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de Siqueira Silva Í, de Araújo AJ, Lopes RH, Silva CRDV, Xavier PB, de Figueirêdo RC, Brito EWG, Lapão LV, Martiniano CS, de Araújo Nunes VM, da Costa Uchôa SA. Digital home care interventions and quality of primary care for older adults: a scoping review. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:507. [PMID: 38858634 PMCID: PMC11163791 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05120-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Population aging is forcing the transformation of health care. Long-term care in the home is complex and involves complex communication with primary care services. In this scenario, the expansion of digital health has the potential to improve access to home-based primary care; however, the use of technologies can increase inequalities in access to health for an important part of the population. The aim of this study was to identify and map the uses and types of digital health interventions and their impacts on the quality of home-based primary care for older adults. METHODS This is a broad and systematized scoping review with rigorous synthesis of knowledge directed by the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, and the qualitative data were analyzed through basic qualitative content analysis, considering the organizational, relational, interpersonal and technical dimensions of care. The preliminary results were subjected to consultation with stakeholders to identify strengths and limitations, as well as potential forms of socialization. RESULTS The mapping showed the distribution of publications in 18 countries and in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Older adults have benefited from the use of different digital health strategies; however, this review also addresses limitations and challenges, such as the need for digital literacy and technological infrastructure. In addition to the impacts of technologies on the quality of health care. CONCLUSIONS The review gathered priority themes for the equitable implementation of digital health, such as access to home caregivers and digital tools, importance of digital literacy and involvement of patients and their caregivers in health decisions and design of technologies, which must be prioritized to overcome limitations and challenges, focusing on improving quality of life, shorter hospitalization time and autonomy of older adults.
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- Ísis de Siqueira Silva
- Postgraduate in Collective Health, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Morgan S. Nurse productivity: using evidence to enhance nurses' use of time. Nurs Stand 2024; 39:30-34. [PMID: 38343375 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The UK is experiencing a nursing shortage, making it challenging to maintain the staffing levels required to deliver effective patient care. One way of enhancing the care delivered by the existing workforce could be to optimise nurse productivity; however, previous efforts to do this have been largely ineffective, due in part to a focus on the processes of care delivery rather than the nursing activities within these processes. In this article, the author explores the concept of nurse productivity and suggests that enhancing productivity requires the identification of nursing activities and consideration of how these may be undertaken in a more time-efficient manner - or removed altogether. The author discusses two such activities: intentional (hourly) rounding, and fixed-time manual vital signs for patients on general wards. The author also considers the potential of using automatic continuous remote monitoring on general hospital wards to free up nurses' time for other care activities.
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Piamjinda P, Boonnag C, Ittichaiwong P, Rattanasonrerk S, Veerakanjana K, Duangchaemkarn K, Limpornchitwilai W, Thanontip K, Asawalertsak N, Kaewlee T, Wilaiprasitporn T. CHIVID: A Rapid Deployment of Community and Home Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemics. IEEE JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL ENGINEERING IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE 2024; 12:390-400. [PMID: 38606388 PMCID: PMC11008800 DOI: 10.1109/jtehm.2024.3377258] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND CHIVID is a telemedicine solution developed under tight time constraints that assists Thai healthcare practitioners in monitoring non-severe COVID-19 patients in isolation programs during crises. It assesses patient health and notifies healthcare practitioners of high-risk scenarios through a chatbot. The system was designed to integrate with the famous Thai messaging app LINE, reducing development time and enhancing user-friendliness, and the system allowed patients to upload a pulse oximeter image automatically processed by the PACMAN function to extract oxygen saturation and heart rate values to reduce patient input errors. METHODS This article describes the proposed system and presents a mixed-methods study that evaluated the system's performance by collecting survey responses from 70 healthcare practitioners and analyzing 14,817 patient records. RESULTS Approximately 71.4% of healthcare practitioners use the system more than twice daily, with the majority managing 1-10 patients, while 11.4% handle over 101 patients. The progress note is a function that healthcare practitioners most frequently use and are satisfied with. Regarding patient data, 58.9%(8,724/14,817) are male, and 49.7%(7,367/14,817) within the 18 to 34 age range. The average length of isolation was 7.6 days, and patients submitted progress notes twice daily on average. Notably, individuals aged 18 to 34 demonstrated the highest utilization rates for the PACMAN function. Furthermore, most patients, totaling over 95.52%(14,153/14,817), were discharged normally. CONCLUSION The findings indicate that CHIVID could be one of the telemedicine solutions for hospitals with patient overflow and healthcare practitioners unfamiliar with telemedicine technology to improve patient care during a critical crisis. Clinical and Translational Impact Statement- CHIVID's success arises from seamlessly integrating telemedicine into third-party application within a limited timeframe and effectively using clinical decision support systems to address challenges during the COVID-19 crisis.
