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Laukka E, Pölkki T, Kanste O. Leadership in the Context of Digital Health Services: A Concept Analysis. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:2763-2780. [PMID: 35942802 PMCID: PMC10087820 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To define and clarify the concept of leadership in the context of digital health services using Walker's and Avant's concept analysis model. BACKGROUND Conceptualizing leadership in the context of digital health services is needed to deliver higher quality services and advance research. METHOD Searches were conducted of MEDLINE (Ovid), Scopus, CINAHL (EBSCO), and ProQuest (ABI/INFORM). Empirical articles were included if they reported attributes, antecedents, or consequences of leadership in the study context. A total of 4,037 references were identified; 23 were included. RESULTS Leadership attributes concerned leaders' behavior, roles, and qualities. Antecedents concerned informatics skills and competence, information and tools, understanding care systems and their complexity, and education. Consequences related to organization, professionals, and patient and care. CONCLUSION Based on our results, the term 'e-leadership' should be more widely utilized in nursing practice and research. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse leaders need to be strong leaders; they need to be visionary and use strategic thinking to develop existing and new digital solutions. By becoming e-leaders, nurse leaders may increase the successful development and implementation of eHealth, and benefit clinicians and patients.
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- Elina Laukka
- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Medical Research Center Oulu, University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Medical Research Center Oulu, University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Sun Y, Feng Y, Shen XL, Guo X. Fear appeal, coping appeal and mobile health technology persuasion: a two-stage scenario-based survey of the elderly. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & PEOPLE 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/itp-07-2021-0519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposePrior researches on the adoption of mobile health services (MHS) concentrate on the subjective cognitive appraisals resulting in technology adoption, while ignoring how to shape those cognitive appraisals by the objective message design strategies which are easier to operate in practice. Based on protection motivation theory (PMT), the current research aims to explore the antecedents of cognitive appraisals by focusing on message design strategies of fear appeal and coping appeal.Design/methodology/approachA two-stage scenario-based survey of 204 participants was conducted to collect data. The authors chose SPSS and covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) approach with the software LISREL 8.8 to test our model.FindingsThe results show that the relationship between fear appeal and fear arousal is inverted U-shaped such that the degree of fear arousal is the greatest when the fear appeal is at a moderate level. Perceived usefulness for the message with negative framing is higher than that with positive framing. Furthermore, fear appeal and coping appeal have a significant interaction on the adoption of MHS at different stages.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample data of this study come from a special health service of a special group in China, which limits the universality of our research results for other groups or health care services. Therefore, future researchers can validate the model in other research scenarios and sample populations.Originality/valueThis study shows how fear appeal and coping appeal work together to influence individuals' adoption intention. The authors’ findings expand the theoretical depth of PMT and fear theory, enriching the theoretical connotation of framing effect in mobile health technology adoption context, which add new insights to design more persuasive messages through fear appeal and coping appeal for researchers and MHS providers in mobile health communication or propaganda.
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Alhuwail D, Abd-Alrazaq A, Al-Jafar E, Househ M. Telehealth for the geriatric population: uses, opportunities, and challenges. SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES FOR GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2022:107-122. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-85173-2.00008-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Gomes N, Caroço J, Rijo R, Martinho R, Querido A, Peralta T, Dixe MDA. Evaluation of an e-health platform for informal caregivers and health professionals: the case study of Help2Care. Inform Health Soc Care 2021; 47:144-158. [PMID: 34404326 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2021.1964509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The Help2Care e-Health platform was developed in order to capacitate informal caregivers with digital, multimedia training materials. Health professionals select these materials according to the needs of the homebound patients under the supervision of these caregivers. In turn, caregiver can then use their smartphones to consult and apply the care procedures illustrated by these materials. In this paper, we present the results of performed usability tests for both web and mobile software applications of the Help2Care platform. These indicate an overall positive outcome, revealing less usable aspects such as the navigation flow in the web application and some design elements in the mobile application. Important written feedback was also collected, which we took into consideration to improve the software features of the platform.
