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Computer Science, Information Systems
Christina Higa, Elizabeth J. Davidson, Joanne R. Loos
Summary: The study piloted a program in a rural island community in Hawai'i that integrates friend-and-family support, community health services, telehealth-enabled DSM education, and mobile technologies to improve patient engagement and health. Leveraging social capital and health information technology, the program successfully improved understanding of diabetes, DSM activities, and communication skills for effective disease management support.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Christian Ohmann, David Moher, Maximilian Siebert, Edith Motschall, Florian Naudet
Summary: The study found that while there is a high willingness to share IPD data from clinical trials, the actual data-sharing rates are suboptimal, and journals have poor to moderate enforcement of data-sharing policies. When data is requested, it is more often for secondary analysis and meta-analysis, rather than re-analysis. Studies on the real impact of data-sharing are rare and often use surrogate metrics like citation metrics.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Amin Naemi, Thomas Schmidt, Marjan Mansourvar, Mohammad Naghavi-Behzad, Ali Ebrahimi, Uffe Kock Wiil
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the performance of machine learning algorithms in predicting in-hospital mortality for medical patients using vital signs at emergency departments. A total of 15 articles were included, with eight different ML models being applied in this domain. However, most studies lacked reporting on essential analysis steps and faced a high risk of bias in statistical analysis, highlighting the need for more robust methodologies in future research.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ben Gordon, Clara Fennessy, Susheel Varma, Jake Barrett, Enez McCondochie, Trevor Heritage, Oenone Duroe, Richard Jeffery, Vishnu Rajamani, Kieran Earlam, Victor Banda, Neil Sebire
Summary: This study objectively evaluated freely available data profiling software tools for their applicability in healthcare data. Several tools showed high potential and functionality for use with healthcare datasets. In a synthetic dataset of 1000 patients, two tools consistently performed well across multiple tasks including completeness, consistency, uniqueness, validity, accuracy, and distribution metrics.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Teumzghi F. Mebrahtu, Sarah Skyrme, Rebecca Randell, Anne-Maree Keenan, Karen Bloor, Huiqin Yang, Deirdre Andre, Alison Ledward, Henry King, Carl Thompson
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the impact of CDSS on the performance and care outcomes of nurses and allied health professionals. The findings suggest that CDSS has a positive impact on care processes and patient care outcomes, but comparative research is generally of low quality and better evaluative research is needed.
Article
Social Issues
Leah Mutanu, Khushi Gupta, Jeet Gohil
Summary: In order to address the health monitoring issues in marginalized areas, this study adopts IoT technology to enhance Health Information Exchange (HIE). Through the development and testing of a prototype in a simulated environment, the research shows that the solution can generate growth charts and health alerts that are useful for clinical research and resource planning.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emily C. Webber, Heather Lovely, Kelley Wells, Michele Saysana
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical informatics team members redeployed to virtual care screening hub felt prepared and encountered stress mainly from rapidly changing clinical protocols, but most enjoyed the opportunity to work with patients.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Monica Catherine Jones, Tony Stone, Suzanne M. Mason, Andy Eames, Matthew Franklin
Summary: Real-world data, captured primarily for service provision, can also be used for research or commissioning. However, the underutilization of real-world data for secondary purposes is often due to risk aversion and complex governance processes. By discussing key legal and information governance frameworks, we aim to reduce the perception of data governance as a barrier and enable greater public benefit.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nikhila Gandrakota, Mohammed K. Ali, Megha K. Shah
Summary: This study aimed to measure the trends and assess factors affecting health information technology (HIT) use among members of the US population with and without cardiovascular risk factors. Over 2012-2018, HIT use increased nationally, with greater use noted among younger and higher educated US adults. Targeted strategies are needed to engage wider age, racial, education, and socioeconomic groups by lowering barriers to HIT access and use.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ciaran McInerney, Carolyn McCrorie, Jonathan Benn, Ibrahim Habli, Tom Lawton, Teumzghi F. Mebrahtu, Rebecca Randell, Naeem Sheikh, Owen Johnson
Summary: This paper presents a study protocol for evaluating the implementation of a real-time, centralized hospital command center in the UK. The command center is a complex intervention that could improve operational decision-making and mitigate threats to patient safety. The study aims to address the limited research on the impact of complex health information technology on patient safety, reliability, and operational efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kerry Scott, Osama Ummer, Sara Chamberlain, Manjula Sharma, Dipanwita Gharai, Bibha Mishra, Namrata Choudhury, Diwakar Mohan, Amnesty Elizabeth LeFevre
Summary: This study aims to understand the factors influencing the accuracy and timeliness of mobile phone numbers and other health information in India's government registry for pregnant and postpartum women. The results reveal that pregnant women are comfortable sharing their mobile phone numbers with health workers, but many are unaware that their data goes beyond the frontline health worker. Health workers value up-to-date beneficiary mobile numbers but feel little incentive to ensure accuracy in the digital record system. Delays in registration are attributed to slow digitization of paper records and difficulties in gathering required documents. Training, supportive supervision, and user-friendly data processes should be prioritized to improve accuracy and timeliness.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shuma Gosha Kanfe, Gebiso Roba Debele, Robera Demissie Berhanu, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed
Summary: The study indicated that health professionals in the southwest of Ethiopia showed good utilization of the district health information system, with factors such as having sufficient skills, being trained, high motivation, receiving feedback, and regular supervision being associated with its utilization.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Edmond Li, Jonathan Clarke, Ana Luisa Neves, Hutan Ashrafian, Ara Darzi
Summary: This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of EHR interoperability on patient safety in high-income countries' health systems. The study will conduct a comprehensive literature review and analysis to assess the quality of research, with a narrative synthesis of included studies to summarize the body of evidence.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jie Chen, Aitalohi Amaize, Deanna Barath
Summary: The study found significant differences in telehealth adoption among hospitals located in rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan areas, with higher adoption rates in more urban areas. Rural hospitals were least likely to have telehealth systems with patient engagement capabilities and to report electronic availability of clinical information from outside providers. The study explained a significant portion of the rural/urban differences in telehealth adoption, services adopted, and barriers.
JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ahmad Khanijahani, Shabnam Iezadi, Sarah Agoglia, Spencer Barber, Courtney Cox, Natalie Olivo
Summary: This systematic review identifies factors associated with information breaches in healthcare settings. Factors such as organizational, information technology, professionals/employees, and clients/patients contribute to breaches. Hospital characteristics, EMR use, and personnel types impact the frequency and magnitude of breaches. Patients' sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics also influence the perceived breach of confidentiality.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Joan T. Price, Jennifer Winston, Bellington Vwalika, Stephen R. Cole, Marie C. D. Stoner, Mwansa K. Lubeya, Andrew Kumwenda, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2019)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bellington Vwalika, Joan T. Price, Alan Rosenbaum, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Immunology
Kartik Kailas Venkatesh, Mona Farhad, Terry Fenton, Dhayendre Moodley, Shilpa Naik, Clemensia Nakabiito, Lee Fairlie, Mary Glenn Fowler, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Benjamin H. Chi
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joan T. Price, Winifreda M. Phiri, Bethany L. Freeman, Bellington Vwalika, Jennifer Winston, Memory Bwalya, Helen B. Mulenga, Jeffrey S. Stringer
Article
Immunology
C. E. Rouse, L. O. Eckert, F. M. Munoz, J. S. A. Stringer, S. Kochhar, L. Bartlett, M. Sanicas, D. J. Dudley, D. M. Harper, M. Bittaye, L. Meller, F. Jehan, H. C. Maltezou, M. Subelj, A. Bardaji, A. Kachikis, R. Beigi, M. G. Gravett
Article
Immunology
Charles S. Morrison, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Katherine K. Thomas, Helen Rees, Neena Philip, Thesla Palanee-Phillips, Kavita Nanda, Gonasagrie Nair, Maricianah Onono, Timothy D. Mastro, Maggie Lind, Renee Heffron, Vinodh Edward, Jen Deese, Mags E. Beksinska, Ivana Beesham, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Jared M. Baeten, Khatija Ahmed
AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kartik K. Venkatesh, Catherine J. Vladutiu, Angelica Glover, Robert A. Strauss, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, David M. Stamilio, Brenna Hughes, Sarah Dotters-Katz
Summary: In an era of routine GBS screening and prophylaxis, maternal colonization with GBS was associated with slightly lower odds of chorioamnionitis, while the risk of postpartum infectious outcomes did not increase.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kartik K. Venkatesh, Catherine J. Vladutiu, Robert A. Strauss, John M. Thorp, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, David M. Stamilio, Brenna L. Hughes, Sarah Dotters-Katz
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kartik K. Venkatesh, Robert A. Strauss, Chad A. Grotegut, R. Philip Heine, Nancy C. Chescheir, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, David M. Stamilio, Katherine M. Menard, J. Eric Jelovsek
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joan T. Price, Chileshe M. Mabula-Bwalya, Bethany L. Freeman, Jessica Carda-Auten, Winifreda M. Phiri, Kasapo Chibwe, Patricia Kantumoya, Bellington Vwalika, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Carol E. Golin
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Dwight J. Rouse, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Acoustics
Qianqian Cai, Chang Peng, Jian-Yu Lu, Juan C. Prieto, Alan J. Rosenbaum, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Xiaoning Jiang
Summary: The study proposed a hemispherical marker rigid body to improve the tracking performance of ultrasound probes, reducing self-occlusion issues and providing a larger rotational range. The system equipped with this design showed high tracking accuracy and superior data capturing ability in experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chileshe M. Mabula-Bwalya, Megan E. Smithmyer, Humphrey Mwape, Gabriel Chipili, Madelyn Conner, Bellington Vwalika, Kristina De Paris, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Joan T. Price
Summary: Biomarker concentrations were similar between cases and controls. Participants with concomitant low sEng and high sFLT-1 had the highest odds of SGA, suggesting that a combination of biomarkers may be better for predicting SGA than single biomarkers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Qianqian Cai, Jiale Hu, Mengyue Chen, Juan Prieto, Alan J. Rosenbaum, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Xiaoning Jiang
Summary: This study developed an IMU-assisted ultrasonic tracking system that achieved high accuracy positional and orientational localization. The system was designed using acoustic pressure field simulation, receiver configuration, position-variant error simulation, and sensor fusion. The prototype was tested within the typical operation speed ranges and compared with a commercial optical tracking device, showing centimeter-level positional tracking accuracy and sub-degree orientational tracking accuracy. These results indicate the potential of implementing the IMU-assisted ultrasonic tracking system in US probe localization.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine E. Ford, David Coetzee, Jennifer Winston, Carla J. Chibwesha, Didier K. Ekouevi, Thomas K. Welty, Pius M. Tih, Suzanne Maman, Elizabeth M. Stringer, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Benjamin H. Chi
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2019)