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Gibelli F, Bailo P, Pesel G, Ricci G. Preserving Patient Stories: Bioethical and Legal Implications Related to the Shift from Traditional to Digital Anamnesis. Clin Pract 2024; 14:1196-1213. [PMID: 39051289 PMCID: PMC11270254 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract14040095] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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It is since the beginning of the so-called 'digital revolution' in the 1950s that technological tools have been developed to simplify and optimise traditional, time-consuming, and laborious anamnestic collection for many physicians. In recent years, more and more sophisticated 'automated' anamnestic collection systems have been developed, to the extent that they can actually enter daily clinical practice. This article not only provides a historical overview of the evolution of such tools, but also explores the ethical and medico-legal implications of the transition from traditional to digital anamnesis, including the protection of data confidentiality, the preservation of the communicative effectiveness of the doctor-patient dialogue and the safety of care in patients with poor digital and health literacy.
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- Section of Legal Medicine, School of Law, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (F.G.); (G.P.); (G.R.)
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Rossi PD, Ciccone S. The medical history taking in elderly patients from Hippocrates to the Health Care Information Technology age. Eur J Intern Med 2024; 121:136-138. [PMID: 38044166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2023.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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- Paolo Dionigi Rossi
- General Medicine, San Leopoldo Mandic Hospital, Largo Mandic 1, 23807, Merate (Lecco), Italy.
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- Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza 35, 20122, Milan, Italy
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Matsuoka A, Miike T, Yamazaki H, Higuchi M, Komaki M, Shinada K, Nakayama K, Sakurai R, Asahi M, Yoshitake K, Narumi S, Koba M, Sugioka T, Sakamoto Y. Usefulness of a medical interview support application for residents: A pilot study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274159. [PMID: 36067154 PMCID: PMC9447879 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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To conduct an appropriate medical interview, education and clinical experience are necessary. The usefulness of computer-based medical diagnostic support systems has been reported in medical interviewing. However, only a few reports have actually applied these systems and noted changes in the quality of the medical interview of residents. We aimed to examine how the use of a medical interview support application changes the medical interviews of residents. The study was conducted on 15 residents (with less than two years post-graduation) and ran from November 2020 to March 2021. Faculty members played the role of simulated patients in 20 cases, and the residents conducted the medical interviews. In 10 of the 20 cases, a medical interview support application was used. After the interview, the residents were asked to list up to 10 differential diseases; the interview was considered appropriate if it included the disease portrayed by the simulated patient. Furthermore, the duration of the medical interview, the number of questions asked, and changes in stress parameters were evaluated. The use of a medical interview support application increased the percentage of appropriate medical interviews. Considering the frequency, the use of a medical interview support application increased the rate of appropriate medical interviews in the rare disease group, as well as the number of questions and duration of the interviews. No stress reduction was observed. The medical interview support application may be a useful tool in identifying appropriate differential diseases during medical interviews by residents.
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- Ayaka Matsuoka
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Community Medical Support Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga City, Japan
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Strahl A, Graichen H, Haas H, Hube R, Perka C, Rolvien T, Hubert J. Evaluation of the patient-accompanying app "alley ortho companion" for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip: study protocol for a randomized controlled multi-center trial. Trials 2022; 23:716. [PMID: 36038894 PMCID: PMC9422143 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06662-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common disabilities in the elderly. When conservative management fails, total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is the treatment of choice for end-stage OA. Since quality and durability of implants has steadily improved, pre -and postsurgical processes moved into the focus of research. Hence, eHealth approaches offer an opportunity to provide a more available continuity of care. Regarding individualized pre-, peri-, and postsurgical stages, eHealth is expected to improve patient engagement, self-care, and outcomes across the surgical pathway. Aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the eHealth application "alley" as an adjuvant intervention to TJA. The app provides comprehensive information to empower patient with hip or knee OA to prepare and accompany them for their TJA surgery. Our primary hypothesis is that the pre- and postoperative adjuvant use of the eHealth application "alley" (intervention group, IG) leads to improved functional outcome. METHODS Prospective, randomized, controlled, multi-center trial including n = 200 patients diagnosed with hip and n = 200 patients with knee OA (n = 200) scheduled for TJA. Patients of both groups will be randomly assigned to one of two study arms. Patients in the intervention group will receive access to the functions of the "alley" app. The app presents informative (e.g., information about osteoarthritis), organizational (e.g., information about medical rehabilitation), and emotional/empowerment (e.g., information about the relationship between mood and pain) content. Patients evaluate their condition and functional level by means of standardized digitally questionnaires. Patients in the control group will not receive any functions of the app. Assessments will be performed at baseline before, 10 days after, 1 months after, 3 months after, 6 months after, and 12 months after TJA. Primary outcome is change from baseline measured by the Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score or Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score 3 months after TJA. The statistical analysis (t-test for independent variables with effect size Cohen's d) is performed separately for patients with TKA and THA. DISCUSSION Overall, the study aims to improve the understanding of the benefits of eHealth applications in the treatment of elderly patients with knee or hip arthroplasty. The approach is novel since a health care companion is combined with a digital information platform enabling direct and continuous feedback from the patients to the therapeutic treatment team. As the study investigate the effectiveness under everyday conditions, it is not feasible to control whether the patients in the IG read the educational information of the app respectively the control group consume additional information from other sources. However, this increases the external validity of the study if significant effects for the app can be demonstrated. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00025608. Registered on 21 June 2021.
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- André Strahl
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department for Arthroplasty, Asklepios Orthopaedic Hospital Lindenlohe, Lindenlohe 18, 92421, Schwandorf, Germany
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- Community Hospital Bonn, House St. Petrus, Center of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonner Talweg 4-6, 53113, Bonn, Germany
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- OCM Clinic Munich, Steinerstr. 6, 81369, Munich, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Schumannstr. 20, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Long D, Gibbons K, Dow B, Best J, Webb KL, Liley HG, Stocker C, Thoms D, Schlapbach LJ, Wharton C, Lister P, Matuschka L, Castillo MI, Tyack Z, Bora S. Effectiveness-implementation hybrid-2 randomised trial of a collaborative Shared Care Model for Detecting Neurodevelopmental Impairments after Critical Illness in Young Children (DAISY): pilot study protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060714. [PMID: 35840297 PMCID: PMC9295674 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Australia, while paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) mortality has dropped to 2.2%, one in three survivors experience long-term neurodevelopmental impairment, limiting their life-course opportunities. Unlike other high-risk paediatric populations, standardised routine neurodevelopmental follow-up of PICU survivors is rare, and there is limited knowledge regarding the best methods. The present study intends to pilot a combined multidisciplinary, online screening platform and general practitioner (GP) shared care neurodevelopmental follow-up model to determine feasibility of a larger, future study. We will also assess the difference between neurodevelopmental vulnerability and parental stress in two intervention groups and the impact of child, parent, sociodemographic and illness/treatment risk factors on child and parent outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Single-centre randomised effectiveness-implementation (hybrid-2 design) pilot trial for parents of children aged ≥2 months and <4 years discharged from PICU after critical illness or injury. One intervention group will receive 6 months of collaborative shared care follow-up with GPs (supported by online outcome monitoring), and the other will be offered self-directed screening and education about post-intensive care syndrome and child development. Participants will be followed up at 1, 3 and 6 months post-PICU discharge. The primary outcome is feasibility. Secondary outcomes include neurodevelopmental vulnerability and parental stress. An implementation evaluation will analyse barriers to and facilitators of the intervention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study is expected to lead to a full trial, which will provide much-needed guidance about the clinical effectiveness and implementation of follow-up models of care for children after critical illness or injury. The Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee approved this study. Dissemination of the outcomes of the study is expected via publication in a peer-reviewed journal, presentation at relevant conferences, and via social media, podcast presentations and open-access medical education resources. REGISTRATION DETAILS The trial was prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry as 'Pilot testing of a collaborative Shared Care Model for Detecting Neurodevelopmental Impairments after Critical Illness in Young Children' (the DAISY Pilot Study). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12621000799853.
