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Xue X, Zhang D, Sun C, Shi Y, Wang R, Tan T, Gao P, Fan S, Zhai G, Hu M, Wu Y. Xiaoqing: A Q&A model for glaucoma based on LLMs. Comput Biol Med 2024; 174:108399. [PMID: 38615461 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108399] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Glaucoma is one of the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Individuals affected by glaucoma, including patients and their family members, frequently encounter a deficit in dependable support beyond the confines of clinical environments. Seeking advice via the internet can be a difficult task due to the vast amount of disorganized and unstructured material available on these sites, nevertheless. This research explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be leveraged to better serve medical research and benefit glaucoma patients. We introduce Xiaoqing, a Natural Language Processing (NLP) model specifically tailored for the glaucoma field, detailing its development and deployment. To evaluate its effectiveness, we conducted two forms of experiments: comparative and experiential. In the comparative analysis, we presented 22 glaucoma-related questions in simplified Chinese to three medical NLP models (Xiaoqing LLMs, HuaTuo, Ivy GPT) and two general models (ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4), covering a range of topics from basic glaucoma knowledge to treatment, surgery, research, management standards, and patient lifestyle. Responses were assessed for informativeness and readability. The experiential experiment involved glaucoma patients and non-patients interacting with Xiaoqing, collecting and analyzing their questions and feedback on the same criteria. The findings demonstrated that Xiaoqing notably outperformed the other models in terms of informativeness and readability, suggesting that Xiaoqing is a significant advancement in the management and treatment of glaucoma in China. We also provide a Web-based version of Xiaoqing, allowing readers to directly experience its functionality. The Web-based Xiaoqing is available at https://qa.glaucoma-assistant.com//qa.
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- Xiaojuan Xue
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China; School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Special Administrative Region of China.
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Special Administrative Region of China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Handan Eye Hospital (the Third Hospital of Handan), Hebei, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multidimensional Information Processing, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Yimam W, Anbesaw T, Seid M, Kumar P, Wolie H. Knowledge about glaucoma among adults in Africa: a systematic review. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:69. [PMID: 38355482 PMCID: PMC10868007 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03333-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Africa is one of the continents with a substantial burden of glaucoma, where it is approximately twice as common as it is worldwide. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness and permanent vision loss if it is not addressed promptly. Good knowledge is essential for preventing glaucoma's irreversible blindness and ocular damage. However, no systematic review has been done to report the pooled percentage of adults in Africa who have good knowledge about glaucoma. This study aimed to estimate the level of knowledge about glaucoma in Africa and its determinants. METHODS The study followed the PRISMA guidelines for systematic review. Seven electronic databases which include PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, PROQUEST (PQDT), CINAHL (EBSCO), Google Scholar, African Journal Online, and WHO HINARI databases were searched from January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2023for studies conducted with a focus on the knowledge about glaucoma among adults in Africa. The quality of the final articles was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool for cross-sectional studies. RESULTS In the present systematic review, 2781 articles were initially identified and evaluated. Of these, eight studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in the final analysis. In this review, the proportion of knowledge about glaucoma among adults in Africa was low. Educational status, family history of glaucoma, occupation, being a male, and having a history of eye examination were the main determinants of good knowledge about glaucoma among adults in Africa. CONCLUSION The systematic review found that only a few had good knowledge about glaucoma. Education campaigns and eye exam promotions are recommended to enhance awareness. TRAIL REGISTRATION This systematic review was registered on 30/07/2023 with PROSPERO ID: CRD42023430723.
