Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Singleton, Rebecca Raeside, Stephanie R. Partridge, Molly Hayes, Katherine Maka, Karice K. Hyun, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Clara K. Chow, Kerry A. Sherman, Elisabeth Elder, Julie Redfern
Summary: By co-designing and evaluating a lifestyle-focused SMS text message program, this study successfully created a bank of 130 high-quality messages to support women's mental and physical health after breast cancer treatment. The messages were well-received by participants, with modifications and new additions made based on evaluations to meet consumer needs.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristin N. Ray, Samuel R. Wittman, Sarah Burns, Tran Doan, Kelsey A. Schweiberger, Jonathan G. Yabes, Janel Hanmer, Tamar Krishnamurti
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine provided by primary care practices became widely accessible for children. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the use of primary care telemedicine among children with a usual source of care. Factors such as having a chronic medical condition, living in a metropolitan area, internet connectivity concerns, and higher health literacy were found to be associated with the use of primary care telemedicine.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Clemens Scott Kruse, Annamaria Molina-Nava, Yajur Kapoor, Courtney Anerobi, Harshita Maddukuri
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of telemedicine through randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The results showed that telemedicine is as effective as or more effective than traditional care in improving medical outcomes, physical and mental health, behavior change, quality of life, self-efficacy, and social support.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Koichi Sakakibara, Daisuke Shigemi, Rena Toriumi, Ai Ota, Nobuaki Michihata, Hideo Yasunaga
Summary: This study compared the occurrence of emergency visits and hospitalizations after telehealth services through different communication tools and found no significant difference in terms of safety.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Anita Burrell, Zsombor Zrubka, Annette Champion, Vladimir Zah, Laura Vinuesa, Anke-Peggy Holtorf, Rossella Di Bidino, Jagadeswara Rao Earla, Joanna Entwistle, Artem Tarasovic Boltyenkov, George Braileanu, Katarzyna Kolasa, Jessica Roydhouse, Carl Asche
Summary: This study reviewed definitions of digital health and examined their relevance to health outcomes research. The results showed that while there are existing seminal definitions, they have been adapted over time and new definitions have emerged. However, there is still considerable overlap between the four umbrella terms in terms of their characteristics.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joy Roy, Deborah R. Levy, Yalini Senathirajah
Summary: When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health care delivery, telehealth became a near necessity. Temporary telehealth policies were developed, and now there is an opportunity to redefine telehealth and its components. Clear definitions and support for communication and interoperability are important. Consensus on definitions at this critical stage could create consistent expectations of care.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Seth Peterson, Jodi Young, Visnja King, Jeff Meadows
Summary: The study evaluated patient expectations for synchronous telerehabilitation, finding that while most patients had positive expectations, some had lower expectations for rehabilitation outcomes, which could potentially hinder adoption and utilization of telehealth. Therefore, physical therapy clinicians should discuss expectations with patients before recommending telerehabilitation visits to improve beliefs and address potential barriers.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrea Gentili, Giovanna Failla, Andriy Melnyk, Valeria Puleo, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Walter Ricciardi, Fidelia Cascini
Summary: This systematic review aims to summarize the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of digital health interventions and evaluate the quality of the studies. The findings suggest a generally favorable effect of digital interventions in terms of costs and health outcomes, but the comparison between interventions is still difficult due to heterogeneity in study methods.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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
Health Care Sciences & Services
Terika McCall, Meagan Foster, Todd A. Schwartz
Summary: This study aimed to understand the attitudes and perceptions of Black women toward using mental health services and determine the acceptability and concerns of using mobile technology to support the management of depression. The results showed that Black women have favorable views toward seeking mental health services and are more comfortable with using voice calls or video calls to communicate with professionals for support. Privacy and confidentiality, communication issues, and the impersonal feeling of using mobile phones were the primary concerns.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alba Carrillo, Jeff C. Huffman, Brian C. Healy, Carlyn Rodriguez, Christopher M. Celano
Summary: Tailoring text message interventions can help individuals with type 2 diabetes adhere to health behaviors. This study surveyed 100 adults with type 2 diabetes to assess their preferences for different types of text messages and identified participant characteristics associated with those preferences. The findings can be used to personalize the content and delivery of text message interventions.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pamela Tozzo, Arianna Delicati, Beatrice Marcante, Dolores Catelan, Luciana Caenazzo
