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Strumann C, Pfau L, Wahle L, Schreiber R, Steinhäuser J. Designing and Implementation of a Digitalized Intersectoral Discharge Management System and Its Effect on Readmissions: Mixed Methods Approach. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e47133. [PMID: 38530343 PMCID: PMC11005442 DOI: 10.2196/47133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital transformation offers new opportunities to improve the exchange of information between different health care providers, including inpatient, outpatient and care facilities. As information is especially at risk of being lost when a patient is discharged from a hospital, digital transformation offers great opportunities to improve intersectoral discharge management. However, most strategies for improvement have focused on structures within the hospital. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the implementation of a digitalized discharge management system, the project "Optimizing instersectoral discharge management" (SEKMA, derived from the German Sektorübergreifende Optimierung des Entlassmanagements), and its impact on the readmission rate. METHODS A mixed methods design was used to evaluate the implementation of a digitalized discharge management system and its impact on the readmission rate. After the implementation, the congruence between the planned (logic model) and the actual intervention was evaluated using a fidelity analysis. Finally, bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation on the readmission rate. For this purpose, a difference-in-difference approach was adopted based on routine data of hospital admissions between April 2019 and August 2019 and between April 2022 and August 2022. The department of vascular surgery served as the intervention group, in which the optimized discharge management was implemented in April 2022. The departments of internal medicine and cardiology formed the control group. RESULTS Overall, 26 interviews were conducted, and we explored 21 determinants, which can be categorized into 3 groups: "optimization potential," "barriers," and "enablers." On the basis of these results, 19 strategies were developed to address the determinants, including a lack of networking among health care providers, digital information transmission, and user-unfriendliness. On the basis of these strategies, which were prioritized by 11 hospital physicians, a logic model was formulated. Of the 19 strategies, 7 (37%; eg, electronic discharge letter, providing mobile devices to the hospital's social service, and generating individual medication plans in the format of the national medication plan) have been implemented in SEKMA. A survey on the fidelity of the application of the implemented strategies showed that 3 of these strategies were not yet widely applied. No significant effect of SEKMA on readmissions was observed in the routine data of 14,854 hospital admissions (P=.20). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the potential of optimizing intersectoral collaboration for patient care. Although a significant effect of SEKMA on readmissions has not yet been observed, creating a digital ecosystem that connects different health care providers seems to be a promising approach to ensure secure and fast networking of the sectors. The described intersectoral optimization of discharge management provides a structured template for the implementation of a similar local digital care networking infrastructure in other care regions in Germany and other countries with a similarly fragmented health care system.
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- Christoph Strumann
- Institute of Family Medicine, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Family Medicine, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Lacanja GmbH Health Innovation Port, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Family Medicine, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Family Medicine, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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Siette J, Adam PJ. Building digital solutions to support brain health prescribing in primary care: Where to begin? ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (NEW YORK, N. Y.) 2024; 10:e12447. [PMID: 38356479 PMCID: PMC10865480 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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National and international policy goals on healthy ageing and dementia risk reduction are yet to be fully realised in community healthcare settings. Disease modification strategies through lifestyle and social interventions are viable, evidence-based solutions to reduce age-related disease burden. However, prescribing lifestyle interventions targeting dementia risk in primary care remains deficient. Using digital technologies to support older individuals and healthcare professionals through formal health checks and lifestyle management is likely to enable shared understanding and consequences of personalized care and treatment options. These tailored solutions may bridge the translation gap and support healthy ageing.
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- Joyce Siette
- The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and DevelopmentWestern Sydney UniversityWestmeadNew South WalesAustralia
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- The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and DevelopmentWestern Sydney UniversityWestmeadNew South WalesAustralia
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Delemere E, Gitonga I, Maguire R. Utility, barriers and facilitators to the use of connected health to support families impacted by paediatric cancer: a qualitative analysis. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:6755-6766. [PMID: 35524147 PMCID: PMC9075925 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07077-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIM As healthcare systems are increasingly burdened, the efficiencies and cost savings offered by connected health (CH, i.e. two-way communicative healthcare technologies such as eHealth or mHealth) present an attractive solution for supporting families impacted by cancer. More research is required, however, to examine attitudes towards CH to better facilitate its use in practice. This study seeks to examine the utility, barriers and facilitators of CH use for families affected by paediatric cancer living in Ireland. METHODS Healthcare professionals (n = 5) and parents of children with cancer (n = 7) completed semi-structured interviews on their experiences of and attitudes to CH via Microsoft Teams. A reflexive thematic approach to analysis was employed. RESULTS CH was perceived to provide support for a number of current needs with themes of 'shifting responsibilities', 'individualisation of care' and 'knowledge as power'. Through facilitating communication, information sharing and monitoring of child health, CH was perceived to support decreased parental burden and increased parental control, with positive child outcomes thought likely. Perceived barriers and facilitators to the use of CH included the 'importance of trust', 'pace of change' and 'access'. CONCLUSION While results suggest an acceptance of CH across key stakeholders, barriers and facilitators should be considered to support effective implementation. While further analysis of the efficacy of CH to support families impacted by paediatric cancer is needed, these findings highlight key areas where CH may be effectively employed.
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- Emma Delemere
- Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
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- Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Yeung AWK, Kulnik ST, Parvanov ED, Fassl A, Eibensteiner F, Völkl-Kernstock S, Kletecka-Pulker M, Crutzen R, Gutenberg J, Höppchen I, Niebauer J, Smeddinck JD, Willschke H, Atanasov AG. Research on Digital Technology Use in Cardiology: Bibliometric Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e36086. [PMID: 35544307 PMCID: PMC9133979 DOI: 10.2196/36086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Digital technology uses in cardiology have become a popular research focus in recent years. However, there has been no published bibliometric report that analyzed the corresponding academic literature in order to derive key publishing trends and characteristics of this scientific area. Objective We used a bibliometric approach to identify and analyze the academic literature on digital technology uses in cardiology, and to unveil popular research topics, key authors, institutions, countries, and journals. We further captured the cardiovascular conditions and diagnostic tools most commonly investigated within this field. Methods The Web of Science electronic database was queried to identify relevant papers on digital technology uses in cardiology. Publication and citation data were acquired directly from the database. Complete bibliographic data were exported to VOSviewer, a dedicated bibliometric software package, and related to the semantic content of titles, abstracts, and keywords. A term map was constructed for findings visualization. Results The analysis was based on data from 12,529 papers. Of the top 5 most productive institutions, 4 were based in the United States. The United States was the most productive country (4224/12,529, 33.7%), followed by United Kingdom (1136/12,529, 9.1%), Germany (1067/12,529, 8.5%), China (682/12,529, 5.4%), and Italy (622/12,529, 5.0%). Cardiovascular diseases that had been frequently investigated included hypertension (152/12,529, 1.2%), atrial fibrillation (122/12,529, 1.0%), atherosclerosis (116/12,529, 0.9%), heart failure (106/12,529, 0.8%), and arterial stiffness (80/12,529, 0.6%). Recurring modalities were electrocardiography (170/12,529, 1.4%), angiography (127/12,529, 1.0%), echocardiography (127/12,529, 1.0%), digital subtraction angiography (111/12,529, 0.9%), and photoplethysmography (80/12,529, 0.6%). For a literature subset on smartphone apps and wearable devices, the Journal of Medical Internet Research (20/632, 3.2%) and other JMIR portfolio journals (51/632, 8.0%) were the major publishing venues. Conclusions Digital technology uses in cardiology target physicians, patients, and the general public. Their functions range from assisting diagnosis, recording cardiovascular parameters, and patient education, to teaching laypersons about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This field already has had a great impact in health care, and we anticipate continued growth.
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- Andy Wai Kan Yeung
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Translational Stem Cell Biology, Research Institute of the Medical University of Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria.,Department of Health Promotion, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria.,Department of Health Promotion, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria.,Center for Human Computer Interaction, Paris Lodron University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria.,University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.,REHA Zentrum Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, Salzburg, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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Yogesh MJ, Karthikeyan J. Health Informatics: Engaging Modern Healthcare Units: A Brief Overview. Front Public Health 2022; 10:854688. [PMID: 35570921 PMCID: PMC9099090 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.854688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the current scenario, with a large amount of unstructured data, Health Informatics is gaining traction, allowing Healthcare Units to leverage and make meaningful insights for doctors and decision-makers with relevant information to scale operations and predict the future view of treatments via Information Systems Communication. Now, around the world, massive amounts of data are being collected and analyzed for better patient diagnosis and treatment, improving public health systems and assisting government agencies in designing and implementing public health policies, instilling confidence in future generations who want to use better public health systems. This article provides an overview of the HL7 FHIR Architecture, including the workflow state, linkages, and various informatics approaches used in healthcare units. The article discusses future trends and directions in Health Informatics for successful application to provide public health safety. With the advancement of technology, healthcare units face new issues that must be addressed with appropriate adoption policies and standards.
