Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Michalis Foukarakis, Effie Karuzaki, Ilia Adami, Stavroula Ntoa, Nikolaos Partarakis, Xenophon Zabulis, Constantine Stephanidis
Summary: Virtual humans are gaining attention in various fields, especially as virtual assistants for education and training applications. This research focuses on the application of virtual humans in improving the quality of life and self-management of chronic conditions for elderly users. The study develops and validates different variations of virtual humans using mainstream and professional technologies, and draws valuable conclusions.
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
Information Science & Library Science
Jen-Her Wu, Li-Min Lin, Arun Rai, Yi-Cheng Chen
Summary: This study examines the importance of effectively utilizing electronic health (eHealth) technologies in healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) that increasingly rely on information technology (IT). By integrating absorptive capacity and governance perspectives, the study suggests that an HDO's eHealth absorptive capacity is a dynamic IT capability that can exploit eHealth innovations through appropriate IT governance mechanisms. Empirical data from 182 senior executives in 111 HDOs support the findings that eHealth potential absorptive capacity impacts eHealth exploitation, with relational governance significantly moderating this relationship.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Soulafa A. Almazrooa, Ghada A. Mansour, Sana A. Alhamed, Sarah A. Ali, Sara K. Akeel, Nada A. Alhindi, Osama M. Felemban, Hani H. Mawardi, Nada O. Binmadi
Summary: The study found that although teledentistry has not been fully implemented in the Saudi dental community, the majority of dentists believe that it can improve daily dental practice, particularly in the field of oral radiology.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhiwen J. Lo, Keerthi B. Harish, Elaine Tan, Julia Zhu, Shaun Chan, Huiling Liew, Wai H. Hoi, Shanying Liang, Yuan T. Cho, Hui Y. Koo, Kyle Wu, Josip Car
Summary: The study aimed to assess the efficacy of a patient-owned wound surveillance system for diabetic foot ulcers. The findings indicate that most patients were able to effectively monitor wound healing using a smartphone app-based solution. The image analysis algorithm demonstrated strong performance in identifying wound healing and detecting deterioration.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bian Liu, K. Robin Yabroff, Zhiyuan Zheng, Ronald Tamler, Xuesong Han
Summary: The study revealed a growing prevalence of IBHC use among cancer survivors in the US, with rates increasing significantly from 2011 to 2018 for both age groups. Factors such as educational level, geographical location, and presence of chronic conditions were associated with IBHC usage among cancer survivors.
PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shalika Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, Jo Stevens, Julian Toscano, Mark A. Kotowicz, Christopher L. Steinfort, Robyn Hayles, Jennifer J. Watts
Summary: The study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a personalised telehealth intervention for managing chronic diseases in the long term. The pilot study compared the costs and effectiveness of telehealth monitoring with usual care and found that the intervention resulted in a significant improvement in health-related quality of life at an additional cost per patient. The study suggests that offering the program to a larger population may be necessary to achieve cost-effectiveness.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tobias Kowatsch, Theresa Schachner, Samira Harperink, Filipe Barata, Ullrich Dittler, Grace Xiao, Catherine Stanger, Florian Wangenheim, Elgar Fleisch, Helmut Oswald, Alexander Moeller
Summary: This study introduces the development of MAX, a conversational agent-delivered asthma intervention, to support the management of chronic diseases in children. Results indicate a positive evaluation of MAX with respect to its reach, acceptance, and improvement in cognitive and behavioral skills, showing the potential of conversational agents to enhance health outcomes in chronic disease management.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhiwen Joseph Lo, Bryan Chong, Elaine Tan, Desmond Ooi, Huiling Liew, Wai Han Hoi, Yuan Teng Cho, Kyle Wu, Naren Kumar Surendra, Maleyka Mammadova, Audrey Nah, Victor Goh, Josip Car
Summary: This study aimed to explore the views of patients, carers, and healthcare providers regarding the use of a novel patient-owned wound surveillance application in outpatient management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers. The findings showed that all participants were open and receptive to the app, but there were also some challenges and barriers to its implementation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carolina Wannheden, Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz, Claes-Goran ostenson, Karin Pukk Harenstam, Terese Stenfors
Summary: The study investigates the impact of eHealth on productive interactions in chronic care management, revealing characteristics such as unrestricted access, health parameter surveillance, and data-driven feedback, with implications for self-care and healthcare.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jia Zhang, Carina Mihai, Laura Tueshaus, Gaetano Scebba, Oliver Distler, Walter Karlen