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- Debbie Long
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- General Practice, Junction Street Family Practice, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
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- Developmental Paediatrics, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Newborn Medicine, Mater Mother's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Health Consumers Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation & Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Mothers, Babies and Women's Health Program, Mater Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Cowan RP, Rapoport AM, Blythe J, Rothrock J, Knievel K, Peretz AM, Ekpo E, Sanjanwala BM, Woldeamanuel YW. Diagnostic accuracy of an artificial intelligence online engine in migraine: A multi‐center study. Headache 2022; 62:870-882. [PMID: 35657603 PMCID: PMC9378575 DOI: 10.1111/head.14324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objective This study assesses the concordance in migraine diagnosis between an online, self‐administered, Computer‐based, Diagnostic Engine (CDE) and semi‐structured interview (SSI) by a headache specialist, both using International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD‐3) criteria. Background Delay in accurate diagnosis is a major barrier to headache care. Accurate computer‐based algorithms may help reduce the need for SSI‐based encounters to arrive at correct ICHD‐3 diagnosis. Methods Between March 2018 and August 2019, adult participants were recruited from three academic headache centers and the community via advertising to our cross‐sectional study. Participants completed two evaluations: phone interview conducted by headache specialists using the SSI and a web‐based expert questionnaire and analytics, CDE. Participants were randomly assigned to either the SSI followed by the web‐based questionnaire or the web‐based questionnaire followed by the SSI. Participants completed protocols a few minutes apart. The concordance in migraine/probable migraine (M/PM) diagnosis between SSI and CDE was measured using Cohen’s kappa statistics. The diagnostic accuracy of CDE was assessed using the SSI as reference standard. Results Of the 276 participants consented, 212 completed both SSI and CDE (study completion rate = 77%; median age = 32 years [interquartile range: 28–40], female:male ratio = 3:1). Concordance in M/PM diagnosis between SSI and CDE was: κ = 0.83 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.75–0.91). CDE diagnostic accuracy: sensitivity = 90.1% (118/131), 95% CI: 83.6%–94.6%; specificity = 95.8% (68/71), 95% CI: 88.1%–99.1%. Positive and negative predictive values = 97.0% (95% CI: 91.3%–99.0%) and 86.6% (95% CI: 79.3%–91.5%), respectively, using identified migraine prevalence of 60%. Assuming a general migraine population prevalence of 10%, positive and negative predictive values were 70.3% (95% CI: 43.9%–87.8%) and 98.9% (95% CI: 98.1%–99.3%), respectively. Conclusion The SSI and CDE have excellent concordance in diagnosing M/PM. Positive CDE helps rule in M/PM, through high specificity and positive likelihood ratio. A negative CDE helps rule out M/PM through high sensitivity and low negative likelihood ratio. CDE that mimics SSI logic is a valid tool for migraine diagnosis.
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- Robert P. Cowan
- Division of Headache and Facial Pain, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
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- Information Sciences Institute University of Southern California Los Angeles California USA
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- Neurology The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Neurology Barrow Neurological Institute Phoenix Arizona USA
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- Division of Headache and Facial Pain, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
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- Neurology University of California Davis Davis California USA
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- Division of Headache and Facial Pain, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
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- Division of Headache and Facial Pain, Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
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Melms L, Schaefer JR, Jerrentrup A, Mueller T. A pilot study of patient satisfaction with a self-completed tablet-based digital questionnaire for collecting the patient's medical history in an emergency department. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:755. [PMID: 34330279 PMCID: PMC8323085 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06748-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The increasing popularity and availability of tablet computers raises questions regarding clinical scenarios. This pilot study examined the patient’s satisfaction when using a tablet-based digital questionnaire as a tool for obtaining medical history in an emergency department and to what extent gender, age, technical competence and mother tongue influence the user satisfaction. Patients were asked to complete three consecutive questionnaires: The first questionnaire collected basic epidemiological data to measure past digital usage behaviour, the second questionnaire collected the patient’s medical history, and the third questionnaire assessed the overall perceived user satisfaction when using the tablet-based survey application for medical anamnesis. Results Of 111 consenting patients, 86 completed all three questionnaires. In summary, the user evaluation was positive with 97.7% (n = 84) of the patients stating that they had no major difficulties using the digital questionnaire. Only 8.1% (n = 7) of patients reported a preference to fill out a paper-and-pen version on the next visit instead, while 98.8% (n = 85) stated that they would feel confident filling out a digital questionnaire on the next visit. The variables gender, age, mother tongue and/or technical competence did not exert a statistically significant influence towards the defined scales usability, content and overall impression. Conclusion In conclusion, self-administered tablet-based questionnaires are widely accepted tools for collecting medical information in the emergency room across all ages and genders, regardless of technical competence. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-021-06748-y.
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- Leander Melms
- Center for undiagnosed and rare diseases, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany. .,Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Philipps-University Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany.
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- Center for undiagnosed and rare diseases, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany
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- Center for undiagnosed and rare diseases, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany.,Emergency Department, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany
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- Center for undiagnosed and rare diseases, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, 35033, Marburg, Germany
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Spinazze P, Aardoom J, Chavannes N, Kasteleyn M. The Computer Will See You Now: Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Computer-Assisted History Taking (CAHT) in Primary Care. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e19306. [PMID: 33625360 PMCID: PMC7946588 DOI: 10.2196/19306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Patient health information is increasingly collected through multiple modalities, including electronic health records, wearables, and connected devices. Computer-assisted history taking could provide an additional channel to collect highly relevant, comprehensive, and accurate patient information while reducing the burden on clinicians and face-to-face consultation time. Considering restrictions to consultation time and the associated negative health outcomes, patient-provided health data outside of consultation can prove invaluable in health care delivery. Over the years, research has highlighted the numerous benefits of computer-assisted history taking; however, the limitations have proved an obstacle to adoption. In this viewpoint, we review these limitations under 4 main categories (accessibility, affordability, accuracy, and acceptability) and discuss how advances in technology, computing power, and ubiquity of personal devices offer solutions to overcoming these.
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- Pier Spinazze
- Global Digital Health Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Impact of ADHD symptoms on family functioning, family burden and parents’ quality of life in a hospital area in Spain. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpsy.2020.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Muratori F, Santocchi E, Calderoni S. Psychiatric assessment. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2020; 174:217-238. [PMID: 32977880 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-64148-9.00016-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Studies have consistently reported an increased prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity (PC) in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) compared with typically developing controls, with high rates of anxiety disorders in autism spectrum disorders and challenging behaviors in children and adolescent with intellectual disability. Psychiatric assessment in this population should include multiple sources of information, derived from multiple contexts and using multiple methods, with accurate detection of contributing and trigger factors. It is important to focus on detecting change from the child's baseline functioning and to use, when possible, ad hoc instruments for assessing PC in the NDD population. Modifications in the setting and assessment procedures should be scheduled based on the child's age, developmental level, and sensory sensitivities. Simultaneously, validated screening instruments, which dimensionally assess the symptomatology of several NDDs and psychiatric disorders, are warranted to not only assist in the identification of PCs in NDDs but also discriminate among different NDDs. Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 have had an impact on the diagnosis of several disorders in children and adolescents and, subsequently, on the current diagnostic tools, requiring appropriate and prompt modifications of the available instruments.
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- Filippo Muratori
- Department of Developmental Neuroscience, IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Developmental Neuroscience, IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Developmental Neuroscience, IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Jimenez G, Tyagi S, Osman T, Spinazze P, van der Kleij R, Chavannes NH, Car J. Improving the Primary Care Consultation for Diabetes and Depression Through Digital Medical Interview Assistant Systems: Narrative Review. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e18109. [PMID: 32663144 PMCID: PMC7486669 DOI: 10.2196/18109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Digital medical interview assistant (DMIA) systems, also known as computer-assisted history taking (CAHT) systems, have the potential to improve the quality of care and the medical consultation by exploring more patient-related aspects without time constraints and, therefore, acquiring more and better-quality information prior to the face-to-face consultation. The consultation in primary care is the broadest in terms of the amount of topics to be covered and, at the same time, the shortest in terms of time spent with the patient. Objective Our aim is to explore how DMIA systems may be used specifically in the context of primary care, to improve the consultations for diabetes and depression, as exemplars of chronic conditions. Methods A narrative review was conducted focusing on (1) the characteristics of the primary care consultation in general, and for diabetes and depression specifically, and (2) the impact of DMIA and CAHT systems on the medical consultation. Through thematic analysis, we identified the characteristics of the primary care consultation that a DMIA system would be able to improve. Based on the identified primary care consultation tasks and the potential benefits of DMIA systems, we developed a sample questionnaire for diabetes and depression to illustrate how such a system may work. Results A DMIA system, prior to the first consultation, could aid in the essential primary care tasks of case finding and screening, diagnosing, and, if needed, timely referral to specialists or urgent care. Similarly, for follow-up consultations, this system could aid with the control and monitoring of these conditions, help check for additional health issues, and update the primary care provider about visits to other providers or further testing. Successfully implementing a DMIA system for these tasks would improve the quality of the data obtained, which means earlier diagnosis and treatment. Such a system would improve the use of face-to-face consultation time, thereby streamlining the interaction and allowing the focus to be the patient's needs, which ultimately would lead to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. However, for such a system to be successfully incorporated, there are important considerations to be taken into account, such as the language to be used and the challenges for implementing eHealth innovations in primary care and health care in general. Conclusions Given the benefits explored here, we foresee that DMIA systems could have an important impact in the primary care consultation for diabetes and depression and, potentially, for other chronic conditions. Earlier case finding and a more accurate diagnosis, due to more and better-quality data, paired with improved monitoring of disease progress should improve the quality of care and keep the management of chronic conditions at the primary care level. A somewhat simple, easily scalable technology could go a long way to improve the health of the millions of people affected with chronic conditions, especially if working in conjunction with already-established health technologies such as electronic medical records and clinical decision support systems.
