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25 Aprile 2024

Autonomous artificial intelligence versus teleophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy

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HumanInsight Autonomous artificial intelligence versus teleophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy Eur J Ophthalmol. 2024 Apr 24:11206721241248856. doi: 10.1177/11206721241248856. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the role of artificial intelligence (AI) based automated software for detection of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) compared with the evaluation of digital retinography by two double masked retina specialists. Methods: Two-hundred […]

25 Aprile 2024

Increased Virtual Visits to Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Estimated Impact on Physician Compensation: The Case of Lung and Colorectal Cancers, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, and Heart Failure in Alberta, Canada

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HumanInsight Increased Virtual Visits to Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Estimated Impact on Physician Compensation: The Case of Lung and Colorectal Cancers, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, and Heart Failure in Alberta, Canada Telemed J E Health. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0630. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic started in Alberta in […]

25 Aprile 2024

Effectiveness and Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Geriatric Patients at High Risk of Fragility Fractures

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HumanInsight Effectiveness and Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Geriatric Patients at High Risk of Fragility Fractures Telemed J E Health. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0708. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Background: Telemedicine has increasingly widespread to improve the monitoring of patients with chronic diseases. Secondary prevention of fragility fractures is an urgent matter to be addressed […]

25 Aprile 2024

Teleconsultation for Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluation: Identifying Environmental Potentials by Life Cycle Assessment

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HumanInsight Teleconsultation for Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluation: Identifying Environmental Potentials by Life Cycle Assessment Telemed J E Health. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0700. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Introduction: Teleconsultations for preoperative evaluation in anesthesiology proved to be feasible during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, widespread implementation of teleconsultations has not yet occurred. Besides time savings and […]

25 Aprile 2024

Transition from an in-person to a telemedicine diabetic retinopathy screening program

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HumanInsight Transition from an in-person to a telemedicine diabetic retinopathy screening program Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2024 Apr 19;87(4):e2023. doi: 10.5935/0004-2749.2023-0200. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Timely screening and treatment are essential for preventing diabetic retinopathy blindness. Improving screening workflows can reduce waiting times for specialist evaluation and thus enhance patient outcomes. This study assessed different screening […]

24 Aprile 2024

Impact of Digital Interventions on the Treatment Burden of Patients With Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Systematic Review

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HumanInsight Impact of Digital Interventions on the Treatment Burden of Patients With Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Systematic Review JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Apr 23;13:e54833. doi: 10.2196/54833. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is great potential for delivering cost-effective, quality health care for patients with chronic conditions through digital interventions. Managing chronic conditions often includes a substantial workload […]

24 Aprile 2024

Telemedicine in geriatric oncology - lessons learned from the COVID-19 experience

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HumanInsight Telemedicine in geriatric oncology - lessons learned from the COVID-19 experience Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2024 Apr 23. doi: 10.1097/SPC.0000000000000697. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Telemedicine quickly became integrated into healthcare caused by the Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Rapid use of telemedicine into healthcare systems was supported by the World […]

24 Aprile 2024

Anodal Electrical Taste Stimulation to the Chin Enhances the Salt Taste Perception in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients

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HumanInsight Anodal Electrical Taste Stimulation to the Chin Enhances the Salt Taste Perception in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients Cureus. 2024 Mar 21;16(3):e56630. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56630. eCollection 2024 Mar. ABSTRACT Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a critical condition associated with high mortality rates. Hypertension is a significant risk factor for SAH development and recurrence following coil embolization for […]

24 Aprile 2024

Physiotherapy students' attitudes toward the use of telehealth in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey

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HumanInsight Physiotherapy students' attitudes toward the use of telehealth in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey Health Sci Rep. 2024 Apr 21;7(4):e2067. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.2067. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Provision of physiotherapy services using telehealth has drastically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be utilized in clinical practice suggesting telehealth in physiotherapy will […]

24 Aprile 2024

Level of diagnostic agreement in musculoskeletal shoulder diagnosis between remote and face-to-face consultations: A retrospective service evaluation

