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Xu W, Wells CI, Seo SH, Sebaratnam G, Calder S, Gharibans A, Bissett IP, O'Grady G. Feasibility and Accuracy of Wrist-Worn Sensors for Perioperative Monitoring During and After Major Abdominal Surgery: An Observational Study. J Surg Res 2024; 301:423-431. [PMID: 39033592 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.06.038] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Continuous, ambulatory perioperative monitoring using wearable devices has shown promise for earlier detection of physiological deterioration and postoperative complications, preventing 'failure-to-rescue'. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of vital signs measured by wrist-based wearables with gold standard measurements from vital signs monitors or nurse assessments in major abdominal surgery. METHODS Adult patients were eligible for inclusion in this prospective observational study validating the Empatica E4 wrist sensor intraoperatively and postoperatively. The primary outcomes were the 95% limits of agreement (LoA) between manual and device recordings of heart rate (HR) and temperature evaluated via Bland-Altman analysis. Secondary analysis was conducted using Clarke-Error grid analysis. RESULTS Overall, 31 patients were recruited, and 27 patients completed the study. The median duration of recording per patient was 70.3 h, and a total of 2112 h of data recording were completed. Wrist-based HR measurement was accurate and moderately precise (bias: 0.3 bpm; 95% LoA -15.5 to 17.1), but temperature measurement was neither accurate nor precise (bias -2.2°C; 95% LoA -6.0 to 1.6). On Clarke-Error grid analysis, 74.5% and 29.6% of HR and temperature measurements, respectively, fell within the acceptable range of reference standards. CONCLUSIONS Continuous perioperative monitoring of HR and temperature after major abdominal surgery using wrist-based sensors is feasible but was limited in this study by low precision. While wrist-based devices offer promise for the continuous monitoring of high-risk surgical patients, current technology is inadequate. Ongoing device hardware and software innovation with robust validation is required before such technologies can be routinely adopted in clinical practice.
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- William Xu
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Habash M, Moore D. The surgical outpatient clinic and the environment. Surgeon 2024:S1479-666X(24)00063-5. [PMID: 38964981 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Rising global temperatures will have a radical impact on the environment where global warming is associated with weather extremes such as thunderstorms and droughts which can affect the regional ecosystems. The healthcare sector is a major emitter of greenhouse gasses. Within healthcare, the outpatient clinic is responsible for a considerable sum of emissions. These can be organized under scopes 1, 2 and 3 as described in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol where scope 1 accounts for direct emissions from healthcare facilities, scope 2 is emissions from purchased electricity and scope 3 is indirect emissions including procurement and waste. Emissions and mitigation strategies from the surgical outpatient clinic are outlined under each scope of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. These include using insulation materials, renovating or building new facilities, incorporating renewable energy sources and utilizing more efficient appliances. Telehealth and virtual clinics have been shown to be an effective method of delivering care while avoiding the combustion of fossil fuels to facilitate patient transport. In addition, virtual set-ups are cost effective and have not been proven to compromise patient safety when implemented correctly.
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- Mohammed Habash
- Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Cooley Road, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Cooley Road, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
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Hou QL, Liu LY, Wu Y. The Effects of mHealth Interventions on Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e52341. [PMID: 38861710 PMCID: PMC11200038 DOI: 10.2196/52341] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death globally. In addition, 20% to 40% of the patients with CHD have comorbid mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, affecting the prognosis and quality of life (QoL). Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been developed and are widely used; however, the evidence for the effects of mHealth interventions on QoL, anxiety, and depression in patients with CHD is currently ambiguous. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of mHealth interventions on QoL, anxiety, and depression in patients with CHD. METHODS We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases from inception to August 12, 2023. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials that involved patients with CHD who received mHealth interventions and that reported on QoL, anxiety, or depression outcomes. We used the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials to evaluate the risk of bias in the studies, ensuring a rigorous and methodologically sound analysis. Review Manager (desktop version 5.4; The Cochrane Collaboration) and Stata MP (version 17.0; StataCorp LLC) were used to conduct the meta-analysis. The effect size was calculated using the standardized mean difference (SMD) and its 95% CI. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 23 studies (5406 participants in total) and showed that mHealth interventions significantly improved QoL in patients with CHD (SMD 0.49, 95% CI 0.25-0.72; Z=4.07; P<.001) as well as relieved their anxiety (SMD -0.46, 95% CI -0.83 to -0.08; Z=2.38; P=.02) and depression (SMD -0.34, 95% CI -0.56 to -0.12; Z=3.00; P=.003) compared to usual care. The subgroup analyses indicated a significant effect favoring the mHealth intervention on reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to usual care, especially when (1) the intervention duration was ≥6 months (P=.04 and P=.001), (2) the mHealth intervention was a simple one (only 1 mHealth intervention was used) (P=.01 and P<.001), (3) it was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic (P=.04 and P=.01), (4) it was implemented in low- or middle-income countries (P=.01 and P=.02), (5) the intervention focused on mental health (P=.01 and P=.007), and (6) adherence rates were high (≥90%; P=.03 and P=.002). In addition, comparing mHealth interventions to usual care, there was an improvement in QoL when (1) the mHealth intervention was a simple one (P<.001), (2) it was implemented in low- or middle-income countries (P<.001), and (3) the intervention focused on mental health (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS On the basis of the existing evidence, mHealth interventions might be effective in improving QoL and reducing anxiety and depression in patients with CHD. However, large sample, high-quality, and rigorously designed randomized controlled trials are needed to provide further evidence. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022383858; https://tinyurl.com/3ea2npxf.
