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Digital MinimalismEvidence & Dosage

Deliberate tech use, screen time, notification hygiene.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
311
With abstract
11
Meta / Systematic / RCT
1
Highly cited
4
Publication years
1950–2026

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Top studies on Digital Minimalism

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

    Circulation2024200 influential citations

    <h4>Aim</h4>The "2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive…

  2. EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological core management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: 2023 update.

    Annals of the rheumatic diseases2024200 influential citations

    <h4>Introduction</h4>Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are increasingly common with a significant impact on individuals and society. Non-pharmacological treatments are considered essential to reduce pain and improve function and quality of…

  3. A phase 1/2, open-label assessment of the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of transdermal cannabidiol (ZYN002) for the treatment of pediatric fragile X syndrome.

    J Neurodev Disord2019n=20Clinical Trial44 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is characterized by a range of developmental, neuropsychiatric, and behavioral symptoms that cause significant impairment in those with the disorder. Cannabidiol (CBD) holds promise as a…

  4. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in the ICU.

    Critical care medicine2018

    Objective: To update and expand the 2013 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Pain, Agitation, and Delirium in Adult Patients in the ICU. Design: Thirty-two international experts, four methodologists, and four critical…

  5. Guidelines for the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/american Stroke Association.

    Stroke2012

    <h4>Purpose</h4>The aim of this guideline is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).<h4>Methods</h4>A formal literature search of MEDLINE (November…

  6. MRI-Targeted or Standard Biopsy for Prostate-Cancer Diagnosis.

    The New England journal of medicine2018n=500

    <h4>Background</h4>Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with or without targeted biopsy, is an alternative to standard transrectal ultrasonography-guided biopsy for prostate-cancer detection in men with a raised…

  7. Delivering Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Young Adults With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using a Fully Automated Conversational Agent (Woebot): A Randomized Controlled Trial

    JMIR Mental Health2017n=70

    Background Web-based cognitive-behavioral therapeutic (CBT) apps have demonstrated efficacy but are characterized by poor adherence. Conversational agents may offer a convenient, engaging way of getting support at any time. Objective The…

  8. Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder.

    Bipolar disorders2018n=13

    The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments ( CANMAT ) previously published treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder in 2005, along with international commentaries and subsequent updates in 2007, 2009, and 2013. The last two…

  9. Evidence-based guidelines for treating bipolar disorder: Revised third edition recommendations from the British Association for Psychopharmacology.

    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England)2016

    The British Association for Psychopharmacology guidelines specify the scope and targets of treatment for bipolar disorder. The third version is based explicitly on the available evidence and presented, like previous Clinical Practice…

  10. Understanding and Promoting Effective Engagement With Digital Behavior Change Interventions

    American Journal of Preventive Medicine2016

    This paper is one in a series developed through a process of expert consensus to provide an overview of questions of current importance in research into engagement with digital behavior change interventions, identifying guidance based on…

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