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30 Ottobre 2024

Provision of Digital Primary Health Care Services: Overview of Reviews

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HumanInsight Provision of Digital Primary Health Care Services: Overview of Reviews J Med Internet Res. 2024 Oct 29;26:e53594. doi: 10.2196/53594. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital health is a growing field, and many digital interventions have been implemented on a large scale since the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly in primary health care (PHC). The development of digital health interventions […]

30 Ottobre 2024

Digital Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review

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HumanInsight Digital Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review J Med Internet Res. 2024 Oct 29;26:e51376. doi: 10.2196/51376. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are increasingly recognized as potential solutions for adolescent mental health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and universal […]

30 Ottobre 2024

Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Office-based Physicians and Long-term Care Providers

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HumanInsight Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Office-based Physicians and Long-term Care Providers Natl Health Stat Report. 2024 Sep 18;(210). doi: 10.15620/cdc/159282. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This report examines telemedicine use by office-based physicians and long-term care providers in the United States, stratified by electronic health record use and by provider or practice size. Further, it […]

30 Ottobre 2024

Needs and Opportunities for Anal Cancer Prevention in Patients Engaged With PrEP Care: Development of Conceptual Model

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HumanInsight Needs and Opportunities for Anal Cancer Prevention in Patients Engaged With PrEP Care: Development of Conceptual Model J Prim Care Community Health. 2024 Jan-Dec;15:21501319241295914. doi: 10.1177/21501319241295914. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Populations at risk for HIV infection-including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) and transgender/gender diverse people (TGD)-are at disproportionate risk for […]

29 Ottobre 2024

Telemedicine Compared to Office-Based Care of Patients With Cardiac Symptoms: Treatment and Outcomes

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HumanInsight Telemedicine Compared to Office-Based Care of Patients With Cardiac Symptoms: Treatment and Outcomes JACC Adv. 2024 Oct 18;3(11):101353. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101353. eCollection 2024 Nov. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: An increasing proportion of visits are now delivered via a virtual platform. Virtual visits are limited by the lack of important components of cardiovascular assessment such as physician examination […]

29 Ottobre 2024

What Are the Barriers to Telerehabilitation in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases?

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HumanInsight What Are the Barriers to Telerehabilitation in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases? Port J Public Health. 2023 Dec 6;42(1):33-42. doi: 10.1159/000534762. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal-related chronic pain is one of the most disabling in the world, with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) being one of the main causes of functional limitation and chronic pain […]

29 Ottobre 2024

Contributions to the Portuguese National Plan for Patient Safety 2021-2026: A Robust Methodology Based on the Mixed-Method Approach

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HumanInsight Contributions to the Portuguese National Plan for Patient Safety 2021-2026: A Robust Methodology Based on the Mixed-Method Approach Port J Public Health. 2022 Feb 15;39(3):175-192. doi: 10.1159/000521722. eCollection 2022 Feb. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Several countries prioritize patient safety in their health policies. In Portugal, following the implementation of the National Plan for Patient Safety (NPPS) […]

29 Ottobre 2024

A digital, decentralized trial of exercise therapy in patients with cancer

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HumanInsight A digital, decentralized trial of exercise therapy in patients with cancer NPJ Digit Med. 2024 Oct 28;7(1):304. doi: 10.1038/s41746-024-01288-1. ABSTRACT We developed and evaluated the Digital Platform for Exercise (DPEx): a decentralized, patient-centric approach designed to enhance all aspects of clinical investigation of exercise therapy. DPEx integrated provision of a treadmill with telemedicine and […]

29 Ottobre 2024

Cost savings from an mHealth tool for improving medication adherence

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HumanInsight Cost savings from an mHealth tool for improving medication adherence Am J Manag Care. 2024 Oct 1;30(10):e289-e296. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2024.89621. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the health care cost savings from the Wellth app, a mobile health intervention that uses financial incentives to increase medication adherence. STUDY DESIGN: An observational study of members in one of […]