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- Geronimo Jimenez
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Osman T, Lew E, Lum E, Chew J, Dabas R, Sng BL, Car J. Effect of PreAnaesThesia Computerized Health (PATCH) Assessment on Duration of Nurse-Patient Consultation and Patient Experience: A Pilot Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E4972. [PMID: 32664244 PMCID: PMC7400349 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17144972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Preanaesthesia health assessment is gradually transitioning from paper-based, face-to-face assessment to digitized assessment, self-administered by the patient. This transition could potentially optimize the various goals of assessment, notably facilitating the efficient collection of the patient's health information. We have previously developed and validated a tablet application (PreAnaesThesia Computerized Health assessment application or "PATCH") for patients to conduct preanaesthesia self-assessment. In a randomized controlled trial, we sought to compare the duration of nurse-patient consultation and patient satisfaction between patients who underwent PATCH self-assessment vs. standard care nurse-led assessment. Fifty-two elective surgical patients were randomized to complete either PATCH assessment or standard care nurse-led assessment at an outpatient preoperative clinic. The duration of nurse-patient consultation was subsequently noted for all patients who also completed a satisfaction survey. The mean (SD) nurse-patient consultation times in the PATCH and standard care groups were comparable, at 11.5 (3.6) min and 12.2 (2.9) min, respectively (p = 0.703). Overall satisfaction scores were also comparable, at 23.9 and 27.0 respectively (p = 0.451) for the PATCH and standard nurse assessment groups. Favorable perceptions of PATCH among users ranged between 41.7% and 79.2%. In conclusion, PATCH self-assessment can feasibly be introduced into current practice with comparable nurse-patient consultation times and patient satisfaction.
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- Tarig Osman
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore; (T.O.); (E.L.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore 229899, Singapore; (J.C.); (R.D.); (B.L.S.)
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore; (T.O.); (E.L.); (J.C.)
- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore 229899, Singapore; (J.C.); (R.D.); (B.L.S.)
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- Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore 229899, Singapore; (J.C.); (R.D.); (B.L.S.)
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- Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore 229899, Singapore; (J.C.); (R.D.); (B.L.S.)
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore; (T.O.); (E.L.); (J.C.)
- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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Schwitzguebel AJP, Jeckelmann C, Gavinio R, Levallois C, Benaïm C, Spechbach H. Differential Diagnosis Assessment in Ambulatory Care With an Automated Medical History-Taking Device: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Med Inform 2019; 7:e14044. [PMID: 31682590 PMCID: PMC6913752 DOI: 10.2196/14044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Automated medical history–taking devices (AMHTDs) are emerging tools with the potential to increase the quality of medical consultations by providing physicians with an exhaustive, high-quality, standardized anamnesis and differential diagnosis. Objective This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an AMHTD to obtain an accurate differential diagnosis in an outpatient service. Methods We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial involving 59 patients presenting to an emergency outpatient unit and suffering from various conditions affecting the limbs, the back, and the chest wall. Resident physicians were randomized into 2 groups, one assisted by the AMHTD and one without access to the device. For each patient, physicians were asked to establish an exhaustive differential diagnosis based on the anamnesis and clinical examination. In the intervention group, residents read the AMHTD report before performing the anamnesis. In both the groups, a senior physician had to establish a differential diagnosis, considered as the gold standard, independent of the resident’s opinion and AMHTD report. Results A total of 29 patients were included in the intervention group and 30 in the control group. Differential diagnosis accuracy was higher in the intervention group (mean 75%, SD 26%) than in the control group (mean 59%, SD 31%; P=.01). Subgroup analysis showed a between-group difference of 3% (83% [17/21]-80% [14/17]) for low complexity cases (1-2 differential diagnoses possible) in favor of the AMHTD (P=.76), 31% (87% [13/15]-56% [18/33]) for intermediate complexity (3 differential diagnoses; P=.02), and 24% (63% [34/54]-39% [14/35]) for high complexity (4-5 differential diagnoses; P=.08). Physicians in the intervention group (mean 4.3, SD 2) had more years of clinical practice compared with the control group (mean 5.5, SD 2; P=.03). Differential diagnosis accuracy was negatively correlated to case complexity (r=0.41; P=.001) and the residents’ years of practice (r=0.04; P=.72). The AMHTD was able to determine 73% (SD 30%) of correct differential diagnoses. Patient satisfaction was good (4.3/5), and 26 of 29 patients (90%) considered that they were able to accurately describe their symptomatology. In 8 of 29 cases (28%), residents considered that the AMHTD helped to establish the differential diagnosis. Conclusions The AMHTD allowed physicians to make more accurate differential diagnoses, particularly in complex cases. This could be explained not only by the ability of the AMHTD to make the right diagnoses, but also by the exhaustive anamnesis provided.
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- Adrien Jean-Pierre Schwitzguebel
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Rheumatology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Rheumatology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Development and initial validation of an electronic personal assessment questionnaire for menstrual, pelvic pain and gynaecological hormonal disorders (ePAQ-MPH). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 238:148-156. [PMID: 31132692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Menstrual disorders, pelvic-pain and gynaecological hormonal conditions in women can have a significant impact on quality-of-life. Reliable assessment and monitoring of these intimate conditions is challenging. Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) can be invaluable in providing objective assessment, but no comprehensive PROM assessing all of these conditions and their impact on quality of life is currently available. The purpose of this study was to develop and undertake initial psychometric testing of a comprehensive interactive electronic patient reported outcome measure for these conditions. STUDY DESIGN A prototype electronic PROM (ePAQ-MPH) was developed following systematic literature review, semi structured interviews with 25 patients and expert panel review. Exploratory factor analysis was undertaken in 291 women attending a menstrual-disorders clinic; establishing a domain structure and enabling item reduction. Two validated PROMS (Women's Health Questionnaire and Menstrual Distress Questionnaire) were completed to assess criterion validity in 213 patients. Test-retest reliability was carried out in 30 women completing ePAQ-MPH at least one week apart. Patients' views on 'Value' and 'Burden' were assessed in 278 women using a validated 10-item survey measuring questionnaire utility (QQ-10). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the revised version of ePAQ-MPH following item reduction was undertaken in a different sample of 254 women. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis identified 18 domains (Cronbach's α > 0.7) and 30 redundant items. Test-retest analysis found acceptable intra-class correlations of 0.6-0.9 (p < 0.05). Eight domains were compared with Menstrual Distress Questionnaire showing moderate or strong correlation in seven domains. Ten domains were compared with Women's Health Questionnaire, six of which showed moderate correlation. Mean QQ-10 Value and Burden scores were 76 and 25, respectively (SD=15.8 and 15.5). The mean completion time for ePAQ-MPH was 31 min. CFA of the revised version 2 instrument with 15 domains showed good model fit. CONCLUSIONS Whilst wider psychometric testing of the revised version of ePAQ-MPH is required, including in different settings and in assessments of data quality and responsiveness, initial analysis provides some evidence for reliability, validity and acceptability of this multi-dimensional electronic PROM. ePAQ-MPH shows potential for both patient assessment and roles in service evaluation and research.
