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Sharkiya SH, Hag AM. Environmental and contextual factors influencing e-health use among older adults: A rapid review. Int J Med Inform 2024; 187:105448. [PMID: 38615510 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105448] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION E-health services offer potential benefits for healthcare delivery, especially for older adults, yet their adoption remains suboptimal due to various barriers. Understanding the environmental and contextual factors influencing e-health use among this demographic is crucial for enhancing their health outcomes. AIM This rapid review aims to explore the various environmental and contextual factors affecting the use of e-health among older adults, focusing on identifying strategies to enhance acceptance and usefulness. METHODS Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a mixed-methods rapid review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. Databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched. Quantitative data were qualitized for integration with qualitative data, and a thematic analysis was performed on the assembled data. FINDINGS A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing five cross-sectional surveys, four qualitative studies, one longitudinal study, and one Discrete Choice Experiment. The thematic analysis revealed five key themes: social influence and norms, environmental and infrastructure factors, economic factors and cost considerations, family and caregiver support, and organizational support and culture. CONCLUSION The review highlights the need for e-health solutions that enhance social support, are adaptable to diverse living environments, address economic barriers with cost-effective solutions, and are culturally sensitive to effectively engage older adults.
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- Samer H Sharkiya
- DAROT Medical Center for Rehabilitation and Geriatrics in Israel, Israel.
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- Occupational Therapy Interventions for Older Adults and Memory Enhancement, Israel
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Scholten S, Schemer L, Herzog P, Haas JW, Heider J, Winter D, Reis D, Glombiewski JA. Leveraging Single-Case Experimental Designs to Promote Personalized Psychological Treatment: Step-by-Step Implementation Protocol with Stakeholder Involvement of an Outpatient Clinic for Personalized Psychotherapy. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2024:10.1007/s10488-024-01363-5. [PMID: 38467950 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-024-01363-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Our objective is to implement a single-case experimental design (SCED) infrastructure in combination with experience-sampling methods (ESM) into the standard diagnostic procedure of a German outpatient research and training clinic. Building on the idea of routine outcome monitoring, the SCED infrastructure introduces intensive longitudinal data collection, individual effectiveness measures, and the opportunity for systematic manipulation to push personalization efforts further. It aims to empower psychotherapists and patients to evaluate their own treatment (idiographic perspective) and to enable researchers to analyze open questions of personalized psychotherapy (nomothetic perspective). Organized around the principles of agile research, we plan to develop, implement, and evaluate the SCED infrastructure in six successive studies with continuous stakeholder involvement: In the project development phase, the business model for the SCED infrastructure is developed that describes its vision in consideration of the context (Study 1). Also, the infrastructure's prototype is specified, encompassing the SCED procedure, ESM protocol, and ESM survey (Study 2 and 3). During the optimization phase, feasibility and acceptability are tested and the infrastructure is adapted accordingly (Study 4). The evaluation phase includes a pilot implementation study to assess implementation outcomes (Study 5), followed by actual implementation using a within-institution A-B design (Study 6). The sustainability phase involves continuous monitoring and improvement. We discuss to what extent the generated data could be used to address current questions of personalized psychotherapy research. Anticipated barriers and limitations during the implementation processes are outlined.
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- Saskia Scholten
- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany.
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
- Department of Psychology, Harvard University, 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
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- Applied Statistical Modeling, Universität des Saarlandes, Campus, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Pain and Psychotherapy Research Lab, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Ostbahnstr. 10, 76829, Landau, Germany
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Choi J, Kim G, Choi S, Chang JE. A Year After Implementation of the Telehealth Waiver: Being Offered and Utilizing Video-Specific Telehealth Among Dual-Eligible Medicare Recipients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2024; 30:255-266. [PMID: 37938810 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Telehealth is an essential tool to provide access to care while reducing infection exposure for high-risk populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study aims to examine factors associated with telehealth availability and usage among Medicare and dual-eligible recipients 1 year after implementation of the Medicare's temporary telehealth waiver. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANT A cross-sectional, phone survey with a national representative sample of Medicare recipients. We obtained a final study sample from the Winter 2021 COVID-19 Supplement of Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey dataset (N = 10 586). We examined associations for being offered and having had telehealth visits or any video telehealth visits during the pandemic since November 1, 2020. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Our primary outcomes were being offered any telehealth, being offered any video telehealth, having had any telehealth visit, and having had any video telehealth. RESULTS Although dual eligibility was not significantly associated with being offered or having had any telehealth services during the pandemic, those who were dual eligible were more likely to have had video telehealth visits (adjusted odds ratio = 1.39, 95% confidence interval 1.04-1.86, P = .03) compared with those with non-dual eligibility. Recipients with disability eligibility, technology access, and severe chronic conditions were more likely to have been offered or have had telehealth. At the same time, those who lived in the nonmetropolitan area were less likely to have been offered or have had telehealth, including video telehealth. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the federal waivers to expand telehealth services were successful in continuing care for vulnerable Medicare recipients. The providers' specific outreach and intervention efforts to offer telehealth visits are crucial for dual-eligible recipients. To increase video telehealth uptake, technology access and services to rural areas should be prioritized.
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- Jasmin Choi
- Departments of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Ms J. Choi) and Public Health Policy and Management (Dr Chang), School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, New York; Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University, New York, New York (Dr Kim); and Department of Population Health, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York (Dr S. Choi)
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Williams H, Steinberg S, Leon K, Vingum R, Hu M, Berzin R, Hagg H, Hanaway P. Predictive Criterion Validity of the Parsley Symptom Index Against the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 in a Chronic Disease Cohort: Retrospective Cohort Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e53316. [PMID: 38363587 PMCID: PMC10907938 DOI: 10.2196/53316] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 60% of US adults live with chronic disease, imposing a significant burden on patients and the health care system. With the rise of telehealth, patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) have emerged as pivotal tools for managing chronic disease. While numerous PROMs exist, few have been designed explicitly for telehealth settings. The Parsley Symptom Index (PSI) is an electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) developed specifically for telehealth environments. OBJECTIVE Our aim is to determine whether the PSI predicts changes in the established Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 (PROMIS-10) Global Health, a 10-question short form. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from 367 unique patients, amassing 1170 observations between August 30, 2017, and January 30, 2023. Patients completed the PSI and the PROMIS-10 multiple times throughout the study period. Using univariate regression models, we assess the predictive criterion validity of the PSI against PROMIS-10 scores. RESULTS This study revealed significant relationships between the PSI and PROMIS-10 physical and mental health scores through comprehensive univariate analyses, thus establishing support for the criterion validity of the PSI. These analyses highlighted the PSI's potential as an insightful tool for understanding and predicting both mental and physical health dimensions. CONCLUSIONS Our findings emphasize the importance of the PSI in capturing the nuanced interactions between symptomatology and health outcomes. These insights reinforce the value of the PSI in clinical contexts and support its potential as a versatile tool in both research and practice.
