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Carbonara N, Pellegrino R, De Luca C. Resilience of hospitals in an age of disruptions: a systematic literature review on resources and capabilities. Health Syst (Basingstoke) 2024; 13:192-228. [PMID: 39175496 PMCID: PMC11338213 DOI: 10.1080/20476965.2024.2365144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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Hospitals play a critical role in ensuring continuous and effective healthcare delivery, especially during crises. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in hospital systems, prompting a need to enhance resilience-the ability to withstand, absorb, respond to, recover from, and learn from disasters. A systematic literature review, grounded in the resource-based view, identified organizational characteristics, in terms of resources and capabilities, and their synergistic effects that bolster hospital resilience. The results demonstrate that digital technologies impact on anticipation and adaptation abilities, organizational capabilities to reorganize roles, tasks, and spaces enhance adaptability, and Inter-organizational collaborations increase the responsiveness of the hospitals. The study provides substantial theoretical and practical contributions. It expands knowledge of hospital resilience in light of recent disruptive events and promotes integration capabilities as determinants for the majority of resilience dimensions. All organisational and inter-organisational collaboration, cooperation, and coordination are deemed crucial for hospital resilience.
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- Nunzia Carbonara
- Department of Mechanics Mathematics and Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Mechanics Mathematics and Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Mechanics Mathematics and Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Griewing S, Knitza J, Gremke N, Wallwiener M, Wagner U, Lingenfelder M, Kuhn S. Awareness and intention-to-use of digital health applications, artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in breast cancer care. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1380940. [PMID: 38882671 PMCID: PMC11177209 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1380940] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Emerging digital technologies promise to improve breast cancer care, however lack of awareness among clinicians often prevents timely adoption. This study aims to investigate current awareness and intention-to-use of three technologies among breast cancer healthcare professionals (HCP): (1) digital health applications (DHA), (2) artificial intelligence (AI), and (3) blockchain technology (BC). A 22-item questionnaire was designed and administered before and after a 30 min educational presentation highlighting technology implementation examples. Technology awareness and intention-to-use were measured using 7-point Likert scales. Correlations between demographics, technology awareness, intention-to-use, and eHealth literacy (GR-eHEALS scale) were analyzed. 45 HCP completed the questionnaire, of whom 26 (57.8%) were female. Age ranged from 24 to 67 {mean age (SD): 44.93 ± 12.62}. Awareness was highest for DHA (68.9%) followed by AI (66.7%) and BC (24.4%). The presentation led to a non-significant increase of intention-to-use AI {5.37 (±1.81) to 5.83 (±1.64)}. HCPs´ intention-to-use BC after the presentation increased significantly {4.30 (±2.04) to 5.90 (±1.67), p < 0.01}. Mean accumulated score for GR-eHEALS averaged 33.04 (± 6.61). HCPs´ intended use of AI significantly correlated with eHealth literacy (ρ = 0.383; p < 0.01), intention-to-use BC (ρ = 0.591; p < 0.01) and participants´ age (ρ = -0.438; p < 0.01). This study demonstrates the effect that even a short practical presentation can have on HCPs´ intention-to-use emerging digital technologies. Training potential professional users should be addressed alongside the development of new information technologies and is crucial to increase HCPs´ corresponding awareness and intended use.