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A systematic review of non-invasive modalities used to identify women with anal incontinence symptoms after childbirth. Int Urogynecol J 2018; 30:869-879. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3819-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gray T, Strickland S, Pooranawattanakul S, Li W, Campbell P, Jones G, Radley S. What are the concerns and goals of women attending a urogynaecology clinic? Content analysis of free-text data from an electronic pelvic floor assessment questionnaire (ePAQ-PF). Int Urogynecol J 2018; 30:33-41. [PMID: 29951909 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3697-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Understanding patients' concerns and goals is essential for providing individualised care in urogynaecology. The study objectives were to undertake a content analysis of free-text concerns and goals recorded by patients using an electronic pelvic-floor questionnaire (ePAQ-PF) and measure how these related to self-reported symptom and health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) data also recorded using ePAQ-PF. METHODS A total of 1996 consenting patients completed ePAQ-PF. Content analysis was undertaken of free-text responses to the item: 'Considering the issues that currently concern you the most, what do you hope to achieve from any help, advice or treatment?' Key content themes were identified by the lead researcher, and three researchers read and coded all recorded responses. Student's t test was used to compare ePAQ-PF domain scores for patients reporting concerns in the relevant domain with those who did not. RESULTS In total, 63% of participants who completed the questionnaire, recorded at least one free-text item. Content analysis identified 1560 individual concerns coding into the 19 ePAQ-PF domains. Symptom scores were significantly higher for patients reporting free-text concerns in 18 domains (p < 0.05). Additional concerns relating specifically to body image were recorded by 11% of patients. Key areas of importance emerging for personal goals included cure/improvement, better understanding, incontinence pad use, sexual function and surgery. CONCLUSIONS Free-text reporting in ePAQ-PF is utilised by patients and facilitates self-expression and discussion of issues impacting on HRQOL. The significant relationship between recorded free-text concerns and ePAQ-PF domain scores suggests convergent validity for the instrument. Development and psychometric testing of a domain to assess body image is proposed.
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- Thomas Gray
- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Tricia Kenyon, Level 4, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield, S10 2SF, UK.
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- University of Sheffield Medical School, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Tricia Kenyon, Level 4, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield, S10 2SF, UK
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Pappas Y, Všetečková J, Poduval S, Tseng PC, Car J. Computer-Assisted versus Oral-and-Written History Taking for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease: a Systematic Review of the Literature. ACTA MEDICA (HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ) 2018; 60:97-107. [PMID: 29439755 DOI: 10.14712/18059694.2018.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES CVD is an important global healthcare issue; it is the leading cause of global mortality, with an increasing incidence identified in both developed and developing countries. It is also an extremely costly disease for healthcare systems unless managed effectively. In this review we aimed to: - Assess the effect of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking on the quality of collected information for the prevention and management of CVD. - Assess the effect of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking on the prevention and management of CVD. METHODS A systematic review of randomised controlled trials that included participants of 16 years or older at the beginning of the study, who were at risk of CVD (prevention) or were either previously diagnosed with CVD (management). We searched all major databases. We assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration tool. RESULTS Two studies met the inclusion criteria. One comparing the two methods of history-taking for the prevention of cardiovascular disease n = 75. The study shows that generally the patients in the experimental group underwent more laboratory procedures, had more biomarker readings recorded and/or were given (or had reviewed), more dietary changes than the control group. The other study compares the two methods of history-taking for the management of cardiovascular disease (n = 479). The study showed that the computerized decision aid appears to increase the proportion of patients who responded to invitations to discuss CVD prevention with their doctor. The Computer- Assisted History Taking Systems (CAHTS) increased the proportion of patients who discussed CHD risk reduction with their doctor from 24% to 40% and increased the proportion who had a specific plan to reduce their risk from 24% to 37%. DISCUSSION With only one study meeting the inclusion criteria, for prevention of CVD and one study for management of CVD we did not gather sufficient evidence to address all of the objectives of the review. We were unable to report on most of the secondary patient outcomes in our protocol. CONCLUSIONS We tentatively conclude that CAHTS can provide individually-tailored information about CVD prevention. However, further primary studies are needed to confirm these findings. We cannot draw any conclusions in relation to any other clinical outcomes at this stage. There is a need to develop an evidence base to support the effective development and use of CAHTS in this area of practice. In the absence of evidence on effectiveness, the implementation of computer-assisted history taking may only rely on the clinicians' tacit knowledge, published monographs and viewpoint articles.
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- Yannis Pappas
- Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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- School of Well Being, Education and Language Studies, Open University, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health Sciences, City University London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Imperial College and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Development and Psychometric Testing of an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Tool for Vulval Disorders (ePAQ-Vulva). J Low Genit Tract Dis 2017; 21:319-326. [PMID: 28953126 DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Development of an electronic patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) specifically designed for vulval disorders. Psychometric testing of the components of the questionnaire, which assess vulval symptoms, sexual function, and quality of life (QoL). MATERIALS AND METHOD Development and programming of the instrument (ePAQ-Vulva) was informed by national guidelines for the assessment of vulval disorders, an expert panel, and a survey of 61 vulval clinic patients. The PROM assesses frequency and impact of vulval symptoms, sexual function, and QoL. It also records conditions and behaviors related to vulval disorders and patient concerns/goals.Scale generation and psychometric testing were undertaken for the vulval symptoms, sexual function, and QoL components of the PROM with 91 participants; descriptive statistics, factor analysis and internal reliability of identified domains, and agreement between free-text and multiple-choice items to assess convergent validity and interrater reliability of picture items were assessed. RESULTS Descriptive statistics showed high floor effects for seven questionnaire items. Factor analysis identified 5 principal components. These were reviewed and amended to provide a putative domain structure of 6 domains. Internal reliability of these domains was assessed using Cronbach α, producing values of 0.715 to 0.917. Interrater reliability of the picture items produced a κ statistic of 0.405. Spearman rank showed moderate correlation between multiple-choice answers and free-text concerns (r = 0.364-0.462) in 3 of the 6 domains (pain, sex, and dyspareunia). CONCLUSIONS ePAQ-Vulva offers the first patient-reported outcome tool, specifically designed for vulval disorders. The instrument requires further validation and testing, including evaluation of the stability, responsiveness, and reliability.
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Gray T, Li W, Campbell P, Jha S, Radley S. Evaluation of coital incontinence by electronic questionnaire: prevalence, associations and outcomes in women attending a urogynaecology clinic. Int Urogynecol J 2017. [PMID: 28620792 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3380-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Coital incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during sexual intercourse and is divided into that occurring with penetration and that occurring with orgasm. Mechanisms of coital incontinence are poorly understood. The aim of this retrospective study was to measure the prevalence of coital incontinence and evaluate the association among various types of coital incontinence with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB) and impact on quality-of-life in women attending a urogynaecology clinic. METHODS A total of 2,312 women completed the electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire-Pelvic Floor (ePAQ-PF) in advance of their urogynaecology consultation. Logistic regression and Spearman's rank-order correlation evaluated associations between types of coital incontinence and OAB and SUI. The Mann-Whitney test evaluated the relationship between coital incontinence and self-reported quality of sex life and self-avoidance and partner avoidance of sex. Subgroup analysis analysed outcomes in 84 women with coital incontinence undergoing treatment with tension-free vaginal tape (TVT). RESULTS Prevalence of coital incontinence in the cohort was 30%. Symptoms of OAB (p < 0.005) and SUI (p < 0.005) were significantly and independently associated with both types of coital incontinence (orgasm and penetration). In women with coital incontinence compared with those without, there was significant self-avoidance of sex (p < 0.0005), partner avoidance of sex (p < 0.0005) and impaired quality of sex life due to sexual problems (p < 0.005). The impact of this was significant in each group. Subgroup analysis of 84 women undergoing TVT showed significant improvement in all coital incontinence symptoms 3 months post-operatively. CONCLUSION Using an electronic questionnaire before consultation has identified coital incontinence to be a prevalent symptom, having a significant impact on the patient's sex life. Coital incontinence at orgasm and penetration are both significantly associated with SUI and OAB.
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- Thomas Gray
- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Tricia Kenyon, Level 4, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield, S10 2SF, UK.
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- University of Sheffield Medical School, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Tricia Kenyon, Level 4, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield, S10 2SF, UK
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- Department of Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, c/o Tricia Kenyon, Level 4, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield, S10 2SF, UK
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Consumer Health Informatics: Promoting Patient Self-care Management of Illnesses and Health. Health Care Manag (Frederick) 2017; 35:312-320. [PMID: 27669427 DOI: 10.1097/hcm.0000000000000130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Consumer health informatics (CHI) is propelling important changes for medical providers and the lives of patients through information and communications technology. Independently, medical consumers seek, collect, and use health information for decision making. However, when constructing a CHI-based medical platform, high technology must be applied in a fully understandable and usable format for both health care providers and consumers. This study examines the present status of CHI and its effect on medical consumers. For the development of CHI, we discuss the need for tailored health communications and capacity building with chronic patients at the medical center. First, empowerment is a key characteristic needed for medical consumer health care management. However, promoting patient self-care management of illnesses and health is necessary to create conjugation where cooperation with medical service providers is possible. Also, establishing a health care delivery system that will support cooperation is necessary. Second, tailored health communications can uniquely construct the health information of patients, which prevents unnecessary or excessive information from leading patients to confused and inappropriate decisions. Ultimately, through the present environment of health communication, the innovation of a consumer health care information system has become the tide of the times and the positive effect of improved health can be expected.