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- Hants Williams
- Applied Health Informatics, School of Health Professions, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Untold Content, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Applied Health Informatics, School of Health Professions, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Bogulski CA, Pro G, Acharya M, Ali MM, Brown CC, Hayes CJ, Eswaran H. The association between rurality, dual Medicare/Medicaid eligibility and chronic conditions with telehealth utilization: An analysis of 2019-2020 national Medicare claims. J Telemed Telecare 2024:1357633X241226741. [PMID: 38314738 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x241226741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Telehealth services have the potential to increase healthcare access among underserved populations, such as rural residents and racial/ethnic minority groups. The COVID-19 public health emergency led to unprecedented growth in telehealth utilization, but evidence suggests the growth has not been equitable across all patient populations. This study aimed to explore whether telehealth utilization and expansion changed equitably from 2019 to 2020 among sub-groups of Medicare beneficiaries. METHODS We conducted an analysis of telehealth utilization among a 20% random sample of 2019-2020 Medicare beneficiaries on a national level. We fit multivariable logistic regression models and calculated average marginal effects (AME) to assess the association between demographic and clinical characteristics on telehealth utilization. RESULTS We found telehealth utilization was less likely among non-Hispanic Black/African-American (2019: adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.77, AME = -0.15; 2020: aOR = 0.85, AME = -3.50) and Hispanic (2019: aOR = 0.79, AME = -0.13; 2020: aOR = 0.87, AME = -2.89) beneficiaries, relative to non-Hispanic White beneficiaries in both 2019 and 2020, with larger disparities in 2020. Rural beneficiaries were more likely to utilize telehealth than urban beneficiaries in 2019 (aOR = 2.62, AME = 0.84), but less likely in 2020 (aOR = 0.57, AME = -14.47). In both years, dually eligible Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries were more likely than non-dually eligible beneficiaries to utilize telehealth (2019: aOR = 4.75, AME = 0.84; 2020: aOR = 1.34, AME = 2.25). However, the effects of dual eligibility and rurality changed in both models as the number of chronic conditions increased. DISCUSSION We found evidence of increasing disparities in telehealth utilization among several Medicare beneficiary sub-groups in 2020 relative to 2019, including individuals of minority race/ethnicity, rural residents, and dually eligible beneficiaries, with disparities increasing among individuals with more chronic conditions. Although telehealth has the potential to address health inequities, our findings suggest that many of the patients in greatest need of healthcare are least likely to utilize telehealth services.
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- Cari A Bogulski
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Choi SL, Hites L, Bolland AC, Lee J, Payne-Foster P, Bissell K. Telehealth uptake among middle-aged and older Americans during COVID-19: chronic conditions, social media communication, and race/ethnicity. Aging Ment Health 2024; 28:160-168. [PMID: 36450359 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2149696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigated whether and to what extent constructs of the protection motivation theory of health (PMT)-threat appraisal (perceived vulnerability/severity) and coping appraisal (response efficacy and self-efficacy)-are related to telehealth engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these associations differ by race/ethnicity among middle-aged and older Americans. METHODS Data were from the 2020 Health and Retirement Study. Multivariable ordinary least-squares regression analyses were computed adjusting for health and sociodemographic factors. RESULTS Some PMT constructs are useful in understanding telehealth uptake. Perceived vulnerability/severity, particularly comorbidity (b = 0.13, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.11, 0.15], p < 0.001), and response efficacy, particularly participation in communication via social media (b = 0.24, 95% CI [0.21, 0.27], p < 0.001), were significantly and positively associated with higher telehealth uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic among middle-aged and older Americans. Non-Hispanic Black adults were more likely to engage in telehealth during the pandemic than their non-Hispanic White counterparts (b = 0.20, 95% CI [0.12, 0.28], p < 0.001). Multiple moderation analyses revealed the significant association between comorbidity and telehealth uptake was similar across racial/ethnic groups, whereas the significant association between social media communication and telehealth uptake varied by race/ethnicity. Specifically, the association was significantly less pronounced for Hispanic adults (b = -0.11, 95% CI [-0.19, -0.04], p < 0.01) and non-Hispanic Asian/other races adults (b = -0.13, 95% CI [-0.26, -0.01], p < 0.05) than it was for their non-Hispanic White counterparts. CONCLUSION Results suggest the potential of using social media and telehealth to narrow health disparities, particularly serving as a bridge for members of underserved communities to telehealth uptake.
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- Shinae L Choi
- Department of Consumer Sciences, College of Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
- Center for Innovation in Social Science, College of Arts and Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Information Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Journalism and Creative Media, College of Communication and Information Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Journalism and Creative Media, College of Communication and Information Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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Mulyana AM, Rakhmawati W, Wartakusumah R, Fitri SYR, Juniarti N. The Efficacy of Internet-Based Interventions in Family-Centered Empowerment Among Children with Chronic Diseases: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:3415-3433. [PMID: 37964797 PMCID: PMC10642539 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s440082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Background The incidence of chronic diseases in children is increasing worldwide, which can disrupt the quality of life. Family empowerment (FE) is one approach to strengthen family care among children with chronic diseases. In addition, internet has the potential in healthcare service interventions for families. Purpose This study aimed to determine the efficacy of internet-based family empowerment interventions among children with chronic diseases. Methods The study used a mixed-methods systematic review. A literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines using the PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and CINAHL databases. We used the PCC framework: chronic diseases (Population), family empowerment (Concept), and internet-based intervention (Context). Studies were eligible if published between 2013 and 2023, full-text, original study design, and focused on family empowerment in children with chronic diseases. Studies would be excluded if they were not in English or if the population was adults. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018. The study analysis used Sequential Explanatory Synthesis, which is a quantitative study (QUAN) synthesis followed by a qualitative study (QUAL) synthesis, then integrated using the QUAL data transformation technique. Results We highlight the quantitative study findings that an internet-based family empowerment intervention positively impacted family members' ability to care for children with chronic diseases with a mean Family Empowerment Scale (FES) total score of 4.13. We analyzed six study and identified four themes regarding efficacy of internet-based interventions in empowering families with children with chronic diseases: knowledge; availability of resources and time-saving; connectedness and communication; and family management and self-confidence. Conclusion Our study highlights that online-based interventions in family empowerment positively impact enhancing all domains of empowerment. This findings suggest that internet-based family interventions need to be adopted to fulfill the care needs of children with chronic diseases sustainably.
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- Aep Maulid Mulyana
- Nursing Internship Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia
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- Departement of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sleman, Yogyakarta, 55284, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia
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Nichol L, Pitt R, Wallace SJ, Rodriguez AD, Hill AJ. "There are endless areas that they can use it for": speech-language pathologist perspectives of technology support for aphasia self-management. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2023; 18:1473-1488. [PMID: 35166636 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2037758] [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: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aphasia is a debilitating acquired language disorder that often persists as a chronic condition. However, long-term support options are scarce, necessitating the consideration of alternative approaches. Chronic condition self-management approaches, which aim to build self-efficacy and empower people to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of their health condition, may benefit people with aphasia (PwA). Technology is widely used in chronic condition self-management and investigation is required to determine whether it could play a role in aphasia self-management. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore speech-language pathologist (SLP) perspectives on the potential use of technology to support aphasia self-management. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted with 15 SLPs using semi-structured interviews. Qualitative content analysis was applied to verbatim transcripts to identify codes, categories, and sub-themes which were developed into themes. RESULTS Three themes were identified: (1) technology supports holistic aphasia self-management by providing additional avenues for service delivery, overall communication, and learning opportunities thus enhancing independence and life participation; (2) SLP and communication partner (CP) assistance can support PwA to use technology for aphasia self-management; (3) considerations and potential barriers to PwA use of technology for aphasia self-management. CONCLUSIONS Technology can support aphasia self-management by expanding service delivery options, allowing for increased frequency and intensity of therapy practise, and facilitating communication and participation. Personal, professional, and organizational barriers should be addressed in the development of technology-enabled aphasia self-management approaches. SLPs and CPs can offer PwA assistance with technology but may themselves need additional support. Solutions for identified barriers should be considered, such as providing training in the use of technology and implementing aphasia-friendly modifications.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONSelf-management approaches are being explored in the area of aphasia management as a means of offering a holistic, sustainable intervention option that meets the long-term needs of people with aphasia.A range of technology-based resources are currently used in chronic condition self-management and in aphasia therapy, and there are many possibilities for the use of technology in aphasia self-management approaches.Speech-language pathologists identified that technology could facilitate aphasia self-management by expanding service delivery options (e.g., real-time and asynchronous telepractice), enabling increased frequency and intensity of therapy through providing a means of independent practise, offering options for augmentative alternative communication, and enhancing life participation by supporting social communication and daily tasks.,Speech-language pathologists are interested in using technology for aphasia self-management; however, barriers related to organizational policies, individual experience and confidence using technology, and technology itself must be addressed.