Summary: The study aimed to develop a mobile health tool for remote self-assessment of digital ulcers in SSc patients and demonstrated the feasibility of deploying such an app in this patient group. The feedback mechanism improved the overall image quality, marking a step towards reliable digital health solutions for home-based wound self-management.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jordi Colomina, Reis Drudis, Montserrat Torra, Francesc Palliso, Mireia Massip, Eloisa Vargiu, Nuria Nadal, Araceli Fuentes, Marta Ortega Bravo, Felip Miralles, Ferran Barbe, Gerard Torres, Jordi de Batlle
Summary: The study assessed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of implementing a mobile health-enabled integrated care model for complex chronic patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty. Results showed improvements in health status and a significant reduction in unplanned visits for patients in the integrated care arm. The integrated care program generated savings in different cost scenarios and was proven to be cost-effective.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Pietro Randine, Aakash Sharma, Gunnar Hartvigsen, Harvard D. Johansen
Summary: Medical consultations are crucial for patients with chronic diseases, and the use of ICTs allows for greater patient involvement. The main ICTs identified in this study were smartphone applications, web-based portals, etc., managing diverse types of information, with an emphasis on addressing security issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Dorota Stefanicka-Wojtas, Donata Kurpas
Summary: With the rapid population ageing, electronic health services (eHealth) and mobile health services (mHealth) are becoming increasingly important. However, barriers such as seniors' lack of skills, user-unfriendly technology, and simple user interface still hinder the development of eHealth and mHealth. Additionally, issues such as digitisation of medical data, security concerns, and deviation from national legislation and GDPR are also major challenges.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amandine Barnett, Jaimon T. Kelly, Charlene Wright, Katrina L. Campbell
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the perspectives on the adoption, scale-up, sustainability, and spread of technology-supported models of nutrition care in hospital and ambulatory care settings. The findings suggest that these models can benefit chronic condition patients, with dietitians being well-suited to adopt this technology. The value proposition lies in the efficiency gains it brings to the health service. However, challenges of transitioning and sustainability were identified.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jose A. Gomez-Puerta, Raimon Sanmarti
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Andrea Zapater, Esther Gracia-Lavedan, Gerard Torres, Olga Minguez, Lydia Pascual, Anunciacion Cortijo, Dolores Martinez, Ivan David Benitez, Jordi De Batlle, Mario Henriquez-Beltran, Jorge Abad, Joaquin Duran-Cantolla, Amaia Urrutia, Olga Mediano, Maria Jose Masdeu, Estrella Ordax-Carbajo, Juan Fernando Masa, Monica De la Pena, Merce Mayos, Ramon Coloma, Josep Maria Montserrat, Eusebi Chiner, Ferran Barbe, Manuel Sanchez-de-la-Torre
Summary: This study aims to explore the pathological pathways by which obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) promotes the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events (CVE) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The study found that certain protein levels in the blood are significantly associated with the risk of recurrent CVE in ACS patients.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Jessica Gonzalez, Ivan D. Benitez, Anna Motos, Antoni Torres, Ferran Barbe
INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Joaquim Sol, Elia Obis, Natalia Mota-Martorell, Irene Pradas, Jose Daniel Galo-Licona, Meritxell Martin-Gari, Anna Fernandez-Bernal, Marta Ortega-Bravo, Jordi Mayneris-Perxachs, Consuelo Borras, Jose Vina, Monica de la Fuente, Ianire Mate, Carles Biarnes, Salvador Pedraza, Joan C. Vilanova, Ramon Brugada, Rafel Ramos, Joaquin Serena, Lluis Ramio-Torrenta, Victor Pineda, Pepus Daunis-I-Estadella, Santiago Thio-Henestrosa, Jordi Barretina, Josep Garre-Olmo, Manuel Portero-Otin, Jose Manuel Fernandez-Real, Josep Puig, Mariona Jove, Reinald Pamplona
Summary: Aging biology involves metabolic deregulation at the cellular and tissue level, and applying metabolomics techniques can help understand the cellular processes involved. This study focuses on the changes in plasma metabolome associated with biological aging and the role of sex in metabolic regulation during aging. The researchers used high-throughput untargeted metabolomic analysis on plasma samples from a cohort of healthy human adults, observing changes in lipid and amino acid metabolism pathways affected by age, with a significant influence of sex. The findings provide insights into bioenergetic pathways, oxidative damage, and inflammation associated with aging, and identify novel biomarkers related to gut-derived metabolites.