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- M. J. Yogesh
- School of Information Technology and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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Rook L, Mazza MC, Lefter I, Brazier F. Toward Linguistic Recognition of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Front Digit Health 2022; 4:779039. [PMID: 35493530 PMCID: PMC9051024 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.779039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) refers to extreme, uncontrollable, and persistent worry and anxiety. The disorder is known to affect the social functioning and well-being of millions of people, but despite its prevalence and burden to society, it has proven difficult to identify unique behavioral markers. Interestingly, the worrying behavior observed in GAD is argued to stem from a verbal linguistic process. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate if GAD can be predicted from the language people use to put their anxious worries into words. Given the importance of avoidance sensitivity (a higher likelihood to respond anxiously to novel or unexpected triggers) in GAD, this study also explored if prediction accuracy increases when individual differences in behavioral avoidance and approach sensitivity are taken into account. Method An expressive writing exercise was used to explore whether GAD can be predicted from linguistic characteristics of written narratives. Specifically, 144 undergraduate student participants were asked to recall an anxious experience during their university life, and describe this experience in written form. Clinically validated behavioral measures for GAD and self-reported sensitivity in behavioral avoidance/inhibition (BIS) and behavioral approach (BAS), were collected. A set of classification experiments was performed to evaluate GAD predictability based on linguistic features, BIS/BAS scores, and a concatenation of the two. Results The classification results show that GAD can, indeed, be successfully predicted from anxiety-focused written narratives. Prediction accuracy increased when differences in BIS and BAS were included, which suggests that, under those conditions, negatively valenced emotion words and words relating to social processes could be sufficient for recognition of GAD. Conclusions Undergraduate students with a high GAD score can be identified based on their written recollection of an anxious experience during university life. This insight is an important first step toward development of text-based digital health applications and technologies aimed at remote screening for GAD. Future work should investigate the extent to which these results uniquely apply to university campus populations or generalize to other demographics.
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Benn R, Shaw A. Examining the barriers to accepting big health data from a health marketeer's perspective. Health Mark Q 2021; 40:1-18. [PMID: 34720070 DOI: 10.1080/07359683.2021.1994115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Studies have shown that the sharing of big health data can improve patient management across primary and secondary care sectors. It can also reduce costs and can enhance the medical research process. Unfortunately, many big health data initiatives are being impeded because of a range of complex issues. This study was initiated to identify the said issues and develop a tool for health marketers to use to negate the barriers in big healthcare data projects. The study demonstrates how the Interactive Communication Technology Adoption Model can be operationalized to support qualitative researchers.
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- Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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Connelly B, Battaglia C, Gilmartin HM. A dissemination strategy to promote relational coordination in the veterans health administration: a case study. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1018. [PMID: 34579712 PMCID: PMC8474939 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07009-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Large healthcare institutions like the Veterans Health Administration (VA) continually seek best practices to improve clinical care. Relational coordination is an evidence-based organizational theory of communicating and relating to coordinate work and drive performance outcomes. Implementing relational coordination-guided practices can be difficult due to challenges with spreading information across large systems. Using social marketing theory and evidence-based dissemination strategies, we developed an evidence-based dissemination plan to educate and motivate researchers and operational staff to study and implement relational coordination in the VA. Methods In this case study, we used the four Ps (product, price, place, promotion) of social marketing theory to develop a 2-phase dissemination strategy. In phase one, we created and distributed relational coordination information and invited VA staff to join the Relational Coordination Research Collaborative. In phase two, dissemination efforts targeted researchers ready to implement relational coordination within existing programs of research. Process and outcome measures included dissemination, engagement and adoption data and a post-project survey. Quantitative results were calculated using descriptive statistics. Survey text responses were analyzed using deductive content analysis and a structured categorization matrix. Results Phase one included social media dissemination, virtual and in-person presentations, as well as phone and email communication between project staff and the target audience. In total, 47 VA staff became members of the Relational Coordination Research Collaborative and 27 routinely participated in online research seminars. In phase 2, 13 researchers expressed interest in studying relational coordination and 5 projects were selected to participate. Multiple relational coordination-related trainings and publications originated from this program. Conclusions Dissemination approaches that involved personalized, one-on-one efforts (e.g., phone or email) seemed to be more effective at disseminating relational coordination compared to social media or online presentations. Participants in phase 2 agreed that relational coordination should be adopted in the VA but indicated that cost would be a barrier. Results support the importance of evidence-based dissemination planning that address the unique costs and benefits of programs.
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- Brigid Connelly
- Denver/Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Denver/Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.,Health Systems, Management and Policy, University of Colorado, School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- Denver/Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.,Health Systems, Management and Policy, University of Colorado, School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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A Survey of Patients' Opinions and Preferences on the Use of E-Prescriptions in Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189769. [PMID: 34574688 PMCID: PMC8467067 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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E-prescription is already used in many countries, improving the standard of patient care. Officially, from 8 January 2020 e-prescribing has been obligated in Poland. Physicians’ and pharmacists’ opinions on e-prescribing have been widely researched and reported in the literature. In contrast, patients’ perception has, to date, received little attention. For this reason, the aim of this study was to find the features and functionalities of e-prescribing that are desired by the public and influence the positive evaluation of this tool, according to patient opinion. In order to obtain data, a questionnaire was completed by 456 randomly selected adults. The obtained results indicated that only eight people (1.8%) did not know what e-prescription is. Of the remaining 448 individuals, 72.1% prefer e-prescription because it is more convenient for them. Most patients (62.1%) also recognize that e-prescribing makes it easier to purchase medications on behalf of another patient. Based on the study, it can be concluded that e-prescription is well evaluated by Polish patients. A large percentage of respondents were positive about obtaining prescriptions for continued treatment, without a personal doctor visit. Therefore, it is reasonable to maintain the possibility of such contact with a physician. The most popular, and preferred, method of receiving e-prescriptions is via SMS. However, it is necessary to offer different options for obtaining prescriptions, to meet the needs of different populations.
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Versluis A, van Luenen S, Meijer E, Honkoop PJ, Pinnock H, Mohr DC, Neves AL, Chavannes NH, van der Kleij RMJJ. SERIES: eHealth in primary care. Part 4: Addressing the challenges of implementation. Eur J Gen Pract 2021; 26:140-145. [PMID: 33025820 PMCID: PMC7580793 DOI: 10.1080/13814788.2020.1826431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background The implementation of eHealth applications in primary care remains challenging. Enhancing knowledge and awareness of implementation determinants is critical to build evidence-based implementation strategies and optimise uptake and sustainability. Objectives We consider how evidence-based implementation strategies can be built to support eHealth implementation. Discussion What implementation strategies to consider depends on (potential) barriers and facilitators to eHealth implementation in a given situation. Therefore, we first discuss key barriers and facilitators following the five domains of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Cost is identified as a critical barrier to eHealth implementation. Privacy, security problems, and a lack of recognised standards for eHealth applications also hinder implementation. Engagement of key stakeholders in the implementation process, planning the implementation of the intervention, and the availability of training and support are important facilitators. To support care professionals and researchers, we provide a stepwise approach to develop and apply evidence-based implementation strategies for eHealth in primary care. It includes the following steps: (1) specify the eHealth application, (2) define problem, (3) specify desired implementation behaviour, and (4) choose and (5) evaluate the implementation strategy. To improve the fit of the implementation strategy with the setting, the stepwise approach considers the phase of the implementation process and the specific context. Conclusion Applying an approach, as provided here, may help to improve the implementation of eHealth applications in primary care.
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- Anke Versluis
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands.,Section of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS)/Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.,National eHealth Living Lab (NeLL), Leiden, the Netherlands
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Gleiss A, Lewandowski S. Removing barriers for digital health through organizing ambidexterity in hospitals. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01532-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Aim
Hospitals noticeably struggle with maintaining hundreds of IT systems and applications in compliance with the latest IT standards and regulations. Thus, hospitals search for efficient opportunities to discover and integrate useful digital health innovations into their existing IT landscapes. In addition, although a multitude of digital innovations from digital health startups enter the market, numerous barriers impede their successful implementation and adoption. Against this background, the aim of this study was to explore typical digital innovation barriers in hospitals, and to assess how a hospital data management platform (HDMP) architecture might help hospitals to extract such innovative capabilities.
