Review
Environmental Sciences
Kerrie Pickering, Eranga K. Galappaththi, James D. Ford, Chandni Singh, Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo, Keith Hyams, J. Jaime Miranda, Ingrid Arotoma-Rojas, Cecil Togarepi, Harpreet Kaur, Jasmitha Arvind, Halena Scanlon, Didacus B. Namanya, Cecilia Anza-Ramirez
Summary: This study provides an overview of the experiences of Indigenous peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in terms of ecological, poverty, communication, education, and healthcare services. The government responses have been inadequate, while Indigenous peoples have implemented their own coping strategies. Rating: 9 out of 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elaine Toombs, Kristy R. Kowatch, Lauren Dalicandro, Stephanie McConkey, Carol Hopkins, Christopher J. Mushquash
Summary: Electronic health interventions utilizing the Internet and related technologies are important for addressing mental health concerns among Indigenous populations. While some studies show promising results of Indigenous engagement with electronic health services, further research is needed to confirm these results and recommendations for future development can be made based on identified barriers and facilitators in the literature.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Keunwoo Jeong, Alistair R. Mallard, Leanne Coombe, James Ward
Summary: The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning can be effective in predicting the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in urban Indigenous peoples. These technologies show good predictive ability and can help address the healthcare needs of this population by predicting diseases earlier and more rapidly than traditional methods.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Rachel Seungyun Lee, Hilary K. Brown, Sarah Salih, Anita C. Benoit
Summary: This study assessed the effects of psychological, psychosocial, educational, and alternative interventions on mental health outcomes of Indigenous adult populations in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. The results showed that a wide range of interventions demonstrated improvements in mental health. However, due to heterogeneity among studies, it is difficult to draw generalizable conclusions on intervention effectiveness.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kirsty Terrill, Hannah Woodall, Rebecca Evans, Tarun Sen Gupta, Raelene Ward, Kay Brumpton
Summary: This review examines the cultural safety of telehealth for Indigenous populations. The key factors for enhancing cultural safety include cultural and community knowledge, communication skills, and the building and maintenance of patient-provider relationships. External environmental factors such as technology, availability of support staff, and the telehealth setting also influence cultural safety.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sawayra Owais, Zoe Tsai, Troy Hill, Maria B. Ospina, Amy L. Wright, Ryan J. Van Lieshout
Summary: This meta-analysis examines the prevalence of mental health challenges among Indigenous youth in Canada. The study finds that Indigenous youth have a low prevalence of mental health challenges, with the exception of disruptive behaviors. However, the data on lifetime prevalence are limited, and there may be inaccuracies in prevalence estimates due to methodological bias and culturally unvalidated measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Phyllis S. Sin, Lorraine Avery, Annette Schultz, Shuangbo Liu, John Ducas
Summary: The rate of cardiovascular disease has decreased in Canada due to lifestyle improvements and medical advancements, but it has increased among Indigenous populations. Indigenous patient support services play an important role in improving healthcare access and management, but there are gaps in consistent access to culturally specific services.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Guido M. Peters, Laura Kooij, Anke Lenferink, Wim H. van Harten, Carine J. M. Doggen
Summary: This study found high-quality evidence that telehealth can reduce the risk of hospitalization among patients, especially for all-cause or condition-related hospitalizations. By using telehealth, there were reductions in the average number of hospitalizations per 1000 patients, as well as in the duration of hospitalizations and mean hospital stay. The effects were similar across different types of telehealth and health conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Julie S. Yi, Corinne A. Pittman, Carrie L. Price, Carrie L. Nieman, Esther S. Oh
Summary: This study reviewed the use of telemedicine among older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia or mild cognitive impairment, finding that telemedicine is well received among patients and care partners, with support staff and care partners playing a crucial role in technology navigation. However, excluding older adults with sensory impairments may further exacerbate access to care in this population.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael Marthick, Deborah McGregor, Jennifer Alison, Birinder Cheema, Haryana Dhillon, Tim Shaw
Summary: Digital health interventions have shown positive effects on supportive cancer care, improving symptoms and quality of life for patients. High-quality research is needed, along with increased engagement of patients and healthcare professionals in the design and delivery of digital interventions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amika Shah, Neesha Hussain-Shamsy, Gillian Strudwick, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Robert P. Nolan, Emily Seto
Summary: This study aimed to explore the use of digital health interventions (DHIs) for the prevention, detection, or treatment of depression and anxiety among people with chronic conditions. The results showed that DHIs primarily focused on providing treatment for depression, with most interventions delivered through web-based platforms. The study also highlighted the limited exploration of stepped care models using DHIs for depression and anxiety among chronic conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brianna Poirier, Sneha Sethi, Dandara Haag, Joanne Hedges, Lisa Jamieson
Summary: This scoping review synthesizes evidence on the impacts of neoliberalism on global Indigenous health inequities. The study finds that neoliberalism undermines Indigenous collectivist values and has unique implications for their wellbeing. The review identifies the negative impacts of neoliberalism on health outcomes for Indigenous communities and highlights the resistance strategies employed by these communities.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bill Wang, Haiden A. Huskamp, Sherri Rose, Alisa B. Busch, Lori Uscher-Pines, Pushpa Raja, Ateev Mehrotra
Summary: This study suggests that greater use of telemental health visits in nonmetropolitan counties is associated with improved contact and follow-up with outpatient specialty mental health care professionals, but no substantial changes in medication adherence were observed, and there was an increase in mental health hospitalizations.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Michael Robers, Brigitte Hurtubise, Melissa H. Roberts, Rheanna Robinson, Hollie Schmidt, Lilyana Amezcua
Summary: This article conducted a systematic review of the incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Indigenous Peoples (IP) of the Americas. The findings suggest that IP have lower but increasing rates of MS compared to non-Indigenous populations. IP with MS may have higher disability and faster disease progression. Future studies should examine the factors influencing the increase in rates and disparities in MS care among IP.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Larissa Karoline Dias da Silva Casemiro, Luis Carlos Lopes-Junior, Fabrine Aguilar Jardim, Mariane Caetano Sulino, Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Summary: This study aims to investigate and summarize the evidence of telehealth in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and evaluate its impact on continuity of care.