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First Step in Telehealth Assessment: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effectiveness of an Electronic Case History Form for Dysphagia. Dysphagia 2017; 32:548-558. [DOI: 10.1007/s00455-017-9798-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Warner MJ, Simunich TJ, Warner MK, Dado J. Use of Patient-Authored Prehistory to Improve Patient Experiences and Accommodate Federal Law. J Osteopath Med 2017; 117:78-84. [DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2017.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Context: Although federal law grants patients the right to view and amend their medical records, few studies have proposed a process for patients to coauthor their subjective history in their medical record. Allowing patients to fully disclose and document their medical history is an important step to improve the diagnostic process.
Objective: To evaluate patients’ office experience before and after they authored their subjective medical history for the electronic health record.
Methods: Patients were mailed a prehistory form and presurvey to be completed before their family medicine office visit. On arrival to the office, the prehistory form was scanned into the electronic health record while the content was transcribed by hospital staff into the appropriate fields in the history component of the encounter note. Postsurveys were given to patients to be completed after their visit. Pre- and postsurveys measured the patients’ perception of office visit quality as well as completeness and accuracy of their electronic health record documentation before and after their appointment. Medical staff surveys were collected weekly to measure the staff’s viewpoint of the federal law that allows patients to view and amend their medical records.
Results: Of 405 patients who were asked to participate, 263 patients aged 14 to 94 years completed a presurvey and a prehistory form. Of those 263 patients, 134 completed a postsurvey. The pre- and postsurveys showed improved patient satisfaction with the office visit and high scores for documentation accuracy and completeness. Before filling out the prehistory form, 116 of 249 patients (46.6%) agreed or strongly agreed that they felt more empowered in their health care by completing the prehistory form compared with 110 of 131 (84.0%) who agreed or strongly agreed after the visit (P<.001). Staff members agreed that patients should have the right to view and amend their medical records in accordance with federal law.
Conclusion: Empowering patients to contribute subjective information to their electronic health record has the potential to improve the diagnostic process. When conducting a medical encounter, the authors recommend having patients complete a prehistory form beforehand to improve the patient experience while accommodating federal law.
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Ferrari M, Ahmad F, Shakya Y, Ledwos C, McKenzie K. Computer-assisted client assessment survey for mental health: patient and health provider perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:516. [PMID: 27663508 PMCID: PMC5035495 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1756-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The worldwide rise in common mental disorders (CMDs) is posing challenges in the provision of and access to care, particularly for immigrant, refugee and racialized groups from low-income backgrounds. eHealth tools, such as the Interactive Computer-Assisted Client Assessment Survey (iCCAS) may reduce some barriers to access. iCCAS is a tablet-based, touch-screen self-assessment completed by clients while waiting to see their family physician (FP) or nurse practitioner (NP). In an academic-community initiative, iCCAS was made available in English and Spanish at a Community Health Centre in Toronto through a mixed-method trial. METHODS This paper reports the perspectives of clients in the iCCAS group (n = 74) collected through an exit survey, and the perspectives of 9 providers (four FP and five NP) gathered through qualitative interviews. Client acceptance of the tool was assessed for cognitive and technical dimensions of their experience. They rated twelve items for perceived Benefits and Barriers and four questions for the technical quality. RESULTS Most clients reported that the iCCAS completion time was acceptable (94.5 %), the touch-screen was easy to use (97.3 %), and the instructions (93.2 %) and questions (94.6 %) were clear. Clients endorsed the tool's Benefits, but were unsure about Barriers to information privacy and provider interaction (mean 4.1, 2.6 and 2.8, respectively on a five-point scale). Qualitative analysis of the provider interviews identified five themes: challenges in Assessing Mental Health Services, such as case complexity, time, language and stigma; the Tool's Benefits, including non-intrusive prompting of clients to discuss mental health, and facilitation of providers' assessment and care plans; the Tool's Integration into everyday practice; Challenges for Use (e.g. time); and Promoting Integration Effectively, centered on the timing of screening, setting readiness, language diversity, and technological advances. CONCLUSIONS Participant clients and providers perceived iCCAS as an easy and useful tool for mental health assessments at the Community Health Centre and similar settings. The findings are anticipated to inform further work in this area. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT02023957 ; Registered retrospectively 12 Dec. 2013.
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- Manuela Ferrari
- School of Health Policy and Management, York University, 4700 Keele Street, HNES Building, Rm 414, Toronto, ON M3J1P3 Canada
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- School of Health Policy and Management, York University, 4700 Keele Street, HNES Building, Rm 414, Toronto, ON M3J1P3 Canada
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- Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, 340 College Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M5T3A9 Canada
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- Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, 340 College Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M5T3A9 Canada
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- Wellesley Institute, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, 33 Russell Street, Toronto, ON M5S2S1 Canada
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Zakim D. Development and significance of automated history-taking software for clinical medicine, clinical research and basic medical science. J Intern Med 2016; 280:287-99. [PMID: 27071980 DOI: 10.1111/joim.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- D Zakim
- Unit for Bioentrepreneurship (UBE), Medical Management Centre at the Department of Learning Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Eijk ES, Wefers Bettink-Remeijer M, Timman R, Heres MH, Busschbach JJ. Criterion validity of a computer-assisted instrument of self-triage (ca-ISET) compared to the validity of regular triage in an ophthalmic emergency department. Int J Med Inform 2016; 85:61-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Revised: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Mulhern B, O'Gorman H, Rotherham N, Brazier J. Comparing the measurement equivalence of EQ-5D-5L across different modes of administration. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2015; 13:191. [PMID: 26612336 PMCID: PMC4661997 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-015-0382-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interest in collecting Patient Reported Outcomes using electronic methods such as mobile phones has increased in recent years. However there is debate about the level of measurement equivalence between the traditional paper and newer electronic modes. Information about the acceptability of the electronic versions to respondents is also required. The aim of this study is to compare the equivalence of delivering a widely used generic measure of health status (EQ-5D-5L) across two administration modes (paper and mobile phone). METHODS Respondents from a research cohort of people in South Yorkshire were identified, and randomly allocated to one of two administration modes (paper vs. mobile phone) based on stratifications for age and gender (and across a range of self-reported health conditions). A parallel group design was used where each respondent only completed EQ-5D-5L using one of the modes. In total, 70 respondents completed the measure in the mobile phone arm, and 66 completed the standard paper version. Follow up usability questions were also included to assess the acceptability of the mobile version of EQ-5D-5L. Measurement equivalence was compared at the dimension, utility score and visual analogue scale level using chi square analysis and ANOVA, and by comparing mean differences to an estimated minimally important difference value. RESULTS Response rates were higher in the mobile arm. The mean EQ-5D-5L utility and VAS scores, and the frequency of respondents endorsing individual EQ-5D-5L dimension response levels did not significantly differ across the administration modes. The majority of the mobile arm agreed that the mobile version of EQ-5D-5L was easy to complete, and that the phone was easy to use, and that they would complete mobile health measures again. CONCLUSIONS Completing health status measures such as EQ-5D using mobile phones produces equivalent results to more traditional methods, but with added benefits (for example lessening the burden of data entry). Respondents are positive towards completing questionnaires using these methods. The results provide evidence that electronic measures are valid for use to collect data in a range of settings including clinical trials, routine care, and in health diary settings.
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- Brendan Mulhern
- Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, Sydney, Australia.