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- Leana Nichol
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Australia
- West Moreton Health, Ipswich, Australia
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Australia
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- Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Australia
- Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Pioch C, Henschke C, Lantzsch H, Busse R, Vogt V. Applying a data-driven population segmentation approach in German claims data. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:591. [PMID: 37286993 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09620-3] [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: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Segmenting the population into homogenous groups according to their healthcare needs may help to understand the population's demand for healthcare services and thus support health systems to properly allocate healthcare resources and plan interventions. It may also help to reduce the fragmented provision of healthcare services. The aim of this study was to apply a data-driven utilisation-based cluster analysis to segment a defined population in the south of Germany. METHODS Based on claims data of one big German health insurance a two-stage clustering approach was applied to group the population into segments. A hierarchical method (Ward's linkage) was performed to determine the optimal number of clusters, followed by a k-means cluster analysis using age and healthcare utilisation data in 2019. The resulting segments were described in terms of their morbidity, costs and demographic characteristics. RESULTS The 126,046 patients were divided into six distinct population segments. Healthcare utilisation, morbidity and demographic characteristics differed significantly across the segments. The segment "High overall care use" comprised the smallest share of patients (2.03%) but accounted for 24.04% of total cost. The overall utilisation of services was higher than the population average. In contrast, the segment "Low overall care use" included 42.89% of the study population, accounting for 9.94% of total cost. Utilisation of services by patients in this segment was lower than population average. CONCLUSION Population segmentation offers the opportunity to identify patient groups with similar healthcare utilisation patterns, patient demographics and morbidity. Thereby, healthcare services could be tailored for groups of patients with similar healthcare needs.
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- Carolina Pioch
- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany.
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
- Berlin Centre of Health Economics Research (BerlinHECOR), Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
- Berlin Centre of Health Economics Research (BerlinHECOR), Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Bachstraße 18, Jena, 07743, Germany
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Wang Y, Yi N, Ericksen HM, Zhang W. Case report: Self-performed orthopedic exams in telehealth treatment of a youth athlete with acute rotator cuff strain. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1150850. [PMID: 37325800 PMCID: PMC10267872 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1150850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Background Sports-related rotator cuff muscle injury is one of the most prevalent pathologies affecting overhead sports athletes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent stay-at-home protocols, physical therapy has transited into a new realm of telehealth. Current evidence regarding examining and managing RTC strain in telehealth physical therapy is minimal. Case presentation A self-referred 14-year-old female Chinese semi-professional tennis player presented with an acute right RTC strain. The mechanism of injury involved forehand strokes with left trunk rotation. No ligamentous or labral damage was observed on Magnetic Resonance Imagining. The individualized care plan included virtual partner-assisted assessment, online instructions on therapeutic exercises, and education with psychosocial considerations. Outcome and follow-up After a 6-week intervention, the patient demonstrated complete shoulder range of motion, full muscle strength, complete return-to-practice, 0% Quick DASH disability index, and 6/68 on the Tampa Scale for kinesiophobia. Discussion This case report demonstrated that telehealth is an accessible and cost-effective option for youth tennis athletes with RTC strain. This unique case showed a detailed roadmap from examination to discharge of this plan of care. There are also barriers including test and measure validity, and communication difficulties to be considered. Despite the challenges, this case was a good example of telehealth being an effective, repeatable, and cost-efficient option for patients with poor healthcare access.
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, OK, United States
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Williams H, Steinberg S, Vingum R, Leon K, Céspedes E, Berzin R, Hagg H. Parsley Health: Feasibility and acceptability of a large-scale holistic telehealth program for chronic disease care. Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1008574. [PMID: 37006822 PMCID: PMC10057965 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1008574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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BackgroundA holistic, personalized approach to medicine can be used to prevent and manage a variety of chronic diseases. However, effectively managing chronic diseases can be difficult due to barriers related to insufficient provider time, staffing, and lack of patient engagement. To address these challenges telehealth strategies are being increasingly adopted, yet few studies have explored how to evaluate the feasibility and implementation success of large-scale holistic telehealth models for chronic disease care. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a large-scale holistic telehealth program for the management of chronic diseases. Our study findings can inform the future development and assessment of chronic disease programs delivered through telehealth strategies.MethodsData was collected from participants enrolled in a Parsley Health membership from June 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, a subscription-based holistic medicine practice designed to help people prevent or manage chronic diseases. Implementation outcome frameworks were used to understand engagement with services, participant satisfaction, and preliminary effectiveness of the program via a patient-reported symptom severity tool.ResultsData from 10,205 participants with a range of chronic diseases were included in our analysis. Participants averaged 4.8 visits with their clinical team and reported high levels of satisfaction with their care (average NPS score of 81.35%). Preliminary evidence also showed substantial reduction in patient reported symptom severity.ConclusionOur findings suggest the Parsley Health program is a feasible and acceptable large-scale holistic telehealth program for chronic disease care. Successful implementation was due, in part, to services that promoted participant engagement along with tools and interfaces that were helpful and easy to use. These findings can be used to develop future holistic-focused telehealth programs for the management and prevention of chronic diseases.
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- Hants Williams
- School of Health Professions, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
- Parsley Health, New York, NY, United States
- Correspondence: Hants Williams
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- Untold Content, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Deng H, Vu KQ, Franco JR, Shepler LJ, Abouzeid CA, Hamner JW, Mercier HW, Taylor JA, Kazis LE, Slavin MD, Ryan CM, Schneider JC. Digital Interventions for Social Participation in Adults with Long-term Physical Conditions: A Systematic Review. J Med Syst 2023; 47:26. [PMID: 36792791 PMCID: PMC9931567 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-023-01914-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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This review aims to identify and evaluate digital interventions for social participation in the growing population of adults with long-term physical conditions. Articles were sourced from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases using subject headings and keywords related to "social participation" and "digital technology". Studies that adopted digital technology interventions to improve social participation in adults with long-term physical conditions were included. Data on study methodology, participant and digital intervention characteristics, and findings related to social participation were extracted. The search yielded a total of 4646 articles and 14 articles met criteria for final review with five randomized controlled trials, two non-randomized clinical trials and seven one-group pretest-posttest clinical trials. Studies were organized based on the digital intervention strategy implemented to improve social participation: group support (n = 4), individual skill training or counseling (n = 6), education and support (n = 3), and mixed intervention (n = 1). The group support interventions developed a social network among participants through videoconference, app, or virtual reality platform. Three studies reported positive improvements in different aspects of social participation. Individual skill training or counseling mainly utilized phone calls to help participants cope with activity participation and interpersonal relationship issues. Only two studies demonstrated benefits for social participation. The education and support intervention, which used messages and website information to increase participants' knowledge and provide support, showed positive findings in three studies. This review suggests digital interventions for improving social participation in adults with long-term physical conditions are feasible and the effectiveness of different strategies may vary.Registration: This review was prospectively registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (registry number: CRD42021254105).
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- Huan Deng
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
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- Occupational Therapy Program, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Hospitals for Children-Boston®, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 1st Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129, USA.
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Yang MC, Clayton C, Harris D, Pelletier C, Schmidt J, Zwicker JG, Sakakibara BM. Preliminary investigation of the student-delivered Community Outreach teleheAlth program for Covid education and Health promotion (COACH). Fam Pract 2023; 40:30-38. [PMID: 35899784 PMCID: PMC9384587 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmac079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 public health restrictions (i.e. physical distancing) compromise individuals' ability to self-manage their health behaviours and may increase the risks of adverse health events. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the student-delivered Community Outreach teleheAlth program for Covid education and Health promotion (COACH) on health-directed behaviour (self-management) among older adults (≥65 years of age, n = 75). Secondary objectives estimated the influence of COACH on perceived depression, anxiety, and stress; social support; health-related quality of life; health promotion self-efficacy; and other self-management domains. METHODS COACH was developed to provide chronic disease management and prevention support among older adults via telephone or videoconferencing platforms (i.e. Zoom). In this single-group, pre-post study, our primary outcome was measured using the health-directed behaviour subscale of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire. Secondary measures included the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, Medical Outcomes Study: Social Support Survey, MOS Short Form-36, and Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices Scale. Paired sample t-tests were used to analyse outcome changes. RESULTS Mean age of participants was 72.4 years (58.7% female; 80% ≥2 chronic conditions). Health-directed behaviour significantly improved after COACH (P < 0.001, d = 0.45). Improved health promotion self-efficacy (P < 0.001, d = 0.44) and decreased mental health were also observed (P < 0.001, d = -1.69). DISCUSSION COACH likely contributed to improved health-directed behaviour and health promotion self-efficacy despite the diminished mental health-related quality of life during COVID-19. Our findings also highlight the benefits of using health professional students for the delivery of virtual health promotion programs. CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04492527.