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- Qiao Ling Hou
- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Sinyard RD, Panda N. Integration of smartphone-based mobile health technology into perioperative care-the patient's perspective. Surgery 2024; 175:1606-1607. [PMID: 38508919 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Although numerous use cases demonstrate the value of mobile health technology, there is limited knowledge regarding patient perceptions of such technology, which may explain the lack of broader implementation of mobile health technology. Achieving meaningful, sustained, and equitable use of mobile health technology in surgery necessitates a human-centered design approach with consideration given to end users. This review article draws on evidence from prior qualitative studies of both surgeons and patients to make recommendations that may assist health care systems in realizing the full potential of mobile health technology for delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.
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- Robert D Sinyard
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Ariadne Labs, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Ariadne Labs, Boston, MA.
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Kim A, Choi S, Woo K. Navigating the Landscape of Telemedicine Research: A Topic Modeling Approach for the Present and Future. Telemed J E Health 2024; 30:1378-1393. [PMID: 38153985 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0523] [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] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Introduction: Telemedicine, which is the provision of remote clinical services via telecommunication technology, has undergone an upsurge since the COVID-19 pandemic. To capture this paradigm, this study surveyed telemedicine literature, including postpandemic publications, to identify dominant research themes and temporal trends and suggest directions for future research. Methods: A corpus of 56,445 telemedicine studies is sourced from PubMed. Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic modeling performed using the Konstanz Information Miner platform. The textual data for topic modeling were processed by following standard procedures for natural language processing. Moreover, the term frequency-inverse document frequency approach was used to capture the importance of words within the corpus. We assessed perplexity, coherence, and the elbow method to determine the optimal number of topics for modeling. Results: The findings confirm the surge in telemedicine research after 2020, signifying its prominence. LDA topic modeling reveals seven distinct research themes, with the most prominent topic being "patient satisfaction" (21.38%) followed by "perspectives and challenges" (17.95%), and "smartphone apps" (14.32%). Furthermore, the results demonstrate a noticeable shift in topics from screening to therapeutic applications of telemedicine. Conclusions: This study serves as a guide for a broad range of telemedicine research topics. This synthesis of themes reflects the commitment of scholars to address the changing dynamics and health care needs, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in place, smartphone usage, and technological advancement. The analysis also reveals flexible research responses to policy and contextual shifts, highlighting the collective drive to broaden the application of telemedicine in community health care.
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- Aeri Kim
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
- Visiting Scholar, School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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Varghese C, Harrison EM, O'Grady G, Topol EJ. Artificial intelligence in surgery. Nat Med 2024; 30:1257-1268. [PMID: 38740998 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02970-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging in healthcare, yet applications in surgery remain relatively nascent. Here we review the integration of AI in the field of surgery, centering our discussion on multifaceted improvements in surgical care in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative space. The emergence of foundation model architectures, wearable technologies and improving surgical data infrastructures is enabling rapid advances in AI interventions and utility. We discuss how maturing AI methods hold the potential to improve patient outcomes, facilitate surgical education and optimize surgical care. We review the current applications of deep learning approaches and outline a vision for future advances through multimodal foundation models.