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Geoffroy Solelhac, Manuel Sanchez-de-la-Torre, Margaux Blanchard, Ferran Barbe, Frederic Gagnadoux, Raphael Heinzer
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea Alemany, Pere Millat-Martinez, Marc Corbacho-Monne, Clara Suner, Cristina Galvan-Casas, Caty Carrera, Dan Ouchi, Nuria Prat, Jordi Ara, Nuria Nadal, Ricard Riel, Blanca Funollet, Carmen Ojeda-Ciurana, Lluis Esteve Balague, Betlem Salvador-Gonzalez, Anna Forcada Arcarons, Josep Vidal-Alaball, Maria Isabel Del Cura-Gonzalez, Ricardo Rodriguez Barrientos, Rafel Ramos-Blanes, Alberto Alum Bou, Elsa Mondou, Mireia Torres, Neus Campins, Ana Sanz, Yonggiang Tang, Miquel Angel Rodriguez-Arias, Quique Bassat, Bonaventura Clotet, Oriol Mitja
Summary: This study assessed the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous anti-COVID-19 hyperimmune immunoglobulin 20% (C19-IG20%) in preventing the development of symptomatic COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results showed that C19-IG20% did not prevent asymptomatic individuals from developing symptomatic COVID-19.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Agnes Huguet-Feixa, Eva Artigues-Barbera, Joaquim Sol, Pere Godoy, Marta Ortega Bravo
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the vaccination attitudes of the population in Catalonia. While a majority still support vaccination, a significant percentage refuse the COVID-19 vaccine and have doubts about routine vaccines. This skepticism could potentially affect vaccination coverage.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Weronika Maria Karcz, Eva Artigues-Barbera, Marta Ortega Bravo, Alejandra Pooler Perea, Jose Maria Palacin Peruga, Iraida Gimeno Pi
Summary: This study aims to identify variables for the follow-up of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) by collecting patients' opinions, and to understand barriers and facilitators of treatment to improve their acceptance.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. Tort-Nasarre, M. Pollina-Pocallet, Y. Ferrer Suquet, M. Ortega Bravo, M. Vilafranca Cartagena, E. Artigues-Barbera
Summary: This study explores positive body image in adolescents and describes the familial and educational factors that contribute to its development. The emerging themes in adolescents' positive body image experiences include self-care, body acceptance, confronting messages that attack body image, and the influence of social media. Factors such as the pubertal period, family values, fostering, educational actions, and media literacy were identified as promoting self-esteem and positive body image in the family and educational environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Marta Marin-Oto, David Sanz-Rubio, Fernando Santamaria-Martos, Ivan Benitez, Ana L. Simon, Marta Forner, Pablo Cubero, Ana Gil, Manuel Sanchez-de-laTorre, Ferran Barbe, Jose M. Marin
Summary: The study found that patients with hypoxia-related diseases (including COPD, OSA, and OSA-COPD overlap) had lower levels of sRAGE compared to healthy individuals. However, patients with OSA who received CPAP treatment, especially those with concurrent COPD, showed a significant increase in sRAGE levels.