Subject and methods
Based on the concept of organizational ambidexterity (OA), we pursued a qualitative mixed-methods approach. First, we explored and consolidated innovation barriers through a systematic literature review, interviews with 20 startup representatives, and a focus group interview with a hospital IT team and the CEO of an HDMP provider. Finally, we conducted a case-study analysis of 36 digital health startups to explore and conceptualize the potential impact of DI and apply the morphological method to synthesize our findings from a multi-level perspective.
Results
We first provide a systematic and conceptual overview of typical barriers for digital innovation in hospitals. Hereupon, we explain how an HDMP might enable hospitals to mitigate such barriers and extract value from digital innovations at both individual and organizational level.
Conclusion
Our results imply that an HDMP can help hospitals to approach organizational ambidexterity through integrating and maintaining hundreds of systems and applications, which allows for a structured and controlled integration of external digital innovations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marco Marabelli
- Information and Process Management Department, Bentley University, Waltham, United States
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- Information Systems, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Information and Process Management Department, Bentley University, Waltham, United States
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Gimpel H, Manner-Romberg T, Schmied F, Winkler TJ. Understanding the evaluation of mHealth app features based on a cross-country Kano analysis. ELECTRONIC MARKETS 2021; 31:765-794. [PMID: 35602116 PMCID: PMC7987738 DOI: 10.1007/s12525-020-00455-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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While mobile health (mHealth) apps play an increasingly important role in digitalized health care, little is known regarding the effects of specific mHealth app features on user satisfaction across different healthcare system contexts. Using personal health record (PHR) apps as an example, this study identifies how potential users in Germany and Denmark evaluate a set of 26 app features, and whether evaluation differences can be explained by the differences in four pertinent user characteristics, namely privacy concerns, mHealth literacy, mHealth self-efficacy, and adult playfulness. Based on survey data from both countries, we employed the Kano method to evaluate PHR features and applied a quartile-based sample-split approach to understand the underlying relationships between user characteristics and their perceptions of features. Our results not only reveal significant differences in 14 of the features between Germans and Danes, they also demonstrate which of the user characteristics best explain each of these differences. Our two key contributions are, first, to explain the evaluation of specific PHR app features on user satisfaction in two different healthcare contexts and, second, to demonstrate how to extend the Kano method in terms of explaining subgroup differences through user characteristic antecedents. The implications for app providers and policymakers are discussed.
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- Henner Gimpel
- University of Hohenheim, Schloss Hohenheim 1, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
- FIM Research Center, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
- Project Group Business & Information Systems Engineering, Fraunhofer FIT, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
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- FIM Research Center, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
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- FIM Research Center, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
- Project Group Business & Information Systems Engineering, Fraunhofer FIT, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
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- University of Hagen, Universitaetsstr. 47, 58097 Hagen, Germany
- Copenhagen Business School, Howitzvej 60, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Dönmez E, Kitapçı NŞ, Kitapçı OC, Yay M, Aksu PK, Köksal L, Mumcu G. Readiness for Health Information Technology is Associated to Information Security in Healthcare Institutions. Acta Inform Med 2020; 28:265-271. [PMID: 33627928 PMCID: PMC7879439 DOI: 10.5455/aim.2020.28.265-271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health information technologies (HITs) present numerous opportunities for the improvement and transformation of healthcare, which include reducing human errors, improving clinical outcomes, facilitating care coordination, improving efficiency of practice and tracking data over time. HITs involve various technologies that range from simple charting, to a more advanced decision support and integration with medical technology. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to examine the readiness for the implementation of health information technologies (HITs) among medical and administrative staff as well as to evaluate the effects of information security status on the readiness. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 236 medical employees (F/M: 192/44; mean age: 34±7.43 years) and 139 administrative employees (F/M: 93/46, mean age: 36±7.64 years) from 15 public health institutions in Kocaeli, Marmara Region were included. The data were collected via a structured questionnaire regarding opinions about information security and privacy, use of information technologies and the Organizational Information Technology Innovation Readiness Scale (OITIRS). After an explanatory factor analysis was performed for the scale, two subgroups regarding Organizational Readiness and Technological Readiness were obtained. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate related factors for these subgroups of OITIRS. RESULTS According to binary logistic regression analysis, establishing of a password management system was found to be a crucial factor for both organizational and technological readiness among medical and administrative employees in health institutions (p<0.05). The enhancement of collaboration among staff by implementing information technologies was a critical factor for the medical staff; whereas, the attitude of employees to ensure information security was an important factor for the administrative employees in both subgroups (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Both medical and administrative unit employees stated that establishing a password management system that determines the frequency of changing passwords in the organization would affect both organizational and technical readiness in healthcare institutions.
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- Elif Dönmez
- Department of Purchasing, İzmit Seka State Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Departments of Statistics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Koskimies E, Koskinen S, Leino-Kilpi H, Suhonen R. The informational privacy of patients in prehospital emergency care-Integrative literature review. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:4440-4453. [PMID: 32891066 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore the informational privacy of patients in prehospital emergency care based on the existing literature. BACKGROUND Informational privacy, a central value in health care, is strongly connected to patients' safety and quality of care. However, its realisation faces challenges in the unique context of prehospital emergency care. DESIGN Integrative literature review. METHODS Systematic searches of the CINAHL, MEDLINE and Cochrane library databases (n = 1588) and a manual search of the reference lists of the included articles (n = 0) were conducted in August 2019. In the article selection, specified inclusion and exclusion criteria were used. Two Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools were used. Ultimately, 11 studies were included. Analysis was conducted by using content analysis. Overall, process of the review was guided by PRISMA checklist. RESULTS The number of primary research studies related to informational privacy in prehospital emergency care is limited and mainly focused on privacy and confidentiality. The informational privacy was described from three aspects (a) information control by patients, (b) information protection by healthcare professional and (c) concepts related to informational privacy. The realisation of patients' informational privacy varied. Factors related to the realisation were related to the paramedics, the prehospital emergency care work and the patients. CONCLUSION More research specifically focused on informational privacy in prehospital emergency care is needed. Paramedics' understanding of informational privacy and its protection is essential to enhance the realisation of patients' informational privacy. Therefore, a response is required to their need for more education concerning informational privacy. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Paramedics' attention should be drawn to the identified factors related to the realisation of informational privacy and its use in clinical practice in order to continue to provide high-quality prehospital emergency care.
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- Eini Koskimies
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Welfare Division, Turku University Hospital and City of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Bally ELS, Cesuroglu T. Toward Integration of mHealth in Primary Care in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Analysis of Stakeholder Perspectives. Front Public Health 2020; 7:407. [PMID: 32010660 PMCID: PMC6974538 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: There is a growing need to structurally change the way chronic illness care is organized as health systems struggle to meet the demand for chronic care. mHealth technologies can alter traditional approaches to health care provision by stimulating self-management of chronically ill patients. The aim of this study was to understand the complex environment related to the introduction of mHealth solutions into primary care for chronic disease management while considering health system functioning and stakeholder views. Methods: A transdisciplinary approach was used informed by the Interactive Learning and Action (ILA) methodology. Exploratory interviews (n = 5) were held with representatives of stakeholder groups to identify and position key stakeholders. Subsequently, professionals and chronically ill patients were consulted separately to elaborate on the barriers and facilitators in integration, using semi-structured interviews (n = 17) and a focus group (n = 6). Follow-up interviews (n = 5) were conducted to discuss initial findings of the stakeholder analysis. Results: Most stakeholders, in particular primary care practitioners and patients, seem to have a supporting or mixed attitude toward integration of mHealth. On the other hand, several powerful stakeholders, including primary care information system developers and medical specialists are likely to show resistance or a lack of initiative toward mHealth integration. Main barriers to mHealth integration were a lack of interoperability with existing information systems; difficulties in financing mHealth implementation; and limited readiness in general practices to change. Potential enablers of integration included co-design of mHealth solutions and incentives for pioneers. Conclusion: Stakeholders acknowledge the benefits of integrating mHealth in primary care. However, important barriers perceived by end-users prevent them to fully adopt and use mHealth. This study shows that the complexity of introducing mHealth into primary care calls for strategies encouraging collaboration between multiple stakeholders to enhance successful implementation.
