Evaluation of a Novel Wellness Assessment Device (Preventiometer): A Feasibility Pilot Study. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nanda, Sanjeev; Mahapatra, Saswati; Lindeen, Stephanie A; Bernau, Joleen L; Cutshall, Susanne M; Schierwater, Bernd; Chon, Tony Y; Wahner-Roedler, Dietlind L; Bauer, Brent A
• Is Part Of: Global advances in health and medicine. Volume 8(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: health -- Preventiometer -- wellness; Integrative medicine -- Periodicals; Public health -- Research -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Integrative medicine; Medicine; Medicine -- Research; Public health; Public health -- Research; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/2164956119881096
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2164-957X

Abstract

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.