Papers by Andrew J Campbell
TEI 2021 - proceedings of International Conference on Tangible and Embodied Interactions, 2021
Walking meditation is a form of mindfulness training, where the act of walking provides a rhythmi... more Walking meditation is a form of mindfulness training, where the act of walking provides a rhythmic meter for attentional focus. Numerous digital technologies have been created to support sitting meditation and walking practices, however, less explored is the influence of these technologies on the first person in-the-moment experience of walking meditation. In this paper, we present a study of group walking meditation,with and without an interactive soundscape that is modulated by one practitioner’s brain wave data. In orderto understand and design the interactive experience, we developed qualitative methods for data collection of the first person experience of walking meditation. Six workshops were conducted with both novice and more advanced practitioners, involving a guided walking meditation with body scan, structured writing and drawing exercises for elicitation and reflection, and a group interview. Our contribution is twofold: a descriptive model of the experience of walking meditation as represented by the analytic themes of shifting state, attention,self-regulation strategy, and immersion and reflection, together with body maps and experience timelines that visually represent patterns in the data; and a workbook comprising the set of phenomenologically inspired data collection methods, which helps participants articulate their first person experience and enhances their ability to reflect on the practice of walking meditation. The results provide insight into how practitioners divide and shift their attention between the rhythm of walking, breathing and the soundscape; and how some are able to harmonise the multiple dimensions towards a flow experience. Our study contributes to and provide resources for the experience design of interactive technologies to support mindfulness practices of walking meditation, as well as other practices where the mind/body experience is central.
MOCO 2020 - Proceedings of International Conference on Movement and Computing, 2020
Developing interactive soundscapes for walking meditation has the potential to bring new opportun... more Developing interactive soundscapes for walking meditation has the potential to bring new opportunities of research in human-computer interaction and design. In this paper, we present our case study Sound of Mind, an interactive ambient soundscape that is transformed by one of the participant’s brainwave data in a group walking meditation practice.
[Authors: Karen Cochrane, Lian Loke, Mathew Leete, Andrew Campbell, Naseem Ahmadpour]
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2012
Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of e-health education content on the attitude ... more Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of e-health education content on the attitude of undergraduate health science students towards the efficiency of health lCT in healthcare provision. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Participants were Health Sciences students attending The University of Sydney. Students were divided into three groups: junior students enrolled in a subject with non e-health content; senior students enrolled in a subject with non e-health content; and students enrolled in a subject with e-health content. Students' attitude towards the efficiency of lCT in healthcare provision was measured by a modified version of the Information Technology Attitude Scales for Health (IT ASH). Results: Students enrolled in the subject withe-health content had a significantly higher average baseline attitude score than the other two groups (T 1 n~-3.47, p~O.OOl; Tq3~-2.43, p~O.Ol7). The repeat measures analysis yielded a result with significant interaction between survey time and student group (F2 267~4.99, p~0.007) suggesting that changes of score was dependent on student group status. Conclusion: Subjects rich in e-health content significantly enhanced student attitudes, even with a group of students with a rather positive initial attitude. To facilitate the uptake and utilisation of health lCT by the future health workforce, it is important for tertiary educational institutes to provide students with sufficient exposure to specific health-related lCT training, via specifically designed subjects delivering both generic and specific e-health content.
Studies in health technology and informatics, 2012
This study aimed to examine the effects of e-health education content on the attitude of undergra... more This study aimed to examine the effects of e-health education content on the attitude of undergraduate health science students towards the efficiency of health ICT in healthcare provision. A cross-sectional survey design was used. Participants were Health Sciences students attending The University of Sydney. Students were divided into three groups: junior students enrolled in a subject with non e-health content; senior students enrolled in a subject with non e-health content; and students enrolled in a subject with e-health content. Students' attitude towards the efficiency of ICT in healthcare provision was measured by a modified version of the Information Technology Attitude Scales for Health (ITASH). Students enrolled in the subject with e-health content had a significantly higher average baseline attitude score than the other two groups (T198=-3.47, p=0.001; T93=-2.43, p=0.017). The repeat measures analysis yielded a result with significant interaction between survey time an...
