Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xueqing Peng, Zhiguang Li, Chi Zhang, Rui Liu, Yongzhi Jiang, Jiayu Chen, Zixin Qi, Jinjin Ge, Shiqi Zhao, Meng Zhou, Hua You
Summary: The application of physicians' online medical services (OMS) is influenced by multiple factors including individual positions, awareness and skills, hospital incentive mechanisms, promotion efforts, as well as laws and policies. Comprehensive OMS promotion strategies should be proposed from multidimensional perspectives including the micro, meso, and macro levels to enhance uptake.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tolib Mirzoev, Anna Cronin de Chavez, Ana Manzano, Irene Akua Agyepong, Mary Eyram Ashinyo, Anthony Danso-Appiah, Leveana Gyimah, Lucy Yevoo, Elizabeth Awini, Bui Thi Thu Ha, Trang Do Thi Hanh, Quynh-Chi Thai Nguyen, Thi Minh Le, Vui Thi Le, Joseph Paul Hicks, Judy M. Wright, Sumit Kane
Summary: Health systems responsiveness is a crucial component of any health system, but it is often understudied, especially in low-income and middle-income countries. This realist synthesis aims to bridge the gaps in understanding underlying theories and mechanisms of health systems responsiveness, utilizing data from Ghana and Vietnam to explore external and internal interactions within health systems.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Douglas Glandon, Jeannie-Marie Leoutsakos, Shivam Gupta, Jill Marsteller, Ligia Paina, Sara Bennett
Summary: This study developed and tested a scale for assessing collaboration among frontline workers in India's Integrated Child Development Services program. Results support the scale's reliability and validity, showing its potential use for detecting and addressing poor collaboration in public health initiatives. Further research could explore adapting the scale for use in different sectors and contexts.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amanda Sundberg, Anna Carin Wahlberg, Niklas Zethraeus, Korinna Karampampa
Summary: Telephone advice nursing service did not significantly reduce the overall rate of healthcare visits in Jonkoping Region, Sweden, but led to an increase in primary care visits and a decrease in secondary care visits. This shift in healthcare visits could be attributed to the introduction of telephone advice nursing.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Oluwasegun Jko Ogundele, Shaza Fadel, Paula Braitstein, Erica Di Ruggiero
Summary: This study aims to understand how sustainable financing and equitable immunisation are conceptualised by health actors like Gavi, and government-related entities in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), and how financing mechanisms can affect universal coverage of vaccines. A scoping review will be conducted on both peer-reviewed and grey literature focusing on implementation research of pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccination interventions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jasna Vucak, Branislava Popovic, Aleksandar Ljubotina, Zeljko Vojvodic, Diana Sabljak, Tina Zavidic
Summary: The study examined the changes in primary healthcare consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia. It found that there was an increase in virtual consultations and a decrease in face-to-face consultations, resulting in a higher workload for general practitioners. The study suggests the need for an appropriate legal framework to address this new form of consultation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
John Alexander Ford, Anna Gkiouleka, Isla Kuhn, Sarah Sowden, Fiona Head, Rikke Siersbaek, Clare Bambra, Rebecca R. Harmston, Sukaina Manji, Annie Moseley, Geoff Wong
Summary: This realist review aims to identify interventions in general practice that may reduce or increase health inequalities across cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The findings will be used to develop guiding principles and a toolkit for healthcare organisations to address health disparities.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ken Diango, John Yangongo, Vera Sistenich, Peter Hodkinson, Eric Mafuta, Lee Wallis
Summary: This study evaluates the accessibility, utilization, and barriers to emergency care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The findings indicate that most households surveyed were economically disadvantaged.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rusty Souleymanov, Jared Star, Albert McLeod, Sana Amjad, Samantha Moore, Christopher Campbell, Robert Lorway, Michael Payne, Laurie Ringaert, Linda Larcombe, Gayle Restall, Paula Migliardi, Bryan Magwood, Nathan J. Lachowsky, David J. Brennan, Uday Norbert Sharma
Summary: Little is known about barriers to healthcare access for 2SGBQ+ men in Manitoba. This study found that living in smaller towns or Brandon, as well as having healthcare providers with poor knowledge of 2SGBQ+ men's issues, was associated with lower odds of having a regular healthcare provider. Living in Brandon or smaller towns was also associated with lower odds of having had a healthcare visit in the past 12 months, while identifying as a gay man was associated with higher odds of having had a healthcare visit.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Imran Naeem, Sameen Siddiqi, Amna Rehana Siddiqui, Rumina Hasan
