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Roosan D, Wu Y, Tran M, Huang Y, Baskys A, Roosan MR. Opportunities to integrate nutrigenomics into clinical practice and patient counseling. Eur J Clin Nutr 2023; 77:36-44. [PMID: 35444269 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-022-01146-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little progress has been made in translating nutrigenomics knowledge into clinical counseling in the past decade. Currently, clinicians are overwhelmed by nutrigenomics information without the proper scientific guidelines on patient counseling. METHODS In this study, we conducted a scoping review of the primary literature to assess the current evidence of nutrigenomics counseling. A literature search using PRISMA guidelines identified the current challenges and opportunities facing nutrigenomics counseling in clinical practice. RESULTS We identified four main themes: inadequate training, lack of awareness, underdeveloped nutrigenomics counseling skills, and unreliable evidence-based practice information. Many clinicians did not have the necessary knowledge to perform nutrigenomic counseling and were unaware of the available scientific information source. Moreover, there are no guidelines in the scientific community to counsel patients on nutrigenomics testing. CONCLUSION Opportunities exist for government and non-government entities to create an evidence-based information platform using clinical guidelines to integrate nutrigenomics knowledge from bench to bedside successfully.
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- Don Roosan
- College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA.
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- College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Irvine, CA, USA
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Douthit BJ, Walden RL, Cato K, Coviak CP, Cruz C, D'Agostino F, Forbes T, Gao G, Kapetanovic TA, Lee MA, Pruinelli L, Schultz MA, Wieben A, Jeffery AD. Data Science Trends Relevant to Nursing Practice: A Rapid Review of the 2020 Literature. Appl Clin Inform 2022; 13:161-179. [PMID: 35139564 PMCID: PMC8828453 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1742218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The term "data science" encompasses several methods, many of which are considered cutting edge and are being used to influence care processes across the world. Nursing is an applied science and a key discipline in health care systems in both clinical and administrative areas, making the profession increasingly influenced by the latest advances in data science. The greater informatics community should be aware of current trends regarding the intersection of nursing and data science, as developments in nursing practice have cross-professional implications. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to summarize the latest (calendar year 2020) research and applications of nursing-relevant patient outcomes and clinical processes in the data science literature. METHODS We conducted a rapid review of the literature to identify relevant research published during the year 2020. We explored the following 16 topics: (1) artificial intelligence/machine learning credibility and acceptance, (2) burnout, (3) complex care (outpatient), (4) emergency department visits, (5) falls, (6) health care-acquired infections, (7) health care utilization and costs, (8) hospitalization, (9) in-hospital mortality, (10) length of stay, (11) pain, (12) patient safety, (13) pressure injuries, (14) readmissions, (15) staffing, and (16) unit culture. RESULTS Of 16,589 articles, 244 were included in the review. All topics were represented by literature published in 2020, ranging from 1 article to 59 articles. Numerous contemporary data science methods were represented in the literature including the use of machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. CONCLUSION This review provides an overview of the data science trends that were relevant to nursing practice in 2020. Examinations of such literature are important to monitor the status of data science's influence in nursing practice.
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- Brian J. Douthit
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, New York, United States
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- Professor Emerita of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, United States
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- Global Health Technology and Informatics, Chevron, San Ramon, California, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North California, United States
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- Department of Nursing, St Catherine University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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- College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North California, United States
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- College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Nursing, California State University, San Bernardino, California, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University; Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,Address for correspondence Alvin D. Jeffery, PhD, RN-BC, CCRN-K, FNP-BC 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240United States
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Framework to Enable Pharmacist Access to Healthcare Data Using Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022; 62:1124-1132. [DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Roosan D, Chok J, Baskys A, Roosan MR. PGxKnow: a pharmacogenomics educational HoloLens application of augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Pharmacogenomics 2022; 23:235-245. [PMID: 35083917 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To develop and assess an augmented reality tool for pharmacogenomics (PGx) education based on artificial intelligence. Materials & methods: A HoloLens application was developed using feedback from three clinical PGx-trained pharmacists. 15 Participants independently reviewed the application and assessed usability using the system usability scale (SUS). Results & conclusion: Eighteen different frames were developed. Each video module was 2-3 min for the education. The application included textual information and 3D structures of PGx concepts. The mean SUS score for 15 participants (11 pharmacy students and four pharmacists) was 83, with a standard deviation of 6.6. Results suggest that PGxKnow has the potential to bridge the gap in PGx education, further widespread utilization of PGx and boost its impact on precision medicine.