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- Sebastian Griewing
- Institute for Healthcare Management, Chair of General Business Administration, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Institute for Digital Medicine, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Commission for Digital Medicine, German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Digital Medicine, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Commission for Digital Medicine, German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Commission for Digital Medicine, German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Healthcare Management, Chair of General Business Administration, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Digital Medicine, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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Kasyapa MSB, Vanmathi C. Blockchain integration in healthcare: a comprehensive investigation of use cases, performance issues, and mitigation strategies. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1359858. [PMID: 38736708 PMCID: PMC11082361 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1359858] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Healthcare is a critical area where blockchain technology (BT) is being heralded as a potential game-changer for facilitating secure and efficient data sharing. The purpose of this review is to examine BT applications, performance challenges, and solutions in healthcare. To begin, This review paper explores popular blockchain networks for data exchange, encompassing both public and permissioned platforms, such as Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. This paper analyzes the potential applications of BT's decentralized, immutable, and smart contract capabilities in healthcare settings, including secure and interoperable health data exchange, patient consent management, drug supply chain oversight, and clinical trial management. The healthcare industry might greatly benefit from the increased privacy, transparency, and accessibility that these technologies provide. Despite BT's promising medical uses, the technology is not without its drawbacks. High energy consumption, throughput, and scalability are all concerns. We wrapped up by discussing the solutions that have been implemented, including consensus processes, scalability measures like sharding, and off-chain transactions that are designed to mitigate the drawbacks.
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- School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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Ahmad RW, Salah K, Jayaraman R, Yaqoob I, Ellahham S, Omar M. Blockchain and COVID-19 pandemic: applications and challenges. CLUSTER COMPUTING 2023; 26:1-26. [PMID: 37359060 PMCID: PMC10148614 DOI: 10.1007/s10586-023-04009-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The year 2020 has witnessed the emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19) that has rapidly spread and adversely affected the global economy, health, and human lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of existing healthcare systems regarding their inadequacy to timely and efficiently handle public health emergencies. A large portion of today's healthcare systems are centralized and fall short in providing necessary information security and privacy, data immutability, transparency, and traceability features to detect fraud related to COVID-19 vaccination certification, and anti-body testing. Blockchain technology can assist in combating the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring safe and reliable medical supplies, accurate identification of virus hot spots, and establishing data provenance to verify the genuineness of personal protective equipment. This paper discusses the potential blockchain applications for the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents the high-level design of three blockchain-based systems to enable governments and medical professionals to efficiently handle health emergencies caused by COVID-19. It discusses the important ongoing blockchain-based research projects, use cases, and case studies to demonstrate the adoption of blockchain technology for COVID-19. Finally, it identifies and discusses future research challenges, along with their key causes and guidelines.
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- Raja Wasim Ahmad
- College of Engineering and Information Technology, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Alaassar A, Mention AL, Aas TH. Facilitating innovation in FinTech: a review and research agenda. REVIEW OF MANAGERIAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11846-022-00531-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to carry out content analyses on the existing literature to investigate the knowledge state of innovation facilitators adopted to promote financial innovation. In total, 56 papers were analysed using the NVivo software package. Three categories of innovation facilitators emerged from the literature capturing the perspective of regulators, incumbents and new entrants. Each identified instrument is defined and its processes and implications described. Many initiatives were led by regulators, revealing a regulatory strategy change from risk-based to opportunity-based regulation, with regulatory sandboxes being the most commonly adopted instrument. Incumbent-led innovation facilitators were also identified and typically took the form of corporate incubation models, co-working spaces, venture funds and innovation platforms to support financial institutions with partnerships, acquisitions or self-development. Lastly, the literature review revealed innovator-led instruments to support start-ups with raising capital. Based on our results, we discuss several important observations and propose avenues for future research capturing each of the identified perspectives. This paper contributes to incubation research and the financial innovation and FinTech literature streams.
