Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rebecca M. Simpson, Richard M. Jacques, Jon Nicholl, Tony Stone, Janette Turner
Summary: This study examines the impact of introducing the NHS 111 online service on the number of phone calls to the NHS 111 telephone service and the NHS urgent care system. The results suggest that the introduction of the online service did not significantly affect the number of triaged and total calls, but there was evidence of an increase in the overall number of disposition recommendations for both the telephone and online services.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine Pope, Jennifer MacLellan, Jane Prichard, Joanne Turnbull
Summary: This article reports on the qualitative component of a larger multi-method study of NHS 111 online. The study found that despite its apparently high use, there was very low awareness among the interviewees. This may be due to confusion about terminology, a crowded digital field, and constant change in service provision.
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kun Lei
Summary: The paper examines the effectiveness of special apps for online piano lessons and compares their impact to a control group without additional software. The results show that both apps were effective in enhancing piano learning outcomes.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Fiona C. Sampson, Emma L. Knowles, Jaqui Long, Janette Turner, Joanne Coster
Summary: This study explored user and staff perspectives of online NHS111 and found that it is perceived as a useful adjunct but not a replacement for telephone NHS111. The lack of human interaction in the online service results in reduced confidence, hindering the potential for channel shift. However, online NHS111 does provide convenience and widened access for certain subgroups of users.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jay A. Pandit, Jennifer M. Radin, Giorgio Quer, Eric J. Topol
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, smartphone apps played a crucial role in tracking outbreaks, individual screening, and contact tracing. Despite limitations and concerns, there is ample evidence that these apps have been beneficial in understanding and controlling the spread of the virus.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Emma Morton, John Torous, Greg Murray, Erin E. Michalak
Summary: Although people with BD show interest in using apps, healthcare providers' uptake of such technology is limited due to lack of knowledge, concerns about the digital divide, and perceived lack of patient interest. It is essential to consider clinicians' information needs when planning dissemination strategies for app-based interventions for BD.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gemma Johns, Bethan Whistance, Anna Burhouse, Sara Khalil, Megan Whistance, Saiba Ahuja, Mike Ogonovsky, Alka Ahuja
Summary: Digital healthcare was adopted in the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has shown evident benefits and potential for sustainability in the long term. The study conducted in NHS services in Wales revealed both the benefits and challenges of digital healthcare, emphasizing the need for ongoing government support and evaluation.
Article
Economics
Donghui Yang, Yan Wang, Shue Mei
Summary: This paper examines three scenarios through game theory analyses, deducing the optimal profits of medical supply chain players and prices of consultation and drugs from equilibrium results, and discussing how to use pricing strategies to avoid patient congestion by studying the relationships between drug prices and patient volumes.
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yongrok Choi, Lige Zhang, Jahira Debbarma, Hyoungsuk Lee
Summary: The study found that economic and speed factors did not fully mediate satisfaction, suggesting that the initial stage of success may not be sustainable. O2O service providers in China should put more effort into customizing economic incentives and ensuring appropriate delivery speed. Furthermore, satisfaction is fully supported by other factors, indicating that O2O service providers should consider feedback from the market and consumers.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Pezhman Hatamifar, Zahed Ghaderi, Adel Nikjoo
Summary: This study investigates the factors affecting international tourists' intention to use smartphone apps for online buying under different circumstances, bridging the gap in previous research and providing directions for future studies.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marie Uncovska, Bettina Freitag, Sven Meister, Leonard Fehring
Summary: The study investigates patient acceptance of mHealth in Germany, determining the influencing factors and testing the influence of prescription and reimbursement status. The findings show that mHealth users in Germany are mainly patients aged 30-50 with mental health or endocrine conditions. The general willingness to use mHealth apps/DiGAs is high, especially if they are governmentally certified, but the willingness to pay out of pocket is low. Self-efficacy and performance expectancy are significant predictors of digital health intervention usage.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alfred Ball, John Brecknell
Summary: The introduction of healthcare-based apprenticeships for physician associates and doctors in England is expected to revolutionize medical training and enhance accessibility. This study explores the level of interest among staff at Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in pursuing training through apprenticeships. Findings revealed that applicants were primarily motivated by intrinsic factors and expressed that financial and social barriers were overcome through the apprenticeship route. This article emphasizes the potential of medical apprenticeships in addressing challenges in medical education and improving workforce diversity.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Political Science
Tim Buethe, Christian Djeffal, Christoph Luetge, Sabine Maasen, Nora von Ingersleben-Seip
Summary: Artificial Intelligence poses both new and familiar challenges in governance, and its governance is already in progress. This essay discusses the contributions to the field, provides an interdisciplinary research agenda, emphasizes the limitations of explainable AI, advocates for the consideration of AI ethics and governance together, identifies underappreciated risks from the introduction of AI applications, and urges policymakers to weigh both the opportunities and risks. Focusing on the (ab)uses of AI rather than the technology itself may be a more effective approach to governance.
JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN PUBLIC POLICY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Deborah R. Glasofer, Diana C. Lemly, Caitlin Lloyd, Monica Jablonski, Lauren M. Schaefer, Stephen A. Wonderlich, Evelyn Attia
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of a free, brief, web-based curriculum in improving healthcare trainees' comfort, confidence, and knowledge about eating disorders. Findings suggest that such online courses can enhance knowledge and attitudes about eating disorders in healthcare training.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lauren Ramsey, Rebecca Lawton, Laura Sheard, Jane O'Hara
Summary: The study found a range of barriers facing organizations that ignore or provide generic responses to online patient feedback. Additionally, the research demonstrated the sociocultural context in which online interactions between staff and patients can inform improvement efforts. However, this process was shown to be slow and challenging for organizations.