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- Don Roosan
- Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E 2nd street, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Associate Professor, Claremont Colleges, School of Applied Life Sciences, Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA 91711, USA
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- Professor, College of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E 2nd street, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University, 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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Kim E, Baskys A, Law AV, Roosan MR, Li Y, Roosan D. Scoping review: the empowerment of Alzheimer's Disease caregivers with mHealth applications. NPJ Digit Med 2021; 4:131. [PMID: 34493819 PMCID: PMC8423781 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-021-00506-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative chronic diseases. As it progresses, patients become increasingly dependent, and their caregivers are burdened with the increasing demand for managing their care. Mobile health (mHealth) technology, such as smartphone applications, can support the need of these caregivers. This paper examines the published academic literature of mHealth applications that support the caregivers of AD patients. Following the PRISMA for scoping reviews, we searched published literature in five electronic databases between January 2014 and January 2021. Twelve articles were included in the final review. Six themes emerged based on the functionalities provided by the reviewed applications for caregivers. They are tracking, task management, monitoring, caregiver mental support, education, and caregiver communication platform. The review revealed that mHealth applications for AD patients' caregivers are inadequate. There is an opportunity for industry, government, and academia to fill the unmet need of these caregiver.
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- Eunhee Kim
- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Chapman University, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Claremont Graduate University, School of Information Systems & Technology, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Pomona, CA, USA.
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Taber P, Weir C, Butler JM, Graber CJ, Jones MM, Madaras-Kelly K, Zhang Y, Chou AF, Samore MH, Goetz MB, Glassman PA. Social dynamics of a population-level dashboard for antimicrobial stewardship: A qualitative analysis. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:862-867. [PMID: 33515622 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate antimicrobial stewards' experiences of using a dashboard display integrating local and national antibiotic use data implemented in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This paper reports early formative evaluation. DESIGN Qualitative interviewing. SETTING Eight VA hospitals participated with established antimicrobial stewardship (AS) programs participated in the pilot. PARTICIPANTS Six infectious disease physicians and eight clinical pharmacists agreed to be interviewed (n = 14). METHODS A 3-part qualitative interview script was used involving a description of local stewardship activities, a Critical Incident description of dashboard use, and general questions regarding attitudes towards the tool. An inductive open coding approach was used for analysis. RESULTS We found 4 themes showing the complexities of using stewardship tools: (1) Data validity is socially negotiated; (2) Performance feedback motivates and persuades social goals when situated in an empirical distribution; (3) Shared problem awareness is aided by authoritative data; and (4) The AS dashboard encourages connections with local quality improvement culture. CONCLUSIONS Social dimensions of AS tool use emerged as distinct from, and equally important as decision support provided by the dashboard. Successful stewardship tools should be designed to support both the social and cognitive needs of users.
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- Peter Taber
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; IDEAS Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT.
