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28 Settembre 2023

A self-management app to improve asthma control in adults with limited health literacy: a mixed-method feasibility study

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HumanInsight A self-management app to improve asthma control in adults with limited health literacy: a mixed-method feasibility study BMC Med Inform Decis Mak. 2023 Sep 27;23(1):194. doi: 10.1186/s12911-023-02300-6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital technology tailored for those with limited health literacy has the potential to reduce health inequalities. Although mobile apps can support self-management in chronic diseases, […]

28 Settembre 2023

Impact of EASO/ESPEN-Defined Sarcopenic Obesity Following a Technology-Based Weight Loss Intervention

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HumanInsight Impact of EASO/ESPEN-Defined Sarcopenic Obesity Following a Technology-Based Weight Loss Intervention Calcif Tissue Int. 2023 Sep 27. doi: 10.1007/s00223-023-01138-4. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic Obesity is the co-existence of increased adipose tissue (obesity) and decreased muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia) and is associated with worse outcomes than obesity alone. The new EASO/ESPEN […]

28 Settembre 2023

Visual Impairment From Uncorrected Refractive Error among Participants in a Novel Program to Improve Eye Care Access Among Low-income Adults in Michigan

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HumanInsight Visual Impairment From Uncorrected Refractive Error among Participants in a Novel Program to Improve Eye Care Access Among Low-income Adults in Michigan Ophthalmology. 2023 Sep 25:S0161-6420(23)00703-0. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.09.025. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Assess rate of visual impairment (VI) from uncorrected refractive error (URE) and associations with demographic and socioeconomic factors among low-income […]

28 Settembre 2023

The Perceived Usability of Virtual Visits Among Black Adults' Receiving Oncology Care: A Qualitative Analysis

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HumanInsight The Perceived Usability of Virtual Visits Among Black Adults' Receiving Oncology Care: A Qualitative Analysis Oncologist. 2023 Sep 26:oyad260. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyad260. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: With the COVID-19 pandemic came rapid uptake in virtual oncology care. During this, sociodemographic inequities in access to virtual visits (VVs) have become apparent. To better understand […]

28 Settembre 2023

If you Build it, Will they Come? Patient and Provider Use of a Novel Hybrid Telehealth Care Pathway for Low Back Pain

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HumanInsight If you Build it, Will they Come? Patient and Provider Use of a Novel Hybrid Telehealth Care Pathway for Low Back Pain Phys Ther. 2023 Sep 26:pzad127. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad127. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the referrals and use of a hybrid care model for low […]

28 Settembre 2023

Evaluating a Peer-Support Mobile App for Mental Health and Substance Use Among Adolescents Over 12 Months During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Controlled Trial

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HumanInsight Evaluating a Peer-Support Mobile App for Mental Health and Substance Use Among Adolescents Over 12 Months During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Controlled Trial J Med Internet Res. 2023 Sep 27;25:e45216. doi: 10.2196/45216. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although it is well known that adolescents frequently turn to their friends for support around mental health and substance use […]

28 Settembre 2023

Preferences of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders Regarding the Timing and Channel of eHealth and Factors Influencing Its Use: Mixed Methods Study

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HumanInsight Preferences of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders Regarding the Timing and Channel of eHealth and Factors Influencing Its Use: Mixed Methods Study JMIR Hum Factors. 2023 Sep 27;10:e44885. doi: 10.2196/44885. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Implementation of eHealth is progressing slowly. In-depth insight into patients' preferences and needs regarding eHealth might improve its use. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed […]

28 Settembre 2023

Efficacy, Safety, and Evaluation Criteria of mHealth Interventions for Depression: Systematic Review

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HumanInsight Efficacy, Safety, and Evaluation Criteria of mHealth Interventions for Depression: Systematic Review JMIR Ment Health. 2023 Sep 27;10:e46877. doi: 10.2196/46877. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Depression is a significant public health issue that can lead to considerable disability and reduced quality of life. With the rise of technology, mobile health (mHealth) interventions, particularly smartphone apps, are emerging […]

28 Settembre 2023

Mobile Phone Text Messages to Support People to Stop Smoking by Switching to Vaping: Codevelopment, Coproduction, and Initial Testing Study

