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Zhu J, Chen W. Use of aspirin in cardiovascular disease prevention-the role of online information search. Chronic Illn 2024:17423953241241761. [PMID: 38584373 DOI: 10.1177/17423953241241761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study intends to examine influences of online information search on the use of aspirin in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) prevention among the applicable adult population in the United States. METHODS We used data of 2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Our study sample is limited to adults age 40 or older to be consistent with the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation (AHA/ACCF) guidelines for aspirin use. Linear probability models were used to test the association between patient's aspirin use behaviors and the variables of interest in four separate models. RESULTS Our results show that the use of aspirin for CVD prevention was associated with online health information seeking in different ways. When patients received doctors' advice to use aspirin, online information seeking has a negative influence, depending on whether the individual has CVD risk factors. However, for patients without recommendations from providers, the effects of online information seeking on self-initiated aspirin use depend on the different types of preventions (primary vs. secondary) and CVD risk factors. CONCLUSION Overall, online health information might lead to both overuse and underuse of aspirin in CVD preventions. Findings in this study may lead to decision-making that is not consistent with advice from healthcare professionals and/or established clinical guidelines.
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- Jingrong Zhu
- School of Economics and Management, Communication University of China, Beijing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing, China
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Dosso JA, Kailley JN, Robillard JM. What Does ChatGPT Know About Dementia? A Comparative Analysis of Information Quality. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 97:559-565. [PMID: 38143345 PMCID: PMC10836539 DOI: 10.3233/jad-230573] [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] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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The quality of information about dementia retrieved using ChatGPT is unknown. Content was evaluated for length, readability, and quality using the QUEST, a validated tool, and compared against online material from three North American organizations. Both sources of information avoided conflicts of interest, supported the patient-physician relationship, and used a balanced tone. Official bodies but not ChatGPT referenced identifiable research and pointed to local resources. Users of ChatGPT are likely to encounter accurate but shallow information about dementia. Recommendations are made for information creators and providers who counsel patients around digital health practices.
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- Jill A. Dosso
- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Chu Y, Xie Q, Meng R, Leng B, Cao Z. Evaluation of the Quality and Readability of Online Information about Alzheimer's Disease in China. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 99:667-678. [PMID: 38701143 DOI: 10.3233/jad-231339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Background With the increasing popularity of the internet, a growing number of patients and their companions are actively seeking health-related information online. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the quality and readability of online information about Alzheimer's disease (AD) in China. Methods A total of 263 qualified AD-related web pages from different businesses, governments, and hospitals were obtained. The quality of the web pages was assessed using the DISCERN tool, and the readability of the web pages was assessed using a readability measurement website suitable for the Chinese language. The differences in readability and quality between different types of web pages were investigated, and the correlation between quality and readability was analyzed. Results The mean overall DISCERN score was 40.93±7.5. The government group scored significantly higher than the commercial and hospital groups. The mean readability score was 12.74±1.27, and the commercial group had the lowest readability score. There was a positive correlation between DISCERN scores and readability scores. Conclusions This study presents an evaluation of the quality and readability of health information pertaining to AD in China. The findings indicate that there is a need to enhance the quality and readability of web pages about AD in China. Recommendations for improvement are proposed in light of these findings.
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- Yili Chu
- School of Humanistic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Social Governance, Philosophy and Social Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Humanistic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei Advanced Research Institute, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Dosso JA, Riminchan A, Robillard JM. Social robotics for children: an investigation of manufacturers' claims. Front Robot AI 2023; 10:1080157. [PMID: 38187475 PMCID: PMC10770258 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2023.1080157] [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: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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As the market for commercial children's social robots grows, manufacturers' claims around the functionality and outcomes of their products have the potential to impact consumer purchasing decisions. In this work, we qualitatively and quantitatively assess the content and scientific support for claims about social robots for children made on manufacturers' websites. A sample of 21 robot websites was obtained using location-independent keyword searches on Google, Yahoo, and Bing from April to July 2021. All claims made on manufacturers' websites about robot functionality and outcomes (n = 653 statements) were subjected to content analysis, and the quality of evidence for these claims was evaluated using a validated quality evaluation tool. Social robot manufacturers made clear claims about the impact of their products in the areas of interaction, education, emotion, and adaptivity. Claims tended to focus on the child rather than the parent or other users. Robots were primarily described in the context of interactive, educational, and emotional uses, rather than being for health, safety, or security. The quality of the information used to support these claims was highly variable and at times potentially misleading. Many websites used language implying that robots had interior thoughts and experiences; for example, that they would love the child. This study provides insight into the content and quality of parent-facing manufacturer claims regarding commercial social robots for children.