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; IDEAS Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Department of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Center for Healthcare Innovation, Implementation, and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA; Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; Infectious Diseases Section, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- IDEAS Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Pharmacy Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID; College of Pharmacy, Idaho State University, Meridian, ID
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- IDEAS Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- IDEAS Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT; Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Center for Healthcare Innovation, Implementation, and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA; Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; Infectious Diseases Section, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Center for Healthcare Innovation, Implementation, and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA; VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC; Department of Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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Roosan D, Hwang A, Roosan MR. Pharmacogenomics cascade testing (PhaCT): a novel approach for preemptive pharmacogenomics testing to optimize medication therapy. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2021; 21:1-7. [PMID: 32843688 PMCID: PMC7840503 DOI: 10.1038/s41397-020-00182-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The implementation of pharmacogenomics (PGx) has come a long way since the dawn of utilizing pharmacogenomic data in clinical patient care. However, the potential benefits of sharing PGx results have yet to be explored. In this paper, we explore the willingness of patients to share PGx results, as well as the inclusion of family medication history in identifying potential family members for pharmacogenomics cascade testing (PhaCT). The genetic similarities in families allow for identifying potential gene variants prior to official preemptive testing. Once a candidate patient is determined, PhaCT can be initiated. PhaCT recognizes that further cascade testing throughout a family can serve to improve precision medicine. In order to make PhaCT feasible, we propose a novel shareable HIPAA-compliant informatics platform that will enable patients to manage not only their own test results and medications but also those of their family members. The informatics platform will be an external genomics system with capabilities to integrate with patients' electronic health records. Patients will be given the tools to provide information to and work with clinicians in identifying family members for PhaCT through this platform. Offering patients the tools to share PGx results with their family members for preemptive testing could be the key to empowering patients. Clinicians can utilize PhaCT to potentially improve medication adherence, which may consequently help to distribute the burden of health management between patients, family members, providers, and payers.
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- Don Roosan
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Roosan D, Chok J, Karim M, Law AV, Baskys A, Hwang A, Roosan MR. Artificial Intelligence-Powered Smartphone App to Facilitate Medication Adherence: Protocol for a Human Factors Design Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e21659. [PMID: 33164898 PMCID: PMC7683257 DOI: 10.2196/21659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication Guides consisting of crucial interactions and side effects are extensive and complex. Due to the exhaustive information, patients do not retain the necessary medication information, which can result in hospitalizations and medication nonadherence. A gap exists in understanding patients' cognition of managing complex medication information. However, advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) allow us to understand patient cognitive processes to design an app to better provide important medication information to patients. OBJECTIVE Our objective is to improve the design of an innovative AI- and human factor-based interface that supports patients' medication information comprehension that could potentially improve medication adherence. METHODS This study has three aims. Aim 1 has three phases: (1) an observational study to understand patient perception of fear and biases regarding medication information, (2) an eye-tracking study to understand the attention locus for medication information, and (3) a psychological refractory period (PRP) paradigm study to understand functionalities. Observational data will be collected, such as audio and video recordings, gaze mapping, and time from PRP. A total of 50 patients, aged 18-65 years, who started at least one new medication, for which we developed visualization information, and who have a cognitive status of 34 during cognitive screening using the TICS-M test and health literacy level will be included in this aim of the study. In Aim 2, we will iteratively design and evaluate an AI-powered medication information visualization interface as a smartphone app with the knowledge gained from each component of Aim 1. The interface will be assessed through two usability surveys. A total of 300 patients, aged 18-65 years, with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, or mental health disorders, will be recruited for the surveys. Data from the surveys will be analyzed through exploratory factor analysis. In Aim 3, in order to test the prototype, there will be a two-arm study design. This aim will include 900 patients, aged 18-65 years, with internet access, without any cognitive impairment, and with at least two medications. Patients will be sequentially randomized. Three surveys will be used to assess the primary outcome of medication information comprehension and the secondary outcome of medication adherence at 12 weeks. RESULTS Preliminary data collection will be conducted in 2021, and results are expected to be published in 2022. CONCLUSIONS This study will lead the future of AI-based, innovative, digital interface design and aid in improving medication comprehension, which may improve medication adherence. The results from this study will also open up future research opportunities in understanding how patients manage complex medication information and will inform the format and design for innovative, AI-powered digital interfaces for Medication Guides. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/21659.