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- N Gomes
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,Centre for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems (CINTESIS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers at Coimbra (INESC Coimbra), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo, Health Intelligence Laboratory, Ribeirão Preto/São Paulo, Brazi
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- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,Centre for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems (CINTESIS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems (CINTESIS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (Citechcare), Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (Citechcare), Leiria, Portugal.,Emergency department, Hospital Center of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (Citechcare), Leiria, Portugal
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Lee CH, Huang CC, Huang JT, Wang CC, Fan S, Wang PS, Lan KC. Live-interactive teledermatology program in Taiwan: One-year experience serving a district hospital in rural Taitung County. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:422-428. [PMID: 32563581 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Population aging and unequal accessibility of health care are increasingly important in developed countries. One strategy to overcome these issues is utilizing telemedicine, which is recently made possible technologically by the advancement of internet speed, high speed zooming cameras, and the information storages. In Taiwan, the telemedicine is granted legally by the amendment for Taiwan's Physician Act in 2018. METHODS Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Kaohsiung CGMH) is the first hospital in Taiwan to provide the telemedicine service connecting to Cheng Kung Branch of Taitung Hospital since Nov 2018. Consultation services from Dermatology, ENT, and Ophthalmology have been delivered in the live-interactive and face to face module every week. RESULTS Dermatology consultation comprises the majorities. In the first year, there were totally 426 dermatology consultation services. Eczema, fungal infections, and scabies infestation were the three most common diseases in the beginning. The disease diagnosis became more diverse after several months, including some ready-to-treat diseases pending correct diagnosis, such as pediculosis, psoriasis, and urticaria. Coupled with dermoscopic images, diseases such as hair loss, pediculosis capitis, skin tumor, and scabies, were diagnosed promptly. The subjective patient improvement rate was more than 75% year-round and the case closure rate was more than 85% year-round. CONCLUSION Teledermatology is a promising approach to serve the remote medical-underprivileged regions. The teledermatology is anticipated to help underserved regions, nursing homes, prisons, and in situations with severe pandemic infections, such as COVID-19.
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- Chih-Hung Lee
- Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taitung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taitung, Taiwan
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- Administrative Office, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Taitung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taitung, Taiwan
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- Hospital and Social Welfare Organizations Administration Commission, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Baudin K, Gustafsson C, Frennert S. Views of Swedish Elder Care Personnel on Ongoing Digital Transformation: Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e15450. [PMID: 32543444 PMCID: PMC7327600 DOI: 10.2196/15450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Swedish municipalities are facing demographic challenges due to the growing number of older people and the resulting increased need for health care services. Welfare technologies are being launched as possible solutions for meeting some of these challenges. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the perception, experimentation, evaluation, and procurement of welfare technology practices among professionals working in municipal elder care in relation to their gender, age, and profession. Methods Data for this explorative cross-sectional study were collected from 393 responses to a web-based survey on municipal elder care in Sweden. Chi square tests were performed to determine the associations. Results The results revealed gender, age, and professional differences in perspectives of municipal elder care workers. Differences were particularly evident in attitudes toward technology, both the use of technology in general and in the workplace, and involvement and participation in decision making regarding the procurement of new welfare technologies. Men (37/53, 70%) expressed a more positive attitude toward and curiosity regarding new technologies than women (157/336, 46.7%) (P=.03). Regarding age, the younger respondents (18-24 years old) perceived the digital transformation in the workplace as “too slow” (4/4, 100%), whereas the majority of older respondents (65-74 years old) perceived it as happening at the “right pace” (4/7, 57%). The elder care personnel felt encouraged by management to explore and experiment with new welfare technologies, but never did so either for management or with patients. Even though the majority of the respondents were women, more men (4/7, 57%) were involved in the procurement process for welfare technology devices and solutions than women (98/336, 29.2%) (P<.001). Conclusions Personnel working within municipal elder care were generally very positive toward new technologies. However, both gender and age differences may influence these perspectives such as the personnel’s resistance to welfare technology and patients’ participation in welfare technology usage and deployment. Different levels of participation in the decision-making process regarding new technology deployment may negatively affect the overall digital transformation within municipal elder care.