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- Jill A. Dosso
- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, British Columbia Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, British Columbia Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Neuroscience, Engagement, and Smart Tech (NEST) Laboratory, British Columbia Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Monnet F, Pivodic L, Dupont C, Dröes RM, Van den Block L. Information on advance care planning on websites of dementia associations in Europe: A content analysis. Aging Ment Health 2023; 27:1821-1831. [PMID: 36420632 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2146051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To gain insight into the advance care planning (ACP) content provided on dementia associations' websites in Europe. METHODS We conducted a content analysis of dementia associations' websites in Europe regarding ACP information, using deductive and inductive approaches and a reference framework derived from two ACP definitions. RESULTS We included 26 dementia associations' websites from 20 countries and one European association, covering 12 languages. Ten websites did not mention ACP. The information on the remaining 16 varied in terms of themes addressed and amount of information. Four explicitly define ACP. Several websites made multiple references to legal frameworks (n = 10, 705 excerpts), choosing legal representatives (n = 12, 274 excerpts), and care and treatment preferences (n = 14, 89 excerpts); while themes such as communication with family (n = 9, 67 excerpts) and professionals (n = 9, 49 excerpts) or identifying personal values (n = 9, 73 excerpts) were mentioned on fewer websites or addressed in fewer excerpts. CONCLUSION ACP content is non-existent in 10 out of 26 dementia associations' websites. On those that have ACP content, legal and medical themes were prominent. It would be beneficial to include more comprehensive ACP information stressing the importance of communication with families and professionals, in line with current ACP conceptualisations framing ACP as an iterative communication process, rather than a documentation-focused exercise.
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- Fanny Monnet
- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (VUB) & Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (VUB) & Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (VUB) & Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, location VUmc/Amsterdam Public Health Research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit (VUB) & Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Baqraf YKA, Keikhosrokiani P, Al-Rawashdeh M. Evaluating online health information quality using machine learning and deep learning: A systematic literature review. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231212296. [PMID: 38025112 PMCID: PMC10664453 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231212296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Due to the large volume of online health information, while quality remains dubious, understanding the usage of artificial intelligence to evaluate health information and surpass human-level performance is crucial. However, the existing studies still need a comprehensive review highlighting the vital machine, and Deep learning techniques for the automatic health information evaluation process. Objective Therefore, this study outlines the most recent developments and the current state of the art regarding evaluating the quality of online health information on web pages and specifies the direction of future research. Methods In this article, a systematic literature is conducted according to the PRISMA statement in eight online databases PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, ACM, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, Emerald Insight, and Web of Science to identify all empirical studies that use machine and deep learning models for evaluating the online health information quality. Furthermore, the selected techniques are compared based on their characteristics, such as health quality criteria, quality measurement tools, algorithm type, and achieved performance. Results The included papers evaluate health information on web pages using over 100 quality criteria. The results show no universal quality dimensions used by health professionals and machine or deep learning practitioners while evaluating health information quality. In addition, the metrics used to assess the model performance are not the same as those used to evaluate human performance. Conclusions This systemic review offers a novel perspective in approaching the health information quality in web pages that can be used by machine and deep learning practitioners to tackle the problem more effectively.
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- School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang, Malaysia
- Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu, Oulun Yliopisto, PL, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulun Yliopisto, PL, Finland
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- School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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Hrincu V, An Z, Joseph K, Jiang YF, Robillard JM. Dementia Research on Facebook and Twitter: Current Practice and Challenges. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 90:447-459. [PMID: 36155513 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social media is a powerful tool for engaging diverse audiences in dementia research. However, there is little data summarizing current content exchange in this context. OBJECTIVE To inform ethical dementia research engagement on social media, we characterized current practices by analyzing public social media posts. METHODS We retrieved Facebook (2-year period, N = 7,896) and Twitter (1-year period, N = 9,323) posts containing dementia research-related keywords using manual and machine learning-based search strategies. We performed qualitative and quantitative content and sentiment analyses on random samples (10%) of the posts. RESULTS Top Facebook users were advocacy (45%) and health organizations (25%). On Twitter, academics/researchers were the largest user group. Prevention was the most frequently coded theme (Facebook 30%; Twitter 26%), followed by treatment (Facebook 15%; Twitter 18%). Diagnostics had the highest Facebook engagement. Sharing knowledge was the primary form of content exchange (Facebook 63%; Twitter 80%). Most shared journal articles were peer-reviewed and open access. Emotional tone was overall more positive on Facebook. Justice was a prominent ethics topic regarding inequalities related to identity and intersecting modes of marginalization in dementia research. CONCLUSION The findings indicate the importance of social media as an engagement tool of current topics in health research and reveal areas of potential for increased engagement. These data can inform consensus-based best practices for ethical social media application in dementia research.