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- Esmee L S Bally
- Faculty of Science, Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Science, Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Pervasive internet and sensor technologies promise to revolutionize psychological science. However, the data collected using these technologies are often very personal—indeed, the value of the data is often directly related to how personal they are. At the same time, driven by the replication crisis, there is a sustained push to publish data to open repositories. These movements are in fundamental conflict. In this article, we propose a way to navigate this issue. We argue that there are significant advantages to be gained by ceding the ownership of data to the participants who generate the data. We then provide desiderata for a privacy-preserving platform. In particular, we suggest that researchers should use an interface to perform experiments and run analyses, rather than observing the stimuli themselves. We argue that this method not only improves privacy but will also encourage greater compliance with good research practices than is possible through open repositories.
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McCreary M, Arevian AC, Brady M, Mosqueda Chichits AE, Zhang L, Tang L, Zima B. A Clinical Care Monitoring and Data Collection Tool (H3 Tracker) to Assess Uptake and Engagement in Mental Health Care Services in a Community-Based Pediatric Integrated Care Model: Longitudinal Cohort Study. JMIR Ment Health 2019; 6:e12358. [PMID: 31012861 PMCID: PMC6658269 DOI: 10.2196/12358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND National recommendations for pediatric integrated care models include improved capacity for care coordination and communication across primary care and specialty mental health providers using technology, yet few practical, short-term solutions are available for low-resource, community-based pediatric integrated care clinics. OBJECTIVE The goal of the paper is to describe the development and features of a Web-based tool designed for program evaluation and clinician monitoring of embedded pediatric mental health care using a community-partnered approach. In addition, a longitudinal study design was used to assess the implementation of the tool in program evaluation, including clinical monitoring and data collection. METHODS Biweekly meetings of the partnered evaluation team (clinic, academic, and funding partners) were convened over the course of 12 months to specify tool features using a participatory framework, followed by usability testing and further refinement during implementation. RESULTS A data collection tool was developed to collect clinic population characteristics as well as collect and display patient mental health outcomes and clinical care services from 277 eligible caregiver/child participants. Despite outreach, there was little uptake of the tool by either the behavioral health team or primary care provider. CONCLUSIONS Development of the H3 Tracker (Healthy Minds, Healthy Children, Healthy Chicago Tracker) in two community-based pediatric clinics with embedded mental health teams serving predominantly minority children is feasible and promising for on-site program evaluation data collection. Future research is needed to understand ways to improve clinic integration and examine whether promotion of primary care/mental health communication drives sustained use. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02699814; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02699814 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/772pV5rWW).
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- Michael McCreary
- Center for Health Services and Society, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Center for Health Services and Society, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Health Services and Society, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Center for Health Services and Society, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Center for Health Services and Society, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Abbott-Garner P, Richardson J, Jones RB. The Impact of Superfast Broadband, Tailored Booklets for Households, and Discussions With General Practitioners on Personal Electronic Health Readiness: Cluster Factorial Quasi-Randomized Control Trial. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e11386. [PMID: 30855234 PMCID: PMC6431827 DOI: 10.2196/11386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Electronic health (eHealth) may improve health outcomes, but many people remain digitally excluded. Personal readiness to use the internet for health may be limited by lack of internet infrastructure, personal skills, social support, service provision, and cost. The impact of interventions to reduce these barriers is unknown. From 2011, the British Government supported the implementation of “superfast” broadband (Superfast) across the rural county of Cornwall. This provided the opportunity to assess the impact of interventions at regional, practice, and household levels. Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of 3 interventions on personal eHealth readiness: (1) regional-level implementation of Superfast, (2) practice-level discussions with general practitioners to encourage greater internet use in health service provision, and (3) household-level tailored booklets providing information to help improve personal skills in eHealth. Methods This was a cluster quasi-randomized factorial controlled trial. Implementation of Superfast was monitored, and postcodes were classified as having early or late availability. An algorithm selected 78 from 16,385 eligible postcodes to minimize the possibility of overlap between general practices and ensure a balance of urban and rural areas; 1388 households were randomly selected from the 78 postcodes and allocated to the 8 (2 × 2 × 2) study arms. A modified version of the Personal eHealth Readiness Questionnaire was used to compare scores (0 to 10) and 4 components (personal, provision, support, and economic) from baseline (August 2013) to the 18-month follow-up between the 8 arms, to assess the impact of interventions. We compared SDs of scores to assess changes in eHealth inequalities. Results eHealth readiness improved over 18 months from 4.36 out of 10 to 4.59 out of 10 (t235=4.18; P<.001; CI=0.13 to 0.35), resulting from increases in personal and provision components of the score (t255=3.191; P=.002 and t258=3.410; P=.001). However, there were no significant differences between the 3 interventions, either singly or in combination using intention-to-treat analysis. The proportion of internet users did not significantly increase (79.2%, 205/259 to 81.5%, 211/259) and mobile use was significantly greater (50.5%, 101/199 to 64.8%, 129/199). There was no change in eHealth inequality. Conclusions People in Cornwall became more ready to adopt eHealth services, increasing both their personal ability to use eHealth and their methods of access. The implementation of Superfast may have contributed to this; we are certain that our other 2 interventions did not. This increased eHealth readiness did not cause a larger digital divide. The study illustrates the complexity of conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of interventions at regional, practice, and household levels. Our method may be of use to others. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00102401; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02355808 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/75oEz0E1x)
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- Philip Abbott-Garner
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Wernhart A, Gahbauer S, Haluza D. eHealth and telemedicine: Practices and beliefs among healthcare professionals and medical students at a medical university. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213067. [PMID: 30818348 PMCID: PMC6394957 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Digitalization affects almost every aspect of modern daily life including healthcare delivery. Successful adoption and sustainable integration of information technology-based eHealth and telemedicine concepts in clinical practice depend on constant evaluation of end user needs, proficiencies, and preferences. We therefore assessed how current and future healthcare professionals perceived health technology solutions and whether their perceptions differed. We conducted an online survey among a purposive sample of employees and students at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. The structured questionnaire collected self-reported practices and beliefs in the context of eHealth and telemedicine among 905 participants (59.0% females), of which 48.4% were employees and 51.6% were students. Participants expressed moderate knowledge of eHealth and telemedicine concepts with higher levels among employees compared to students (both: p<0.05). Compared to employees, students were less convinced that online health information improves patient knowledge (p<0.001), but were more optimistic that telemedicine reduces healthcare costs (p<0.05). Participants doubted that telemedicine services would enhance the doctor-patient relationship and raised concerns regarding data security and privacy issues. Accordingly, quantitative context analysis of free text comments revealed that the four most frequently mentioned themes were related to issues concerning data privacy and security, questions of responsibility, doctor-patient interaction, and reliability of information. This study provides valuable insights into how current and future healthcare professionals differ in their perceptions regarding eHealth and telemedicine. These findings raise awareness of the need to bridge the gap between digital age groups and professional groups, especially in clinical healthcare delivery in a clocked-through, strenuous academic setting as found at a medical university.
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- Anna Wernhart
- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Public Health, Department of Environmental Health, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Public Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Public Health, Department of Environmental Health, Vienna, Austria
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Steele Gray C, Gravesande J, Hans PK, Nie JX, Sharpe S, Loganathan M, Lyons R, Cott C. Using Exploratory Trials to Identify Relevant Contexts and Mechanisms in Complex Electronic Health Interventions: Evaluating the Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Tool. JMIR Form Res 2019; 3:e11950. [PMID: 30810532 PMCID: PMC6414821 DOI: 10.2196/11950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Designing appropriate studies for evaluating complex interventions, such as electronic health solutions to support integrated care, remains a methodological challenge. With the many moving parts of complex interventions, it is not always clear how program activities are connected to anticipated and unanticipated outcomes. Exploratory trials can be used to uncover determinants (or mechanisms) to inform content theory that underpins complex interventions before designing a full evaluation plan. Objective A multimethod exploratory trial of the electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) tool was conducted to uncover contexts, processes and outcome variables, and the mechanisms that link these variables before full-scale evaluation. ePRO is a mobile app and portal designed to support goal-oriented care in interdisciplinary primary health care practices (clinical-level integration). This paper offers evaluation findings and methodological insight on how to use exploratory trial data to identify relevant context, process, and outcome variables, as well as central (necessary to achieving outcomes) versus peripheral (less critical and potentially context dependent) mechanisms at play. Methods The 4-month trial was conducted in 2 primary health care practices in Toronto, Canada. The patients were randomized into control and intervention groups and compared pre and post on quality of life and activation outcome measures. Semistructured interviews were conducted with providers and patients in the intervention group. Narrative analysis was used to uncover dominant mechanisms that inform the intervention’s content theory (how context and process variables are linked to outcomes). Results Overall, 7 providers, 1 administrator, and 16 patients (7-control, 9-intervention) participated in the study. This study uncovered many complex and nuanced context, process, and outcome variables at play in the intervention. Narrative analysis of patient and provider interviews revealed dominant story lines that help to tease apart central and peripheral mechanisms driving the intervention. Provider and patient story lines centered around fitting the new intervention into everyday work and life of patients and providers and meaningfulness of the intervention. These themes were moderated by patient-provider relationships going into and throughout the intervention, their comfort with technology, and the research process. Conclusions Identifying dominant story lines using narrative analysis helps to identify the most relevant context and process variables likely to influence study outcomes. Normalization process theory emerges as a useful theory to uncover underlying mechanisms because of its emphasis on the social production and normalization of technological, processual, and social aspects of work; all found to be critical to our intervention. The number of complex, overlapping influencing variables suggests that complex interventions such as ePRO require us to pay careful attention to central versus peripheral mechanisms that will influence study outcomes. The narrative methods presented here are shown to be useful in uncovering these mechanisms and help to guide subsequent larger evaluation studies.