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- Katarina Baudin
- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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- Internet of Things and People Research Center, Department of Computer Science and Media Technology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Chen SCI, Liu C, Wang Z, McAdam R, Brennan M, Davey S, Cheng TY. How Geographical Isolation and Aging in Place Can Be Accommodated Through Connected Health Stakeholder Management: Qualitative Study With Focus Groups. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e15976. [PMID: 32459181 PMCID: PMC7287745 DOI: 10.2196/15976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background In remote areas, connected health (CH) is needed, but as local resources are often scarce and the purchasing power of residents is usually poor, it is a challenge to apply CH in these settings. In this study, CH is defended as a technological solution for reshaping the direction of health care to be more proactive, preventive, and precisely targeted—and thus, more effective. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the identity of CH stakeholders in remote areas of Taiwan and their interests and power in order to determine ideal strategies for applying CH. We aimed to explore the respective unknowns and discover insights for those facing similar issues. Methods Qualitative research was conducted to investigate and interpret the phenomena of the aging population in a remote setting. An exploratory approach was employed involving semistructured interviews with 22 participants from 8 remote allied case studies. The interviews explored perspectives on stakeholder arrangements, including the power and interests of stakeholders and the needs of all the parties in the ecosystem. Results Results were obtained from in-depth interviews and focus groups that included identifying the stakeholders of remote health and determining how they influence its practice, as well as how associated agreements bring competitive advantages. Stakeholders included people in government sectors, industrial players, academic researchers, end users, and their associates who described their perspectives on their power and interests in remote health service delivery. Specific facilitators of and barriers to effective delivery were identified. A number of themes, such as government interests and power of decision making, were corroborated across rural and remote services. These themes were broadly grouped into the disclosure of conflicts of interest, asymmetry in decision making, and data development for risk assessment. Conclusions This study contributes to current knowledge by exploring the features of CH in remote areas and investigating its implementation from the perspectives of stakeholder management. It offers insights into managing remote health through a CH platform, which can be used for preliminary quantitative research. Consequently, these findings could help to more effectively facilitate diverse stakeholder engagement for health information sharing and social interaction.
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- School of Computing, Neusoft Institute of Guangdong, Foshan, China
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- Faculty of Economics and Management, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.,Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Ulster Business School, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
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- Ulster Business School, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
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- Ulster Business School, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
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Chen SCI, Hu R, McAdam R. Smart, Remote, and Targeted Health Care Facilitation Through Connected Health: Qualitative Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e14201. [PMID: 32343254 PMCID: PMC7218602 DOI: 10.2196/14201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Societies around the world are aging. Widespread aging creates problems for social services and health care practices. In this light, research on connected health (CH) is becoming essential. CH refers to a variety of technological measures that allow health care to be provided remotely with the aim of increasing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and satisfaction on the part of health care recipients. CH is reshaping health care’s direction to be more proactive, more preventive, and more precisely targeted and, thus, more effective. CH has been demonstrated to have great value in managing and preventing chronic diseases, which create huge burdens on health care and social services. In short, CH provides promising solutions to diseases and social challenges associated with aging populations. However, there are many barriers that need to be overcome before CH can be successfully and widely implemented. Objective The research question of this study is as follows: How can CH facilitate smart, remote, and targeted health care? The objective is to identify how health care can be managed in more comprehensive ways, such as by providing timely, flexible, accessible, and personalized services to preserve continuity and offer high-quality seamless health care. Methods A qualitative approach was used based on 60 multistage, semistructured stakeholder interviews. Results The results can be divided into two functions of CH: ecosystem and platform. On the one hand, the interviews enabled the authors to develop a stakeholder classification and interaction diagram. These stakeholders interacted sequentially to provide technology-based content to end users. On the other hand, interviewees reflected on how CH serves as a platform to address remote monitoring and patient self-management. In the Discussion section, three innovation strategies are discussed to reflect the manner in which CH promotes smart, timely, and precise health care. Conclusions This study indicates that it is essential to continually revise CH business models, given the ongoing and rapid changes in technology across groups of CH stakeholders. We also found that global trends toward smart, timely, and precise health care shape what individuals expect from products and services, providing firms with unique opportunities for growth.
