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25 Giugno 2024

Assessing the reliability of tele-refraction for real time consultation with a remote optometrist

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HumanInsight Assessing the reliability of tele-refraction for real time consultation with a remote optometrist PLoS One. 2024 Jun 24;19(6):e0299491. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299491. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Uncorrected refractive errors pose a significant challenge globally, particularly in remote regions of low-middle income countries where access to optometric care is often limited. Telerefraction, which involves refraction by a […]

25 Giugno 2024

Analysis of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Adherence to a Web-based Intervention Among Patients after Acute Coronary Syndrome: a Prospective Observational Cohort Study

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HumanInsight Analysis of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Adherence to a Web-based Intervention Among Patients after Acute Coronary Syndrome: a Prospective Observational Cohort Study JMIR Cardio. 2024 May 26. doi: 10.2196/57058. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Background: Although telemedicine has been proven to have significant potential for improving cardiac patient care, there remains […]

25 Giugno 2024

Declines in Telemedicine Use Among Adults: United States, 2021 and 2022

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HumanInsight Declines in Telemedicine Use Among Adults: United States, 2021 and 2022 Natl Health Stat Report. 2024 Jun;(205):1-11. ABSTRACT Objectives-This report examines changes in telemedicine use among U.S. adults between 2021 and 2022 by selected sociodemographic and geographic characteristics. Methods-Data from the 2021 and 2022 National Health Interview Survey were used to assess changes between […]

25 Giugno 2024

Molecular detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by polymerase chain reaction in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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HumanInsight Molecular detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by polymerase chain reaction in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 Jun 7;11:1319845. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1319845. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The emergence and spread of drug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis in both developing and developed […]

25 Giugno 2024

Leveraging community Wi-Fi and spaces for digital health use

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HumanInsight Leveraging community Wi-Fi and spaces for digital health use Front Public Health. 2024 Jun 7;12:1418627. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1418627. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT Digital health disparities continue to affect marginalized populations, especially older adults, individuals with low-income, and racial/ethnic minorities, intensifying the challenges these populations face in accessing healthcare. Bridging this digital divide is essential, as digital […]

25 Giugno 2024

Effectiveness of a mHealth platform-based lifestyle integrated multicomponent exercise (PF-Life) program to reverse pre-frailty in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial study protocol

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HumanInsight Effectiveness of a mHealth platform-based lifestyle integrated multicomponent exercise (PF-Life) program to reverse pre-frailty in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial study protocol Front Public Health. 2024 Jun 7;12:1389297. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1389297. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pre-frailty represents an ideal window of opportunity to potentially prevent frailty and disability. Early and effective interventions to […]

24 Giugno 2024

Deep Learning for hand tracking in Parkinson's Disease video-based assessment: Current and future perspectives

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HumanInsight Deep Learning for hand tracking in Parkinson's Disease video-based assessment: Current and future perspectives Artif Intell Med. 2024 Jun 17;154:102914. doi: 10.1016/j.artmed.2024.102914. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Parkinson's Disease (PD) demands early diagnosis and frequent assessment of symptoms. In particular, analysing hand movements is pivotal to understand disease progression. Advancements in hand tracking […]

23 Giugno 2024

Time Series Analysis: Associations Between Temperature and Primary Care Utilization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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HumanInsight Time Series Analysis: Associations Between Temperature and Primary Care Utilization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Am J Prev Med. 2024 Jun 20:S0749-3797(24)00208-3. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.06.014. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Earth's temperature has risen by an average of 0.11°Fahrenheit per decade since 1850 and experts predict continued global warming. Studies have shown that exposure to extreme […]

23 Giugno 2024

Pre-Hospital Stroke Care beyond the MSU

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HumanInsight Pre-Hospital Stroke Care beyond the MSU Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2024 Jun 22. doi: 10.1007/s11910-024-01351-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Mobile stroke units (MSU) have established a new, evidence-based treatment in prehospital stroke care, endorsed by current international guidelines and can facilitate pre-hospital research efforts. In addition, other novel pre-hospital modalities […]

23 Giugno 2024

Knowledge, perceptions, and practices of axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals: an online cross-sectional survey