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- Chris Varghese
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Scripps Research Translational Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Delioğlu K, Unes S, Tuncdemir M, Ozal C, Bıyık KS, Uzumcugil A. Interrater reliability of face-to-face, tele- and video-based assessments with the modified Mallet classification in brachial plexus birth injuries. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:576-582. [PMID: 37684022 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231196118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The modified Mallet classification is widely used to measure motor function in brachial plexus birth injuries. The aim of the study was to investigate agreement and reliability of this classification under three different evaluation conditions: face-to-face; live tele-assessment; and delayed video-based assessment. A total of 100 children aged 4-15 years were included. Children were assessed by two raters except for live tele-assessment, which was performed by four raters. Agreement between the three different assessment conditions for the same rater were between strong and excellent for both raters 1 and 2. The interrater reliability for raters 1 and 2 under different assessment conditions was strong to excellent. Interrater reliability among the four raters was moderate to strong in tele-assessment. The modified Mallet classification may have appropriate reliability to be used in remote medical follow-up.Level of evidence: III.
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- Kıvanç Delioğlu
- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Liao YT, Chou YJ, Wu CT, Liu YH, Liang JT, Lai F, Shun SC. Wearable mobile health device for monitoring postoperative ambulation among patients with colorectal cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery: A prospective comparison study. Int J Med Robot 2024; 20:e2626. [PMID: 38517612 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using mHealth devices for monitoring postoperative ambulation among patients with colorectal cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery (MIS). METHODS Patients with colorectal cancer undergoing MIS were prospectively recruited to wear mHealth devices for recording postoperative ambulation between October 2018 and January 2021. The primary outcome was the compliance by evaluating the weekly submission rate of step counts. The secondary outcome was the association of weekly step counts and postoperative length of stay. RESULTS Of 107 eligible patients, 53 patients wore mHealth devices, whereas 54 patients did not. The average weekly submission rate was 72.6% for the first month after surgery. The total step counts <4000 or >10 000 in the postoperative week one were negatively associated with postoperative length of stay (β = -2.874, p = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS mHealth devices provide an objective assessment of postoperative ambulation among patients with colorectal cancer undergoing MIS. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03277235.
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- Yu-Tso Liao
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University - Yangming Campus, Taipei, Taiwan
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Härkönen H, Lakoma S, Verho A, Torkki P, Leskelä RL, Pennanen P, Laukka E, Jansson M. Impact of digital services on healthcare and social welfare: An umbrella review. Int J Nurs Stud 2024; 152:104692. [PMID: 38301306 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104692] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Digital services can be effective and cost-efficient options for treating non-communicable diseases, but generalizability is limited due to heterogeneous treatment effects. This umbrella review aims to evaluate the impact of digital services on population health, costs, and patient and healthcare professional satisfaction, and to identify facilitators and barriers to using digital services in healthcare and social welfare. METHODS The protocol of the study was registered on the 4th of September 2022 to the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, PROSPERO (CRD42022355635). The review was performed using the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, Cochrane, Ovid Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science in June 2022. The methodological quality of the included reviews was assessed. The impact of digital services was categorized as no evidence, no dominance, and mixed and positive effect. Inductive content analysis was used to identify facilitators and barriers. RESULTS A total of 66 studies were included in the review, 64 % of which were evaluated as high quality. Studies on the impact of digital services in social welfare were not identified. Sixty-five percent of reviews evaluated the impact of digital services on population health with mixed effects; 21 % were on costs with mixed effects; 27 % were on patient satisfaction with positive effects; and 7.6 % were on healthcare professionals' satisfaction with mixed effects. Various features, allocation, end-user support, organized services, and service development facilitated the use of digital services. Correspondingly, barriers were related to service limitations, digital competency, funding- and service strategies, resources and change management. CONCLUSIONS Compared to usual care, digital services had a mixed impact on population health and costs with high satisfaction in patients. Mixed healthcare professionals' satisfaction was associated with the use of digital services, and it was less studied. To ensure successful implementation and sustainability of digital services, attention must be paid to address barriers and supporting facilitators at all levels.
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- Henna Härkönen
- University of Oulu, Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), P.O. BOX 8000, FI-90014, Finland.