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- Institute of Quantitative Economics, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China
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- Ulster Business School, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
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Chen SCI, Liu C, Hu R, Mo Y, Ye X. "Nomen Omen": Exploring Connected Healthcare through the Perspective of Name Omen. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:E66. [PMID: 32210024 PMCID: PMC7151183 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: The evolution of names, from "medical informatics" to "connected health", implies that the evolvement of technology in health care has been shifted from technology-oriented to healthcare-oriented implementation. Connected healthcare, a healthcare platform of remote monitoring and self-management through technological measures, is suggested to contribute to the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and satisfaction of healthcare recipient enhancement. However, limited understanding of related connected health (CH) terminology may constrain its implementation. Whether CH is a buzzword only or a practice that can contribute to an aging society is controversial. Objective: This study aims to distinguish CH-related terminology and to identify the trend of CH through reviewing its definition, initiation, development, and evolvement, in order to offer management insights and implications. The objective is to understand what is connected and who is cared about in the connected health model so that better applications can be addressed for the benefit of society. Method: This study reviews the evolution of names, from "medical informatics" in the 1970s to "connected health" after 2000, as well as relevant literature of CH, including e-health, telemedicine, telehealth, telecare, and m-health, to discover the trend of technology-related healthcare innovations. Results: The current status and issues facing accessibility, quality, and cost were presented. Its future trends will be explored through reviewing how changes in healthcare are managed, in addition to its operation and practice. Pre-conditions and requirements for implementing CH are identified to select a typical case to study. Findings suggest that areas with a complete business ecosystem-isolated locations, advanced information technology, aging in population, integrated health, and social care system-are prevalent for designing friendly CH environments. Conclusion: The evidence and tendency of technological convergence create a demand for innovation and partnering with start-up companies that offer a competitive advantage in innovation.
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- Sonia Chien-I Chen
- Institute of Quantitative Economics, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 362021, Fujian, China;
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- School of Computing, Neusoft Institute of Guangdong, Foshan 528225, China;
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- Institute of Quantitative Economics, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 362021, Fujian, China;
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- College of Civil engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China; (Y.M.); (X.Y.)
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- College of Civil engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China; (Y.M.); (X.Y.)
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Chen SCI, Liu C. Factors Influencing the Application of Connected Health in Remote Areas, Taiwan: A Qualitative Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1282. [PMID: 32079241 PMCID: PMC7068356 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This pilot study investigated factors influencing the application of connected health (CH) in Taiwanese remote areas. These factors cover issues of cost, infrastructure, technology, business sustainability, business model, collaboration, and communication. It aimed to explore the significance and to assess the feasibility of researching CH in Taiwan. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted by interviewing relevant stakeholders (n = 18). The majority were healthcare providers as most of them are the CH end users. Their feedback was essential in reflecting the effectiveness of CH products and services. Therefore, understanding their views is significant in the design of a successful and user-friendly interactive system. A theoretical framework on the introduction of innovations in healthcare was employed to guide data collection and thematic analysis. Additionally, stakeholders proposed strategies for enhancing the implementation of CH in remote areas. This pilot study also contributed to identifying future directions and information for conducting the multi-stage interviews for collecting the data more effectively. Although the results reveal that the study of CH is meaningful, there is an issue of business sustainability which is obscured by some barriers that need to be addressed. These barriers will be further investigated in the first-stage interview and second-stage interview in future research. The research findings also suggest that strategies and sustainability for CH implementation should be included from the planning phase to benefit all the stakeholders in the CH ecosystem.
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- Sonia Chien-I. Chen
- School of Economics and Finance, Huaqiao University, Quanzhou 362021, China;
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- School of Computing, Neusoft Institute of Guangdong, Foshan 528225, China
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Chouvarda I, Mountford N, Trajkovik V, Loncar-Turukalo T, Cusack T. Leveraging Interdisciplinary Education Toward Securing the Future of Connected Health Research in Europe: Qualitative Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e14020. [PMID: 31719026 PMCID: PMC6881783 DOI: 10.2196/14020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Connected health (CH) technologies have resulted in a paradigm shift, moving health care steadily toward a more patient-centered delivery approach. CH requires a broad range of disciplinary expertise from across the spectrum to work in a cohesive and productive way. Building this interdisciplinary relationship at an earlier stage of career development may nurture and accelerate the CH developments and innovations required for future health care. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the perceptions of interdisciplinary CH researchers regarding the design and delivery of an interdisciplinary education (IDE) module for disciplines currently engaged in CH research (engineers, computer scientists, health care practitioners, and policy makers). This study also investigated whether this module should be delivered as a taught component of an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program to facilitate the development of interdisciplinary learning. METHODS A qualitative, cross-institutional, multistage research approach was adopted, which involved a background study of fundamental concepts, individual interviews with CH researchers in Greece (n=9), and two structured group feedback sessions with CH researchers in Ireland (n=10/16). Thematic analysis was used to identify the themes emerging from the interviews and structured group feedback sessions. RESULTS A total of two sets of findings emerged from the data. In the first instance, challenges to interdisciplinary work were identified, including communication challenges, divergent awareness of state-of-the-art CH technologies across disciplines, and cultural resistance to interdisciplinarity. The second set of findings were related to the design for interdisciplinarity. In this regard, the need to link research and education with real-world practice emerged as a key design concern. Positioning within the program context was also considered to be important with a need to balance early intervention to embed integration with later repeat interventions that maximize opportunities to share skills and experiences. CONCLUSIONS The authors raise and address challenges to interdisciplinary program design for CH based on an abductive approach combining interdisciplinary and interprofessional education literature and the collection of qualitative data. This recipe approach for interdisciplinary design offers guidelines for policy makers, educators, and innovators in the CH space. Gaining insight from CH researchers regarding the development of an IDE module has offered the designers a novel insight regarding the curriculum, timing, delivery, and potential challenges that may be encountered.
