Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stavros Archondakis, Maria Roma, Evropi Kaladelfou
Summary: The study indicates that static telecytology is a prompt and valid method for acquiring a second opinion diagnosis in challenging thyroid fine-needle aspiration specimens. It can be integrated into daily workflow to ensure the accuracy of preoperative cytological diagnoses and contribute to continuous education and better understanding of cytomorphological criteria.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Brian E. Bunnell, Nikolaos Kazantzis, Samantha R. Paige, Janelle Barrera, Rajvi N. Thakkar, Dylan Turner, Brandon M. Welch
Summary: The majority of TMH providers offer individual therapy services to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, with approximately 82% supporting the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT TMH providers are more likely to use in-session and homework exercises, as well as collect more clinical information from their patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Leticia Baiao Silva, Daniella Nunes Pereira, Victor Schulthais Chagas, Cristiane Guimaraes Pessoa, Kaique Amancio Alvim Gouvea, Marco Antonio Percope de Andrade, Thiago Barbabela de Castro Soares, Milena Soriano Marcolino
Summary: Teleconsultations can help investigate the most frequent queries in primary health care. Most of them were solved without the need for referral, showing the potential of teleconsultations in daily practice as a way to manage patients and guarantee better access to first-rate health care. In addition, teleconsultations represent a way to overcome the distance barrier to health care access within the public health system.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Roland Pastells-Peiro, Helena Fernandez-Lago, Esther Rubinat Arnaldo, Filip Bellon, Jordi Martinez-Soldevila, Montserrat Gea-Sanchez
Summary: Mild cognitive impairment is a consequence of aging, with ICTs being a tool for preventing cognitive decline, particularly in healthy older adults aged 50 and over.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ramtin Hakimjavadi, Sathya Karunananthan, Gregory Alexander, Celeste Fung, Mohamed Gazarin, Deanne Houghton, Amy T. Hsu, James LaPlante, Cheryl Levi, Peter Tanuseputro, Clare Liddy
Summary: The number of elderly people in Canada over 75 years old is expected to double in the next 20 years, which will put increasing pressure on continuing care systems like long-term care (LTC) homes. Health information technology (IT) has been found to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care in LTC homes. However, the adoption level of health IT in Ontario's LTC homes is unknown and requires an accurate assessment for future planning.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Paolo Biancone, Silvana Secinaro, Roberto Marseglia, Davide Calandra
Summary: Digital transformation provides the healthcare sector with more tools for innovative patient management, including telemedicine, which expands care boundaries and creates new opportunities for patient-physician relationships. Understanding acceptance factors that promote good telemedicine practices is crucial, and the research demonstrates the role of telemedicine in social impact and medical knowledge translation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Peiyi Li, Yunmei Luo, Xuexin Yu, Elizabeth Mason, Zhi Zeng, Jin Wen, Weimin Li, Mohammad S. Jalali
Summary: This study conducted a cross-sectional survey in Sichuan, China to investigate the readiness and factors influencing healthcare providers' adoption of e-hospital technologies. Results showed that most participants had a positive attitude, with age, familiarity with e-hospitals, and prior online medical practices being associated with readiness to work at e-hospitals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kathleen P. Ismond, Tannaz Eslamparast, Kamal Farhat, Michael Stickland, John C. Spence, Robert J. Bailey, Juan G. Abraldes, Jude A. Spiers, Puneeta Tandon
Summary: Patients with cirrhosis show high readiness and interest in e-health, with technology ownership, proficiency, and online behaviors similar to the general population.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
James Brogan, Henry Goodier, Manreet Nijjar, Christian Rose
Summary: The current physician credentialing process is not adaptable to changing regional demands during the pandemic, and digital technologies can improve efficiency and convenience in credentialing.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sharareh R. Niakan Kalhori, Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy, Kolsoum Deldar, Marsa Gholamzadeh, Sadrieh Hajesmaeel-Gohari, Seyed Mohammad Ayyoubzadeh
Summary: This study reviewed and analyzed digital health technologies being used to control the COVID-19 pandemic in the top 10 countries with the highest prevalence of the disease. Key digital health applications included telemedicine visits, digital learning packages, geographic information systems, and quick response code applications, as well as cloud- or mobile-based systems for self-care and patient tracking. These technologies have been deployed in various European countries, the United States, Australia, and China.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hnin Nu Nu Lwin, Prattana Punnakitikashem, Trin Thananusak
Summary: eHealth or digital health innovations have seen significant expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Southeast Asia. This study provides a comprehensive review of the literature on eHealth in the region, analyzing its size, growth trajectory, geographical distribution, and intellectual structure. The review highlights the increasing demand for eHealth in Southeast Asia and identifies key research themes and emerging trends. It emphasizes the importance of long-term sustainable management, holistic approach, and ethical considerations in eHealth development and implementation. The study serves as a valuable reference for scholars interested in Southeast Asia eHealth and offers guidance for future research in this field.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Hessam Bavafa, Sergei Savin, Christian Terwiesch
Summary: This passage discusses the use of technology for e-visits to improve and expand primary care, and models how physicians can divert patient demand between e-visits and office visits. The study identifies scenarios where e-visits may have negative impacts on physician income, patient health, and other system outcomes.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Padovani, Yogen Singh, Robert H. Pass, Corina Maria Vasile, Lynne E. Nield, Alban-Elouen Baruteau
Summary: Technological advancements have greatly impacted the healthcare industry, and the integration of e-health in pediatric cardiology has shown significant potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. However, there are potential limitations and challenges related to availability, cost-effectiveness, data privacy and security, and ethical, legal, and social implications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michael Cabanillas-Carbonell, Jorge Perez-Martinez, Jaime A. Yanez
Summary: Currently, the world is facing a major challenge in terms of health and healthcare quality. The World Health Organization's blueprint for sustainable development (SDG3) aims to achieve universal health coverage and a healthy lifestyle. To address this, it is important to monitor and assess the impact of applications. This systematic review analyzes the impact of the 5G network on healthcare apps, identifying key medical applications and addressing various questions related to their use.
Article
Psychiatry
Kubra Altunkalem Seydi, Esra Ates Bulut, Idil Yavuz, Hemrin Kavak, Derya Kaya, Ahmet Turan Isik
Summary: This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of telemedicine in delivering healthcare services to elderly patients during the pandemic. Results showed that most emails were sent by proxies, with patients facing challenges mostly related to cognitive diseases. Telemedicine can effectively address issues in geriatric practice, preventing infections and unnecessary hospitalizations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katharine M. Mitchell, Bree E. Holtz, Alexis M. McCarroll
Summary: The study examined college students' intention to use the mental health app MySSP, finding that performance expectancy and social influence were the main predictors of behavioral intention. Successful interventions for college students should focus on features related to usefulness and norms, while considering the negative impact of mental health stigma on app adoption.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexis M. M. McCarroll, Bree E. E. Holtz, Dar Meshi
Summary: An assessment of popular social media addiction websites revealed that design and credibility were the top-rated metrics, while engagement and social media addiction content scored lower. There was significant variation in scores for social media addiction content among different types of websites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bree E. Holtz, Alexis M. McCarroll, Katharine M. Mitchell
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2020)