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Medicine, General & Internal
Binyam Tariku Seboka, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Abraham Yeneneh Birhanu
Summary: The study revealed low awareness and readiness among participants towards TM. It suggests the need to improve attitudes, access to smartphones and computers, and technical skills among participants to bridge this gap.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Rita Bornes, Javier Montero, Ana Ferreira, Nuno Rosa, Andre Correia
Summary: This study aimed to explore dentists' perceptions towards the implementation of a dental informatics risk assessment tool for peri-implantitis. A convenience sample of seven dentists were presented with the Implant Disease Risk Assessment Tool (IDRA) and their perceptions were evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that the complexity of the clinical case influenced the variation in responses, with participants generally classifying the tool as good, with high usability and learnability scores.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Andy Wong, Rashaad Bhyat, Siddhartha Srivastava, Lysa Boisse Lomax, Ramana Appireddy
Summary: Virtual care, utilizing videoconferencing technology, is crucial during the current COVID-19 pandemic to provide ongoing care for patients. Health care providers need to understand the nuances of virtual care, including regulatory standards, technology, patient selection, and workflow, to deliver high-quality, equitable, and professional care. This will inspire patient trust and ensure seamless transitions between in-person and virtual care.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ananta Addala, Stephanie L. Filipp, Lauren E. Figg, Claudia Anez-Zabala, Rayhan A. Lal, Matthew J. Gurka, Michael J. Haller, David M. Maahs, Ashby F. Walker
Summary: Through the tele-education model Project ECHO Diabetes, primary care providers have reported improved confidence and ability in managing diabetes, particularly in prescribing and managing diabetes technology.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Safa ElKefi, Onur Asan
Summary: This literature review explores the impact of health information technologies on doctor-patient communication in oncology settings. It identifies that effective use of technology can improve access to care, increase patient satisfaction, enhance social support, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance between clinicians and patients. Future studies should focus on comparing outpatient and inpatient settings in terms of effort required and impacts from both perspectives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sulaiman Khan, Habib Ullah Khan, Shah Nazir
Summary: Big data has provided tremendous opportunities for various applications, especially in healthcare where it can be used to extract relevant information and develop smart applications. However, the digital transformation of healthcare systems has posed challenges in terms of storage, treatment cost, and processing time.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alicia Garcia-Vigara, Victor Martin-Gonzalez, Juan-Antonio Carbonell, Celia Bauset-Castello, Ana Martinez-Aspas, Aitana Monllor-Tormos, Miguel-Angel Garcia-Perez, Juan J. Tarin, Antonio Cano
Summary: This study investigated the usability of telephone-based telehealth in a women's health outpatient clinic and explored whether the severity of the COVID pandemic affected its usage. The results indicated that regardless of the pandemic stage, respondents preferred in-person visits.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Amit Garg, Haley B. Naik, Joslyn S. Kirby
Summary: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease of the skin, often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the disease's clinical presentation, associated comorbidities, and life impact. It aims to facilitate earlier identification, differentiation from mimickers, and timely referrals for multidisciplinary management.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Deema Farsi
Summary: With the advancement of technology, social media has become an essential part of billions of people's lives worldwide, impacting various industries. In the healthcare industry, social media is used for health promotion, career development, recruitment, education, and more. The key is to strike a balance between digital and traditional healthcare for successful outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ana Luisa Neves, Pedro Pereira Rodrigues, Abdulrahim Mulla, Ben Glampson, Tony Willis, Ara Darzi, Erik Mayer
Summary: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major cause of various complications, but current risk stratification tools do not consider novel factors and lack external generalisability. This study aims to develop a machine learning-based tool to identify high-risk T2DM patients and improve prognosis.
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Engineering, Aerospace
Flavie A. A. S. D. T. Rometsch, Andrea E. M. Casini, Anne Drepper, Aidan Cowley, Joost C. F. de Winter, Jian Guo
Summary: Humans are entering a new era of space exploration and have developed an Augmented Reality Internet of Things tool for astronauts to carry out geological activities. The usability and operational feasibility of the tool were assessed through field tests and user feedback.
ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Joshua M. Liao, Eric Z. Shan, Yueming Zhao, Yash Shah, Deborah S. Cousins, Amol S. Navathe
Summary: This study examines the overlap between Medicare's Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model and accountable care organizations (ACOs), identifying differences in patient and hospital characteristics. Patients in the overlap group were less likely to be older, of black race, and of low socioeconomic status compared to CJR-only patients, while high overlap hospitals were more likely to be nonprofit institutions.
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Tiffani J. Bright, Karmen S. Williams, Sripriya Rajamani, Victoria L. Tiase, Yalini Senathirajah, Courtney Hebert, Allison B. McCoy
Summary: The AMIA First Look program was established in 2017 to address workforce disparities among women in informatics, exposing 87 undergraduate women, 41% from marginalized communities, to the field. Participation increased interest in informatics careers and the majority of attendees reported they would recommend the program to others, indicating the program's potential to increase diversity in informatics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Clare Liddy, Claire Sethuram, Ariana Mihan, Isabella Moroz, Erin Keely
Summary: The majority of PCPs have positive experiences with the Ontario eConsult Program, with 74% agreeing that it improved their referral decision making and 73% agreeing that it increased their ability to manage a broader array of diagnoses. However, 37% felt adequately compensated, while 30% wanted higher rates of remuneration.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alena Ermolina, Victor Tiberius
Summary: Experts believe that in the future, VIPAs will show significant technological development and have widespread application in healthcare, particularly among the elderly population. Despite ongoing privacy concerns among users and healthcare professionals, it is unlikely that strict regulations preventing VIPAs from offering medical help services will be imposed.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Garry Welch, Nancy A. Allen, Sofija E. Zagarins, Kelly D. Stamp, Sven-Erik Bursell, Richard J. Kedziora
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Stephanie J. Fonda, Richard J. Kedziora, Robert A. Vigersky, Sven-Erik Bursell
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2010)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephanie J. Fonda, Richard J. Kedziora, Robert A. Vigersky, Sven-Erik Bursell
TELEMEDICINE JOURNAL AND E-HEALTH
(2010)