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- Don Roosan
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, United States
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- School of Applied Life Sciences, Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont Colleges, Claremeont, CA, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Irvine, CA, United States
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Roosan D, Hwang A, Law AV, Chok J, Roosan MR. The inclusion of health data standards in the implementation of pharmacogenomics systems: a scoping review. Pharmacogenomics 2020; 21:1191-1202. [PMID: 33124487 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2020-0066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background: Despite potential benefits, the practice of incorporating pharmacogenomics (PGx) results in clinical decisions has yet to diffuse widely. In this study, we conducted a review of recent discussions on data standards and interoperability with a focus on sharing PGx test results among health systems. Materials & methods: We conducted a literature search for PGx clinical decision support systems between 1 January 2012 and 31 January 2020. Thirty-two out of 727 articles were included for the final review. Results: Nine of the 32 articles mentioned data standards and only four of the 32 articles provided solutions for the lack of interoperability. Discussions: Although PGx interoperability is essential for widespread implementation, a lack of focus on standardized data creates a formidable challenge for health information exchange. Conclusion: Standardization of PGx data is essential to improve health information exchange and the sharing of PGx results between disparate systems. However, PGx data standards and interoperability are often not addressed in the system-level implementation.
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- Don Roosan
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E 2nd street, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Research Assistant, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Associate Professor, School of Applied Life Sciences, Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont Colleges, Pomona, CA 91711, USA
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- Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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Roosan D, Law AV, Karim M, Roosan M. Improving Team-Based Decision Making Using Data Analytics and Informatics: Protocol for a Collaborative Decision Support Design. JMIR Res Protoc 2019; 8:e16047. [PMID: 31774412 PMCID: PMC6906625 DOI: 10.2196/16047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background According to the September 2015 Institute of Medicine report, Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, each of us is likely to experience one diagnostic error in our lifetime, often with devastating consequences. Traditionally, diagnostic decision making has been the sole responsibility of an individual clinician. However, diagnosis involves an interaction among interprofessional team members with different training, skills, cultures, knowledge, and backgrounds. Moreover, diagnostic error is prevalent in the interruption-prone environment, such as the emergency department, where the loss of information may hinder a correct diagnosis. Objective The overall purpose of this protocol is to improve team-based diagnostic decision making by focusing on data analytics and informatics tools that improve collective information management. Methods To achieve this goal, we will identify the factors contributing to failures in team-based diagnostic decision making (aim 1), understand the barriers of using current health information technology tools for team collaboration (aim 2), and develop and evaluate a collaborative decision-making prototype that can improve team-based diagnostic decision making (aim 3). Results Between 2019 to 2020, we are collecting data for this study. The results are anticipated to be published between 2020 and 2021. Conclusions The results from this study can shed light on improving diagnostic decision making by incorporating diagnostics rationale from team members. We believe a positive direction to move forward in solving diagnostic errors is by incorporating all team members, and using informatics. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/16047
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- Don Roosan
- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Chapman University, School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA, United States
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Roosan D, Li Y, Law A, Truong H, Karim M, Chok J, Roosan M. Improving Medication Information Presentation Through Interactive Visualization in Mobile Apps: Human Factors Design. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e15940. [PMID: 31763991 PMCID: PMC6902132 DOI: 10.2196/15940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Despite the detailed patient package inserts (PPIs) with prescription drugs that communicate crucial information about safety, there is a critical gap between patient understanding and the knowledge presented. As a result, patients may suffer from adverse events. We propose using human factors design methodologies such as hierarchical task analysis (HTA) and interactive visualization to bridge this gap. We hypothesize that an innovative mobile app employing human factors design with an interactive visualization can deliver PPI information aligned with patients’ information processing heuristics. Such an app may help patients gain an improved overall knowledge of medications. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility of designing an interactive visualization-based mobile app using an HTA approach through a mobile prototype. Methods Two pharmacists constructed the HTA for the drug risperidone. Later, the specific requirements of the design were translated using infographics. We transferred the wireframes of the prototype into an interactive user interface. Finally, a usability evaluation of the mobile health app was conducted. Results A mobile app prototype using HTA and infographics was successfully created. We reiterated the design based on the specific recommendations from the usability evaluations. Conclusions Using HTA methodology, we successfully created a mobile prototype for delivering PPI on the drug risperidone to patients. The hierarchical goals and subgoals were translated into a mobile prototype.