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- Carolyn Steele Gray
- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ray D Wolfe Department of Family Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Egan S, Brama P, McGrath D. Research trends in equine movement analysis, future opportunities and potential barriers in the digital age: A scoping review from 1978 to 2018. Equine Vet J 2019; 51:813-824. [PMID: 30659639 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since Muybridge's 'horse in motion', researchers in the equine movement analysis field continue to improve objective analysis and performance monitoring while ensuring representative data capture. However, subjective evaluation remains the primary method of equine gait analysis in the applied setting, despite evidence highlighting the unreliability of this approach. OBJECTIVES To map research trends, limitations and opportunities across the diverse equine gait analysis literature. STUDY DESIGN Joanna Briggs Institute and Cochrane systematic scoping review. METHODS Search terms were chosen based on the 'PICO' framework and included keywords such as: Equine, Gait, Kinematics and Analysis. Studies were excluded based on predetermined criteria by two independent researchers. Data were extracted from 510 articles from 1978 to 2018. RESULTS Insights derived from movement analysis appear to be driven by tool availability. Observational research (42.9%) was the most popular study design. Use of wearable technology as a primary research tool is established within the field, accounting for 13.5% of studies. Analysis of limitations identified 17.8% of studies citing challenges to the transferability of research results. Restricted sample size appears to be an underlying contributor to many of the limitations identified. In terms of research opportunities, advances in intervention studies were called for (10.4% of studies) in the following three areas; clinical, rehabilitative exercise and performance/training. MAIN LIMITATIONS This review was confined to research in the English language. CONCLUSIONS Standardised research reporting may alleviate sample size issues by facilitating data pooling, database creation and meta-analyses. Large holistic data collections and application frameworks based on wearable technologies are not reflected in the current equine gait analysis literature and thus represent an interesting opportunity for this field. Progress and lessons learned from the human field of movement analysis can be useful in supporting this potential development.
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- S Egan
- Institute for Sport and Health, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Section Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute for Sport and Health, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Kesse-Tachi A, Asmah AE, Agbozo E. Factors influencing adoption of eHealth technologies in Ghana. Digit Health 2019; 5:2055207619871425. [PMID: 31523448 PMCID: PMC6728657 DOI: 10.1177/2055207619871425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study covers factors influencing the adoption of electronic health (eHealth) technologies in Ghana. The study was designed as a quantitative survey with questionnaire as the main method of data gathering. A total of 1640 questionnaires were administered to users and potential users of eHealth technologies in both public and private healthcare centres in Ghana. The study concludes that institutional characteristics and healthcare manager characteristics have a high influence on eHealth adoption. However, factors related to performance expectancy and effort expectancy only have low influence on the adoption of eHealth devices and systems. Accordingly, the study makes recommendations to policymakers for improving eHealth adoption in the health sector.
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Barriers for the Using of Information Systems in Hospitals: A Qualitative Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.5812/semj.66180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Trant AA, Strait M, Kaplan R, Dest V, Roshka A, Lyons CA, Vest KA, Steffen T, Chiang A, Adelson KB. Monitoring InBaskets With Feedback to Providers Enhances the Timeliness of Patient Care. J Oncol Pract 2018; 14:e310-e315. [PMID: 29641273 DOI: 10.1200/jop.17.00103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Electronic health records have changed providers' workflow. Epic's InBasket supplants traditional communication and is a central hub for clinical information. Failure to promptly complete records impairs communication and revenue collection. By tracking providers' InBasket activities and offering feedback, we hoped to improve InBasket management and interdisciplinary communication. METHODS We created a report to track 273 providers' InBasket activities, including ambulatory transcriptions, chart cosignatures, order cosignatures, patient calls, results, and billable encounters. The report showed how often and for how long each activity was delinquent. We completed three Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. During cycle 1 (November to December 2015), we sent all providers automated e-mails with their monthly results. During cycle 2 (January to April 2016), we focused solely on billable encounter closure and sent targeted e-mails to providers with > 50 delinquent encounters. The e-mails stated that providers had 30 days to complete encounters or their practices would be closed to new patients; at 30 days, noncompliant providers had 60 days before practice suspension. During cycle 3 (May to September 2016), we continued to monitor and send targeted e-mails to providers who accumulated > 50 encounters. We modeled the financial impact of the intervention using net closure data, the report's aging function, and billing logs. RESULTS InBasket monitoring with structured feedback decreased open encounters by 53.43%. We did not see improvements in the other metrics that the report tracked. We estimate that $231,724 was saved as a result of the intervention and $349,179 was lost to filing deadlines. CONCLUSION Automated e-mails did not reduce open encounters; targeted e-mails to providers improved InBasket management.
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- Amelia A Trant
- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University; Yale-New Haven Hospital; Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, New Haven, CT
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Recent Developments in Tele-Ultrasonography. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2018; 44:101-106. [PMID: 30687527 PMCID: PMC6320468 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.44.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A long-standing trend that will continue to grow in healthcare is providing high quality services for all the patient, no matter the distance and no matter the place. One approach currently being used to increase population access to healthcare services is telemedicine. This narrative review presents one branch of e-health, in particular the use of teleultrasonography (TUS) in clinical practice, the challenges and barriers encountered. Current advances in ultrasound technology, including the growth of portable and small ultrasound devices have increased the range of applications of TUS, from traumatic patients in emergency medicine, maternal ultrasound and even for monitoring and screening for chronic illnesses. Even though some barriers are still looking for a solution, like standardized training and protocols, errors in data acquisition, the lack of trained professionals to operate in remote areas, TUS has the potential to redesign future health care systems.
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Subotic-Kerry M, King C, O'Moore K, Achilles M, O'Dea B. General Practitioners' Attitudes Toward a Web-Based Mental Health Service for Adolescents: Implications for Service Design and Delivery. JMIR Hum Factors 2018; 5:e12. [PMID: 29572203 PMCID: PMC5889492 DOI: 10.2196/humanfactors.8913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Anxiety disorders and depression are prevalent among youth. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of professional contact for treating health problems in young people. A Web-based mental health service delivered in partnership with schools may facilitate increased access to psychological care among adolescents. However, for such a model to be implemented successfully, GPs’ views need to be measured. Objective This study aimed to examine the needs and attitudes of GPs toward a Web-based mental health service for adolescents, and to identify the factors that may affect the provision of this type of service and likelihood of integration. Findings will inform the content and overall service design. Methods GPs were interviewed individually about the proposed Web-based service. Qualitative analysis of transcripts was performed using thematic coding. A short follow-up questionnaire was delivered to assess background characteristics, level of acceptability, and likelihood of integration of the Web-based mental health service. Results A total of 13 GPs participated in the interview and 11 completed a follow-up online questionnaire. Findings suggest strong support for the proposed Web-based mental health service. A wide range of factors were found to influence the likelihood of GPs integrating a Web-based service into their clinical practice. Coordinated collaboration with parents, students, school counselors, and other mental health care professionals were considered important by nearly all GPs. Confidence in Web-based care, noncompliance of adolescents and GPs, accessibility, privacy, and confidentiality were identified as potential barriers to adopting the proposed Web-based service. Conclusions GPs were open to a proposed Web-based service for the monitoring and management of anxiety and depression in adolescents, provided that a collaborative approach to care is used, the feedback regarding the client is clear, and privacy and security provisions are assured.