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Xie Y, Zhang J, Wang H, Liu P, Liu S, Huo T, Duan YY, Dong Z, Lu L, Ye Z. Applications of Blockchain in the Medical Field: Narrative Review. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e28613. [PMID: 34533470 PMCID: PMC8555946 DOI: 10.2196/28613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background As a distributed technology, blockchain has attracted increasing attention from stakeholders in the medical industry. Although previous studies have analyzed blockchain applications from the perspectives of technology, business, or patient care, few studies have focused on actual use-case scenarios of blockchain in health care. In particular, the outbreak of COVID-19 has led to some new ideas for the application of blockchain in medical practice. Objective This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the current and projected uses of blockchain technology in health care, as well as directions for future research. In addition to the framework structure of blockchain and application scenarios, its integration with other emerging technologies in health care is discussed. Methods We searched databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, IEEE, and Springer using a combination of terms related to blockchain and health care. Potentially relevant papers were then compared to determine their relevance and reviewed independently for inclusion. Through a literature review, we summarize the key medical scenarios using blockchain technology. Results We found a total of 1647 relevant studies, 60 of which were unique studies that were included in this review. These studies report a variety of uses for blockchain and their emphasis differs. According to the different technical characteristics and application scenarios of blockchain, we summarize some medical scenarios closely related to blockchain from the perspective of technical classification. Moreover, potential challenges are mentioned, including the confidentiality of privacy, the efficiency of the system, security issues, and regulatory policy. Conclusions Blockchain technology can improve health care services in a decentralized, tamper-proof, transparent, and secure manner. With the development of this technology and its integration with other emerging technologies, blockchain has the potential to offer long-term benefits. Not only can it be a mechanism to secure electronic health records, but blockchain also provides a powerful tool that can empower users to control their own health data, enabling a foolproof health data history and establishing medical responsibility.
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- Yi Xie
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Academy of Intelligent Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Intelligent Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Ueno T, Ichikawa D, Shimizu Y, Narisawa T, Tsuji K, Ochi E, Sakurai N, Iwata H, Matsuoka YJ. Comorbid insomnia among breast cancer survivors and its prediction using machine learning: a nationwide study in Japan. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2021; 52:39-46. [PMID: 34718623 PMCID: PMC8721647 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyab169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Insomnia is an increasingly recognized major symptom of breast cancer which can seriously disrupt the quality of life during and many years after treatment. Sleep problems have also been linked with survival in women with breast cancer. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of insomnia in breast cancers survivors, clarify the clinical characteristics of their sleep difficulties and use machine learning techniques to explore clinical insights. METHODS Our analysis of data, obtained in a nationwide questionnaire survey of breast cancer survivors in Japan, revealed a prevalence of suspected insomnia of 37.5%. With the clinical data obtained, we then used machine learning algorithms to develop a classifier that predicts comorbid insomnia. The performance of the prediction model was evaluated using 8-fold cross-validation. RESULTS When using optimal hyperparameters, the L2 penalized logistic regression model and the XGBoost model provided predictive accuracy of 71.5 and 70.6% for the presence of suspected insomnia, with areas under the curve of 0.76 and 0.75, respectively. Population segments with high risk of insomnia were also extracted using the RuleFit algorithm. We found that cancer-related fatigue is a predictor of insomnia in breast cancer survivors. CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence of sleep problems and its link with mortality warrants routine screening. Our novel predictive model using a machine learning approach offers clinically important insights for the early detection of comorbid insomnia and intervention in breast cancer survivors.
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- Division of Health Care Research, Behavioral Science and Survivorship Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Nursing, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Behavioral Science and Survivorship Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Behavioral Science and Survivorship Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry, Hosei University, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Behavioral Science and Survivorship Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Tokyo, Japan
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Thomson C, Beale R. Is blockchain ready for orthopaedics? A systematic review. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 23:101615. [PMID: 34671546 PMCID: PMC8507193 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The unique attributes of distributed ledger blockchain systems including robust security, immutability, transparency, and decentralisation, make them highly suitable solutions for many healthcare-related problems. This review examines the potential applications for blockchain technology in the field of orthopaedics, by taking a systematic approach to the evolving blockchain literature and mapping potential use cases against the current needs of orthopaedic practice. METHOD A literature search was performed using Pubmed, EMBASE, OVID and the Cochrane library with the primary aim of identifying detailed accounts of blockchain solutions and use cases in healthcare. These articles were then reviewed and mapped against current orthopaedic practice to illustrate applications specific to that specialty. RESULTS One hundred and forty-one papers were identified which described case studies, simulations, or detailed proposals of blockchain solutions in healthcare. Most studies described blockchain solutions at the simulated or prototype testing phase, with only 10 case studies describing blockchains in "real-world" use. The most frequently cited use cases for blockchain technology involved the storage, security and sharing of electronic medical records. Other blockchain solutions focused on the "Internet of Things", research, COVID 19, supply chains and radiology. There were no solutions focusing specifically on orthopaedics. Many of the described blockchain solutions had considerable scope for application in orthopaedic practice however, providing the potential for greater inter-institutional collaboration, cross border data exchange, enhanced patient participation, and more robust and transparent research practices. CONCLUSION Blockchain solutions for healthcare are increasing in number and scope and have multiple applications relevant to orthopaedic practice. The orthopaedic community needs to be aware of this innovative and growing field of computer science so that surgeons can leverage the power of blockchain safely for the future of orthopaedics.