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- Don Roosan
- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, United States
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Keck Graduate Institute, School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA, United States
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- Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Pomona, CA, United States
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- Keck Graduate Institute, School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA, United States
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- Chapman University, School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA, United States
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Wahi MM, Dukach N. Visualizing Infection Surveillance Data for Policymaking Using Open Source Dashboarding. Appl Clin Inform 2019; 10:534-542. [PMID: 31340399 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care-associated infections, specifically catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), can cause significant mortality and morbidity. However, the process of collecting CAUTI surveillance data, storing it, and visualizing the data to inform health policy has been fraught with challenges. OBJECTIVES No standard has been developed, so the objective of this article is to present a prototype solution for dashboarding public health surveillance data based on a real-life use-case for the purposes of enhancing clinical and policy-level decision-making. METHODS The solution was developed in open source software R, which allows for the creation of dashboard applications using the integrated development environment developed for R called RStudio, and a package for R called Rshiny. How the surveillance system was designed, why R was chosen, how the dashboard was developed, and how the dashboard features were programmed and function will be described. RESULTS The prototype dashboard includes multiple tabs for visualizing data, and allows the user to interact with the data by setting dynamic filters. Controls were used to facilitate the interaction between the user and application. Rshiny is reactive, in that when the user (e.g., clinician or policymaker) changes the parameters on the data, the application automatically updates the visualization as well as parameters available based on current filters. CONCLUSION The prototype dashboard has the potential to enhance clinical and policy-level decision-making because it facilitates interaction with the data that provides useful visualizations to provide such guidance.
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- Monika Maya Wahi
- General Education, Laboure College, Milton, Massachusetts, United States.,DethWench Professional Services, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- DethWench Professional Services, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Biotechnology Program, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Chen Y, Kao SL, Tan M, Ning Y, Salloway M, Wee HL, Venkataraman K, Khoo EYH, Chow YL, Tai ES, Tan CS. Feasibility of representing adherence to blood glucose monitoring through visualizations: A pilot survey study among healthcare workers. Int J Med Inform 2018; 120:172-178. [PMID: 30409342 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2018.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Measuring adherence to processes is one of the established ways to quantify the quality of healthcare. Providing timely feedback to healthcare workers on the level of adherence can improve process measures. However, it is challenging to present data on adherence to repetitive time-sensitive tasks in a clear manner. OBJECTIVES We used inpatient glucose monitoring as a test case to explore the feasibility of using visualizations to communicate adherence to repetitive scheduled tasks to healthcare workers. METHODS We selected four candidate plots that represented distribution across time: histogram, probability density function plot (pdf plot), violin plot and cumulative density function plot (cdf plot). Doctors and nurses involved in inpatient diabetes care in a tertiary hospital were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire that measured self-reported baseline knowledge, performance, and perception towards the visualizations. Performance was assessed by determining if a participant was able to correctly identify visualizations representing protocol adherence. We also assessed the perception of usability of these visualizations for monitoring protocol adherence. Binomial regression models were used to identify factors associated with overall performance and perception. Logistic regression models with generalized estimating equation were used to compare performance and perception between visualizations, and identify effect modifiers. RESULTS A total of 57 doctors and nurses completed the questionnaire. Participants were most familiar with histogram (87.7%), followed by cdf plot (61.4%), pdf plot (40.4%), and violin plot (7%). However, the percentages of participants who identified non-adherence using these plots were generally lower, ranging from 29.8% to 40.4%. Participants' perception of usability ranged from 14% to 17.5% across these visualizations. More favorable perceptions were found among participants with baseline knowledge for two or more visualizations (adjusted odds ratio: 3.21; 95%CI: 1.29, 7.96; p-value: 0.012) and having identified two or more non-adherent visualizations (adjusted odds ratio: 4.23; 95%CI: 1.95, 9.16; p-value: < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Adherence to repetitive time-sensitive tasks can be presented in the form of visualizations. However, nurses' and doctors' knowledge and understanding of these visualizations are generally poor. This may influence their perception of usability of these plots. Therefore, these visualizations need to be implemented in tandem with training on their interpretation, to enhance the usefulness of these plots in motivating quality improvement.
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- Ying Chen
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital and National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital and National University Health System, Singapore
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- NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital and National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital and National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore.