Summary: This study explored the experiences and perceptions of health system stakeholders in a rural district of Sindh, Pakistan regarding the barriers to effective surveillance of communicable diseases. The study found that poor governance, lack of policy framework, resource deficiencies, and absence of private sector engagement were the major factors contributing to the weak surveillance infrastructure.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Konstantinos Daras, Wesam Baker, Joe Rafferty, Amanda Oates, Louise Edwards, Steven Wyatt, Benjamin Barr
Summary: This study examines the workforce distribution and sickness absence rates of a large NHS employer in relation to socioeconomic deprivation. The findings suggest that employees from deprived areas are more likely to experience higher sickness absence rates, which can be attributed to differences in wage levels and occupation groups. The study highlights the importance of workplace health policies targeting these workers and improving their working conditions, pay, and career progression.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Abby Mosedale, Delia Hendrie, Elizabeth Geelhoed, Yvonne Zurynski, Suzanne Robinson
Summary: This article presents a realist evaluation protocol for a research translation funding programme, aiming to understand how the research translation process contributes to health system sustainability and value-based healthcare.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Dessalegn Negera, Asrat Zewdie, Abeza Mitiku Kera, Gutama Haile Degefa
Summary: This study aimed to assess the level of health information use and associated factors among healthcare professionals. It was found that more than three-fifths of healthcare professionals had good health information usage.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Janina Krabbe, Sunny Jiao, Adrian Guta, Allie Slemon, Aman Ahluwalia Cameron, Vicky Bungay
Summary: Outreach is an effective strategy to engage underserved populations with essential health services, but there is limited synthesis of evidence concerning the core components and indicators of successful implementation. Therefore, a scoping review is needed to explore the current state of knowledge in outreach programming and practice involving hard-to-reach populations.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katrina Bouzanis, Siddharth Joshi, Cynthia Lokker, Sureka Pavalagantharajah, Yun Qiu, Hargun Sidhu, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Majdi Qutob, Alia Henedi, Mitchell A. H. Levine, Robin Lennox, Jean-Eric Tarride, Dale Kalina, Elizabeth Alvarez
Summary: Through a systematic integrative review, this study identified various health programs and services in Canada addressing the prevention and management of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs. Key findings include the importance of evaluating programs, addressing individual and systemic barriers, and providing comprehensive care to this population. Further research is needed to improve evaluation of health programs, address social and structural factors, and understand factors influencing access to services.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Centaine L. Snoswell, Keshia R. De Guzman, Michael Barras
Summary: This study investigated the clinical effectiveness of outpatient clinic pharmacists in Australia and found that they are effective at identifying and resolving medication-related problems, with 18% of the resolved recommendations preventing high-risk medication-related harm events.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Centaine L. Snoswell, Georgina Chelberg, Keshia R. De Guzman, Helen H. Haydon, Emma E. Thomas, Liam J. Caffery, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: The aim of this study was to synthesize recent evidence associated with the clinical effectiveness of telehealth services. The results showed that telehealth was as effective, if not more, than usual care across various medical disciplines.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Victor M. Gallegos-Rejas, Emma E. Thomas, Jaimon T. Kelly, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a significant increase in the use of telehealth worldwide. However, certain populations, such as those living in lower socioeconomic areas, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and those with low health literacy, are less likely to access telehealth services. This article proposes practical steps to reduce the digital divide and improve equitable access to telehealth, including improving digital health literacy, training healthcare workers in telehealth, co-designing new models of telehealth-enabled care, advocating for culturally appropriate services, and establishing sustainable funding models.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Cecilia T. Ong, Ankit Dhiman, Anthony Smith, Angela Jose, Pujitha Kallakuri, Jennifer Belanski, Divya Sood, Hunter D. D. Witmer, Ryan B. Morgan, Kiran K. Turaga, Oliver S. Eng