Studies in health technology and informatics, 2013
The e-health environment is a rapidly changing one. To effectively engage with technology for hea... more The e-health environment is a rapidly changing one. To effectively engage with technology for healthcare delivery, health professionals must be able to adapt to this constantly evolving environment very quickly. Learning and adapting to new e-health technologies is a life-long learning process. This study examined the effectiveness of incorporating self-directed and transformative learning approaches to introduce health sciences students to e-health concepts and skills. Two surveys were conducted to measure students' e-health knowledge and their perceived self-efficacy in using commonly available software to complete tasks required for an assessment in the unit of study. These surveys were conducted at the beginning and the end of the semester. Paired t-tests with Bonferroni adjustment were used to examine the effect of the teaching approach on students' self-perceived efficacy. It was found that students showed significant improvement in their knowledge of, and perceived ef...
This exploratory, nonclinical study evaluated the user experience of an online acceptance and com... more This exploratory, nonclinical study evaluated the user experience of an online acceptance and commitment therapy program for anxiety. Forty young Australian adults aged between 18 to 25 years old completed the online program over 2 weeks. System usability and perceived helpfulness were evaluated at posttest. Self-rated levels of anxiety, depression, stress, and psychological flexibility were measured at pretest, posttest, and 2-week follow up. System usability was rated above average and significant improvements were found on all mental health measures from pretest to follow-up, except for stress. These results warrant further scrutiny in a clinical randomized controlled trial on the intervention.
Disclosure of personal information is believed to be more frequent in online compared to offline ... more Disclosure of personal information is believed to be more frequent in online compared to offline communication. However, this assumption is both theoretically and empirically contested. This systematic review examined existing research comparing online and offline self-disclosure to ascertain the evidence for current theories of online communication. Studies that compared online and offline disclosures in dyadic interactions were included for review. Contrary to expectations, disclosure was not consistently found to be greater in online contexts. Factors such as the relationship between the communicators, the specific mode of communication, and the context of the interaction appear to moderate the degree of disclosure. In relation to the theories of online communication, there is support for each theory. It is argued that the overlapping predictions of each theory and the current state of empirical research highlights a need for an overarching theory of communication that can account for disclosure in both online and offline interactions.
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Children diagnosed with ADHD frequently demonstrate a continuous pattern of inattention, and/or h... more Children diagnosed with ADHD frequently demonstrate a continuous pattern of inattention, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity, which are more frequent or serious than is typically observed in individuals of the same developmental level (APA, 2000). Affected with an inability to sit still, failure to concentrate, and the lack of self-control, children with ADHD are often lacking important social skills, and found to be at the bottom end of the academic scale .
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Game-Based Learning: Current Research in Games for Health, a Focus on Biofeedback Video Games as ... more Game-Based Learning: Current Research in Games for Health, a Focus on Biofeedback Video Games as Treatment for AD/HD (9781609604950): Krestina L. Amon, Andrew J. Campbell: Book Chapters.
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A longitudinal study is being conducted on a cohort of 415 women at a breast screening service in... more A longitudinal study is being conducted on a cohort of 415 women at a breast screening service in Sydney to determine any changes to their behaviour of access of eHealth information and also explore the predictors and user needs over a two-year period. Behaviour of access of eHealth information has been studied in cancer patients , but no previous study has looked at people's behaviour of internet access of information prior to their diagnosis and followed them through a continuum of diagnosis and treatment. This longitudinal study is being conducted in three phases. In the first phase (recruitment of women in the cohort), women's baseline characteristics, behaviour and perceptions of access were explored. Preliminary analysis shows that though 80% of women accessed the internet and 62% accessed health related information from the internet, only 7% of women had accessed breast health and screening information from the internet. It is also interesting to note that 70% of women expressed a perceived need to obtain more information from the internet if diagnosed with breast cancer. This study supports using the internet as a viable way of communicating health information to women in all age groups particularly the 50-69 years age group.