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Massoudi BL, Chester KG. Public Health, Population Health, and Epidemiology Informatics: Recent Research and Trends in the United States. Yearb Med Inform 2017; 26:241-247. [PMID: 29063572 PMCID: PMC6239230 DOI: 10.15265/iy-2017-035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objectives: To survey advances in public and population health and epidemiology informatics over the past 18 months. Methods: We conducted a review of English-language research works conducted in the domain of public and population health informatics and published in MEDLINE or Web of Science between January 2015 and June 2016 where information technology or informatics was a primary subject or main component of the study methodology. Selected articles were presented using a thematic analysis based on the 2011 American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Public Health Informatics Agenda tracks as a typology. Results: Results are given within the context developed by Dixon et al., (2015) and key themes from the 2011 AMIA Public Health Informatics Agenda. Advances are presented within a socio-technical infrastructure undergirded by a trained, competent public health workforce, systems development to meet the business needs of the practice field, and research that evaluates whether those needs are adequately met. The ability to support and grow the infrastructure depends on financial sustainability. Conclusions: The fields of public health and population health informatics continue to grow, with the most notable developments focused on surveillance, workforce development, and linking to or providing clinical services, which encompassed population health informatics advances. Very few advances addressed the need to improve communication, coordination, and consistency with the field of informatics itself, as identified in the AMIA agenda. This will likely result in the persistence of the silos of public health information systems that currently exist. Future research activities need to aim toward a holistic approach of informatics across the enterprise.
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- B. L. Massoudi
- Public Health Informatics Program, RTI International, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- C3 Informatics, Milton, GA, USA
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Mudumbai S, Ayer F, Stefanko J. Perioperative and ICU Healthcare Analytics within a Veterans Integrated System Network: a Qualitative Gap Analysis. J Med Syst 2017; 41:118. [PMID: 28685304 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-017-0762-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Health care facilities are implementing analytics platforms as a way to document quality of care. However, few gap analyses exist on platforms specifically designed for patients treated in the Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). As part of a quality improvement effort, we undertook a gap analysis of an existing analytics platform within the Veterans Healthcare Administration. The objectives were to identify themes associated with 1) current clinical use cases and stakeholder needs; 2) information flow and pain points; and 3) recommendations for future analytics development. Methods consisted of semi-structured interviews in 2 phases with a diverse set (n = 9) of support personnel and end users from five facilities across a Veterans Integrated Service Network. Phase 1 identified underlying needs and previous experiences with the analytics platform across various roles and operational responsibilities. Phase 2 validated preliminary feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement. Emerging themes suggested that the existing system met a small pool of national reporting requirements. However, pain points were identified with accessing data in several information system silos and performing multiple manual validation steps of data content. Notable recommendations included enhancing systems integration to create "one-stop shopping" for data, and developing a capability to perform trends analysis. Our gap analysis suggests that analytics platforms designed for surgical and ICU patients should employ approaches similar to those being used for primary care patients.
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- Seshadri Mudumbai
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Palo Alto, CA, USA. .,Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- VA Office of Quality, Safety and Value, Product Effectiveness Program, Washington, DC, USA
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Roosan D, Samore M, Jones M, Livnat Y, Clutter J. Big-Data Based Decision-Support Systems to Improve Clinicians' Cognition. IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS. IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS 2016; 2016:285-288. [PMID: 27990498 DOI: 10.1109/ichi.2016.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Complex clinical decision-making could be facilitated by using population health data to inform clinicians. In two previous studies, we interviewed 16 infectious disease experts to understand complex clinical reasoning. For this study, we focused on answers from the experts on how clinical reasoning can be supported by population-based Big-Data. We found cognitive strategies such as trajectory tracking, perspective taking, and metacognition has the potential to improve clinicians' cognition to deal with complex problems. These cognitive strategies could be supported by population health data, and all have important implications for the design of Big-Data based decision-support tools that could be embedded in electronic health records. Our findings provide directions for task allocation and design of decision-support applications for health care industry development of Big data based decision-support systems.
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- Don Roosan
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- COIN: Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center (IDEAS 2.0), Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- COIN: Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center (IDEAS 2.0), Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, School of Computing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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