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Abstract
The purpose of this quality improvement project is to explore the impact of smartphone use on mental health issues and evaluate the effectiveness of educational emails with infographics designed to manage smartphone-related issues.
Specifically, the study aims to determine how different levels of smartphone engagement influence the mental health outcomes of sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches, depression and overall well-being in adult women.
The background for this study is rooted in existing research that links excessive smartphone use to negative mental health outcomes, such as increased anxiety and depression (Twenge & Campbell, 2018). Despite growing concerns about these impacts, there is a notable lack of targeted, evidence-based interventions specifically designed for different populations, such as adult women. Previous studies have highlighted the potential benefits of managing smartphone use through various interventions (Oberle et al., 2020), but many have not tailored these strategies to specific groups or focused on practical educational tools. This research aims to fill this gap by focusing on adult women and using educational emails with infographics to provide actionable advice on reducing smartphone use and improving mental health symptoms.
Methods: All willing participants from select academic and practice sites will receive 8 “Sunday Self Care” emails via their Smartphones. These messages will be sent once every other Sunday from December 2024 through March 2025 with educational materials and infographics related to the symptoms being addressed. Data analysis is pending but anticipated to include ANOVA results.
Anticipated outcomes: This planned project is anticipated to establish foundational practices by showing how smartphone use affects mental health and finding ways to manage it better. This can lead to better health advice and help people improve their well-being.
Notes
Reference list included in attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Nu Zeta
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Workforce, Stress and Coping, Public and Community Health, Nursing Education, Emerging Technologies, Mental Health, Smartphone Usage, Adult Women
Recommended Citation
Hober, Christine L., "Evaluating the Impact of Educational Materials on Mental Health Using Smartphones" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 229.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/229
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-12-09
Evaluating the Impact of Educational Materials on Mental Health Using Smartphones
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The purpose of this quality improvement project is to explore the impact of smartphone use on mental health issues and evaluate the effectiveness of educational emails with infographics designed to manage smartphone-related issues.
Specifically, the study aims to determine how different levels of smartphone engagement influence the mental health outcomes of sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches, depression and overall well-being in adult women.
The background for this study is rooted in existing research that links excessive smartphone use to negative mental health outcomes, such as increased anxiety and depression (Twenge & Campbell, 2018). Despite growing concerns about these impacts, there is a notable lack of targeted, evidence-based interventions specifically designed for different populations, such as adult women. Previous studies have highlighted the potential benefits of managing smartphone use through various interventions (Oberle et al., 2020), but many have not tailored these strategies to specific groups or focused on practical educational tools. This research aims to fill this gap by focusing on adult women and using educational emails with infographics to provide actionable advice on reducing smartphone use and improving mental health symptoms.
Methods: All willing participants from select academic and practice sites will receive 8 “Sunday Self Care” emails via their Smartphones. These messages will be sent once every other Sunday from December 2024 through March 2025 with educational materials and infographics related to the symptoms being addressed. Data analysis is pending but anticipated to include ANOVA results.
Anticipated outcomes: This planned project is anticipated to establish foundational practices by showing how smartphone use affects mental health and finding ways to manage it better. This can lead to better health advice and help people improve their well-being.
Description
The purpose of this quality improvement project is to explore the impact of smartphone use on mental health issues and evaluate the effectiveness of educational emails with infographics designed to manage smartphone-related issues. Using targeted Sunday Smartphone infographic messaging, the outcomes of sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches, depression and overall well-being in adult women will be discussed.