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- Michelle C Yang
- Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Vancouver Fraser Medical Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Quality and Patient Safety, Interior Health Authority, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Kushniruk A, Morken IM, Storm M, Husebø AML. Designing a Future eHealth Service for Posthospitalization Self-management Support in Long-term Illness: Qualitative Interview Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e39391. [PMID: 36745492 PMCID: PMC9941902 DOI: 10.2196/39391] [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: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND For patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs; eg, heart failure [HF] and colorectal cancer [CRC]), eHealth interventions could meet their posthospital discharge needs and strengthen their ability to self-manage. However, inconclusive evidence exists regarding how to design eHealth services to meet the complex needs of patients. To foster patient acceptability and ensure the successful development and implementation of eHealth solutions, it is beneficial to include different stakeholders (ie, patients and health care professionals) in the design and development phase of such services. The involvement of different stakeholders could contribute to ensuring feasible, acceptable, and usable solutions and that eHealth services are developed in response to users' supportive care needs when transitioning to home after hospitalization. This study is the first step of a larger complex intervention study aimed at meeting the postdischarge needs of 2 NCD populations. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the perspectives of patients with HF and CRC and health care professionals on patient self-management needs following hospital discharge and investigate how a future nurse-assisted eHealth service could be best designed to foster patient acceptability, support self-management, and smooth the transition from hospital to home. METHODS A qualitative, explorative, and descriptive approach was used. We conducted 38 semistructured interviews with 10 patients with HF, 9 patients surgically treated for CRC with curative intent, 6 registered nurses recruited as nurse navigators of a planned eHealth service, and 13 general practitioners experienced in HF and CRC treatment and follow-up care. Patients were recruited conveniently from HF and CRC outpatient clinics, and the nurses were recruited from the cardiology and gastro-surgical departments at a university hospital in the southwest of Norway. The general practitioners were recruited from primary care in surrounding municipalities. Semistructured interview guides were used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS In total, 3 main themes were derived from the data analysis: expecting information, reassurance, and guidance when using eHealth for HF and CRC self-management; expecting eHealth to be comprehensible, supportive, and knowledge promoting; and recognizing both the advantages and disadvantages of eHealth for HF and CRC self-management. The data generated from this interview study depicted the diverse needs for self-management support of patients with CRC and HF after hospital discharge. In addition, valuable suggestions were identified regarding the design and content of the eHealth service. However, participants described both possible advantages and disadvantages of a remote eHealth service. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first step in the development of an eHealth service for posthospitalization self-management support for long-term illnesses. It concerns patients' supportive care needs and user requirements of an eHealth service. The findings of this study may add value to the planning and development of eHealth interventions for patients with NCDs.
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- Department of Quality and Health Technologies, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.,Research Group for Health and Nursing Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, University of Stavanger, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stavanger, Norway.,Research Group for Health and Nursing Sciences, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Cook S, Munteanu C, Papadopoulos E, Abrams H, Stinson JN, Pitters E, Stephens D, Lumchick M, Emmenegger U, Koneru R, Papadakos J, Shahrokni A, Durbano S, Menjak I, Mehta R, Haase K, Jang R, Krzyzanowska MK, Dale C, Jones J, Lemonde M, Alibhai S, Puts M. The development of an electronic geriatric assessment tool: Comprehensive health assessment for my plan (CHAMP). J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101384. [PMID: 36216760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.09.013] [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: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Geriatric assessment (GA) provides information on key health domains of older adults and is recommended to help inform cancer treatment decisions and cancer care. However, GA is not feasible in many health institutions due to lack of geriatric staff and/or resources. To increase accessibility to GA and improve treatment decision making for older adults with cancer (≥65 years), we developed a self-reported, electronic geriatric assessment tool: Comprehensive Assessment for My Plan (CHAMP). MATERIALS AND METHODS Older adults with cancer were invited to join user-centered design sessions to develop the layout and content of the tool. Subsequently, they participated in usability testing to test the usability of the tool (ease of use, acceptability, etc.). Design sessions were also conducted with oncology clinicians (oncologists and nurses) to develop the tool's clinician interface. GA assessment questions and GA recommendations were guided by a systematic review and Delphi expert panel. RESULTS A total of seventeen older adults participated in the study. Participants were mainly males (82.4%) and 75% were aged 75 years and older. Nine oncology clinicians participated in design sessions. Older adults and clinicians agreed that the tool was user-friendly. Domains in the final CHAMP tool (with questions and recommendations) included functional status, falls risk, cognitive impairment, nutrition, medication review, social supports, depression, substance use disorder, and miscellaneous items. DISCUSSION CHAMP was designed for use by older adults and oncologists and may enhance access to GA for older adults with cancer. The next phase of the CHAMP study will involve field validation in oncology clinics.
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- Simon Cook
- Technologies for Aging Gracefully Lab, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Technologies for Aging Gracefully Lab, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Openlab, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; Department of Medicine, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Education, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Geriatrics and Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, United States of America
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- Openlab, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- ELLICSR: Health, Wellness and Cancer Survivorship Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Delivery of comprehensive arrhythmia care requires the simultaneous presence of many resources. These include complex hospital infrastructure, expensive implantable equipment, and expert personnel. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), at least 1 of these components is often missing, resulting in a gap between the demand for arrhythmia care and the capacity to supply care. In addition to this treatment gap, there exists a training gap, as many clinicians in LMICs have limited access to formal training in cardiac electrophysiology. Given the progressive increase in the burden of cardiovascular diseases in LMICs, these patient care and clinical training gaps will widen unless further actions are taken to build capacity. Several strategies for building arrhythmia care capacity in LMICs have been described. Medical missions can provide donations of both equipment and clinical expertise but are only intermittently present and therefore are not optimized to provide the longitudinal support needed to create self-sustaining infrastructure. Use of donated or reprocessed equipment (eg, cardiac implantable electronic devices) can reduce procedural costs but does not address the need for infrastructure, including diagnostics and expert personnel. Collaborative efforts involving multiple stakeholders (eg, professional organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and educational institutions) have the potential to provide longitudinal support of both patient care and clinician education in LMICs.
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- Zain Sharif
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts,Cardiology Service, Hermitage Clinic, Fonthill, Ireland
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts,Address reprint requests and correspondence: Dr Leon M. Ptaszek, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street (GRB 825), Boston, MA 02114.
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Nichol L, Wallace SJ, Pitt R, Rodriguez AD, Hill AJ. Communication partner perspectives of aphasia self-management and the role of technology: an in-depth qualitative exploration. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:7199-7216. [PMID: 34747289 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1988153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE "Self-management" empowers individuals to take responsibility for their healthcare through skill-building, personal growth, and self-efficacy related to chronic health condition management. Self-management approaches may benefit people with aphasia (PwA); however, PwA are often excluded from stroke self-management research and there is no published research reporting on aphasia-specific self-management programs. Communication partners (CPs) are involved in the rehabilitation and day-to-day lives of PwA, thus giving them unique insights and knowledge of PwA needs. The present study aimed to investigate CP experiences and perspectives regarding aphasia self-management and to explore CP perceptions of the use of technology in aphasia self-management. METHODS In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 14 CPs living in Australia. Interview data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Analysis revealed six core themes: (1) aphasia self-management is embedded into everyday life, (2) CPs provide comprehensive self-management support, (3) speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide tools and support to enable PwA to self-manage, (4) aphasia self-management can be enhanced by technological supports, (5) potential positive outcomes of aphasia self-management, and (6) factors influencing successful aphasia self-management. CONCLUSIONS Aphasia self-management programs should focus on individual needs, functional communication in daily life, and social interaction. PwA and CPs are central to these programs, assisted by SLPs. Technology should be explored to augment aphasia self-management.Implications for RehabilitationCommunication partners suggest that people with aphasia are already engaging in aspects of self-management and that more formal aphasia-specific self-management approaches may be beneficial.Dedicated aphasia self-management programs should be situated in daily life with a focus on functional communication, life participation, confidence, and independence.Communication partners, speech-language pathologists, and technology are key support sources for aphasia self-management.Further input should be sought from communication partners in the development of aphasia self-management programs.