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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Schüssler-Fiorenza Rose SM, Gangnon RE, Chewning B, Wald A. Increasing Discussion Rates of Incontinence in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2015; 24:940-9. [PMID: 26555779 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2015.5230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A minority of women with urinary incontinence (UI) and even fewer with fecal incontinence (FI) report having discussed it with a health care provider in the past year. Thus our aim was to evaluate whether the use of an electronic pelvic floor assessment questionnaire (ePAQ-PF) improves communication about incontinence in primary care. METHODS Women 40 years and older who were scheduled for an annual wellness physical at an internal medicine clinic between August 2007 and August 2008 were randomized to complete the ePAQ-PF prior to (n = 145) or after (n = 139) their visit. Clinicians of women in the intervention group received the ePAQ-PF report prior to the visit. Outcome measures from clinic note abstraction included mention of UI (primary) and FI. Participant-reported outcome measures included discussion of UI and FI and initiator of discussion. RESULTS Discussions of UI was more common in the intervention group than the control group: (27% vs. 19%; odds ratio [OR], 1.6 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 0.9-2.8, particularly for women over 60 (33% vs. 12%; OR 3.8, 95%CI 1.2-11.8) and for women with UI (42% vs. 25%; OR 2.2, 95%CI 1.1-4.1). The intervention primarily led to an increase in clinician-initiated UI discussions which were more common in the intervention group (18% vs. 4%, OR 4.8, 95%CI 1.9-12.0) Participants in the intervention group more frequently reported discussion of FI (14% vs. 6%; OR 2.5, 95%CI 1.1-6.0) which was clinician initiated in over half the cases (9% vs. 3%; OR 3.5, 95%CI 1.1-11.0). CONCLUSIONS Use of the ePAQ-PF prior to clinic visits increases discussion of UI and FI, particularly clinician-initiated discussion. These findings suggest that such instruments may increase the detection and treatment of this often "silent" affliction.
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- Sophia Miryam Schüssler-Fiorenza Rose
- 1 Spinal Cord Injury Service, Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System , Palo Alto, California.,2 Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University , Stanford, California
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- 3 Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health , Madison, Wisconsin.,4 Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 5 Department of Sonderegger Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 6 Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health , Madison, Wisconsin
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A Qualitative Study of Medical Mistrust, Perceived Discrimination, and Risk Behavior Disclosure to Clinicians by U.S. Male Sex Workers and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for Biomedical HIV Prevention. J Urban Health 2015; 92:667-86. [PMID: 25930083 PMCID: PMC4524849 DOI: 10.1007/s11524-015-9961-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Access to biomedical HIV prevention technologies such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) requires individuals to disclose risk behavior to clinicians, but experiences of discrimination and medical mistrust may limit disclosure among male sex workers and other MSM. We explored experiences of perceived discrimination, medical mistrust, and behavior disclosure among male sex workers compared to other men who have sex with men (MSM). We conducted 56 interviews with MSM and compared findings about medical mistrust, discrimination, and disclosure for 31 men who engaged in sex work vs. 25 men who did not. MSM who engaged in sex work reported more medical mistrust and healthcare discrimination due to issues beyond MSM behavior/identity (e.g., homelessness, substance use, poverty). MSM who did not report sex work described disclosing sex with men to clinicians more often. Both subgroups reported low PrEP awareness, but willingness to disclose behavior to obtain PrEP. Medical mistrust and perceived discrimination create barriers for sexual behavior disclosure to clinicians, potentially impeding access to PrEP and other forms of biomedical HIV prevention. These barriers may be higher among male sex workers compared to other MSM, given overlapping stigmas including sex work, substance use, homelessness, and poverty. An intersectionality framework for understanding multiple stigmas can help to identify how these dynamics may limit access to biomedical HIV prevention among male sex workers, as well as suggesting strategies for addressing stigmas to improve the delivery of PrEP and other HIV prevention approaches in this population.
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Probst Y, Zammit G. Predictors for Reporting of Dietary Assessment Methods in Food-based Randomized Controlled Trials over a Ten-year Period. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2013.816653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cash-Gibson L, Pappas Y, Car J. Computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking for the management of cardiovascular disease. Hippokratia 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009751.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Lucinda Cash-Gibson
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London; Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health; 306 The Reynolds Building St Duncans Road London UK W6 8RP
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- University of Bedfordshire; Institute for Health Research; Park Square Luton Bedford UK LU1 3JU
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- Imperial College & Nanyang Technological University; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine; 3 Fusionopolis Link, #03-08 Nexus@one-north Singapore Singapore 138543
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Beyond the Ask and Advise: Implementation of a Computer Tablet Intervention to Enhance Provider Adherence to the 5As for Smoking Cessation. J Subst Abuse Treat 2015; 60:91-100. [PMID: 26150093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2015.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2015] [Revised: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND The 5As for smoking cessation is an evidence-based intervention to aid providers in counseling patients to quit smoking. While most providers "ask" patients about their tobacco use patterns and "advise" them to quit, fewer patients report being "assessed" for their interest in quitting, and even fewer report subsequent "assistance" in a quit attempt and having follow-up "arranged". PURPOSE This article describes the design of an implementation study testing a computer tablet intervention to improve provider adherence to the 5As for smoking cessation. Findings will contribute to the existing literature on technology acceptance for addressing addictive behaviors, and how digital tools may facilitate the broader implementation of evidence-based behavioral counseling practices without adversely affecting clinical flow or patient care. METHODS This project develops and tests a computer-facilitated 5As (CF-5As) model that administers the 5As intervention to patients with a computer tablet, then prompts providers to reinforce next steps. During the development phase, 5As' content will be programmed onto computer tablets, alpha and beta-testing of the service delivery model will be done, and pre-intervention interview and questionnaire data will be collected from patients, providers, and clinic staff about 5As fidelity and technology adoption. During the program evaluation phase, a randomized controlled trial comparing a group who receives the CF-5As intervention to one that does not will be conducted to assess 5As fidelity. Using the technology acceptance model, a mixed methods study of contextual and human factors influencing both 5As and technology adoption will also be conducted. CONCLUSIONS Technology is increasingly being used in clinical settings. A technological tool that connects patients, providers, and clinic staff to facilitate the promotion of behavioral interventions such as smoking cessation may provide an innovative platform through which to efficiently and effectively implement evidence-based practices.
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Cash-Gibson L, Pappas Y, Car J. Computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Hippokratia 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009750.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Lucinda Cash-Gibson
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London; Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health; 306 The Reynolds Building St Duncans Road London UK W6 8RP
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- University of Bedfordshire; Institute for Health Research; Park Square Luton Bedford UK LU1 3JU
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- Imperial College & Nanyang Technological University; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine; 3 Fusionopolis Link, #03-08 Nexus@one-north Singapore Singapore 138543
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Kuhn T, Basch P, Barr M, Yackel T. Clinical documentation in the 21st century: executive summary of a policy position paper from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med 2015; 162:301-3. [PMID: 25581028 DOI: 10.7326/m14-2128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Clinical documentation was developed to track a patient's condition and communicate the author's actions and thoughts to other members of the care team. Over time, other stakeholders have placed additional requirements on the clinical documentation process for purposes other than direct care of the patient. More recently, new information technologies, such as electronic health record (EHR) systems, have led to further changes in the clinical documentation process. Although computers and EHRs can facilitate and even improve clinical documentation, their use can also add complexities; new challenges; and, in the eyes of some, an increase in inappropriate or even fraudulent documentation. At the same time, many physicians and other health care professionals have argued that the quality of the systems being used for clinical documentation is inadequate. The Medical Informatics Committee of the American College of Physicians has undertaken this review of clinical documentation in an effort to clarify the broad range of complex and interrelated issues surrounding clinical documentation and to suggest a path forward such that care and clinical documentation in the 21st century best serve the needs of patients and families.
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- Thomson Kuhn
- From the American College of Physicians, MedStar Health, and National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC, and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- From the American College of Physicians, MedStar Health, and National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC, and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- From the American College of Physicians, MedStar Health, and National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC, and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- From the American College of Physicians, MedStar Health, and National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC, and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Ontology-Based Information Gathering System for Patients with Chronic Diseases: Lifestyle Questionnaire Design. PROGRESS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-23485-4_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Zakim D, Schwab M. Data collection as a barrier to personalized medicine. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2014; 36:68-71. [PMID: 25479798 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2014] [Revised: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Basic life science research holds the promise of personalizing medical care. However, translation steps from the laboratory to the bedside are not trivial. Results from clinical research are difficult to replicate in part because study cohorts are poorly defined phenotypically. Here, we discuss how computer technology can improve the collection of clinical data to enable translation of insights from basic science to validated clinical guidelines.