Summary: Italian physicians conducted a survey on Telemedicine and ethics through a web-based questionnaire. The survey revealed that most physicians consider Telemedicine suitable for monitoring and follow-up but not for evaluating new patients. Concerns were raised regarding changes in the physician-patient relationship, informed consent, digital barrier, and privacy and data protection. Most respondents believe that telehealth is a potential useful tool for the future, but proper training for physicians is necessary.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hye Min Kim, Yusi Xu, Yunwen Wang
Summary: This study examines the factors predicting the acceptance of mental health apps and finds that both technological and sociocultural factors significantly influence the acceptance. The findings provide critical insights into the increasing needs for and use of mobile apps for mental health care.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah Atta, Mahmoud Omar, Syed Z. Kaleem, Evan L. Waxman
Summary: Mobile messaging interventions in ophthalmology care have been shown to improve appointment attendance, patient education, and patient practices, especially among younger patients. Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of this tool in different populations and settings.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jordan C. Xu, Sam A. Haider, Akshay Sharma, Kenneth Blumenfeld, Joseph Cheng, Catherine A. Mazzola, Katie O. Orrico, Joshua Rosenow, Jason Stacy, Ann Stroink, Krystal Tomei, Luis M. Tumialan, Anand Veeravagu, Mark E. Linskey, Jason Schwalb
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has been widely implemented in the field of neurosurgery in the United States, improving patient access to care. Although there are limitations in performing neurological exams, neurosurgeons believe that telehealth adds value to their ability to deliver care.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Koji Matsuo, Rachel S. Mandelbaum, Marcia Ciccone, Mahdi Khoshchehreh, Heena Pursuwani, Elise B. Morocco, Shinya Matsuzaki, Christina E. Dancz, Begum Ozel, Richard J. Paulson, Lynda Roman
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katherine A. Volpe, Rachel Mandelbaum, Larissa V. Rodriguez, Begum Z. ozel, Renee Rolston, Christina E. Dancz
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether receiving a clinical diagnosis of IC/BPS improves patients' symptoms and quality of life. Results showed that most participants reported improvements in HRQOL and symptoms after diagnosis and treatment.
FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katherine A. Volpe, Camilla Griggs, Christina E. Dancz, Christine Horton, Victor S. Velasco, Guillermo Gomez, Lizzette Figueroa, Enanyeli Rangel, Atieh Novin, Begum Z. Ozel
Summary: The study aimed to develop and validate a Spanish version of the Female Genitourinary Pain Index (GUPI) in US Latina women. Translation was done using back-translation method, and the accuracy and validity of the Spanish version were confirmed through agreement assessments and cognitive debriefing interviews.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katherine A. Volpe, Emi Komatsu, Larissa V. Rodriguez, Christina E. Dancz, Avita K. Pahwa
Summary: A study on 673 participants with self-reported IC/BPS found that the formal medical diagnosis of IC/BPS had a wide-ranging effect on symptoms and coping, usually mediated by improvements in perceived control and empowerment. While most participants reported benefits after diagnosis, some experienced harmful effects such as stigma from providers or desperation when told that the condition was incurable.
FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Begum Z. Ozel, Amira Quevedo, Carrie Jung, Farah Shirazi, Christina E. Dancz
Summary: The study found that lavender aromatherapy can effectively reduce anxiety levels during urodynamic testing in women, especially after catheter placement and 15 minutes post-procedure. Anxiety levels were significantly lower in the lavender group compared to the control group, while there were no significant differences in pain between the two groups.
FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elise Morocco, Kyle Latack, Katharine Ciesielski, Brian Nguyen, Christina Dancz
Summary: This study qualitatively explores the patient experience of antimuscarinic medications for overactive bladder through a content analysis of user reviews on Drugs.com. The results indicate important differences in side effects and patient satisfaction within this class of medications. Symptom improvement was found to be the leading factor for patient satisfaction, while gastrointestinal side effects were associated with dissatisfaction.
FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chelsey A. Harris, Emmy Jin, Katherine E. McDaniel, Christina E. Dancz, Mary C. Ciotti
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Urology & Nephrology
Unwanaobong Nseyo, Nanjun Chen, Claudia Sevilla, Nahid Yosufi, Christina Dancz, David Ginsberg, Mariana C. Stern, Larissa V. Rodriguez
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. K. Barakzai, M. Dahl, E. Rangel, E. Koltun-Baker, S. Melville, C. E. Dancz
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
E. Koltun-Baker, S. Barakzai, M. Dahl, S. J. Melville, E. Rangel, C. E. Dancz
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. J. Melville, S. Barakzai, M. Dahl, E. Koltun-Baker, E. Rangel, C. E. Dancz
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
E. Rangel, S. Barakzai, M. Dahl, S. J. Melville, E. Koltun-Baker, C. E. Dancz
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Urology & Nephrology
Temitope Rude, Claudia Sevilla, Melody Chen, Priscilla Marin, Alexandra Chavez, Christina Dancz, David Ginsberg, Mariana Stern, Larissa Rodriguez
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2021)