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- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, P.O. BOX 00020, 00014, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, P.O. BOX 00020, 00014, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, P.O. BOX 00020, 00014, Finland
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- Nordic Healthcare Group, Vattuniemenranta 2, 00210 Helsinki, Finland
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- Nordic Healthcare Group, Vattuniemenranta 2, 00210 Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Oulu, Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), P.O. BOX 8000, FI-90014, Finland; RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
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Gleason F, Baker SJ, Gleason L, Wei B, Donahue J. Patient factors related to patient engagement technology (PET) usage in thoracic surgery. Am J Surg 2024; 228:242-246. [PMID: 37932188 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.029] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated using Patient Engagement Technology (PET) to capture Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) in thoracic surgery patients. METHODSY: atients using a PET received surveys including the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global-10 (PROMIS-10) and a health literacy (HL) screen. The relationship of patient-level factors with survey completion was assessed through univariate and logistic regression analyses. RESULTS 703 patients enrolled in a PET. 52 % were female and 83 % were white with a median age of 63.72 % had adequate HL. 81 % completed the PROMIS-10 survey. Univariate analysis found lower rates of PROMIS-10 completion in male patients and those with inadequate HL. Logistic regression analysis showed adequate HL (OR 1.76) and white race (OR 1.72) were associated with PROMIS-10 survey completion, while male gender (OR 0.65) had the opposite effect. CONCLUSIONS PETs are an effective means of collecting PROs, but use is affected by gender, race, and health literacy.
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- Frank Gleason
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA; Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA; Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
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Limbach K, Esslin P, Sun V, Fan D, Kaiser AM, Paz IB, Raoof M, Lewis A, Melstrom KA, Lai L, Woo Y, Singh G, Fong Y, Melstrom LG. Randomized Controlled Trial of Perioperative Telemonitoring of Patient Generated Health Data in Gastrointestinal Oncologic Surgery: Assessing Overall Feasibility and Acceptability. World J Surg 2023; 47:3131-3137. [PMID: 37728775 PMCID: PMC10694107 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07179-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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- Kristen Limbach
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Nursing Research, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA.
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Zhou Z, Kin C. Remote Telemonitoring with a Human Touch: a Promising Addition to Post-discharge Care for Surgical Patients. World J Surg 2023; 47:3138-3139. [PMID: 37932501 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07232-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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- Zeyi Zhou
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA.
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Liu AW, Pierce L, Ganeshan S, Brown W, Judson T, Divakaran D, Bini S, Odisho AY, Mourad M. Impact of an automated peri-procedural digital health intervention on rates of emergency department visits and readmissions. Am J Surg 2023; 226:598-602. [PMID: 37604749 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.037] [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: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Providing timely peri-procedural education, reminders, and check-ins can improve patient adherence and clinical outcomes. We sought to retrospectively evaluate the impact of a peri-procedural digital health tool on emergency department (ED) visits and readmissions. METHODS A digital health tool for peri-procedural care engaged patients at scheduled intervals, resulting in an overall engagement score. Multivariate models determined predictors of tool engagement and post-procedural 30- and 90-day rehospitalizations and ED visits. RESULTS 11,737 unique completed procedures were analyzed from 10,438 patients. Patients of Black and Latinx race/ethnicity (vs White), those with Medicare and Medicaid insurance (vs commercial), and those with non-activated patient portals (vs activated) were less likely to engage. After adjustment for confounders, higher engagement with the tool was associated with lower rates of 30-day hospitalizations (OR 0.64), 90-day hospitalizations (OR 0.65), and 90-day ED visits (OR 0.77). CONCLUSIONS Highly engaged patients had fewer 30-day and 90-day ED visit and readmissions, even after adjustment for key confounders. Engagement, and thus the resulting benefits, were not equitably distributed.