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- Black Dog Institute, Randwick, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Black Dog Institute, Randwick, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Saluvan M, Ozonoff A. Functionality of hospital information systems: results from a survey of quality directors at Turkish hospitals. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2018; 18:6. [PMID: 29329532 PMCID: PMC5767047 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-018-0581-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to determine availability of core Hospital Information Systems (HIS) functions implemented in Turkish hospitals and the perceived importance of these functions on quality and patient safety. METHODS We surveyed quality directors (QDs) at civilian hospitals in the nation of Turkey. Data were collected via web survey using an instrument with 50 items describing core functionality of HIS. We calculated mean availability of each function, mean and median values of perceived impact on quality, and we investigated the relationship between availability and perceived importance. RESULTS We received responses from 31% of eligible institutions, representing all major geographic regions of Turkey. Mean availability of 50 HIS functions was 65.6%, ranging from 19.6% to 97.4%. Mean importance score was 7.87 (on a 9-point scale) ranging from 7.13 to 8.41. Functions related to result management (89.3%) and decision support systems (52.2%) had the highest and lowest reported availability respectively. Availability and perceived importance were moderately correlated (r = 0.52). CONCLUSION QDs report high importance of the HIS functions surveyed as they relate to quality and patient safety. Availability and perceived importance of HIS functions are generally correlated, with some interesting exceptions. These findings may inform future investments and guide policy changes within the Turkish healthcare system. Financial incentives, regulations around certified HIS, revisions to accreditation manuals, and training interventions are all policies which will help integrate HIS functions to support quality and patient safety in Turkish hospitals.
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- Mehmet Saluvan
- Center for Applied Pediatric Quality Analytics, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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- Center for Applied Pediatric Quality Analytics, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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Shaikh FA, Kolowitz BJ, Awan O, Aerts HJ, von Reden A, Halabi S, Mohiuddin SA, Malik S, Shrestha RB, Deible C. Technical Challenges in the Clinical Application of Radiomics. JCO Clin Cancer Inform 2017; 1:1-8. [DOI: 10.1200/cci.17.00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Radiomics is a quantitative approach to medical image analysis targeted at deciphering the morphologic and functional features of a lesion. Radiomic methods can be applied across various malignant conditions to identify tumor phenotype characteristics in the images that correlate with their likelihood of survival, as well as their association with the underlying biology. Identifying this set of characteristic features, called tumor signature, holds tremendous value in predicting the behavior and progression of cancer, which in turn has the potential to predict its response to various therapeutic options. We discuss the technical challenges encountered in the application of radiomics, in terms of methodology, workflow integration, and user experience, that need to be addressed to harness its true potential.
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- Faiq A. Shaikh
- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Faiq A. Shaikh, Brian J. Kolowitz, Anna von Reden, Rasu B. Shrestha, and Christopher Deible, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Enterprises, Pittsburgh; Omer Awan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Hugo J. Aerts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA; Safwan Halabi, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Sohaib A. Mohiuddin, University of Miami, Miami, FL; and Sana Malik, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Linking the health data system in the U.S.: Challenges to the benefits. Int J Nurs Sci 2017; 4:410-417. [PMID: 31406785 PMCID: PMC6626162 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2016] [Revised: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In order to improve patient care in the United States there, the government made a mandate called HIE (Health Information Exchange). This order was created from the belief that sharing digital health information between, across, and within health communities will improve one's healthcare experience across their lifespan. Patient health information, i.e. the personal health record, should be shareable between healthcare providers; such as private practice physicians, home health agencies, hospitals and nursing care facilities. Most of the U.S. hospitals now have electronic health records, however, with a lack of standards for structuring health information and unified communication protocols to share health information across providers, only a small percentage of U.S. hospitals engage in computerized HIE. In order to understand barriers and facilitators in the U.S. of HIE adoption, we reviewed the published research literature between 2010 and 2015. Our search yielded 664 articles from Medline, PsychInfo, Global health, InSpec, Scopus and Business Source Complete databases. Thirty-nine articles met our inclusion criteria. This article presents the compiled organizational and end user barriers and facilitators along with suggested methods to achieve continuity of care through HIE.
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Arditi C, Rège‐Walther M, Durieux P, Burnand B. Computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals: effects on professional practice and healthcare outcomes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 7:CD001175. [PMID: 28681432 PMCID: PMC6483307 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001175.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical practice does not always reflect best practice and evidence, partly because of unconscious acts of omission, information overload, or inaccessible information. Reminders may help clinicians overcome these problems by prompting them to recall information that they already know or would be expected to know and by providing information or guidance in a more accessible and relevant format, at a particularly appropriate time. This is an update of a previously published review. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of reminders automatically generated through a computerized system (computer-generated) and delivered on paper to healthcare professionals on quality of care (outcomes related to healthcare professionals' practice) and patient outcomes (outcomes related to patients' health condition). SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, six other databases and two trials registers up to 21 September 2016 together with reference checking, citation searching and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included individual- or cluster-randomized and non-randomized trials that evaluated the impact of computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals, alone (single-component intervention) or in addition to one or more co-interventions (multi-component intervention), compared with usual care or the co-intervention(s) without the reminder component. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Review authors working in pairs independently screened studies for eligibility and abstracted data. For each study, we extracted the primary outcome when it was defined or calculated the median effect size across all reported outcomes. We then calculated the median improvement and interquartile range (IQR) across included studies using the primary outcome or median outcome as representative outcome. We assessed the certainty of the evidence according to the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS We identified 35 studies (30 randomized trials and five non-randomized trials) and analyzed 34 studies (40 comparisons). Twenty-nine studies took place in the USA and six studies took place in Canada, France, Israel, and Kenya. All studies except two took place in outpatient care. Reminders were aimed at enhancing compliance with preventive guidelines (e.g. cancer screening tests, vaccination) in half the studies and at enhancing compliance with disease management guidelines for acute or chronic conditions (e.g. annual follow-ups, laboratory tests, medication adjustment, counseling) in the other half.Computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals, alone or in addition to co-intervention(s), probably improves quality of care slightly compared with usual care or the co-intervention(s) without the reminder component (median improvement 6.8% (IQR: 3.8% to 17.5%); 34 studies (40 comparisons); moderate-certainty evidence).Computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals alone (single-component intervention) probably improves quality of care compared with usual care (median improvement 11.0% (IQR 5.4% to 20.0%); 27 studies (27 comparisons); moderate-certainty evidence). Adding computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals to one or more co-interventions (multi-component intervention) probably improves quality of care slightly compared with the co-intervention(s) without the reminder component (median improvement 4.0% (IQR 3.0% to 6.0%); 11 studies (13 comparisons); moderate-certainty evidence).We are uncertain whether reminders, alone or in addition to co-intervention(s), improve patient outcomes as the certainty of the evidence is very low (n = 6 studies (seven comparisons)). None of the included studies reported outcomes related to harms or adverse effects of the intervention. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is moderate-certainty evidence that computer-generated reminders delivered on paper to healthcare professionals probably slightly improves quality of care, in terms of compliance with preventive guidelines and compliance with disease management guidelines. It is uncertain whether reminders improve patient outcomes because the certainty of the evidence is very low. The heterogeneity of the reminder interventions included in this review also suggests that reminders can probably improve quality of care in various settings under various conditions.
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- Chantal Arditi
- Lausanne University HospitalCochrane Switzerland, Institute of Social and Preventive MedicineLausanneSwitzerlandCH‐1005
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- Lausanne University HospitalInstitute of Social and Preventive MedicineBiopôle 2Route de la Corniche 10LausanneSwitzerland1010
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- Georges Pompidou European HospitalDepartment of Public Health and Medical Informatics20 rue LeblancParisFrance75015
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- Lausanne University HospitalCochrane Switzerland, Institute of Social and Preventive MedicineLausanneSwitzerlandCH‐1005
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del Río Carral M, Roux P, Bruchez C, Santiago-Delefosse M. Santé digitale : promesses, défis et craintes. Une revue de la littérature. PRAT PSYCHOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prps.2016.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kummer TF, Recker J, Bick M. Technology-induced anxiety: Manifestations, cultural influences, and its effect on the adoption of sensor-based technology in German and Australian hospitals. INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.im.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kim KI, Gollamudi SS, Steinhubl S. Digital technology to enable aging in place. Exp Gerontol 2016; 88:25-31. [PMID: 28025126 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2016.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Aging, both of individuals and populations, presents challenges and opportunities. The multitude of morbidities and disabilities that are a too common component of aging represent significant challenges to individuals, their families and to healthcare systems. Aging in place is the ability to safely and comfortably maintain an independent and high quality of life in one's own home and community and is a highly desirable goal of most individuals with the additional benefit of significantly impacting the impending enormous healthcare burden. In order to make this possible, new care models that take advantage of novel technologies for tracking important physiologic and safety parameters need to be developed and implemented. By thoughtfully doing so, it can be possible to seamlessly provide preventative interventions when and as needed, detect the earliest signs of aggravation of chronic conditions, or identify and respond to any emergency situations, such as falls or cardiac arrest. In contrast to current approaches, caring for elderly individuals in their homes based on a digital technology infrastructure could be effective and cost-saving. In this review, we provide an overview of the characteristics of potential digital solutions applicable to creative aging along with the existing evidence supporting their ability to improve care, increase quality of life, and substantially decrease the emotional and financial costs associated with aging.