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- Ioanna Chouvarda
- Lab of Computing, Medical Informatics & Biomedical Imaging Technologies, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Business, Maynooth University, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
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- Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Saints Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
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- Health Sciences Centre, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Kim MS, Seok JH, Kim BM. Mediating role of the perceived benefits of using a medication safety system in the relationship between transformational leadership and the medication-error management climate. J Res Nurs 2019; 25:22-34. [PMID: 34394603 DOI: 10.1177/1744987118824621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Evidence indicates that applying technology to medication safety will improve the quality of medical services and enhance the medication-error management climate. The perceived benefits of using the medication safety system are an important factor for adopting a system. Aims The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of the perceived benefits of using a medication safety system in the relationship between transformational leadership and the medication-error management climate. Methods A total of 153 staff nurses from 11 secondary or tertiary hospitals in Korea were included. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, Pearson correlations and multiple regression analyses were used. Results Transformational leadership was significantly correlated with the perceived benefits of the system use (r = .17, p = .032) and medication-error management climate (r = .55, p < .001). The perceived benefit of using the medication safety system was a mediator between transformational leadership and the medication-error management climate. Conclusions When chief executive officers construct and implement a medication safety system in their hospitals, transformational leadership can enhance the perceived benefits of system use, which is an important factor that contributes to a positive medication-error management climate.
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- Myoung Soo Kim
- Professor, Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Bong Seng Memorial Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Tsung-Yin O, Chih-Young H, Che-Wei L. A Mixed-Methods Study of Users' Journey Mapping Experience and Acceptance of Telehealthcare Technology in Taiwan. Telemed J E Health 2019; 25:1057-1070. [PMID: 30694730 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2018.0155] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The integration of telehealthcare technologies into geriatric care has clear advantages, but poses challenges for key stakeholders, including the telehealthcare service industry, smart device developers, marketers and, of course, users. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into user experience and acceptance of telehealthcare technology in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: Taking an integrated mixed-methods approach, 51 participants-33 women (64.71%) and 18 men (35.29%) (mean age: 52.1 years)-were examined before, during, and after using a telehealthcare device. A questionnaire was used to assess users' acceptance of the technology. Interviews were conducted to gather feedback. Results: The quantitative analysis revealed that (1) effort expectancy and relatives significantly influenced users' behavior intentions, (2) error and memorability significantly affected users' satisfaction, and (3) intention and satisfaction significantly affected users' behavior. The qualitative analysis revealed two key implications. First, participants generally were not satisfied with the telehealthcare device. Second, participants suggested the redesign of the telehealthcare device to reduce operating errors and time consumption to meet users' needs. Conclusions: Contemporary telehealthcare devices do not meet users' needs. Participants were made to adapt to the equipment rather than the equipment tailored to meet their needs. Although there were key benefits from home telehealthcare, the systems require enhanced technology, improved usability, and an expanded scale of services backed by government before widespread implementation can successfully proceed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ou Tsung-Yin
- Department of Marketing and Distribution Management, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Institute of Management of Technology, National Chiao-Tung University, HsinChu, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Institute of Management of Technology, National Chiao-Tung University, HsinChu, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Caroço J, Gomes N, Martinho R, Rijo R, Peralta T, Carvalho D, Querido A, Anjos Dixe MD. Challenges on the usability of digital platforms for informal caregivers and health professionals: the case study of Help2Care. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2019.12.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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