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- Leana Nichol
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Australia
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, Melbourne, Australia.,West Moreton Health, Ipswich, Australia
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, United States
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- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Zhu Y, Liu Y, Jiang H. Geriatric Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Managing the Health Crisis. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1365-1378. [PMID: 36158515 PMCID: PMC9491878 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s376519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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COVID-19 pandemic significantly threatens the health and well-being of older adults. Aging-related changes, including multimorbidity, weakened immunity and frailty, may make older people more susceptible to severe infection and place them at higher risk of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Various quarantine measures have been implemented to control the spread of COVID-19. Nevertheless, such social distancing has disrupted routine health care practices, such as accessibility of medical services and long-term continuous care services. The medical management of older adults with multimorbidity is significantly afflicted by COVID-19. Older persons with frailty or multiple chronic disease may poorly adapt to the altered health care system, having detrimental consequences on their physical and mental health. COVID-19 pandemic has posed great challenges to the health of older adults. We highlighted the difficulties and obstacles of older adults during this unprecedented time. Also, we provided potential strategies and recommendations for actions to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic threats. Certain strategies like community primary health care, medication delivery and home care support are adopted by many health facilities and caregivers, whereas other services such as internet hospital and virtual medical care are promoted to be accessible in many regions. However, guidelines and policies based on high-quality data are still needed for better health promotion of older groups with increasing resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Yingqian Zhu
- Department of Geriatrics, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China.,Department of General Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China.,Department of General Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China.,Department of General Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200123, People's Republic of China
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Dassieu L, Develay E, Beauchet O, Quesnel-Vallée A, Godard-Sebillotte C, Tchouaket E, Puzhko S, Karunananthan S, Archambault P, Launay C, Holyoke P, Sauriol C, Galery K, Sourial N. Implementing a Telehealth Support Tool for Community-Dwelling Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Investigation of Provider Experiences. J Aging Soc Policy 2022:1-18. [PMID: 35994512 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2022.2111166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers had to quickly offer telehealth services to address older adults' needs. This study aimed to understand the experiences of providers who implemented a telephone-based telehealth tool named Socio-Geriatric Evaluation (ESOGER), which assessed health and social isolation risks in community-dwelling older adults in Quebec (Canada). This qualitative study used 20 semi-structured online/phone interviews with health and social service providers coming from publicly-funded healthcare facilities and community organizations. We included adopters and non-adopters of the telehealth tool. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used reflexive thematic analysis to interpret the data. Three dimensions of providers' practice influenced the tool's implementation: service organization, working conditions, and interactions with older adults. Participants reported that the tool fostered continuity of care, provided guidance for their pandemic-related new tasks, and helped identify and support socially isolated older adults. Challenges to implementation included limited appropriateness of the telehealth tool for diverse services, feasibility barriers to adopting a new tool amid the health crisis, and acceptability challenges with some older adults. Despite relevance of the telehealth tool for providers, organizational, professional, and interactional barriers could hinder implementation success. Participatory approaches to telehealth may be promising avenues for future policies in this field.
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- Lise Dassieu
- Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Université de Montréal, and Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Research Professional, Research Centre, Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Professor, Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, and Research Center of the Institut Universitaire en Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Professor, Department of Sociology and Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Professor, Department of Nursing Sciences, Université du Quebec en Outaouais, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada
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- Postdoral Researcher, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Geriatrician, Clinical Researcher, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Executive Director, SE Research Centre, SE Health, Markham, Ontario, Canada
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- Director, Little Brothers Organization, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Assistant Director, Research Centre, Research Center of the Institut Universitaire en Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy, School of Public Health, Université de Montreal, Université de Montréal, and Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Narcisse MR, Andersen JA, Felix HC, Hayes CJ, Eswaran H, McElfish PA. Factors associated with telehealth use among adults in the United States: Findings from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey. J Telemed Telecare 2022:1357633X221113192. [PMID: 35892167 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x221113192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care shifted to virtual interactions with health professionals. The aim of this study was to examine the determinants of telehealth use in a nationally representative sample of the United States adult population. METHODS The study used data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey of 17,582 respondents aged ≥18. Andersen's model of health services utilization was employed to examine predisposing, enabling, and needs factors associated with past-year telehealth use. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to examine statistical associations. RESULTS 32.5% of adults (n = 6402; mean age 51.6, SE = 0.4) reported telehealth use. Predisposing factors: Women and married/partnered adults and those with higher levels of education had greater odds of using telehealth. Adults living in Midwest and South and adults living in medium-small and non-metropolitan areas had decreased odds of using telehealth. Enabling factors: Income and having a usual source of care were positively associated with telehealth use. A negative association was found for those with no insurance and telehealth use, whereas a positive association was found for military insurance. Needs factors: Odds of using telehealth were increased for adults who had well-visits and ER visits in the past 12 months. Mental health services quadrupled the odds of telehealth use. Odds of using telehealth increased with each additional chronic disease, including COVID-19. CONCLUSION There are disparities in telehealth use according to sex, education, rurality, access to care, and health needs. Tackling these disparities is pivotal to ensure barriers to telehealth use are not exacerbated post-pandemic.
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- Marie-Rachelle Narcisse
- College of Medicine, 37323University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- College of Medicine, 37323University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, 12215University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, 12215University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Institute of Digital Health and Innovation, 12215University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- College of Medicine, 37323University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Shore J, Nalder E, Hutchison M, Reed N, Hunt A. Tele-Active Rehabilitation for Youth With Concussion: Evidence-Based and Theory-Informed Intervention Development. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2022; 5:e34822. [PMID: 35377326 PMCID: PMC9016504 DOI: 10.2196/34822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Active rehabilitation involving subsymptom threshold exercise combined with education and support promotes recovery in youth with concussion but is typically delivered in person, which may limit accessibility for families because of a lack of services in their communities or logistical challenges to attending in-person sessions. OBJECTIVE This paper describes the evidence-based and theory-informed development of the Tele-Active Rehabilitation (Tele-AR) intervention for pediatric concussion, which was specifically designed for remote service delivery. METHODS The intervention was designed by clinician-researchers with experience in pediatric concussion rehabilitation following the Medical Research Council guidance for developing complex interventions. Development involved a critical review of the literature to identify existing evidence, the expansion of the theoretical basis for active rehabilitation, and the modeling of the intervention process and outcomes. RESULTS Tele-AR is a 6-week home exercise and education and support program facilitated through weekly videoconferencing appointments with a clinician. Exercise consists of low- to moderate-intensity subsymptom threshold aerobic activity and coordination drills that are individualized to participant needs and interests (prescribed for 3 days per week). Education includes the evidence-supported Concussion & You self-management program, which covers topics related to energy management, nutrition, hydration, sleep hygiene, and return to activity. Elements of self-determination theory are incorporated to support motivation and engagement. We present a logic model describing predicted intervention effects using a biopsychosocial conceptualization of outcomes after concussion. CONCLUSIONS The Tele-AR intervention may help to increase access to care that improves recovery and promotes a timely return to activity in youth with concussion. Future research is needed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of this approach.
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- Josh Shore
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Vagy J. Case Report: Using Telehealth to Treat Triceps Tendinopathy in a Rock Climber. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:829480. [PMID: 35387154 PMCID: PMC8978669 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.829480] [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: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This case study presents a 38-year-old, female rock climber with posterior elbow pain who was evaluated and treated using Telehealth. The use of telehealth for a clinical exam requires a larger emphasis be placed on posture observation and movement analysis since hands on assessment techniques cannot be used. During the patient exam, movement analyses identified scapulohumeral positional faults and dyskinesis, while self-palpation and self-midline resistance testing helped identify that the triceps tendon was the pathological tissue. A comprehensive rehabilitation program was developed based on concepts of regional interdependence to treat contributing factors in the scapular region and source tissues in the brachial region. After 10 weeks, the climber's pain decreased from 4/10 to 0/10. She made a full recovery back to her previous grade of V8 bouldering and was able to complete a V10 longstanding boulder project pain-free. This is the first case study of its kind to identify unilateral scapular dyskinesia in a patient with suspected triceps tendinopathy and to demonstrate a positive treatment effect by combining scapular strength exercises with eccentric exercises addressing the affected tissue.