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- Viorica Hrincu
- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Mao YM, Wang P, Wang XY, Ye DQ. Global Public Interest and Seasonal Variations in Alzheimer's Disease: Evidence From Google Trends. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:778930. [PMID: 34957153 PMCID: PMC8703029 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.778930] [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: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: As the world's population ages, Alzheimer's disease (AD), a common neurodegenerative disease, is a major challenge to human health in the future. Understanding the information needs on AD of the global public can contribute to the prevention and control of AD. The purpose of this study was to explore global public interest and seasonal variations in AD using Google Trends (GT). Methods: GT was used to obtain relative search volume (RSV) of the keyword "Alzheimer's disease" in six English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, Canada, and Ireland) and the world from January 2004 to December 2020. Cosinor analysis was applied to detect the seasonality of AD-related RSV. Time series plot was used to observe the trend of annual mean AD-related RSV. Globally, hot topics and top rising topics related to AD were also analyzed. In addition, we also explored the geographical distribution characteristics of AD-related RSV. Results: AD-related RSV declined steadily from January 2004 to December 2013 and rose steadily from January 2014 to December 2020. Search popularity of AD is low in the southern hemisphere, compared to the northern hemisphere. Cosinor analysis showed that there were significant seasonal variations in AD-related RSV in six English-speaking countries (all P < 0.05). Interestingly, regardless of the hemisphere, peaks were observed in the winter months and trough in the summer months. Topics related to the characteristics and etiology of AD, early onset AD, AD-related associations, care of AD patients, and diseases that can easily be confused with AD had received special attention. Conclusions: There is increasing global public interest for AD and a significant seasonal variation in AD. A better understanding of the seasonal variations and public interest of AD by governments, health workers and patients can contribute to the prevention, management, and treatment of AD.
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- Yan-Mei Mao
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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Yeung AWK, Wochele-Thoma T, Eibensteiner F, Klager E, Hribersek M, Parvanov ED, Hrg D, Völkl-Kernstock S, Kletecka-Pulker M, Schaden E, Willschke H, Atanasov AG. Analysis of official websites providing online information on COVID-19 vaccination: readability, content quality, and listing of side effects (Preprint). JMIR Public Health Surveill 2021; 8:e34003. [PMID: 35073276 PMCID: PMC8929406 DOI: 10.2196/34003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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- Andy Wai Kan Yeung
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Translational Stem Cell Biology, Research Institute of the Medical University of Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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Petersen N, Schicktanz S. The Experts' Advice: Prevention and Responsibility in German Media and Scientific Discourses on Dementia. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2021; 31:2005-2018. [PMID: 34109877 PMCID: PMC8552391 DOI: 10.1177/10497323211014844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In the absence of effective pharmacological therapy options, the focus of dementia and Alzheimer's research has shifted from treatment and care to risk prediction, early detection, and prevention. Public health communication and media coverage regarding dementia emphasize the individual responsibility for dementia risk management. Focusing on the social and moral implications of the new understanding and public representation of dementia, we present an analysis of medical science, nursing science, and media discourses in Germany between 2014 and 2019. We show which notions of dementia and prevention characterize the medical and nursing science debates regarding dementia and how scientific knowledge is transferred into media discourses on dementia. We further discuss how dementia risk communication interacts with contemporary social and health policies and in what ways current dementia discourses are associated with a (self-)responsibilization of cognitive aging.