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- Andrew W Liu
- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Office of Population Health, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center for Digital Health Innovation, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Jones BA, Chu DI. Impact of an automated peri-procedural digital health intervention on rates of emergency department visits and readmissions. Am J Surg 2023; 226:596-597. [PMID: 37625932 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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- Bayley A Jones
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, BDB 581, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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Bertocchi E, Barugola G, Masini G, Guerriero M, Menestrina N, Gentile I, Meoli F, Sanfilippo L, Lauria M, Freoni R, Ruffo G. iColon, a patient-focused mobile application for perioperative care in colorectal surgery: Results from 444 patients. J Telemed Telecare 2023:1357633X231203064. [PMID: 37820368 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x231203064] [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: 10/13/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study is to assess if a patient-focused mobile application can increase compliance with active Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) items and thereby improve surgery-related outcomes and patient satisfaction. METHOD This is a prospective observational study of patients admitted for elective colorectal surgery, under the ERAS protocol, and having access to the mobile application iColon during all perioperative phases. RESULTS The 444 participants were included in the study. The overall adherence to the use of iColon was 62.4%. The overall adherence to active ERAS items was 74.1%. Adherence to the use of iColon significantly impacted adherence to active ERAS items. The use of the application was negatively related with factors such as age, type of disease, and postoperative complications. In the postdischarge phase, low adherence to active ERAS items typically indicates an increased likelihood of readmission; however, the use of iColon correlated significantly with a reduction in the 30-day readmission rate. A survey regarding patient satisfaction and confidence in using iColon resulted in positive feedback in more than 94% of cases, while 92.7% reported better quality of care. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that digital health tools are beneficial and effective in the follow up of patients after early discharge. Our mobile application, iColon, represents user-friendly technology that is well-accepted. It has real-world implications in increasing adherence to active ERAS items, which results in an improvement in perceived quality of care by its users.
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- Elisa Bertocchi
- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- Clinical Research Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital and University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Trento, Povo, Italy
- Foundation The Microsoft Research - University of Trento Centre for Computational and Systems Biology (COSBI), Rovereto, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
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van Melzen R, Haveman ME, Schuurmann RCL, Struys MMRF, de Vries JPPM. Implementing Wearable Sensors for Clinical Application at a Surgical Ward: Points to Consider before Starting. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6736. [PMID: 37571519 PMCID: PMC10422413 DOI: 10.3390/s23156736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Incorporating technology into healthcare processes is necessary to ensure the availability of high-quality care in the future. Wearable sensors are an example of such technology that could decrease workload, enable early detection of patient deterioration, and support clinical decision making by healthcare professionals. These sensors unlock continuous monitoring of vital signs, such as heart rate, respiration rate, blood oxygen saturation, temperature, and physical activity. However, broad and successful application of wearable sensors on the surgical ward is currently lacking. This may be related to the complexity, especially when it comes to replacing manual measurements by healthcare professionals. This report provides practical guidance to support peers before starting with the clinical application of wearable sensors in the surgical ward. For this purpose, the Non-Adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability (NASSS) framework of technology adoption and innovations in healthcare organizations is used, combining existing literature and our own experience in this field over the past years. Specifically, the relevant topics are discussed per domain, and key lessons are subsequently summarized.
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- Rianne van Melzen
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (R.C.L.S.); (J.-P.P.M.d.V.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (M.E.H.); (M.M.R.F.S.)
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (R.C.L.S.); (J.-P.P.M.d.V.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (M.E.H.); (M.M.R.F.S.)
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (R.C.L.S.); (J.-P.P.M.d.V.)
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Leenen JPL, Ardesch V, Patijn G. Remote Home Monitoring of Continuous Vital Sign Measurements by Wearables in Patients Discharged After Colorectal Surgery: Observational Feasibility Study. JMIR Perioper Med 2023; 6:e45113. [PMID: 37145849 DOI: 10.2196/45113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospital stays after colorectal surgery are increasingly being reduced by enhanced recovery and early discharge protocols. As a result, postoperative complications may frequently manifest after discharge in the home setting, potentially leading to emergency room presentations and readmissions. Virtual care interventions after hospital discharge may capture clinical deterioration at an early stage and hold promise for the prevention of readmissions and overall better outcomes. Recent technological advances have enabled continuous vital sign monitoring by wearable wireless sensor devices. However, the potential of these devices for virtual care interventions for patients discharged after colorectal surgery is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the feasibility of a virtual care intervention consisting of continuous vital sign monitoring with wearable wireless sensors and teleconsultations for patients discharged after colorectal surgery. METHODS In a single-center observational cohort study, patients were monitored at home for 5 consecutive days after discharge. Daily vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultations were performed by a remote patient-monitoring department. Intervention performance was evaluated by analyzing vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultation reports. Outcomes were categorized as "no concern," "slight concern," or "serious concern." Serious concern prompted contact with the surgeon on call. In addition, the quality of the vital sign data was determined, and the patient experience was evaluated. RESULTS Among 21 patients who participated in this study, 104 of 105 (99%) measurements of vital sign trends were successful. Of these 104 vital sign trend assessments, 68% (n=71) did not raise any concern, 16% (n=17) were unable to be assessed because of data loss, and none led to contacting the surgeon. Of 62 of 63 (98%) successfully performed telephone consultations, 53 (86%) did not raise any concerns and only 1 resulted in contacting the surgeon. A 68% agreement was found between vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultations. Overall completeness of the 2347 hours of vital sign trend data was 46.3% (range 5%-100%). Patient satisfaction score was 8 (IQR 7-9) of 10. CONCLUSIONS A home monitoring intervention of patients discharged after colorectal surgery was found to be feasible, given its high performance and high patient acceptability. However, the intervention design needs further optimization before the true value of remote monitoring for early discharge protocols, prevention of readmissions, and overall patient outcomes can be adequately determined.