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Stefanicka-Wojtas D, Kurpas D. eHealth and mHealth in Chronic Diseases—Identification of Barriers, Existing Solutions, and Promoters Based on a Survey of EU Stakeholders Involved in Regions4PerMed (H2020). J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12030467. [PMID: 35330466 PMCID: PMC8954526 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12030467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: In recent years, rapid population ageing has become a worldwide phenomenon. Both electronic health services (eHealth) and mobile health services (mHealth) are becoming important components of healthcare delivery. The market for mHealth is growing extremely fast. However, despite the increasing investment and interest in eHealth, several challenges still need to be overcome to enable broader and more systematic implementation of ICT in healthcare. Methods: This study presents data from the survey “Barriers and facilitators of Personalised Medicine implementation- qualitative study under Regions4PerMed (H2020) project”. In addition, this paper discusses the results of the conference, Health Technology in Connected & Integrated Care, held under the Horizon 2020 project and interregional coordination for a fast and deep uptake of personalised health (Regions4Permed) (July 2020—online conference). The above sections were preceded by an analysis of existing articles. Results: The data obtained from the surveys show that the main barriers to the adoption of eHealth and mHealth are the lack of skills of seniors, but also the lack of user-friendly technology and a simple user interface. Access to individual data while ensuring its security and the lack of digitisation of medical data are also serious issues. In addition, medical digital solutions are overly fragmented due to national legislations that deviate from the General Data Protection Regulation. Conclusions: By using technological solutions, it is possible to improve diagnosis and treatment decisions, and better adapt treatment and reduce its duration and cost. However, there are still barriers to the development of eHealth. Clear recommendations for implementation are needed to enable further development of personalised eHealth and mHealth solutions
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- Dorota Stefanicka-Wojtas
- Clinical Trial’s Department, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-784-091-632
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- Family Medicine Department, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-141 Wroclaw, Poland;
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Madabhushi V, McLouth CJ, King R, Bhakta A, Beck S, Patel JA. Age and Medicare Insurance are Barriers to Telemedicine Access—A Quality Improvement Project. Am Surg 2022:31348221074234. [DOI: 10.1177/00031348221074234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Telehealth use has had widespread expansion and adoption over the past two years. This study aims to evaluate access to telehealth essentials (TE) using a novel metric. Methods This single institute study surveyed outpatient surgical patients to determine their access to TE. Generalized linear mixed models were used to determine the relationship of demographic and county-level variables on access to four TE. Results 138 patients were surveyed. Sixty-six (47.8%) were from Appalachian Kentucky. In the survey cohort, 122 (88.4%) had smart phones, 109 (80.7%) had devices with video messaging capabilities, 106 (80.9%) had cellular reception, and 112 (82.4%) had access to WiFi. Increasing age and Medicare insurance were the most consistent predictors of lack of access to TE. Conclusion Rural Appalachian Kentucky has access to TE. Telehealth has the potential to decrease the healthcare inequity in rural populations, but incompletely address this inequity for the aging population.
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- Vashisht Madabhushi
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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Graham SA, Stein N, Shemaj F, Branch OH, Paruthi J, Kanick SC. Older Adults Engage With Personalized Digital Coaching Programs at Rates That Exceed Those of Younger Adults. Front Digit Health 2021; 3:642818. [PMID: 34713112 PMCID: PMC8521864 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2021.642818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The US population is aging and has an expanding set of healthcare needs for the prevention and management of chronic conditions. Older adults contribute disproportionately to US healthcare costs, accounting for 34% of total healthcare expenditures in 2014 but only 15% of the population. Fully automated, digital health programs offer a scalable and cost-effective option to help manage chronic conditions. However, the literature on technology use suggests that older adults face barriers to the use of digital technologies that could limit their engagement with digital health programs. The objective of this study was to characterize the engagement of adults 65 years and older with a fully automated digital health platform called Lark Health and compare their engagement to that of adults aged 35-64 years. Methods: We analyzed data from 2,169 Lark platform users across four different coaching programs (diabetes prevention, diabetes care, hypertension care, and prevention) over a 12-month period. We characterized user engagement as participation in digital coaching conversations, meals logged, and device measurements. We compared engagement metrics between older and younger adults using nonparametric bivariate analyses. Main Results: Aggregate engagement across all users during the 12-month period included 1,623,178 coaching conversations, 588,436 meals logged, and 203,693 device measurements. We found that older adults were significantly more engaged with the digital platform than younger adults, evidenced by older adults participating in a larger median number of coaching conversations (514 vs. 428) and logging more meals (174 vs. 89) and device measurements (39 vs. 28) all p ≤ 0.01. Conclusions: Older adult users of a commercially available, fully digital health platform exhibited greater engagement than younger adults. These findings suggest that despite potential barriers, older adults readily adopted digital health technologies. Fully digital health programs may present a widely scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional telehealth models that still require costly touchpoints with human care providers.
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked several changes in home care. Understanding home care nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic plays an essential role in home care management. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore and articulate the experience of home care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. DESIGN A qualitative study using hermeneutic phenomenology was carried out. Twenty home care nurses were interviewed by teleconference between January to March 2021. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative data analysis software. RESULTS Three main themes with five subthemes emerged from the data analysis: (a) "The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on home care," with the subtheme "the reorganization of home care nurses' competencies"; (b) "The role of telehealth in home care," which included the subthemes "home care nurses' satisfaction with telehealth" and "barriers to implement telehealth in home care"; and (c) "Effects of the pandemic on home care nurses' lives," including the subthemes "working in a pandemic is emotionally draining" and "the continuing fear of infecting others." DISCUSSION The findings from this study demonstrate the profound effect that home care has suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Home care nurses' competencies were modified to care for and diagnose COVID-19 patients. Face-to-face home care was replaced by telehealth. All home care nurses suffered physical and psychological symptoms and the fear of infecting others.
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Ogrin R, Aylen T, Thurgood L, Neoh SL, Audehm R, Steel P, Churilov L, Zajac J, Ekinci EI. Older People With Type 2 Diabetes-Individualising Management With a Specialised Community Team (OPTIMISE): Perspectives of Participants on Care. Clin Diabetes 2021; 39:397-410. [PMID: 34866781 PMCID: PMC8603327 DOI: 10.2337/cd20-0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Despite the high prevalence of diabetes in older people, there is limited information on optimal methods to support their diabetes management, including how to incorporate technology. This article reports on the results of semi-structured interviews with 41 adult participants with type 2 diabetes (mean age 74 ± 7 years) on their perspectives of a new model of care (the Older People With Type 2 Diabetes-Individualising Management With a Specialised Community Team [OPTIMISE] program) for older people with type 2 diabetes. The OPTIMISE program involved telemedicine consultations, home visits by a credentialed diabetes educator, and intermittent flash glucose monitoring. Human connection and relationships were key to the positive perspectives expressed by participants in this program that used technology to enhance the care of older people in their homes.