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- Parpada Piamjinda
- Sense AI Company Ltd.Rayong21210Thailand
- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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- Sense AI Company Ltd.Rayong21210Thailand
- Siriraj Informatics and Data Innovation Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkok10700Thailand
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- Siriraj Informatics and Data Innovation Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkok10700Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy PracticeSchool of Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of Phayao, Mae KaMuangPhayao56000Thailand
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- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringFaculty of EngineeringMahidol UniversityNakhon Pathom73170Thailand
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- Sense AI Company Ltd.Rayong21210Thailand
- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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- Sense AI Company Ltd.Rayong21210Thailand
- Bio-Inspired Robotics and Neural Engineering (BRAIN) Laboratory, School of Information Science and Technology (IST)Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)Rayong21210Thailand
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Martens E, Haase HU, Mastella G, Henkel A, Spinner C, Hahn F, Zou C, Fava Sanches A, Allescher J, Heid D, Strauss E, Maier MM, Lachmann M, Schmidt G, Westphal D, Haufe T, Federle D, Rueckert D, Boeker M, Becker M, Laugwitz KL, Steger A, Müller A. Smart hospital: achieving interoperability and raw data collection from medical devices in clinical routine. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1341475. [PMID: 38510279 PMCID: PMC10951085 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1341475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Today, modern technology is used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. These medical devices provide exact measures and raw data such as imaging data or biosignals. So far, the Broad Integration of These Health Data into Hospital Information Technology Structures-Especially in Germany-is Lacking, and if data integration takes place, only non-Evaluable Findings are Usually Integrated into the Hospital Information Technology Structures. A Comprehensive Integration of raw Data and Structured Medical Information has not yet Been Established. The aim of this project was to design and implement an interoperable database (cardio-vascular-information-system, CVIS) for the automated integration of al medical device data (parameters and raw data) in cardio-vascular medicine. Methods The CVIS serves as a data integration and preparation system at the interface between the various devices and the hospital IT infrastructure. In our project, we were able to establish a database with integration of proprietary device interfaces, which could be integrated into the electronic health record (EHR) with various HL7 and web interfaces. Results In the period between 1.7.2020 and 30.6.2022, the data integrated into this database were evaluated. During this time, 114,858 patients were automatically included in the database and medical data of 50,295 of them were entered. For technical examinations, more than 4.5 million readings (an average of 28.5 per examination) and 684,696 image data and raw signals (28,935 ECG files, 655,761 structured reports, 91,113 x-ray objects, 559,648 ultrasound objects in 54 different examination types, 5,000 endoscopy objects) were integrated into the database. Over 10.2 million bidirectional HL7 messages (approximately 14,000/day) were successfully processed. 98,458 documents were transferred to the central document management system, 55,154 materials (average 7.77 per order) were recorded and stored in the database, 21,196 diagnoses and 50,353 services/OPS were recorded and transferred. On average, 3.3 examinations per patient were recorded; in addition, there are an average of 13 laboratory examinations. Discussion Fully automated data integration from medical devices including the raw data is feasible and already creates a comprehensive database for multimodal modern analysis approaches in a short time. This is the basis for national and international projects by extracting research data using FHIR.
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- Eimo Martens
- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- European Reference Network Guard Heart, European Union, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Department of Information Technology, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- IHE Deutschland e.V, Berlin, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Working Group of Medical Ethics Committees in the Federal Republic of Germany e.V., Berlin, Germany
- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Ethics Committee, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Human Genetics, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Center for Digital Health & Technology—Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Informatics in Medicine, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Computing, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Center for Digital Health & Technology—Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Informatics in Medicine, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Development Department, Fleischhacker GmbH & Co, Schwerte, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center of Cardio-Vascular-Research (DZHK), Berlin, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center of Cardio-Vascular-Research (DZHK), Berlin, Germany
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- TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Clinical Medicine—Clinical Department for Internal Medicine I, University Medical Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Chung-Lee L, Catallo C, Meade A. What are COVID-19 Patient Preferences for and Experiences with Virtual Care? Findings From a Scoping Review. J Patient Exp 2023; 10:23743735231215603. [PMID: 38026065 PMCID: PMC10664431 DOI: 10.1177/23743735231215603] [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] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Virtual care became a routine method for healthcare delivery during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Patient preferences are central to delivering patient-centered and high-quality care. The pandemic challenged healthcare organizations and providers to quickly deliver safe healthcare to COVID-19 patients. This resulted in varied implementation of virtual healthcare services. With an increased focus on remote COVID-19 monitoring, little research has examined patient experiences with virtual care. This scoping review examined patient experiences and preferences with virtual care among community-based self-isolating COVID-19 patients. We identified a paucity of literature related to patient experiences and preferences regarding virtual care. Few articles focused on patient experiences and preferences as a primary outcome. Our research suggests that (1) patients view virtual care positively and to be feasible to use; (2) patient access to technology impacts patient satisfaction and experiences; and (3) to enhance the patient experience, healthcare organizations and providers need to support patient use of technology and resolve technology-related issues. When planning virtual care modalities, purposeful consideration of patient experiences and preferences is needed to deliver quality patient-centered care.