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Cecilia T. Ong, Ankit Dhiman, Anthony Smith, Angela Jose, Pujitha Kallakuri, Jennifer Belanski, Divya Sood, Hunter D. D. Witmer, Ryan B. Morgan, Kiran K. Turaga, Oliver S. Eng
Summary: There are barriers to insurance approval and coverage for cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in patients with cancer. Many patients need to wait for insurance authorization and may require appeal. Addressing these barriers is crucial to reduce treatment delay and improve access to care.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Emma E. E. Thomas, Jaimon T. T. Kelly, Monica L. L. Taylor, Roshni Mendis, Annie Banbury, Helen Haydon, Janessa Catto, Carolyn Der Vartanian, Anthony C. C. Smith, Liam J. J. Caffery
Summary: This study investigated the current use of telehealth in cancer clinical trials in Australia and explored its potential for further improvement and integration. The results showed a strong willingness to use telehealth for certain aspects of clinical trials, with hybrid models being favored. Telehealth was found to improve access and reduce trial burden, but had limited impact on diversity and recruitment. Factors influencing telehealth implementation and uptake included communication, training, and learning from others' experiences. The findings highlight the need for planning, training, and guidelines to better integrate telehealth into clinical trials.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Caitlin Horsham, Monika Janda, Melissa Kerr, H. Peter Soyer, Liam J. Caffery
Summary: In this study, a virtual consumer forum was conducted to assess patient's concerns about privacy and confidentiality in dermatology imaging for research, artificial intelligence development, and clinical care. The concerns of patients regarding the use and confidentiality of skin imaging in these different scenarios were examined. The use of 3D total-body photography for early detection of melanoma is not widespread in clinical practice, hence a comprehensive understanding of patient's concerns is lacking.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Centaine L. Snoswell, Aaron J. Snoswell, Jaimon T. Kelly, Liam J. Caffery, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: This brief editorial discusses the emergence of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, as a disruptive technology of this decade. They are expected to be integrated into search engines (Bing and Google) and Microsoft products in the near future, fundamentally altering the way patients and clinicians access and receive information. It is crucial for telehealth clinicians to be aware of LLMs and understand their capabilities and limitations.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Centaine L. Snoswell, Helen M. Haydon, Jaimon T. Kelly, Emma E. Thomas, Liam J. Caffery, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: This study investigated Australian adults' consumer experiences with and preferences for telephone and videoconference consultations (telehealth), and compared them to traditional in-person consultations. The results showed that most participants preferred telephone consultations over videoconference, except when prescriptions or test results were needed. Experience with videoconference increased consumer preferences for future use.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Annie Banbury, Monica Taylor, Liam Caffery, Carolyn Der Vartanian, Helen Haydon, Roshni Mendis, Kawai Ng, Anthony Smith
Summary: This study aimed to understand consumers' experiences of telehealth in cancer care and their perspectives on improving and sustaining telehealth uptake in the future. The results showed that most respondents were satisfied with the quality and effectiveness of video consultations, but still desired the option to choose different consultation modes based on their needs.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Helen M. Haydon, Centaine L. Snoswell, Cindy Jones, Melissa Carey, Melissa Taylor, Louise Horstmanshof, Richard Hicks, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Annie Banbury
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Riley C. C. Brown, Jeff S. Coombes, Centaine L. Snoswell, Jaimon T. Kelly, Shelley E. Keating
Summary: This study examines the quantity and cost of in-person and telehealth exercise physiology services reimbursed under the Medicare Benefits Schedule in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that despite disruptions in service, the quantity and cost of these services remained relatively constant. Telehealth uptake for exercise physiology was minimal during this time.
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH REVIEW
(2023)