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ivan D. Benitez, Jordi de Batlle, Gerard Torres, Jessica Gonzalez, David De Gonzalo-Calvo, Adriano D. S. Targa, Clara Gort-Paniello, Anna Moncusi-Moix, Adrian Ceccato, Laia Fernandez-Barat, Ricard Ferrer, Dario Garcia-Gasulla, Rosario Menendez, Anna Motos, Oscar Penuelas, Jordi Riera, Jesus F. Bermejo-Martin, Yhivian Penasco, Pilar Ricart, Maria Cruz Martin Delgado, Luciano Aguilera, Alejandro Rodriguez, Maria Victoria Boado Varela, Fernando Suarez-Sipmann, Juan Carlos Pozo-Laderas, Jordi Sole-Violan, Maite Nieto, Mariana Andrea Novo, Jose Barberan, Rosario Amaya Villar, Jose Garnacho-Montero, Jose Luis Garcia-Garmendia, Jose M. Gomez, Jose Angel Lorente, Aaron Blandino Ortiz, Luis Tamayo Lomas, Esther Lopez-Ramos, Alejandro Ubeda, Mercedes Catalan-Gonzalez, Angel Sanchez-Miralles, Ignacio Martinez Varela, Ruth Noemi Jorge Garcia, Nieves Franco, Victor D. Gumucio-Sanguino, Arturo Huerta Garcia, Elena Bustamante-Munguira, Luis Jorge Valdivia, Jesus Caballero, Elena Gallego, Amalia Martinez de la Gandara, Alvaro Castellanos-Ortega, Josep Trenado, Judith Marin-Corral, Guillermo M. Albaiceta, Maria Del Carmen de la Torre, Ana Loza-Vazquez, Pablo Vidal, Juan Lopez Messa, Jose M. Anon, Cristina Carbajales Perez, Victor Sagredo, Neus Bofill, Nieves Carbonell, Lorenzo Socias, Carme Barbera, Angel Estella, Manuel Valledor Mendez, Emili Diaz, Ana Lopez Lago, Antoni Torres, Ferran Barbe
Summary: This study identified different phenotypes of COVID-19 patients based on comorbidity patterns, with high-comorbidity and renal-comorbidity being associated with in-hospital complications, mortality risk, treatment response, and sequelae, with chronic kidney disease playing a major role.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
M. Sanchez De La Torre, E. Garcia Gil, I. Benitez, A. Zapater, G. Torres, A. Sanchez-de-la-Torre, J. De Batlle, A. Targa, O. Minguez, L. Pascual, A. Cortijo Fernandez, D. Martinez, M. Dalmases, F. Barbe
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
J. Gonzalez, I. Benitez, D. de Gonzalo-Calvo, G. Torres, J. de Batlle, S. Gomez, A. Moncusi-Moix, P. M. Carmona Arias, S. Santiesteve, A. Monge, C. Gort-Paniello, M. Zuil, R. Cabo-Gambin, C. Manzano Senra, J. Vengoechea Aragoncillo, R. Vaca, O. Minguez, M. Aguilar, R. Ferrer, A. Ceccato, L. Fernandez, A. Motos, J. Riera, R. Menendez, D. Garcia-Gasulla, O. Penuelas, J. Bermejo-Martin, G. P. Labarca, J. Caballero, C. Barbera, A. Torres, F. Barbe
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Jesus Tornero-Molina, Mercedes Alperi-Lopez, Ivan Castellvi, Juan Jose de Agustin-de Oro, Alejandro Escudero, Rosario Garcia-Vicuna, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Gay, Cristina Hidalgo, Esteban Rubio, Raimon Sanmarti, Nuria Casamira, Jaime Calvo-Alen
Summary: This study aimed to develop recommendations for the management of MTX when used in combination with bDMARDs or tsDMARDs in RA. Through a systematic review and preliminary recommendations from coordinators, 10 recommendations were generated, covering aspects such as MTX dosage, tapering strategy, and patients' risk management. These recommendations will help clinicians make decisions when treating RA patients.
REUMATOLOGIA CLINICA
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jessica Gonzalez, Ivan D. Benitez, David De Gonzalo-Calvo, Gerard Torres, Jordi de Batlle, Silvia Gomez, Anna Moncusi-Moix, Paola Carmona, Sally Santisteve, Aida Monge, Clara Gort-Paniello, Maria Zuil, Ramon Cabo-Gambin, Carlos Manzano Senra, Jose Javier Vengoechea Aragoncillo, Rafaela Vaca, Olga Minguez, Maria Aguilar, Ricard Ferrer, Adrian Ceccato, Laia Fernandez, Ana Motos, Jordi Riera, Rosario Menendez, Dario Garcia-Gasulla, Oscar Penuelas, Gonzalo Labarca, Jesus Caballero, Carme Barbera, Antoni Torres, Ferran Barbe
Summary: This study evaluated whether the delay in intubation after the first respiratory support is associated with mortality or pulmonary sequelae in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) due to COVID-19. The results showed that the delay in intubation was associated with an increase in hospital mortality and worse pulmonary sequelae during follow-up.