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- Rajna Ogrin
- Bolton Clarke, Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- Bolton Clarke, Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Bolton Clarke, Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Austin Health Clinical School, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Austin Health Clinical School, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Chalfont G, Mateus C, Varey S, Milligan C. Self-Efficacy of Older People Using Technology to Self-Manage COPD, Hypertension, Heart Failure, or Dementia at Home: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2021; 61:e318-e334. [PMID: 32530031 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaa045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Although telehealth research among the general population is voluminous, the quality of studies is low and results are mixed. Little is known specifically concerning older people and their self-efficacy to engage with and benefit from such technologies. This article reviews the evidence for which self-care telehealth technology supports the self-efficacy of older people with long-term conditions (LTCs) living at home. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement (PRISMA) guidelines, this overview of systematic reviews focused on four LTCs and the concept of "self-efficacy." Quality was appraised using R-AMSTAR and study evaluation was guided by the PRISMS taxonomy for reporting of self-management support. Heterogeneous data evidencing technology-enhanced self-efficacy were narratively synthesized. RESULTS Five included articles contained 74 primary studies involving 9,004 participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, heart failure, or dementia. Evidence for self-care telehealth technology supporting the self-efficacy of older people with LTCs living at home was limited. Self-efficacy was rarely an outcome, also attrition and dropout rates and mediators of support or education. The pathway from telehealth to self-efficacy depended on telehealth modes and techniques promoting healthy lifestyles. Increased self-care and self-monitoring empowered self-efficacy, patient activation, or mastery. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Future research needs to focus on the process by which the intervention works and the effects of mediating variables and mechanisms through which self-management is achieved. Self-efficacy, patient activation, and motivation are critical components to telehealth's adoption by the patient and hence to the success of self-care in self-management of LTCs. Their invisibility as outcomes is a limitation.
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- Garuth Chalfont
- Centre for Ageing Research, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Health Innovation 1, Lancaster University, UK
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- Health Economics, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Health Innovation One, Lancaster University, UK
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- Centre for Ageing Research, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Health Innovation 1, Lancaster University, UK
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- Centre for Ageing Research, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Health Innovation 1, Lancaster University, UK
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Yogev-Seligmann G, Kafri M. COVID-19 social distancing: negative effects on people with Parkinson disease and their associations with confidence for self-management. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:284. [PMID: 34284733 PMCID: PMC8289714 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02313-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of COVID-19 social distancing on the function, health, and well-being of people with Parkinson disease (PD), and test the association of these effects with patients' activation levels, i.e., their skills and confidence in managing their health. METHODS Community-dwelling individuals with PD answered an anonymous web-based survey. Part 1 included 27 multiple-choice questions regarding changes in function, health, medical care, and well-being. Part 2 consisted of the Patient Activation Measure, which enquired about skills and confidence in managing one's health. RESULTS Respondents (N = 142) reported decreases in various function (24.8%-37.3%), health (33.8%-43%), and well-being (26.1%-47.1%) domains. Rehabilitation ceased for 61.2%. Among those reporting a worsening of health, 67.8% associated this with the cessation of rehabilitative treatments or decrease in physical activity. Patients' activation levels were inversely correlated with increased assistance for activities of daily living, increased tiredness, worsening symptoms, and lack of support from family and friends. CONCLUSIONS Social distancing had a major negative impact on the health and function of people with PD. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Supporting people with PD skills and confidence in managing health may preserve their physical and mental health during this period of dramatic changes in life's circumstances.
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- Galit Yogev-Seligmann
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, 3498838 Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Han JK, Al-Khatib SM, Albert CM. Changes in the digital health landscape in cardiac electrophysiology: A pre-and peri-pandemic COVID-19 era survey. CARDIOVASCULAR DIGITAL HEALTH JOURNAL 2021; 2:55-62. [PMID: 35265890 PMCID: PMC8890346 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvdhj.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Digital health is transforming healthcare delivery. Objective To compare the current digital health landscape in select groups of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) professionals prior to and during the COVID-19 era. Methods Two online surveys were emailed to 4 Heart Rhythm Society communities and tweeted out to Twitter EP, 1 before and 1 during the pandemic. Categorical variables were analyzed using the χ2 test and reported as absolute numbers and percentages. Results There were 253 pre-pandemic (S1) and 273 follow-up surveys (S2) completed. The majority of respondents to both surveys were male, aged <55 years (70.6% vs 75.1%), university-affiliated (52.6% vs 55%), and physicians (83.3% vs 87.9%). Between S1 and S2, routine use of video-telehealth increased (5.9% vs 58.6%; P < .001) for all types of consultations (P < .001 for all). Wireless electrocardiogram prescribing was prevalent and similar (80.2% vs 81.0%), whereas wireless blood pressure monitoring (9.9% vs 18.3%) and wireless oximetry (1.6% vs 8.1%; P = .006 for both) prescribing both increased. For smartphone mobile applications (mApps), prescriptions for heart rate mApps decreased (50.6% vs 40.7%; P = .022), while vital sign (28.9% vs 37%; P = .04) and symptom trackers (15.8% vs 24.9%; P = .01) prescribing increased. A majority in both surveys (84.6% vs 75.5%) reported no workplace infrastructure or support for digital health with concerns for lack of parity in reimbursement. Conclusion Our results show an increase in adoption of digital health by EP during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns regarding a lack of supportive infrastructure persisted. Development of professional society guidelines on optimal clinical workflow, infrastructure, and reimbursement may help advance and sustain digital health integration in EP.
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Qiu R, Tang L, Wang X, Ye Z. Life Events and Adaptive Coping Approaches to Self-Management From the Perspectives of Hospitalized Cardiovascular Patients: A Qualitative Study. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:692485. [PMID: 34603098 PMCID: PMC8481653 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.692485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to explore the association between hospitalized cardiovascular patients' life events and adaptive coping approaches to self-management. Methods: The study was a qualitative study that was conducted in a cardiology department of one affiliated university hospital in Hangzhou, China. Twenty-eight participants with cardiovascular diseases were recruited through a purposive sampling procedure. Semi-structured interviews were used to gain insights into adaptive coping approaches to self-management when living with different life events. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, and the data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Results: Life events reported by hospitalized cardiovascular participants could be summarized in four categories: daily routines, life changes, life-threatening experiences, and emotional sufferings. The adaptive coping approaches were also summarized in four themes: decision-making, avoidance, consistent responses, and episodic responses. Conclusion: This study described essential insights into the mutual influences between various life events and adaptive coping approaches to self-management by a group of hospitalized cardiovascular patients. Participants coped with their problems flexibly by processing comprehensive information from various and unpredictable life events regarding the situations and contexts. While inequity was cumulated, psychological resilience was a vital mediator between stressful events and their responses. The study illuminated the importance of understanding context, situations, and experiences on how cardiovascular patients adapted to their self-management regimens.
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- Ruolin Qiu
- Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Hastings SN, Mahanna EP, Berkowitz TSZ, Smith VA, Choate AL, Hughes JM, Pavon J, Robinson K, Hendrix C, Van Houtven C, Gentry P, Rose C, Plassman BL, Potter G, Oddone E. Video-Enhanced Care Management for Medically Complex Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc 2021; 69:77-84. [PMID: 32966603 PMCID: PMC8579876 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This pilot study assessed feasibility of video-enhanced care management for complex older veterans with suspected mild cognitive impairment (CI) and their care partners, compared with telephone delivery. DESIGN Pilot randomized controlled trial. SETTING Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System. PARTICIPANTS Participants were enrolled as dyads, consisting of veterans aged 65 years or older with complex medical conditions (Care Assessment Need score ≥90) and suspected mild CI (education-adjusted Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status score 20-31) and their care partners. INTERVENTION The 12-week care management intervention consisted of monthly calls from a study nurse covering medication management, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, delivered via video compared with telephone. MEASUREMENTS Dyads completed baseline and follow-up assessments to assess feasibility, acceptability, and usability. RESULTS Forty veterans (mean (standard deviation (SD)) age = 72.4 (6.1) years; 100% male; 37.5% Black) and their care partners (mean (SD) age = 64.7 (10.8) years) were enrolled and randomized to telephone or video-enhanced care management. About a third of veteran participants indicated familiarity with relevant technology (regular tablet use and/or experience with videoconferencing); 53.6% of internet users were comfortable or very comfortable using the internet. Overall, 43 (71.7%) care management calls were completed in the video arm and 52 (86.7%) were completed in the telephone arm. Usability of the video telehealth platform was rated higher for participants already familiar with technology used to deliver the intervention (mean (SD) System Usability Scale scores: 65.0 (17.0) vs 55.6 (19.6)). Veterans, care partners, and study nurses reported greater engagement, communication, and interaction in the video arm. CONCLUSION Video-delivered care management calls were feasible and preferred over telephone for some complex older adults with mild CI and their care partners. Future research should focus on understanding how to assess and incorporate patient and family preferences related to uptake and maintenance of video telehealth interventions.