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HumanInsight Level of diagnostic agreement in musculoskeletal shoulder diagnosis between remote and face-to-face consultations: A retrospective service evaluation Health Sci Rep. 2024 Apr 21;7(4):e2060. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.2060. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIMS: To determine the level of diagnostic agreement between remote and face-to-face consultation in assessing shoulder complaints. METHODS: A retrospective service evaluation with three groups […]

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Determinants of Telemedicine Service Use Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Germany During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
CONCLUSIONS: Middle-aged and older individuals in Germany seem to use telemedicine services according to psychological needs and health limitations. Especially when psychological symptoms are experienced, telemedicine seems to be a promising service option in this age group. Future research is needed to confirm these initial findings in postpandemic circumstances.
A Web-Based and Mobile Intervention Program Using a Spaced Education Approach for Workplace Mental Health Literacy: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: The mHealth psychoeducation intervention program using this platform had immediate and 3-month medium-term effects of retaining and improving MHL. The platform was evaluated to have satisfactory performance in terms of functionality, aesthetics, information content, and utility in enhancing MHL. It is anticipated that ongoing development in digital health will provide great benefits in improving […]
Assisted living residents with dementia: Disparities in mental health services pre and during COVID-19
CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: Mental health service use among AL residents with ADRD was low and declining prior to the pandemic. Telehealth allowed for mental health visits to continue during the pandemic, albeit at a lower level. Residents in ALs with a higher proportion of duals were less likely to have in-person or telehealth visits. The results suggest […]
Feasibility of regional center telehealth visits utilizing a rural research network in people with Parkinson's disease
CONCLUSIONS: Regional center research visits in PwPD in medically underserved areas are feasible and could help improve access to care and research participation in these traditionally underrepresented populations.
Transition from an in-person to a telemedicine diabetic retinopathy screening program
CONCLUSION: The telemedicine approach significantly reduced the waiting time for specialist evaluation in a real-world setting. Employing portable retinal cameras may address the burden of diabetic retinopathy, especially in resource-limited settings.
Teleconsultation for Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluation: Identifying Environmental Potentials by Life Cycle Assessment
Introduction: Teleconsultations for preoperative evaluation in anesthesiology proved to be feasible during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, widespread implementation of teleconsultations has not yet occurred. Besides time savings and economic benefits, teleconsultations in anesthesia may have the potential to reduce CO(2) emissions. Methods: We conducted a life cycle assessment based on prospective surveys to assess the […]
Effectiveness and Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Geriatric Patients at High Risk of Fragility Fractures
Background: Telemedicine has increasingly widespread to improve the monitoring of patients with chronic diseases. Secondary prevention of fragility fractures is an urgent matter to be addressed by means of available technology, although supported by little evidence so far. We investigated the feasibility, efficacy, and satisfaction of managing older adults at high risk of fragility fractures […]
Increased Virtual Visits to Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Estimated Impact on Physician Compensation: The Case of Lung and Colorectal Cancers, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, and Heart Failure in Alberta, Canada
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic started in Alberta in March 2020 and significantly increased telehealth service use and provision reducing the risk of virus transmission. We examined the change in the number and proportion of virtual visits by physician specialty and condition (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases [COPD], heart failure [HF], colorectal and lung cancers), as well […]
Autonomous artificial intelligence versus teleophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy
Purpose: To assess the role of artificial intelligence (AI) based automated software for detection of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) compared with the evaluation of digital retinography by two double masked retina specialists. Methods: Two-hundred one patients (mean age 65 ± 13 years) with type 1 diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes mellitus were included. All patients […]
Impact of Digital Interventions on the Treatment Burden of Patients With Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS: As the number of patients with chronic conditions is increasing, it is essential to design new digital interventions for managing chronic conditions in a way that supports patients with their treatment burden. To the best of our knowledge, the proposed systematic review will be the first review that investigates the impact of digital interventions […]

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