... Andrew Campbell The University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences PO Box 170 Lidcombe NSW A... more ... Andrew Campbell The University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences PO Box 170 Lidcombe NSW Australia 1825 (612) 9351-9762 a.campbell@usyd.edu.au Anissa Stroud-Matthews North Carolina Central University School of Library and Info. ... LDN Lily Allen Happy 64 ...
International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2008
Behaviour Women Consumer Informatics Screening Breast cancer a b s t r a c t Objectives: To descr... more Behaviour Women Consumer Informatics Screening Breast cancer a b s t r a c t Objectives: To describe the perceptions and behaviour in accessing health information from the Internet by women attending a BreastScreen, New South Wales (NSW) Service in Northern Sydney. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: A BreastScreen NSW Service in Northern Sydney. Main outcome measures: Behaviour and perceptions of accessing of the Internet for breast health and screening information and other related health information. Participants: Four hundred and fifteen women aged ≥40 years who had a screening mammogram at a BreastScreen NSW Service in Northern Sydney. Data were collected from 1 October to 22 December 2004 (study interval).
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2011
Social and professional support for mental health is lacking in many rural areas - highlighting t... more Social and professional support for mental health is lacking in many rural areas - highlighting the need for innovative ways to improve access to services. This study explores the potential of online social networking as an avenue for peer support. Using a cross sectional survey, 74 secondary students answered questions relating to internet use, online social network use and perceptions of mental health support. Over half of the sample had experienced a need for mental health support with 53% of participants turning to the internet. Results indicate that online social networking sites were used regularly by 82% of the sample and 47% believed these sites could help with mental health problems. The study concluded that online social networking sites may be able to link young people together with others in similar situations. The popularity and frequency of use may allow these sites to provide information, advice and direction for those seeking help.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2013
This study investigated The Journey to Wild Divine as a biofeedback management tool teaching brea... more This study investigated The Journey to Wild Divine as a biofeedback management tool teaching breathing and relaxation skills to children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). The children played the game by manipulating their heart rate using breathing techniques taught in the game, measured through three finger sensors. Parents completed questionnaires to measure behavioural and emotional changes. In the experimental group, children with AD/HD (n= 24) demonstrated significant reductions in the AD/HD Questionnaire, F(1,34)= 44.30, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, F(1,34)= 19.90, compared to a control group (n= 12). The Wild Divine has shown potential in teaching breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce disruptive behaviours in children with AD/HD.
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This study examined the effectiveness of a health professional virtual world interview skills tra... more This study examined the effectiveness of a health professional virtual world interview skills trainer (IST), in comparison to classroom training via interview role-plays with peers. Students of psychology, physiotherapy, and general health science learned interviewing skills through role-play and virtual world training. Students were randomly allocated to a role-play-first, or IST-first condition. Interviewing self-efficacy was measured at baseline and after each of the learning experiences. In total, 72 students completed all surveys. Students' reported an increase in interviewing self-efficacy significantly after the IST experience than after role-play.
Library & Information Science Research, 2011
Approximately one in five people in developed countries such as Canada and Australia will experie... more Approximately one in five people in developed countries such as Canada and Australia will experience mental illness during their lifespan, and this statistic may be even higher for people between the ages of 18 and 25. Due to widespread stigma and other issues, access to mental health care is limited. However, given the heavy online use by people in this age range as well as the prevalence of existing online health information, it is possible that "e-mental health," when delivered in an efficacious and engaging format, could be a viable dissemination option. A quantitative and qualitative online survey was distributed to university students in order to determine their opinions of currently available e-mental health resources. Within the sample (n = 1308), text-based searching on Web sites such as Google as well as reading informational Web sites were the most highly preferred and utilized methods. However, a significant knowledge gap regarding the existence of other e-mental health formats was noted. Suggestions for future research include search engine optimization changes and continued development of e-mental health resources.
Journal of Technology in Human Services, 2011
Journal of Technology in Human Services, 2010
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Papers by Andrew J Campbell
[Authors: Karen Cochrane, Lian Loke, Mathew Leete, Andrew Campbell, Naseem Ahmadpour]
[Authors: Karen Cochrane, Lian Loke, Mathew Leete, Andrew Campbell, Naseem Ahmadpour]