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- Susan N. Hastings
- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- ∥ Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- ** Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- ** Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Soopramanien A, Jamwal S, Thomas PW. Digital Health Rehabilitation Can Improve Access to Care in Spinal Cord Injury in the UK: A Proposed Solution. Int J Telerehabil 2020; 12:3-16. [PMID: 32983365 PMCID: PMC7502813 DOI: 10.5195/ijt.2020.6312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Lack of specialist beds, inadequate finance and shortage of skilled staff make it difficult for Spinal Cord Injury Centres (SCICs) in the United Kingdom (UK) to admit all newly injured individuals. Length of stay of those admitted can be too brief. At discharge, follow-up care is sparse and inadequate. We therefore propose that specialist spinal units redefine their roles and act as catalysts to build capacity by enhancing expertise in the wider community. SCICs can devolve certain tasks locally to less specialised units with their support, training, and guidance. This Commentary further proposes that use of Digital Health Technologies, (i.e., to deploy telemedicine, telehealth, and telerehabilitation), can enhance rehabilitation opportunities. The authors set-forth their vision for a comprehensive web portal that will serve as a primary resource for evidence-based practice, information on guidelines, care pathways, and protocols of SCI management. At any stage during the acute management of SCI and following discharge, rehabilitation specialists could conduct remote consultation with persons with SCI and acute care specialists via the web portal, allowing timely access to specialist input and better clinical outcomes. The proposed portal would also provide information, advice and support to persons with SCI and their family members. The strategic use of digital health technologies has been shown to result in cost and time savings and increase positive outcomes.
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- Anbananden Soopramanien
- Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Tonga E, Srikesavan C, Williamson E, Lamb SE. Components, design and effectiveness of digital physical rehabilitation interventions for older people: A systematic review. J Telemed Telecare 2020; 28:162-176. [PMID: 32517544 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x20927587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the rapid advancement in digital technologies, the use of digital health applications is increasing day by day. Although a large number of digital applications have been developed for rehabilitation of older people, there has been no review of the evidence for effectiveness of these interventions. METHODS The aim of our study was to review the evidence of digital rehabilitation interventions on outcomes including pain, function and quality of life in older people. We focused on digital interventions that are designed to improve and restore physical functioning. We searched six electronic bibliographic databases and included randomised controlled trials. Cochrane risk of bias tool and Cochrane's Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to evaluate the risk of bias and grade the evidence. RESULTS Eight trials were included. The short-term effects of digital rehabilitation interventions on physical activity, quality of life, vertigo symptoms and falls are uncertain. Quality of trials was rated as very low to moderate evidence. CONCLUSION More research is needed to estimate effectiveness of these interventions.
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- Eda Tonga
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Marmara University, Turkey
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- The Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, UK
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- The Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, UK
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- The Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, UK.,Collage of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, UK
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Whitehouse CR, Long JA, Maloney LM, Daniels K, Horowitz DA, Bowles KH. Feasibility of Diabetes Self-Management Telehealth Education for Older Adults During Transitions in Care. Res Gerontol Nurs 2019; 13:138-145. [PMID: 31834415 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20191210-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The current study investigated the feasibility of telehealth-delivered diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus following hospital discharge. The intervention included one in-person home visit and follow-up weekly virtual DSMES for 4 additional weeks. Diabetes knowledge was measured at baseline and completion of the program. The Telehealth Usability Questionnaire was completed following the final session. Hemoglobin A1C (A1C) level was abstracted from the electronic health record at baseline and 3 months post hospital discharge. Hospital re-admissions were measured at 30 days post index hospital stay. Of the 20 patients enrolled, 12 completed the intervention. The most common reason for attrition was discharge to a skilled nursing facility (3/20). Participants who completed the intervention increased their diabetes knowledge scores. A1C values decreased by 1.1%, and there were no hospital readmissions for any patient who completed the program. Participants described the program as useful and were satisfied with the program. These results suggest that it is feasible to identify and enroll patients in a telehealth education program for diabetes during hospital admission. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 13(3), 138-145.].
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Bartels SL, van Knippenberg RJ, Dassen FC, Asaba E, Patomella AH, Malinowsky C, Verhey FR, de Vugt ME. A narrative synthesis systematic review of digital self-monitoring interventions for middle-aged and older adults. Internet Interv 2019; 18:100283. [PMID: 31890630 PMCID: PMC6926211 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2019.100283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Self-monitoring is crucial to raise awareness for own behaviors and emotions, and thus facilitate self-management. The composition of self-monitoring within interventions, however, varies and guidelines are currently unavailable. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of technology-based self-monitoring interventions that intend to improve health in middle-aged and older adults (>45 years). METHODS Five online databases were systematically searched and articles were independently screened. A narrative synthesis of 26 studies with 21 unique interventions was conducted. Primary focus lay on the composition of self-monitoring within interventions, including technology used, health-aspects monitored, and type of feedback provided. Secondly, the usability of/adherence to the self-monitoring treatment, intervention effects, and their sustainability were examined. FINDINGS Studies concentrated on middle-aged adults (mean of 51 years). Mobile technologies seem necessary to ensure flexible self-monitoring in everyday life. Social health aspects were rarely monitored. Mechanisms and the sustainability of intervention effect are understudied. CONCLUSION Digital self-monitoring technologies hold promise for future trials as they seem suitable to understand and support health-related self-management. Key elements including automatic and personal feedback following the blended care principle were highlighted and may guide study designs. Prospectively, research is especially needed to study sustained self-monitoring to support disease prevention and lasting lifestyle changes.
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- Sara Laureen Bartels
- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Postbus 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Postbus 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Postbus 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet, Fack 23 200, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet, Fack 23 200, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet, Fack 23 200, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Postbus 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Postbus 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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A national eHealth vision developed by University Medical Centres: A concept mapping study. Int J Med Inform 2019; 133:104032. [PMID: 31778886 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.104032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND EHealth solutions are envisaged to contribute significantly to a sustainable healthcare system. Between 2016 and 2018 the eight Dutch University Medical Centers (UMCs) received Dutch Government's funding to undertake research into the clinical impact, cost-effectiveness and ethical consideration of eHealth. The UMCs collaborated within the consortium 'Citrien fund (CF) program eHealth' and found that, in order to increase the value of eHealth in routine care, a national vision on eHealth developed by the UMCs was warranted. OBJECTIVE The objective of this paper was to elucidate the process of the 'Netherlands Federation of UMCs (NFU) eHealth vision' development by describing the results of the performed concept mapping study. METHODS A concept mapping approach was followed. Sixteen members of the steering committee of the CF program eHealth were selected as participants. First, each member selected relevant objectives from the eight individual UMC eHealth vision documents, which was to be incorporated into the overall 'NFU eHealth vision'. Second, objectives were rated for necessary to be included in the vision document and the need to achieve the objective within five years. Thereafter, the objectives were sorted into self-created thematic clusters. And finally, the concept map with the thematic clusters and corresponding objectives was discussed with the steering committee to determine the major themes of the 'NFU eHealth vision'. RESULTS 38 objectives were determined by the steering committee and grouped into the following 6 thematic clusters on the concept map: 'patient participation and empowerment'; 'infrastructure'; 'education and research'; 'multi-disciplinary care'; 'organisational restructuring'; and 'essential conditions for development of eHealth solutions'. After discussing the concept mapping results with the steering committee, the following five major themes were determined to be addressed in the vision document: 'patient and caregiver'; 'research and innovation'; 'education'; 'organisation of care'; and 'essential conditions for development of eHealth solutions'. CONCLUSION Concept mapping was successfully applied to conceptualise the different values and opinions of the eight Dutch UMCs in order to develop a national vision on eHealth. This vision document will give direction to the development, evaluation and implementation of eHealth in the eight Dutch UMCs and their adherent healthcare providers.
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Updated recommendations of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology on prostate cancer management in older patients. Eur J Cancer 2019; 116:116-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2019.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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