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- Jobbe P L Leenen
- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Isala Academy, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Flexpool General Wards, Department of Care Support, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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McLean KA, Knight SR, Diehl TM, Varghese C, Ng N, Potter MA, Zafar SN, Bouamrane MM, Harrison EM. Readiness for implementation of novel digital health interventions for postoperative monitoring: a systematic review and clinical innovation network analysis. Lancet Digit Health 2023; 5:e295-e315. [PMID: 37100544 DOI: 10.1016/s2589-7500(23)00026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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An increasing number of digital health interventions (DHIs) for remote postoperative monitoring have been developed and evaluated. This systematic review identifies DHIs for postoperative monitoring and evaluates their readiness for implementation into routine health care. Studies were defined according to idea, development, exploration, assessment, and long-term follow-up (IDEAL) stages of innovation. A novel clinical innovation network analysis used coauthorship and citations to examine collaboration and progression within the field. 126 DHIs were identified, with 101 (80%) being early stage innovations (IDEAL stage 1 and 2a). None of the DHIs identified had large-scale routine implementation. There is little evidence of collaboration, and there are clear omissions in the evaluation of feasibility, accessibility, and the health-care impact. Use of DHIs for postoperative monitoring remains at an early stage of innovation, with promising but generally low-quality supporting evidence. Comprehensive evaluation within high-quality, large-scale trials and real-world data are required to definitively establish readiness for routine implementation.
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- Kenneth A McLean
- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
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Evans HL, Scalea J. Impact of Digital Health upon the Surgical Patient Experience: The Patient as Consumer. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:357-368. [PMID: 36948724 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.11.006] [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: 03/22/2023]
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The adoption of digital health services in surgical care delivery is changing the patient experience. The goal of patient-generated health data monitoring incorporated with patient-centered education and feedback is to optimally prepare patients for surgery and personalize postoperative care to improve outcomes that matter to both patients and surgeons. Challenges include the need for the adoption of new methods for implementation and evaluation and equitable application of surgical digital health interventions, with considerations for accessibility as well as the development of new diagnostics and decision support that include the needs and characteristics of all populations served.
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- Heather L Evans
- Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, CSB 417, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, CSB 417, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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Wang M, Long F, Liu D, Zhuo Y, Tian L, Liang H. Application of WeChat-Utilized Mobile Health in Transitional Care Among Patients Undergoing Hepatectomy: A Pilot Study. Clin Nurs Res 2023; 32:298-305. [PMID: 36514816 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221143664] [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: 12/15/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate whether mobile health (mHealth)-based transitional care, which utilized WeChat, could benefit patients undergoing hepatectomy. From January 2019 to December 2020, 807 patients who underwent hepatectomy in a tertiary care hospital were included in the study. Patients were divided into a transitional care group (TC group) (n = 238) and a control group (n = 569) based on whether they participated in mHealth-based transitional care, which utilized the WeChat application. Depending on the type of variables, t-tests, χ2 tests, and other statistical methods were used to compare differences between groups. Propensity score matching analysis was conducted for factors that differed in basic characteristics. After 1:1 matching, 238 patients were included in each group. Less readmission within 90 days of discharge, better quality of life, and higher satisfaction were found in the TC group both before and after matching (p < .05). This study showed the potential of applying mHealth-based transitional care among post-hepatectomy patients.