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HumanInsight Mobile Phone Text Messages to Support People to Stop Smoking by Switching to Vaping: Codevelopment, Coproduction, and Initial Testing Study JMIR Form Res. 2023 Sep 27;7:e49668. doi: 10.2196/49668. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: SMS text messages are affordable, scalable, and effective smoking cessation interventions. However, there is little research on SMS text message interventions specifically designed to […]

28 Settembre 2023

Status quo and future directions of digitalization in gynecology and obstetrics in Germany: a survey of the commission Digital Medicine of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics

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HumanInsight Status quo and future directions of digitalization in gynecology and obstetrics in Germany: a survey of the commission Digital Medicine of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2023 Sep 27. doi: 10.1007/s00404-023-07222-2. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Digitalization plays a critical role and is beginning to impact every part […]

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Gait Monitoring and Analysis: A Mathematical Approach
Gait abnormalities are common in the elderly and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's, often leading to reduced mobility and increased fall risk. Monitoring and assessing gait patterns in these populations play a crucial role in understanding disease progression, early detection of motor impairments, and developing personalized rehabilitation strategies. In particular, by identifying gait irregularities at an […]
A multimodal dialog approach to mental state characterization in clinically depressed, anxious, and suicidal populations
CONCLUSION: MDS is a feasible, useful, effective, and interpretable solution for RPM in real-world clinical depression, anxiety, and suicidal populations. Facial information is more informative for anxiety classification, while speech and language are more discriminative of depression and suicidality markers. In general, combining speech, language, and facial information improved model performance on all classification tasks.
Age, Sex, and Education Level Predict Telehealth Engagement in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that older age, male sex, and lower education level were negative predictors of various measures of telehealth engagement. Non-White race was not a significant predictor. This data informs providers on how to improve access to virtual orthopaedic care.
Effectiveness of telemedicine-based psychosocial intervention for breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Telemedicine-based psychosocial interventions are superior to usual care in BC patients with improved QOL, sexual function, and less distress, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disorders, and FCR. Due to the heterogeneity of the results for QOL, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and FCR, these results should be interpreted cautiously. In the future, more rigorous RCTs need to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sleep medicine fellowship telemedicine training: a follow-up survey of program directors
CONCLUSIONS: Sleep telemedicine utilization during fellowship training was markedly higher on this 2022 survey (97.5%) compared to a similar 2019 survey (33.3%), and most PDs agreed a standardized curriculum could be useful. However, relatively few programs offer formalized telemedicine training. These findings imply that, while most sleep medicine fellows participate in telemedicine, they lack the […]
Postpartum Hepatitis C Linkage to Care Program in a Co-located Substance Use Disorders Treatment Model
CONCLUSION: Our HCV LTC program was successful in treating postpartum patients for HCV if they participated in the co-located obstetric and SUD program at our institution. Creating a partnership with an infectious disease specialist and utilizing telemedicine were beneficial strategies to connect patients to treatment for HCV during the postpartum period.
Acceptability of the eHealth Intervention Sustainable Worker Digital Support for Persons With Chronic Pain and Their Employers (SWEPPE): Questionnaire and Interview Study
CONCLUSIONS: This study shows promising results on the user acceptability of SWEPPE from both patient and employer perspectives. However, the variations among patients and modules indicate a need for further testing and research to refine the content and identify the group of patients who will best benefit from SWEPPE.
Experiences of Using Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Rapid Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis
CONCLUSIONS: The themes identified in this review provide crucial insights as to why people frequently stop engaging with digital MBIs. Researchers and developers should consider using person-based coparticipatory methods to improve acceptability of and engagement with digital MBIs, increase their effectiveness, and support their translation to real-world use. Such strategies must be grounded in relevant […]
Addressing the Chronic Pain-Early Cognitive Decline Comorbidity Among Older Adults: Protocol for the Active Brains Remote Efficacy Trial
CONCLUSIONS: We aim to establish the efficacy of the AB program over a time-matched and dose-matched control in a live video-based trial and test the mechanisms through theoretically driven mediators and moderators. Findings will inform the development of a future multisite effectiveness-implementation trial.
The Perception of Health Care Practitioners Regarding Telemedicine During COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a crucial message with insights into the perceptions and experiences of health care professionals with telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

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