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- Niklas Petersen
- Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
- Niklas Petersen, Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Humboldtallee 36, Göttingen 37073, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Anderson JG, Hundt E, Dean M, Rose KM. "A Fine Line That We Walk Every Day": Self-Care Approaches Used by Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2019; 40:252-259. [PMID: 30422041 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1499156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) often exhibit behavioral and psychological symptoms of distress that can contribute to the strain experienced by their family caregivers. This strain can increase levels of stress for family caregivers and reduce quality of life, which can have a negative impact on physical health and wellbeing for both the caregiver and the person with ADRD. This study used blogs written by family caregivers of persons with ADRD to explore self-care strategies practiced by these caregivers. Using a qualitative thematic analysis, seven themes related to self-care approaches used by caregivers of persons with ADRD were identified: (1) health and wellness; (2) altruism and activism; (3) reminiscing and legacy building; (4) social support; (5) information exchange; (6) organization and planning; and (7) spirituality. By understanding the ways in which caregivers for someone with ADRD practice self-care, interventions and services can be developed in an effort to improve caregiver quality of life.
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- Joel G Anderson
- a College of Nursing , University of Tennessee , Knoxville , Tennessee , USA
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- b School of Nursing , University of Virginia , Charlottesville , Virginia , USA
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- b School of Nursing , University of Virginia , Charlottesville , Virginia , USA
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- a College of Nursing , University of Tennessee , Knoxville , Tennessee , USA
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Tougas ME, Chambers CT, Corkum P, Robillard JM, Gruzd A, Howard V, Kampen A, Boerner KE, Hundert AS. Social Media Content About Children's Pain and Sleep: Content and Network Analysis. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2018; 1:e11193. [PMID: 31518292 PMCID: PMC6715344 DOI: 10.2196/11193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media is often used for health communication and can facilitate fast information exchange. Despite its increasing use, little is known about child health information sharing and engagement over social media. OBJECTIVE The primary objectives of this study are to systematically describe the content of social media posts about child pain and sleep and identify the level of research evidence in these posts. The secondary objective is to examine user engagement with information shared over social media. METHODS Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook were searched by members of the research team over a 2-week period using a comprehensive search strategy. Codes were used to categorize the content of posts to identify the frequency of content categories shared over social media platforms. Posts were evaluated by content experts to determine the frequency of posts consistent with existing research evidence. User engagement was analyzed using Netlytic, a social network analysis program, to examine visual networks illustrating the level of user engagement. RESULTS From the 2-week period, nearly 1500 pain-related and 3800 sleep-related posts were identified and analyzed. Twitter was used most often to share knowledge about child pain (639/1133, 56.40% of posts), and personal experiences for child sleep (2255/3008, 75.00% of posts). For both topics, Instagram posts shared personal experiences (53/68, 78% pain; 413/478, 86.4% sleep), Facebook group posts shared personal experiences (30/49, 61% pain; 230/345, 66.7% sleep) and Facebook pages shared knowledge (68/198, 34.3% pain; 452/1026, 44.05% sleep). Across platforms, research evidence was shared in 21.96% (318/1448) of pain- and 9.16% (445/4857) of sleep-related posts; 5.38% (61/1133) of all pain posts and 2.82% (85/3008) of all sleep posts shared information inconsistent with the evidence, while the rest were absent of evidence. User interactions were indirect, with mostly one-way, rather than reciprocal conversations. CONCLUSIONS Social media is commonly used to discuss child health, yet the majority of posts do not contain research evidence, and user engagement is primarily one-way. These findings represent an opportunity to expand engagement through open conversations with credible sources. Research and health care communities can benefit from incorporating specific information about evidence within social media posts to improve communication with the public and empower users to distinguish evidence-based content better. Together, these findings have identified potential gaps in social media communication that may be informative targets to guide future strategies for improving the translation of child health evidence over social media.
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- Michelle E Tougas
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Mental Health, BC Children's Hospital & Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Information Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Mental Health, BC Children's Hospital & Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Robillard JM, Jun JH, Lai JA, Feng TL. The QUEST for quality online health information: validation of a short quantitative tool. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2018; 18:87. [PMID: 30340488 PMCID: PMC6194721 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-018-0668-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Online health information is unregulated and can be of highly variable quality. There is currently no singular quantitative tool that has undergone a validation process, can be used for a broad range of health information, and strikes a balance between ease of use, concision and comprehensiveness. To address this gap, we developed the QUality Evaluation Scoring Tool (QUEST). Here we report on the analysis of the reliability and validity of the QUEST in assessing the quality of online health information. METHODS The QUEST and three existing tools designed to measure the quality of online health information were applied to two randomized samples of articles containing information about the treatment (n = 16) and prevention (n = 29) of Alzheimer disease as a sample health condition. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using a weighted Cohen's kappa (κ) for each item of the QUEST. To compare the quality scores generated by each pair of tools, convergent validity was measured using Kendall's tau (τ) ranked correlation. RESULTS The QUEST demonstrated high levels of inter-rater reliability for the seven quality items included in the tool (κ ranging from 0.7387 to 1.0, P < .05). The tool was also found to demonstrate high convergent validity. For both treatment- and prevention-related articles, all six pairs of tests exhibited a strong correlation between the tools (τ ranging from 0.41 to 0.65, P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the QUEST as a reliable and valid tool to evaluate online articles about health. Results provide evidence that the QUEST integrates the strengths of existing tools and evaluates quality with equal efficacy using a concise, seven-item questionnaire. The QUEST can serve as a rapid, effective, and accessible method of appraising the quality of online health information for researchers and clinicians alike.