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- Kwang-Il Kim
- Scripps Translational Science Institute, La Jolla, CA, United States; Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Scripps Translational Science Institute, La Jolla, CA, United States; Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Health, San Diego, CA, United States.
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Haluza D, Jungwirth D. ICT and the future of healthcare: Aspects of pervasive health monitoring. Inform Health Soc Care 2016; 43:1-11. [PMID: 28005444 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2016.1255215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Along with the digital revolution, information and communication technology applications are currently transforming the delivery of health and social care services. This paper investigates prevailing opinions toward future technology-based healthcare solutions among Austrian healthcare professionals. During a biphasic online Delphi survey, panelists rated expected outcomes of two future scenarios describing pervasive health monitoring applications. Experts perceived that the scenarios were highly innovative, but only moderately desirable, and that their implementation could especially improve patients' knowledge, quality of healthcare, and living standard. Contrarily, monetary aspects, technical prerequisites, and data security were identified as key obstacles. We further compared the impact of professional affiliation. Clearly, opinions toward pervasive healthcare differed between the interest groups, medical professionals, patient advocates, and administrative personnel. These data suggest closer collaborations between stakeholder groups to harmonize differences in expectations regarding pervasive health monitoring.
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- Daniela Haluza
- a Institute of Environmental Health , Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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- a Institute of Environmental Health , Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.,b Department of Communication Science , ICT & Society Center, University of Salzburg , Salzburg , Austria
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Pinto E, Brito AC, Cruz-Correia RJ. Identification and Characterization of Inter-Organizational Information Flows in the Portuguese National Health Service. Appl Clin Inform 2016; 7:1202-1220. [PMID: 27999840 PMCID: PMC5228152 DOI: 10.4338/aci-2016-08-ra-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To understand and build a collective vision of all existing institutions in the Portuguese National Health Service as well as to perceive how and how far the interaction between those multiple institutions is supported by Information Systems (IS). METHODS Upon identification of the institutions involved in the healthcare process, a set of interviews with experienced people from those institutions was conducted, which produced about five hours of tape. The research was focused exclusively on processes involving two different organizations and any internal processes were altogether excluded from it. RESULTS The study allowed the identification of about 50 recurrent interaction processes, which were classified into four different varieties in accordance with the nature of the information flow: administrative, clinical, identificational and statistical. In addition, these processes were divided in accordance with the way how that integration is achieved, from completely automated to email or telephone-based. CONCLUSIONS Funds/Money related processes are technologically more rigid and standardized, whereas auditing and inspection ones are less supported by automatic systems. There emerged an interesting level of sharing and integration in clinical processes, although the integration is mostly made at the interface level. The authors identified 5 particularly relevant and dominant actors (2 classes of individuals and 3 institutions) with which there is a need for coordination and cooperation. The authors consider that, in future works, an effort should be made to provide the various institutions with guidelines/interfaces and prompt such institutions to elaborate upon these.
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- Eduardo Pinto
- Eduardo Pinto, INESC TEC, Campus da FEUP, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200 - 465 Porto, Portugal,
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Sligo J, Gauld R, Roberts V, Villa L. A literature review for large-scale health information system project planning, implementation and evaluation. Int J Med Inform 2016; 97:86-97. [PMID: 27919399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Information technology is perceived as a potential panacea for healthcare organisations to manage pressure to improve services in the face of increased demand. However, the implementation and evaluation of health information systems (HIS) is plagued with problems and implementation shortcomings and failures are rife. HIS implementation is complex and relies on organisational, structural, technological, and human factors to be successful. It also requires reflective, nuanced, multidimensional evaluation to provide ongoing feedback to ensure success. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature about evaluating and implementing HIS, detailing the challenges and recommendations for both evaluators and healthcare organisations. The factors that inhibit or promote successful HIS implementation are identified and effective evaluation strategies are described with the goal of informing teams evaluating complex HIS.
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- Judith Sligo
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Healthy Together 2020 Technology Programme, Counties Manukau Health, New Zealand
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- Research and Evaluation Office, Health Intelligence and Informatics, Ko Awatea, New Zealand
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Vannieuwenborg F, Van der Auwermeulen T, Van Ooteghem J, Jacobs A, Verbugge S, Colle D. Bringing eCare platforms to the market. Inform Health Soc Care 2016; 42:207-231. [DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2016.1200052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Research Centre for Studies on Media, Information and Telecommunication (SMIT), Brussels University (VUB) – iMinds, Brussels, Belgium
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- Information Technology Department (INTEC), Ghent University – iMinds, Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Centre for Studies on Media, Information and Telecommunication (SMIT), Brussels University (VUB) – iMinds, Brussels, Belgium
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- Information Technology Department (INTEC), Ghent University – iMinds, Ghent, Belgium
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- Information Technology Department (INTEC), Ghent University – iMinds, Ghent, Belgium
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Haluza D, Naszay M, Stockinger A, Jungwirth D. Prevailing Opinions on Connected Health in Austria: Results from an Online Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:ijerph13080813. [PMID: 27529261 PMCID: PMC4997499 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13080813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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New technological developments affect almost every sector of our daily lives, including the healthcare sector. We evaluated how connected health applications, subsumed as eHealth and telemedicine, are perceived in relation to socio-demographic characteristics. The current cross-sectional, online survey collected self-reported data from a non-probability convenience sample of 562 Austrian adults (58.9% females). The concept of eHealth and telemedicine was poorly established among the study population. While most participants already used mobile devices, they expressed a quite low desirability of using various telemedicine applications in the future. Study participants perceived that the most important overall benefits for implementing connected health technology were better quality of healthcare, location-independent access to healthcare services, and better quality of life. The respective three top-ranked overall barriers were data security, lack of acceptance by doctors, and lack of technical prerequisites. With regard to aging societies, healthcare providers, and users alike could take advantage of inexpensive, consumer-oriented connected health solutions that address individual needs of specific target groups. The present survey identified issues relevant for successful implementation of ICT-based healthcare solutions, providing a compilation of several areas requiring further in-depth research.
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- Daniela Haluza
- Institute of Environmental Health, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, Vienna A-1090, Austria.
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- Institute of Environmental Health, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, Vienna A-1090, Austria.
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- Institute of Environmental Health, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, Vienna A-1090, Austria.
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- Institute of Environmental Health, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, Vienna A-1090, Austria.
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Treskes RW, van der Velde ET, Barendse R, Bruining N. Mobile health in cardiology: a review of currently available medical apps and equipment for remote monitoring. Expert Rev Med Devices 2016; 13:823-30. [PMID: 27477584 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2016.1218277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Recent developments in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and smartphone technology have increased the possibilities for remote monitoring. It is the purpose of this review to give an overview of these new possibilities. AREAS COVERED Remote monitoring in ICD allows for early detection of lead fractures and remote follow-up of patients. Possible limitations are the lack of standardization and the possible unsafety of the data stored on the ICD. Secondly, remote monitoring of health parameters using smartphone compatible wearables and smartphone medical apps is addressed. Possible limitations include the fact that the majority of smartphone apps are unregulated by the regulatory authorities and privacy issues such as selling of app-generated data to third parties. Lastly, clinical studies with smartphone apps are discussed. Expert commentary: New technologies in ICDs and smartphones have the potential to be used for remote monitoring. However, unreliability of smartphone technology, inadequate legislation and lack of reimbursement impede implementation.