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- David Zakim
- Institute for Digital Medicine Foundation, 70192 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch-Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, 0376 Stuttgart, Germany; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Ahmad FA, Jeffe DB, Plax K, Collins KK, Schechtman KB, Doerhoff DE, Garbutt J, Jaffe DM. Computerized self-interviews improve Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing among youth in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med 2014; 64:376-84. [PMID: 24612901 PMCID: PMC4156563 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2013] [Revised: 01/27/2014] [Accepted: 01/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE National guidelines recommend annual Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening for sexually active youth at risk for infection. These infections have serious sequelae in women if untreated, and methods to improve testing are needed. We hypothesize that an electronic method of identifying at-risk youth will significantly increase testing for these sexually transmitted infections during emergency department (ED) visits. METHODS We developed an audio-enhanced computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) to obtain sexual histories from ED patients and an embedded decision tree to create a sexually transmitted infection testing recommendation. ED health care providers were prompted by the electronic medical record to review the participant answers and testing recommendations, and to offer testing to at-risk youth. Patients aged 15 to 21 years and visiting the St. Louis Children's Hospital ED, regardless of complaint, were eligible for participation. RESULTS Sexually transmitted infection testing among all 15- to 21-year-old ED patients increased from 9.3% in the 3 months before the ACASI to 17.8% during the 8-month period the ACASI was available and diminished to 12.4% in the 3 months after ACASI withdrawal (P<.001). During the ACASI period, we approached 51.4% of eligible patients and enrolled 59.8% (800/1,337) of those approached. Among ACASI participants, 52.4% (419/800) received a recommendation to receive sexually transmitted infection testing. Of these patients, 52.7% (221/419) received testing in the ED and 18.1% (40/221) of those tested had positive results for chlamydia or gonorrhea, 55% of whom (22/40) had chief complaints unrelated to sexually transmitted infections. Most participants (89%) rated the ACASI easy to use. CONCLUSION Sexually transmitted infection testing in the ED significantly increased during ACASI use and diminished after withdrawal. The ACASI was well accepted by youth and holds promise for enhancing sexually transmitted infection testing in the ED.
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- Fahd A Ahmad
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Jones RB, Ashurst EJ. Online anonymous discussion between service users and health professionals to ascertain stakeholder concerns in using e-health services in mental health. Health Informatics J 2014; 19:281-99. [PMID: 24255052 DOI: 10.1177/1460458212474908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Implementation of e-health in mental health services requires that we are aware of stakeholders' concerns. We ascertained the views of mental health professionals and mental health service users through the (1) development of 12 topics based on the research literature, (2) presentation to 31 participants (19 mental health professionals and 12 mental health service users) and discussion in three 1-week programmes, (3) thematic analysis of transcripts, and (4) comparison with the literature to identify areas requiring attention in e-health implementation. This method of engaging mental health service users and mental health professionals was effective. We identified areas that (1) should be the first to implement (e.g. discussion forums, email, and Skype), (2) where further education and engagement are necessary before e-health methods could be used (e.g. unsupported computerised cognitive behavioural therapy, computer-patient interviewing, and patient access to online medical records), and (3) for further research (e.g. the impact of bad online experiences).
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Jones RB, Ashurst EJ, Jones D, Gude R, Kaminski E. Development and implementation of a decision pathway for general practitioners for the management or referral of suspected allergy. J Public Health Res 2014; 3:248. [PMID: 25343134 PMCID: PMC4207022 DOI: 10.4081/jphr.2014.248] [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: 01/20/2014] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Many patients with suspected allergy are referred to specialist care inappropriately. We aimed to develop and implement an online decision pathway to aid General Practitioners' (GPs) management decisions in suspected allergy. Our study involved 1487 GPs, 3 referral management centres, 5 GP system suppliers, 4 primary care trusts, and 1 specialist allergy clinic. The pathway was implemented by 3/5 GP system suppliers, published to Map of Medicine and on a specialist clinic website. In the first year, the pathway ranked in the top 10/160 local care maps accessed via Map of Medicine and was viewed 900 times. Only 96 GPs registered to use the clinic website. Only 110 (7%) GPs responded to the feedback request, of which 13/110 (12%) had used the pathway; nearly all thought it useful. It was used by referral management centres as explanation of rejected referrals. Alternative approaches to embed its use are required. Significance for public healthOne in three people in the UK are affected by allergies during their lifetime. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve quality of life and reduce emergency hospitalisation. However, referring patients to secondary care is costly in terms of time and resources. We developed a pathway algorithm to support General Practitioners' (GPs) allergy management and referral decisions to ensure that all referrals to specialist clinics were appropriate. The study illustrates a real world implementation with lessons for those seeking to improve the primary-secondary care interface, implementing pathways in various formats. In the UK, Map of Medicine seems to be the most used software. We demonstrated the difficulty of reaching GPs to encourage adoption of online decision support and suggest new ways forward by expanding care pathways into more detailed protocols for use directly by patients.
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- Ray B. Jones
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University
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- Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, Devon
- Tamar Referral and Appointments Centre, Devon
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HY-Quest, standardized patient questionnaire to be completed at home before a first visit for hypertension. J Hypertens 2014; 32:693-8. [DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000000050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Changes in symptoms and lifestyle factors in patients seeking healthcare for gastrointestinal symptoms: an 18-year follow-up study. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 25:1470-7. [PMID: 24067605 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e328365c359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal symptoms and lifestyle change over time. The data from this 18-year longitudinal study are intended to further elucidate the long-term natural course of functional gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and possible influencing factors. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between lifestyle factors over time by reassessing symptom profiles in patients who presented with GI symptoms in 1990. METHOD The study population comprises a subset of individuals enrolled in the Swedish Dyspepsia Study, which commenced in 1990. In 1990, each participant in the Swedish Dyspepsia Study underwent physical assessment and completed a computer-based questionnaire on eight GI symptoms and lifestyle factors. An identical questionnaire was completed in 2008. RESULTS In total, 137 participants, 85 women and 52 men, were included in the follow-up study. None of the symptoms increased in frequency. Four of the symptoms decreased in frequency: abdominal pain [odds ratio (OR) 2.70], flatulence (OR 4.09), nausea (OR 3.05), and acid regurgitation (OR 1.59). Significant lifestyle changes included increased BMI (P<0.0001), decreased tobacco smoking (P<0.0001), and milk drinking (P=0.0080). Increased exercise was correlated with a decrease in acid regurgitation (OR 3.05) and vomiting (OR 7.38), but an increase in diarrhea (OR 0.23) and nausea (OR 0.33). Decreased smoking was correlated with a decrease in acid regurgitation (OR 3.45) and heartburn (OR 2.91). CONCLUSION The results indicated that the lifestyle changes in the studied population followed the same pattern as seen in the general population, and changes in lifestyle factors may have an impact on GI symptoms and may guide symptom management in the patient, all in order to reduce personal suffering and healthcare costs in the form of fewer visits to the doctor and lower numbers of drug prescriptions.
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Aktas A, Hullihen B, Shrotriya S, Thomas S, Walsh D, Estfan B. Connected Health: Cancer Symptom and Quality-of-Life Assessment Using a Tablet Computer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2013; 32:189-97. [DOI: 10.1177/1049909113510963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Incorporation of tablet computers (TCs) into patient assessment may facilitate safe and secure data collection. We evaluated the usefulness and acceptability of a TC as an electronic self-report symptom assessment instrument. Research Electronic Data Capture Web-based application supported data capture. Information was collected and disseminated in real time and a structured format. Completed questionnaires were printed and given to the physician before the patient visit. Most participants completed the survey without assistance. Completion rate was 100%. The median global quality of life was high for all. More than half reported pain. Based on Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, the top 3 most common symptoms were tiredness, anxiety, and decreased well-being. Patient and physician acceptability for these quick and useful TC-based surveys was excellent.
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- Aynur Aktas
- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, First Floor, Old Chemistry Building Extension, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Bishop TF, Press MJ, Mendelsohn JL, Casalino LP. Electronic communication improves access, but barriers to its widespread adoption remain. Health Aff (Millwood) 2013; 32:1361-7. [PMID: 23918479 PMCID: PMC3817043 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Because electronic communication is quick, convenient, and inexpensive for most patients, care that is truly patient centered should promote the use of such communication between patients and providers, even using it as a substitute for office visits when clinically appropriate. Despite the potential benefits of electronic communication, fewer than 7 percent of providers used it in 2008. To learn from the experiences of providers that have widely incorporated electronic communication into patient care, we interviewed leaders of twenty-one medical groups that use it extensively with patients. We also interviewed staff in six of those groups. Electronic communication was widely perceived to be a safe, effective, and efficient means of communication that improves patient satisfaction and saves patients time but that increases the volume of physician work unless office visits are reduced. Practice redesign and new payment methods are likely necessary for electronic communication to be more widely used in patient care.
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- Tara F Bishop
- Department of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA.