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- Julie M Robillard
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. .,BC Children's & Women's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. .,Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, The University of British Columbia, 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Room 3450D, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, Canada.
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,BC Children's & Women's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,BC Children's & Women's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,BC Children's & Women's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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Robillard JM, Cleland I, Hoey J, Nugent C. Ethical adoption: A new imperative in the development of technology for dementia. Alzheimers Dement 2018; 14:1104-1113. [PMID: 29937247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Revised: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Technology interventions are showing promise to assist persons with dementia and their carers. However, low adoption rates for these technologies and ethical considerations have impeded the realization of their full potential. METHODS Building on recent evidence and an iterative framework development process, we propose the concept of "ethical adoption": the deep integration of ethical principles into the design, development, deployment, and usage of technology. RESULTS Ethical adoption is founded on five pillars, supported by empirical evidence: (1) inclusive participatory design; (2) emotional alignment; (3) adoption modelling; (4) ethical standards assessment; and (5) education and training. To close the gap between adoption research, ethics and practice, we propose a set of 18 practical recommendations based on these ethical adoption pillars. DISCUSSION Through the implementation of these recommendations, researchers and technology developers alike will benefit from evidence-informed guidance to ensure their solution is adopted in a way that maximizes the benefits to people with dementia and their carers while minimizing possible harm.
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- Julie M Robillard
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centres, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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- School of Computing, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Ulster University, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, UK
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- David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Computing, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Ulster University, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, UK
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Wishes and preferences for an online lifestyle program for brain health-A mixed methods study. ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS 2018; 4:141-149. [PMID: 29955658 PMCID: PMC6021582 DOI: 10.1016/j.trci.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Introduction Individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and could benefit from a prevention strategy targeting lifestyle factors. Making a program available through the Internet gives a widespread reach at low cost, but suboptimal adherence is a major threat to effectiveness. As a first step in developing an online lifestyle program (OLP), we aimed to identify factors that are barriers and/or facilitators for the use of an OLP in individuals with SCD in three European countries. Methods As part of the Euro-SCD project, SCD subjects were recruited at memory clinics in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. We combined quantitative and qualitative methods, using a mixed methods approach. We conducted an online 18-item survey on the preferences of SCD patients for an OLP (N = 238). In addition, we held semi-structured interviews (N = 22) to gain in-depth understanding of factors acting as a facilitator and/or barrier for intended use of an OLP. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was performed. Results One hundred seventy-six individuals completed the survey (response rate 74%). Almost all participants regularly use the Internet (97%). Participants reported trustworthiness (93%), user-friendliness (91%), and up-to-date information (88%) as main facilitators, whereas having contact with other users (26%), needing an account (21%), and assignments (16%) were reported as barriers. Barriers differed slightly between countries, but facilitators were largely similar. In-depth interviews revealed that both program characteristics (e.g., trustworthiness, user-friendliness, and personalization) and personal factors (e.g., expectancy to receive negative feedback) are likely to influence the intended use of an OLP. Discussion Involving users provided in-depth understanding of factors associated with the intended use of an OLP for brain health. Both program characteristics and personal factors are likely to influence the use of an OLP. Based on this input from the end-users, we will develop an OLP for individuals with SCD. Almost all participants believe that healthy lifestyle contributes to brain health. Almost all participants use the Internet daily, on all types of devices. Barriers or facilitators can be program characteristics as well as personal factors. Trustworthiness, user-friendliness, and personalization are important facilitators. One online lifestyle program for different European countries seems feasible.
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Kim R, Kim HJ, Jeon B. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Medical Information on the Internet. Mov Disord 2018; 33:754-757. [PMID: 29436748 DOI: 10.1002/mds.27324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Ryul Kim
- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Neurology, Aerospace Medical Center, Republic of Korea Air Force, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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