiometer performed multiple tasks and provided a comprehensive wellness assessment in a short period. Participants reported remarkably high satisfaction with the tests. A larger study is needed to prove that this is a pragmatic approach to help individuals improve their health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb3cdc6b278e431ba9285f56d946ecc52022-12-22T01:34:19ZengSAGE PublishingGlobal Advances in Health and Medicine2164-95612019-09-01810.1177/2164956119881096Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot StudySanjeev Nanda MDSaswati Mahapatra MSStephanie A Lindeen RNJoleen L Bernau BASusanne M Cutshall APRN, CNS, DNPBernd Schierwater PhDTony Y Chon MDDietlind L Wahner-Roedler MDBrent A Bauer MDBackground Periodic wellness assessments can provide an estimate of a person’s relative risks for major diseases, but wellness visits are underused. Our suggestion is to use a comprehensive device during a single visit. Objective The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a novel one-stop wellness device (Preventiometer; iPEx5 GmbH, Greifswald, Germany) for performing multiple tests and providing a comprehensive wellness assessment in a short period. Methods A Preventiometer was used to provide wellness assessments for 10 healthy volunteers who then answered a 25-question survey to rate their satisfaction with the testing and their overall impression. Results All volunteers agreed or strongly agreed with the following: The assessment reports were easy to understand, the Preventiometer met their satisfaction, the participants were comfortable during the assessment, and all measurements and testing were well coordinated. Participants liked the instant test result feature. Most (90%) agreed that the machine was useful for a quick health assessment for busy people, and 70% felt that it was time efficient. Conclusion In this feasibility pilot study, the Preventiometer performed multiple tasks and provided a comprehensive wellness assessment in a short period. Participants reported remarkably high satisfaction with the tests. A larger study is needed to prove that this is a pragmatic approach to help individuals improve their health.https://doi.org/10.1177/2164956119881096 |
| spellingShingle | Sanjeev Nanda MD Saswati Mahapatra MS Stephanie A Lindeen RN Joleen L Bernau BA Susanne M Cutshall APRN, CNS, DNP Bernd Schierwater PhD Tony Y Chon MD Dietlind L Wahner-Roedler MD Brent A Bauer MD Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study Global Advances in Health and Medicine |
| title | Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study |
| title_full | Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study |
| title_short | Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study |
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