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- Meng Wang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Western Theater Command (Chengdu Military General Hospital), China
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Xu W, Wells CI, McGuinness M, Varghese C, Keane C, Liu C, O'Grady G, Bissett IP, Harmston C. Characterising nationwide reasons for unplanned hospital readmission after colorectal cancer surgery. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:861-871. [PMID: 36587285 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Readmissions after colorectal cancer surgery are common, despite advancements in surgical care, and have a significant impact on both individual patients and overall healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to determine the 30-and 90 days readmission rate after colorectal cancer surgery, and to investigate the risk factors and clinical reasons for unplanned readmissions. METHOD A multicenter, population-based study including all patients discharged after index colorectal cancer resection from 2010 to 2020 in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ) was completed. The Ministry of Health National Minimum Dataset was used. Rates of readmission at 30 days and 90 days were calculated. Mixed-effect logistic regression models were built to investigate factors associated with unplanned readmission. Reasons for readmission were described. RESULTS Data were obtained on 16,885 patients. Unplanned 30-day and 90-day hospital readmission rates were 15.1% and 23.7% respectively. The main readmission risk factors were comorbidities, advanced disease, and postoperative complications. Hospital level variation was not present. Despite risk adjustment, R2 value of models was low (30 days: 4.3%, 90 days: 5.2%). The most common reasons for readmission were gastrointestinal causes (32.1%) and wound complications (14.4%). Rates of readmission did not improve over the 11 years study period (p = 0.876). CONCLUSION Readmissions following colorectal resections in AoNZ are higher than other comparable healthcare systems and rates have remained constant over time. While patient comorbidities and postoperative complications are associated with readmission, the explanatory value of these variables is poor. To reduce unplanned readmissions, efforts should be focused on prevention and early detection of post-discharge complications.
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- William Xu
- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of General Surgery, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery, Northland District Health Board, Whangarei, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery, Northland District Health Board, Whangarei, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of General Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery, Northland District Health Board, Whangarei, New Zealand
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Jain S, Jain BK, Jain PK, Marwaha V. "Technology Proficiency" in Medical Education: Worthiness for Worldwide Wonderful Competency and Sophistication. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2022; 13:1497-1514. [PMID: 36545441 PMCID: PMC9762172 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s378917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Advances in bioinformatics, information technology, advanced computing, imaging techniques are changing fundamentally the way physicians define, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. New disciplines - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Biology - are improving healthcare. Digital health solutions have immense scope. Education and practice need to keep pace. METHODS We aimed at assessment of "Technology proficiency" required by medical graduates and its implementation, if found useful. All this in a conceptual framework of "TP" model, having categories (a) proper assessment (b) pertinent treatment (c) progress monitoring (d) prevention applications (e) professional standards. A search of the literature was performed using MedLine & Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases, for systematic reviews and meta-analysis articles published in the last five years using keyword "technology". Analysis of those relevant to the role all medical graduates should play. An analysis of worldwide statutory medical institutions guidelines. RESULTS Twenty-three systematic studies and meta-analysis were studied. Eighteen show clear evidence for 'Technology proficiency", while 5 recommend further studies. The findings are discussed suiting the roles of doctors in the "TP" model. Medical institutions guidelines worldwide diligence suggests need of including "Technology proficiency" as a definite and distinct strategic plan. Medical Council of India mandates "use information technology for appropriate patient care and continued learning". General Medical Council, UK and Medical Council India have been proactive in technology training. GMC recommends technology use for learning, prescribing, communication, and interpersonal skills. It should be expanding technology proficiency in practice as an essential professional capability. CONCLUSION "Technology proficiency" is found pertinently fruitful. It should be included as a definitive requirement and a distinct strategic plan worldwide. Modern curriculum development is proposed (i) Educational goals and objectives as the proposed Conceptual framework "Technology proficiency" model (ii) Instructional strategies 'Five Bs' (iii) Implementation 'Five Ms'.