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HumanInsight Knowledge, perceptions, and practices of axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals: an online cross-sectional survey Rheumatol Int. 2024 Jun 22. doi: 10.1007/s00296-024-05638-w. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of inflammatory disorders, including axial SpA (axSpA), characterized by inflammation in the spine and sacroiliac joints. Healthcare professionals have a […]

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Communication Bridge-2 randomized controlled trial: Recruitment and baseline features
INTRODUCTION: Non-pharmacological interventions may offer significant benefits to the quality of life for persons with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and their care partners but have lacked efficacy trials. To help fill the efficacy gap, we provide the feasibility of recruitment, enrollment, randomization, and baseline data for the Communication Bridge-2 (CB2) randomized controlled trial (RCT).
A Pilot Home-Telehealth Program to Enhance Functional Ability, Physical Performance, and Physical Activity in Older Adult Veterans Post-Hospital Discharge
CONCLUSION: The pilot home-telehealth program is feasible and may address declines in function and activity observed during hospital-to-home transitions, including among those with cognitive impairment. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 17(6), 271-279.].
Virtual Home Care for Patients With Acute Illness
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cohort study, patients receiving acute, virtual, home care with remote monitoring and as-needed return urgent care visits had markedly shorter hospital stays than patients receiving standard inpatient hospital care, with no significant increase in mortality, ED revisits, or return hospitalizations. This new care model is promising for systems that cannot […]
Evaluating an App-Based Intervention for Preventing Firearm Violence and Substance Use in Young Black Boys and Men: Usability Evaluation Study
CONCLUSIONS: BrotherlyACT was considered highly usable and acceptable. Testers in the UT stage gave the app a positive overall rating and emphasized that several key improvements were made. Findings from our UT prompted revisions to the app prototype. Moving forward, a pilot study with a pretest-posttest design will evaluate the app's efficacy in community health […]
Usability and Effectiveness of eHealth and mHealth Interventions That Support Self-Management and Health Care Transition in Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Disease: Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS: There remains limited data about the effectiveness of eHealth and mHealth interventions facilitating the self-management and health care transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases. Based on the available evidence, they were receptive to and interested in receiving information and managing their health using mobile apps or websites. Considering adolescents and young […]
Efficacy of a Mobile App-Based Behavioral Intervention (DRIVEN) to Help Individuals With Unemployment-Related Emotional Distress Return to Work: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this study will determine the efficacy of a mobile app-based intervention that uses both job training and psychological techniques on job seeking and employment outcomes. This first trial of Distress Return-to-Work Intervention (DRIVEN) will provide important information about blended support techniques for unemployed individuals, determine the usefulness of mobile apps to […]
Perspectives of Digital Health Innovations in Low- and Middle-Income Health Care Systems From South and Southeast Asia
Digital health innovations have emerged globally as a transformative force for addressing health system challenges, particularly in resource-constrained settings. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical importance of these innovations for enhancing public health. In South and Southeast Asia, a region known for its cultural diversity and complex health care landscape, digital health innovations present a […]
Impact of Telehealth on Health Disparities Associated With Travel Time to Hospital for Patients With Recurrent Admissions: 4-Year Panel Data Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that telehealth adoption can mitigate certain health disparities for patients living farther from hospitals. This study provides key insights for health care practitioners and policy makers on telehealth's role in addressing distance-related disparities and planning health care resources. It also has practical implications for hospitals in resource-limited countries that are in […]
A multidisciplinary telemedicine approach for managing frailty in Parkinson's disease. A longitudinal, case-control study
CONCLUSION: By leveraging multidisciplinary telemedicine interventions in addition to in-office visits, healthcare providers can deliver patient-centric care, improving frailty, non-motor symptoms, gait impairment, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease. These hybrid interventions could solve current barriers to health systems with limited capacity.
Deep learning for early diagnosis of oral cancer via smartphone and DSLR image analysis: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: Handheld AI tools are transforming oral cancer diagnosis, with ethical considerations guiding their integration into healthcare systems. DL offers explainability, builds trust in AI-driven diagnoses, and facilitates telemedicine integration.

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