29 Ottobre 2024

Pregnancy and the Rising Challenge of Opioid Dependency: A Summary of Potential Solutions

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HumanInsight Pregnancy and the Rising Challenge of Opioid Dependency: A Summary of Potential Solutions Subst Use Misuse. 2024 Oct 28:1-4. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2024.2421815. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The increasing incidence of opioid use disorder (OUD) among pregnant women in the United States constitutes a significant public health concern, jeopardizing both maternal and fetal health. Proposed […]

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Home physical therapy versus telerehabilitation in improving motor function and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: Both HPT and TR have demonstrated effectiveness, safety, and feasibility in PwPD. However, the HPT program exhibited greater effectiveness among older patients and higher patient compliance compared to TR.
Compliance with reporting standards in Mobile App interventions for ART Adherence among PLHIV
CONCLUSION: Most mHealth interventions promoting ART adherence did not comply with the standard reporting guideline. The lack of standardization of mHealth interventions may be responsible for increased siloed mobile applications. Hence, there is a need for global adoption of the checklist by Ministries of Health, international organizations, journals, and relevant authorities.
The Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency Patient Journey: Identifying Opportunities for Digital Health Interventions
Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is a chronic condition where the pituitary gland fails to produce sufficient growth hormone, leading to delayed growth and developmental challenges. Patient journey maps can provide insight into pain points and potential opportunities for new or improved interventions to enhance care. However, a patient journey map does not yet exist […]
Extending the Scope of Telemedicine to Podiatric Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in healthcare. This study explores the feasibility of telemedicine for foot and ankle care in primary settings, using a mixed-methods approach with online questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews. Stakeholders, including patients, podiatrists, and senior healthcare managers, agreed on the need for a telemedicine service. Recommendations include […]
Qualitative Assessment of Attitudes Towards Telerehabilitation in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among men. Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) has been shown to increase survival in men with metastatic PC. Despite its efficacy, ADT's long-term use adversely impacts quality of life (QoL) due to multiple side effects. Multimodal cancer rehabilitation (CR) programs improve QoL but face […]
Pill Dispenser with Telecare Extension
The existing pill dispenser systems help elderly people to improve their quality of life, and medication adherence. But these systems lack interactive capabilities with caregivers, a crucial element in comprehensive home care management. The suggested CareConnect aims to bridge this gap by introducing a Telecare extension that not only manages medication adherence but also facilitates […]
Bridging the Gap: How Accounting for Social Determinants of Health Can Improve Digital Health Equity in Cardiovascular Medicine
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we discuss the importance of digital health equity and how social determinants of health (and intersectionality with race, ethnicity, and gender) affect cardiovascular health-related outcomes in digital health trials. We propose strategies to improve digital health equity as we move to a digitally-connected world for healthcare applications and beyond.
Health Care Utilization With Telemedicine and In-Person Visits in Pediatric Primary Care
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cohort study, telephone and video visits for pediatric primary care were associated with less prescribing and ordering than in-person visits. Telemedicine visits were associated with modestly higher rates of subsequent in-person visits and slightly higher rates of ED visits, and there was no difference in hospitalizations. Telemedicine appears to be […]
Patient-psychologist telemedicine interactions in an intensive care unit recovery clinic: Qualitative secondary analysis
CONCLUSION: The collaborative effort, including a psychologist, exemplifies the role of a mental health professional within the multidisciplinary intensive care unit recovery clinic team, contributing to a comprehensive approach in identifying and managing post-intensive care syndrome impairments. The focus extends to shaping compassionate care strategies for addressing mental health challenges associated with post-intensive care syndrome, […]
Please mind the gap between guidelines & behavior change: A systematic review and a consideration on effectiveness in healthcare
CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the varied effectiveness of guidelines, with prescription behavior being the most investigated. Guidelines influenced behavior positively in less than half of the cases, and doctors were the primary focus, rather than nurses. The complexity of interventions suggests a need for further research to develop more effective behavioral interventions and to standardize […]

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