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- b Department of Cardiology , Erasmus MC , Rotterdam , Netherlands
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- b Department of Cardiology , Erasmus MC , Rotterdam , Netherlands
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de Grood C, Raissi A, Kwon Y, Santana MJ. Adoption of e-health technology by physicians: a scoping review. J Multidiscip Healthc 2016; 9:335-44. [PMID: 27536128 PMCID: PMC4975159 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s103881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this scoping review was to summarize the current literature identifying barriers and opportunities that facilitate adoption of e-health technology by physicians. DESIGN Scoping review. SETTING MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases as provided by Ovid were searched from their inception to July 2015. Studies captured by the search strategy were screened by two reviewers and included if the focus was on barriers and facilitators of e-health technology adoption by physicians. RESULTS Full-text screening yielded 74 studies to be included in the scoping review. Within those studies, eleven themes were identified, including cost and liability issues, unwillingness to use e-health technology, and training and support. CONCLUSION Cost and liability issues, unwillingness to use e-health technology, and training and support were the most frequently mentioned barriers and facilitators to the adoption of e-health technology. Government-level payment incentives and privacy laws to protect health information may be the key to overcome cost and liability issues. The adoption of e-health technology may be facilitated by tailoring to the individual physician's knowledge of the e-health technology and the use of follow-up sessions for physicians and on-site experts to support their use of the e-health technology. To ensure the effective uptake of e-health technologies, physician perspectives need to be considered in creating an environment that enables the adoption of e-health strategies.
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- Chloe de Grood
- Department of Community Health Sciences, W21C Research and Innovation Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, W21C Research and Innovation Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary
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van Velthoven MH, Mastellos N, Majeed A, O'Donoghue J, Car J. Feasibility of extracting data from electronic medical records for research: an international comparative study. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2016; 16:90. [PMID: 27411943 PMCID: PMC4944506 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-016-0332-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Electronic medical records (EMR) offer a major potential for secondary use of data for research which can improve the safety, quality and efficiency of healthcare. They also enable the measurement of disease burden at the population level. However, the extent to which this is feasible in different countries is not well known. This study aimed to: 1) assess information governance procedures for extracting data from EMR in 16 countries; and 2) explore the extent of EMR adoption and the quality and consistency of EMR data in 7 countries, using management of diabetes type 2 patients as an exemplar. METHODS We included 16 countries from Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe to the Americas. We undertook a multi-method approach including both an online literature review and structured interviews with 59 stakeholders, including 25 physicians, 23 academics, 7 EMR providers, and 4 information commissioners. Data were analysed and synthesised thematically considering the most relevant issues. RESULTS We found that procedures for information governance, levels of adoption and data quality varied across the countries studied. The required time and ease of obtaining approval also varies widely. While some countries seem ready for secondary uses of data from EMR, in other countries several barriers were found, including limited experience with using EMR data for research, lack of standard policies and procedures, bureaucracy, confidentiality, data security concerns, technical issues and costs. CONCLUSIONS This is the first international comparative study to shed light on the feasibility of extracting EMR data across a number of countries. The study will inform future discussions and development of policies that aim to accelerate the adoption of EMR systems in high and middle income countries and seize the rich potential for secondary use of data arising from the use of EMR solutions.
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- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK. .,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Imperial College & Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
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Steele Gray C, Wodchis WP, Upshur R, Cott C, McKinstry B, Mercer S, Palen TE, Ramsay T, Thavorn K. Supporting Goal-Oriented Primary Health Care for Seniors with Complex Care Needs Using Mobile Technology: Evaluation and Implementation of the Health System Performance Research Network, Bridgepoint Electronic Patient Reported Outcome Tool. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e126. [PMID: 27341765 PMCID: PMC4938886 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.5756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults experiencing multiple chronic illnesses are at high risk of hospitalization and health decline if they are unable to manage the significant challenges posed by their health conditions. Goal-oriented care approaches can provide better care for these complex patients, but clinicians find the process of ascertaining goals "too complex and too-time consuming," and goals are often not agreed upon between complex patients and their providers. The electronic patient reported outcomes (ePRO) mobile app and portal offers an innovative approach to creating and monitoring goal-oriented patient-care plans to improve patient self-management and shared decision-making between patients and health care providers. The ePRO tool also supports proactive patient monitoring by the patient, caregiver(s), and health care provider. It was developed with and for older adults with complex care needs as a means to improve their quality of life. OBJECTIVE Our proposed project will evaluate the use, effectiveness, and value for money of the ePRO tool in a 12-month multicenter, randomized controlled trial in Ontario; targeting individuals 65 or over with two or more chronic conditions that require frequent health care visits to manage their health conditions. METHODS Intervention groups using the ePRO tool will be compared with control groups on measures of quality of life, patient experience, and cost-effectiveness. We will also evaluate the implementation of the tool. RESULTS The proposed project presented in this paper will be funded through the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) eHealth Innovation Partnerships Program (eHIPP) program (CIHR-348362). The expected completion date of the study is November, 2019. CONCLUSIONS We anticipate our program of work will support improved quality of life and patient self-management, improved patient-centered primary care delivery, and will encourage the adoption of goal-oriented care approaches across primary health care systems. We have partnered with family health teams and quality improvement organizations in Ontario to ensure that our research is practical and that findings are shared widely. We will work with our established international network to develop an implementation framework to support continued adaptation and adoption across Canada and internationally.
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- Carolyn Steele Gray
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the main fields of application for telemedicine, with benefits in almost all areas in the continuum of cardiovascular disease. The greatest impact has been shown in the early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, in second consultation, between non-cardiologist and cardiologist and between cardiologists, and in follow-up and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. At present, the main area of implementation for telemedicine in cardiovascular disease is represented by pre-hospital triage, with telemedicine electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction. Significant results have also been achieved in the second opinion consultation of pediatric subjects with congenital cardiovascular disease, home-monitoring and the management of patients affected by chronic heart failure or with an implanted device. However, there is significant room for further improvement in delivering telemedicine assistance even in 'very-remote' populations, such as detainees, patients in developing countries or in underdeveloped areas of developed countries.
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- b U.O. Cardiologia Riabilitativa , IRCCS Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri , Brescia , Italy
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Ikram RRR, Ghani MKA, Abdullah N. An analysis of application of health informatics in Traditional Medicine: A review of four Traditional Medicine Systems. Int J Med Inform 2015; 84:988-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Anticipating mismatches of HIT investments: Developing a viability-fit model for e-health services. Int J Med Inform 2015; 85:104-15. [PMID: 26526279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Albeit massive investments in the recent years, the impact of health information technology (HIT) has been controversial and strongly disputed by both research and practice. While many studies are concerned with the development of new or the refinement of existing measurement models for assessing the impact of HIT adoption (ex post), this study presents an initial attempt to better understand the factors affecting viability and fit of HIT and thereby underscores the importance of also having instruments for managing expectations (ex ante). METHODS We extend prior research by undertaking a more granular investigation into the theoretical assumptions of viability and fit constructs. In doing so, we use a mixed-methods approach, conducting qualitative focus group discussions and a quantitative field study to improve and validate a viability-fit measurement instrument. RESULTS Our findings suggest two issues for research and practice. First, the results indicate that different stakeholders perceive HIT viability and fit of the same e-health services very unequally. Second, the analysis also demonstrates that there can be a great discrepancy between the organizational viability and individual fit of a particular e-health service. CONCLUSION The findings of this study have a number of important implications such as for health policy making, HIT portfolios, and stakeholder communication.
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Villalba-Mora E, Casas I, Lupiañez-Villanueva F, Maghiros I. Adoption of health information technologies by physicians for clinical practice: The Andalusian case. Int J Med Inform 2015; 84:477-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2013] [Revised: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ozair FF, Jamshed N, Sharma A, Aggarwal P. Ethical issues in electronic health records: A general overview. Perspect Clin Res 2015; 6:73-6. [PMID: 25878950 PMCID: PMC4394583 DOI: 10.4103/2229-3485.153997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Electronic health record (EHR) is increasingly being implemented in many developing countries. It is the need of the hour because it improves the quality of health care and is also cost-effective. Technologies can introduce some hazards hence safety of information in the system is a real challenge. Recent news of security breaches has put a question mark on this system. Despite its increased usefulness, and increasing enthusiasm in its adoption, not much attention is being paid to the ethical issues that might arise. Securing EHR with an encrypted password is a probable option. The purpose of this article is to discuss the various ethical issues arising in the use of the EHRs and their possible solutions.
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- Fouzia F Ozair
- Department of Health Services, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Safadi H, Chan D, Dawes M, Roper M, Faraj S. Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records. HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlpt.2014.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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