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- Wondwossen Yimam
- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), Wollo University (WU), Dessie, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Psychiatry, CMHS, Dessie, WU, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, CMHS, Dessie, WU, Ethiopia
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- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), Wollo University (WU), Dessie, Ethiopia
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Liu H, Chen C, Chen Z, Li Q, Li Q, Liu W. Factors associated with delayed first ophthalmological consultation for primary glaucoma: a qualitative interview study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1161980. [PMID: 37529241 PMCID: PMC10390307 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1161980] [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: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Background Glaucoma has an insidious onset with non-specific early symptoms, often leading patients to delay in seeking help. However, postponing the first ophthalmological consultation can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment, with adverse effects on vision. This study explored the factors associated with delayed first ophthalmological consultation in patients with primary glaucoma, with the overarching aim of informing measures to reduce delayed consultation and avoid the consequent adverse outcomes. Methods We adopted a phenomenological approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients admitted to a tertiary eye hospital in Tianjin, China, from January 2021 to April 2021. Data were analyzed by Colaizzi's seven-step method. Results We identified 46 patients with primary glaucoma who delayed their first ophthalmological consultation for various reasons. There were four major themes and 16 sub-themes. The major themes were as follows: (1) occult symptoms that are difficult to identify; (2) insufficient knowledge and understanding of glaucoma-related risks and harm; (3) perceived difficulties in accessing medical care; and (4) inadequate support system. Conclusion In order to avoid patient delay and consequent irreversible damage to the visual field in patients with primary glaucoma, it is essential that medical staff identify symptoms more effectively, change habitual medical behavior of the patients, adopt a medical union model, and promote the use of a social medical support system to address practical difficulties in delivering adequate care.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Muhsen S, Al-Huneidy L, Maaita W, AlQirem L, Madain Z, Sweis J, Abu Tawileh R, Al-Huneidy Y, Alkhatib A, Al-Ani A. Predictors of glaucoma knowledge and its risk factors among Jordanian patients with primary open angle glaucoma at a tertiary teaching hospital: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285405. [PMID: 37200307 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE OF STUDY To assess and compare glaucoma knowledge between Jordanian patients with glaucoma and non-glaucoma ophthalmic patients. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was developed after an extensive literature search to investigate glaucoma-related knowledge among participants with glaucoma visiting the Jordan University Hospital clinics from October 2021 to February 2022. Responses were compared to a sample of ophthalmic participants with eye conditions other than glaucoma visiting the ophthalmology clinics at the same time frame. RESULTS A total of 256 participants filled out the survey, of which 53.1% were diagnosed with glaucoma while 46.9% had ophthalmic conditions other than glaucoma. Our sample of participants is characterized by a mean age of 52.2 ± 17.8 years and a male-to-female ratio of 1.04:1. Overall, participants with glaucoma were more aware of their disease than participants with other ophthalmic conditions. Compared to their ophthalmic non-glaucoma counterparts, those diagnosed with glaucoma face significantly more daily life difficulties due to their ophthalmic disease (p <0.001). Results of the independent sample t-test demonstrate that participants with glaucoma have significantly higher knowledge scores (p <0.001) and were able to recognize more glaucoma symptoms than their non-glaucoma counterparts (p = 0.002). Similarly, those with a positive family history of glaucoma displayed higher knowledge (p = 0.005). Multivariate linear regression demonstrates that family history of glaucoma, higher symptom recognition score, reliance on ophthalmologists, and the internet for glaucoma-related information are positive predictors of higher knowledge scores. CONCLUSION We have demonstrated that both glaucoma and non-glaucoma ophthalmic patients display average levels of glaucoma knowledge. Raising awareness through various interventions may improve the lifestyles of patients with glaucoma and alleviate the economic burden associated with treating the disease.
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- Sana' Muhsen
- Special Surgery Department/Ophthalmology Division, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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Sencanic I, Gazibara T, Jaksic V, Grgurevic A, Mrakovic T, Dotlic J. Socio-Demographic, lifestyle and eye-related factors associated with quality of life Among people with glaucoma in Serbia. Eur J Ophthalmol 2022; 33:11206721221128673. [PMID: 36163693 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221128673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine socio-demographic, lifestyle and ophthalmological factors associated with poorer Vision Related Quality of Life (VRQoL) in people with glaucoma. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 306 consecutive patients with glaucoma who presented for regular check-ups at the referral center in Belgrade (Serbia) from August 2015 to September 2016. The diagnosis of glaucoma was based on the glaucomatous disc cupping and reproducible visual field impairment on one or both eyes. Quality of life was examined using the validated Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) and the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (NEI VFQ 25). RESULTS A series of adjusted linear regression models showed that glaucoma patients with higher educational attainment, who were employed and still driving had better VRQoL. Worse visual acuity and visual field defect, being in later glaucoma stages, having lower intraocular pressure, having two laser interventions as well as having pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma was associated with worse VRQoL. Intake of fewer medications and having had no trabeculectomies on better eye as well as taking less drops per day on worse eye were associated with better VRQoL. CONCLUSIONS Several socio-demographic, lifestyle and ocular factors can impact VRQoL in glaucoma patients. Identifying people who are at risk of having worse VRQoL could allow for earlier interventions, such as changes in therapy, undergoing surgery, use of mobility aids etc.
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- Ivan Sencanic
- Service d'Ophtalmologie, 478683GHRMSA - Groupe Hospitalier Regional Mulhouse Sud Alsace, France
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Eye Disease "Prof. dr Ivan Stankovic", University Medical Center "Zvezdara", Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Eye Disease "Prof. dr Ivan Stankovic", University Medical Center "Zvezdara", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Center of Serbia
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