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- Calum Thomson
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, (Birmingham), The Woodlands, Bristol Rd S, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP, UK,Corresponding author.
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- Advanced Interaction Group, School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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Ochi E, Tsuji K, Narisawa T, Shimizu Y, Kuchiba A, Suto A, Jimbo K, Takayama S, Ueno T, Sakurai N, Matsuoka Y. Cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer survivors: a randomised controlled trial of home-based smartphone supported high intensity interval training. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2021; 12:33-37. [PMID: 34389552 PMCID: PMC8862092 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND A strategy for maintaining and/or improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in the growing population of cancer survivors is of major clinical importance, especially in the COVID-19 era. The effect of unsupervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on increasing CRF in breast cancer survivors is unknown. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine whether the newly developed habit-B programme, which involves home-based smartphone-supported HIIT using body weight exercises, improves CRF in early-stage breast cancer survivors. METHODS This single-centre, 12-week, parallel-group, single-blind, randomised controlled trial involved 50 women with stage I-IIa breast cancer, aged 20-59 years, who had completed initial treatment except for hormone therapy. Participants were randomised to either the exercise or control group. The primary outcome was the 12-week change in peak oxygen uptake [Formula: see text]. Other outcomes included muscle strength, 6 min walk test, resting heart rate, physical activity, fatigue, safety and quality of life. RESULTS The change in [Formula: see text] and leg strength increased significantly in the exercise group compared with the control group (p<0.01). Changes in other outcomes were not significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSION A home-based HIIT intervention can lead to improve CRF and muscle strength in early-stage breast cancer survivors.
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- Eisuke Ochi
- Division of Health Care Research, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan .,Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry, Hosei University, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nursing, National Cancer Center Hospital, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Biostatistics Division, Center for Research Administration and Support, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Biostatistical Research, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Health Care Research, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center Japan, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Mohammadipanah F, Sajedi H. Potential of blockchain approach on development and security of microbial databases. Biol Proced Online 2021; 23:3. [PMID: 33517878 PMCID: PMC7847748 DOI: 10.1186/s12575-020-00139-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Approaches developed based on the blockchain concept can provides a framework for the realization of open science. The traditional centralized way of data collection and curation is a labor-intensive work that is often not updated. The fundamental contribution of developing blockchain format of microbial databases includes: 1. Scavenging the sparse data from different strain database; 2. Tracing a specific thread of access for the purpose of evaluation or even the forensic; 3. Mapping the microbial species diversity; 4. Enrichment of the taxonomic database with the biotechnological applications of the strains and 5. Data sharing with the transparent way of precedent recognition. The plausible applications of constructing microbial databases using blockchain technology is proposed in this paper. Nevertheless, the current challenges and constraints in the development of microbial databases using the blockchain module are discussed in this paper.
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- Fatemeh Mohammadipanah
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14155-6455, Iran.
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- Department of Computer Science, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14155-6455, Iran.
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