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- Sunil Jain
- Department of Paediatrics, Military Hospital Secunderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi, India
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- School of Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Cochin, Kerala, India
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Bellemare M, Perrin N, Dürrleman N, Dorval JF, Lamarche Y, Asgar AW, Bonan R, Ibrahim R, Perrault LP, Ali WB. Digital Application to Optimize the Clinical Trajectory in a TAVR Program. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 15:2455-2457. [PMID: 36480994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Spaulding A, Loomis E, Brennan E, Klein D, Pierson K, Willford R, Hallbeck MS, Reisenauer J. Postsurgical Remote Patient Monitoring Outcomes and Perceptions: A Mixed-Methods Assessment. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2022; 6:574-583. [PMID: 36304524 PMCID: PMC9594118 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2022.09.005] [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: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective To determine how postsurgical remote patient monitoring (RPM) influences readmissions and emergency visits within 30 days of discharge after operation and to understand patient and surgeon perspectives on postsurgical RPM. Patients and Methods This study was conducted at a US tertiary academic medical center between April 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. This mixed-methods evaluation included a randomized controlled trial evaluation of RPM after operation and a qualitative assessment of patients' and surgeons' perceptions of RPM's acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness. Results A total of 292 patients participated in the RPM trial, and 147 were assigned to the RPM intervention. Despite a good balance between the groups, results indicated no difference in primary or secondary outcomes between the intervention and control groups. The qualitative component included 11 patients and 9 surgeons. The overarching theme for patients was that the program brought them peace of mind. Other main themes included technological issues and perceived benefits of the RPM platform. The major themes for surgeons included identifying the best patients to receive postsurgical RPM, actionable data collection and use, and improvements in data collection needed. Conclusion Although quantitative results indicate no difference between the groups, postsurgical RPM appears well-accepted from the patient's perspective. However, technological issues could eliminate the benefits. Hospitals seeking to implement similar programs should carefully evaluate which populations to use the program in and seek to collect actionable data.
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- Aaron Spaulding
- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL,Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN,Correspondence: Address to Aaron Spaulding, PhD, Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL,Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Center for Digital Health, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Surgery Clinical Research Office, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN,Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN,Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Kamecka K, Foti C, Gawiński Ł, Matejun M, Rybarczyk-Szwajkowska A, Kiljański M, Krochmalski M, Kozłowski R, Marczak M. Telemedicine Technologies Selection for the Posthospital Patient Care Process after Total Hip Arthroplasty. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11521. [PMID: 36141791 PMCID: PMC9517262 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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For many years, the importance of using telematic technologies in medicine has been growing, especially in the period of the coronavirus pandemic, when direct contact and supervision of medical personnel over the patient is difficult. The existing possibilities of modern information and communication technologies (ICTs) are not fully used. The aim of the study is to identify the telemedicine technologies that can be used in future implementation projects of the posthospital patient care process after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The literature search is reported according to PRISMA 2020. The search strategy included databases and gray literature. In total, 28 articles (EMBASE, PubMed, PEDro) and 24 records from gray literature (Google Search and Technology presentations) were included in the research. This multi-source study analyzes the possibilities of using different technologies useful in the patient care process. The conducted research resulted in defining visual and wearable types of telemedicine technologies for the original posthospital patient care process after THA. As the needs of stakeholders in the posthospital patient care process after THA differ, the awareness of appropriate technologies selection, information flow, and its management importance are prerequisites for effective posthospital patient care with the use of telemedicine technologies.
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- Karolina Kamecka
- Department of Management and Logistics in Healthcare, Medical University of Lodz, 90-131 Lodz, Poland
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- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Department, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Management and Logistics in Healthcare, Medical University of Lodz, 90-131 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial Policy, Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Polish Association of Physiotherapy Specialists, 95-200 Pabianice, Poland
- Medical Magnus Clinic, 90-552 Lodz, Poland
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- Medical Magnus Clinic, 90-552 Lodz, Poland
- Polish Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Society, 90-552 Lodz, Poland
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- Center of Security Technologies in Logistics, Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Management and Logistics in Healthcare, Medical University of Lodz, 90-131 Lodz, Poland
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Balch JA, Efron PA, Bihorac A, Loftus TJ. Gamification for Machine Learning in Surgical Patient Engagement. Front Surg 2022; 9:896351. [PMID: 35656082 PMCID: PMC9152738 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.896351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Patients and their surgeons face a complex and evolving set of choices in the process of shared decision making. The plan of care must be tailored to individual patient risk factors and values, though objective estimates of risk can be elusive, and these risk factors are often modifiable and can alter the plan of care. Machine learning can perform real-time predictions of outcomes, though these technologies are limited by usability and interpretability. Gamification, or the use of game elements in non-game contexts, may be able to incorporate machine learning technology to help patients optimize their pre-operative risks, reduce in-hospital complications, and hasten recovery. This article proposes a theoretical mobile application to help guide decision making and provide evidence-based, tangible goals for patients and surgeons with the goal of achieving the best possible operative outcome that aligns with patient values.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeremy A. Balch
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, United States
| | - Azra Bihorac
- Department of Medicine, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Precision and Intelligent Systems in Medicine (PrismaP), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Precision and Intelligent Systems in Medicine (PrismaP), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Correspondence: Tyler J. Loftus
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