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BACKGROUND Health information technology (HIT) systems have the potential to reduce delayed, missed or incorrect diagnoses. We describe and classify the current state of diagnostic HIT and identify future research directions. METHODS A multi-pronged literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, backwards and forwards reference searches and contributions from domain experts. We included HIT systems evaluated in clinical and experimental settings as well as previous reviews, and excluded radiology computer-aided diagnosis, monitor alerts and alarms, and studies focused on disease staging and prognosis. Articles were organised within a conceptual framework of the diagnostic process and areas requiring further investigation were identified. RESULTS HIT approaches, tools and algorithms were identified and organised into 10 categories related to those assisting: (1) information gathering; (2) information organisation and display; (3) differential diagnosis generation; (4) weighing of diagnoses; (5) generation of diagnostic plan; (6) access to diagnostic reference information; (7) facilitating follow-up; (8) screening for early detection in asymptomatic patients; (9) collaborative diagnosis; and (10) facilitating diagnostic feedback to clinicians. We found many studies characterising potential interventions, but relatively few evaluating the interventions in actual clinical settings and even fewer demonstrating clinical impact. CONCLUSIONS Diagnostic HIT research is still in its early stages with few demonstrations of measurable clinical impact. Future efforts need to focus on: (1) improving methods and criteria for measurement of the diagnostic process using electronic data; (2) better usability and interfaces in electronic health records; (3) more meaningful incorporation of evidence-based diagnostic protocols within clinical workflows; and (4) systematic feedback of diagnostic performance.
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- Robert El-Kareh
- Division of Biomedical Informatics, UCSD, , San Diego, California, USA
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Noble LM, Willcox A, Behrens RH. Travel Clinic Consultation and Risk Assessment. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2012; 26:575-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2012.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Chang JC, Dado D, Schussler S, Hawker L, Holland CL, Burke JG, Cluss PA. In person versus computer screening for intimate partner violence among pregnant patients. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2012; 88:443-448. [PMID: 22770815 PMCID: PMC3413751 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2012.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Revised: 06/08/2012] [Accepted: 06/14/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare in person versus computerized screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in a hospital-based prenatal clinic and explore women's assessment of the screening methods. METHODS We compared patient IPV disclosures on a computerized questionnaire to audio-taped first obstetric visits with an obstetric care provider and performed semi-structured interviews with patient participants who reported experiencing IPV. RESULTS Two-hundred and fifty patient participants and 52 provider participants were in the study. Ninety-one (36%) patients disclosed IPV either via computer or in person. Of those who disclosed IPV, 60 (66%) disclosed via both methods, but 31 (34%) disclosed IPV via only one of the two methods. Twenty-three women returned for interviews. They recommended using both types together. While computerized screening was felt to be non-judgmental and more anonymous, in person screening allowed for tailored questioning and more emotional connection with the provider. CONCLUSION Computerized screening allowed disclosure without fear of immediate judgment. In person screening allows more flexibility in wording of questions regarding IPV and opportunity for interpersonal rapport. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Both computerized or self-completed screening and in person screening is recommended. Providers should address IPV using non-judgmental, descriptive language, include assessments for psychological IPV, and repeat screening in person, even if no patient disclosure occurs via computer.
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- Judy C Chang
- Department of Obstetrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Slack WV, Kowaloff HB, Davis RB, Delbanco T, Locke SE, Safran C, Bleich HL. Evaluation of computer-based medical histories taken by patients at home. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2012; 19:545-8. [PMID: 22237866 PMCID: PMC3384115 DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The authors developed a computer-based general medical history to be taken by patients in their homes over the internet before their first visit with their primary care doctor, and asked six doctors and their participating patients to assess this history and its effect on their subsequent visit. Forty patients began the history; 32 completed the history and post-history assessment questionnaire and were for the most part positive in their assessment; and 23 continued on to complete their post-visit assessment questionnaire and were for the most part positive about the helpfulness of the history and its summary at the time of their visit with the doctor. The doctors in turn strongly favored the immediate, routine use of two modules of the history--the family and social histories--for all their new patients. The doctors suggested further that the summaries of the other modules of the history be revised and shortened to make it easier for them to focus on clinical issues in the order of their preference.
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- Warner V Slack
- Division of Clinical Informatics, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Cash-Gibson L, Pappas Y, Car J. Computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking for the management of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Pappas Y, Wei I, Car J, Majeed A, Sheikh A. Computer-assisted versus oral-and-written family history taking for identifying people with elevated risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011:CD008489. [PMID: 22161431 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008489.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is a chronic illness characterised by insulin resistance or deficiency, resulting in elevated glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Because diabetes tends to run in families, the collection of data is an important tool for identifying people with elevated risk of type2 diabetes. Traditionally, oral-and-written data collection methods are employed but computer-assisted history taking systems (CAHTS) are increasingly used. Although CAHTS were first described in the 1960s, there remains uncertainty about the impact of these methods on family history taking, clinical care and patient outcomes such as health-related quality of life. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written family history taking for identifying people with elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. SEARCH METHODS We searched The Cochrane Library (issue 6, 2011), MEDLINE (January 1985 to June 2011), EMBASE (January 1980 to June 2011) and CINAHL (January 1981 to June 2011). Reference lists of obtained articles were also pursued further and no limits were imposed on languages and publication status. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking in adult participants (16 years and older). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently scanned the title and abstract of retrieved articles. Potentially relevant articles were investigated as full text. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were abstracted for relevant population and intervention characteristics with any disagreements resolved by discussion, or by a third party. Risk of bias was similarly assessed independently. MAIN RESULTS We found no controlled trials on computer-assisted versus oral-and-written family history taking for identifying people with elevated risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is a need to develop an evidence base to support the effective development and use of computer-assisted history taking systems in this area of practice. In the absence of evidence on effectiveness, the implementation of computer-assisted family history taking for identifying people with elevated risk of type 2 diabetes may only rely on the clinicians' tacit knowledge, published monographs and viewpoint articles.
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- Yannis Pappas
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, St Dunstan's Road, Hammersmith, London, UK, W6 8RP
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Wei I, Pappas Y, Car J, Sheikh A, Majeed A. Computer-assisted versus oral-and-written dietary history taking for diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011; 2011:CD008488. [PMID: 22161430 PMCID: PMC6486022 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008488.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is a chronic illness characterised by insulin resistance or deficiency, resulting in elevated glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Diet and adherence to dietary advice is associated with lower HbA1c levels and control of disease. Dietary history may be an effective clinical tool for diabetes management and has traditionally been taken by oral-and-written methods, although it can also be collected using computer-assisted history taking systems (CAHTS). Although CAHTS were first described in the 1960s, there remains uncertainty about the impact of these methods on dietary history collection, clinical care and patient outcomes such as quality of life. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written dietary history taking on patient outcomes for diabetes mellitus. SEARCH METHODS We searched The Cochrane Library (issue 6, 2011), MEDLINE (January 1985 to June 2011), EMBASE (January 1980 to June 2011) and CINAHL (January 1981 to June 2011). Reference lists of obtained articles were also pursued further and no limits were imposed on languages and publication status. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of computer-assisted versus oral-and-written history taking in patients with diabetes mellitus. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently scanned the title and abstract of retrieved articles. Potentially relevant articles were investigated as full text. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were abstracted for relevant population and intervention characteristics with any disagreements resolved by discussion, or by a third party. Risk of bias was similarly assessed independently. MAIN RESULTS Of the 2991 studies retrieved, only one study with 38 study participants compared the two methods of history taking over a total of eight weeks. The authors found that as patients became increasingly familiar with using CAHTS, the correlation between patients' food records and computer assessments improved. Reported fat intake decreased in the control group and increased when queried by the computer. The effect of the intervention on the management of diabetes mellitus and blood glucose levels was not reported. Risk of bias was considered moderate for this study. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Based on one small study judged to be of moderate risk of bias, we tentatively conclude that CAHTS may be well received by study participants and potentially offer time saving in practice. However, more robust studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these. We cannot draw on any conclusions in relation to any other clinical outcomes at this stage.
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- Igor Wei
- Imperial College LondonCentre for Patient Safety and Service QualitySt. Mary's CampusMedical School BuildingLondonUKW2 1PG
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- Imperial College LondonDepartment of Primary Care and Public HealthSt Dunstan's RoadHammersmithLondonUKW6 8RP
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- Imperial College LondonGlobal eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public HealthReynolds BuildingSt Dunstans RoadLondonUKW6 8RP
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- University of EdinburghCentre for Population Health SciencesMedical SchoolDoorway 3, Teviot PlaceEdinburghUKEH8 9AG
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- Imperial College LondonDepartment of Primary Care and Public HealthSt Dunstan's RoadHammersmithLondonUKW6 8RP
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