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- Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
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Brooks TG, Lahens NF, Grant GR, Sheline YI, FitzGerald GA, Skarke C. Diurnal rhythms of wrist temperature are associated with future disease risk in the UK Biobank. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5172. [PMID: 37620332 PMCID: PMC10449859 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40977-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Many chronic disease symptomatologies involve desynchronized sleep-wake cycles, indicative of disrupted biorhythms. This can be interrogated using body temperature rhythms, which have circadian as well as sleep-wake behavior/environmental evoked components. Here, we investigated the association of wrist temperature amplitudes with a future onset of disease in the UK Biobank one year after actigraphy. Among 425 disease conditions (range n = 200-6728) compared to controls (range n = 62,107-91,134), a total of 73 (17%) disease phenotypes were significantly associated with decreased amplitudes of wrist temperature (Benjamini-Hochberg FDR q < 0.05) and 26 (6.1%) PheCODEs passed a more stringent significance level (Bonferroni-correction α < 0.05). A two-standard deviation (1.8° Celsius) lower wrist temperature amplitude corresponded to hazard ratios of 1.91 (1.58-2.31 95% CI) for NAFLD, 1.69 (1.53-1.88) for type 2 diabetes, 1.25 (1.14-1.37) for renal failure, 1.23 (1.17-1.3) for hypertension, and 1.22 (1.11-1.33) for pneumonia (phenome-wide atlas available at http://bioinf.itmat.upenn.edu/biorhythm_atlas/ ). This work suggests peripheral thermoregulation as a digital biomarker.
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- Thomas G Brooks
- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Majoor K, Vorselaars AD. Home monitoring of coronavirus disease 2019 patients in different phases of disease. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2023; 29:293-301. [PMID: 37158218 PMCID: PMC10241420 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Various home monitoring programs have emerged through the COVID-19 pandemic in different phases of COVID-19 disease. RECENT FINDINGS The prehospital monitoring of COVID-19-positive patients detects early deterioration. Hospital care at home provides early discharge with oxygen to empty hospital beds for other patients. Home monitoring during recovery can be used for rehabilitation and detection of potential relapses. General goals of home monitoring in COVID-19 are early detection of deterioration and prompt escalation of care such as emergency department presentation, medical advice, medication prescription and mental support. Due to the innovations of vaccination and treatment changes, such as dexamethasone and tocilizumab, the challenge for the healthcare system has shifted from large numbers of admitted COVID-19 patients to lower numbers of admitted patients with specific risk profiles (such as immunocompromised). This also changes the field of home monitoring in COVID-19. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of home monitoring interventions depend on the costs of the intervention (use of devices, apps and medical staff) and the proposed patient group (depending on risk factors and disease severity). SUMMARY Patient satisfaction of COVID-19 home monitoring programs was mostly high. Home monitoring programs for COVID-19 should be ready to be re-escalated in case of a new global pandemic.
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- Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht
- Interstitial Lung Diseases Center of Excellence, Department of Pulmonology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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Convergence of the two pandemics: metabolic syndrome and COVID-19 over last two years has posed unprecedented challenges to individuals as well as healthcare systems. Epidemiological data suggest a close association between metabolic syndrome and COVID-19 while variety of possible pathogenic connections have been proposed while some have been proven. Despite the evidence of high risk for adverse COVID-19 outcomes in people with metabolic syndrome, little is known about the differences in efficacy and safety among people with metabolic syndrome and without. It is important to recognize that among people with metabolic syndrome This review summarizes the current knowledge and epidemiological evidence on the association between metabolic syndrome and adverse COVID-19 outcomes, pathogenic interrelationships, management considerations for acute COVID-19 and post-COVID sequalae and sustaining care of people living with metabolic syndrome with appraisal of evidence and gaps in knowledge.
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- Harsha Dissanayake
- Diabetes Research Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka; Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Skarke C, Brooks T, Lahens N, Grant G, Sheline Y, FitzGerald G. Diurnal rhythmicity of wearable device-measured wrist temperature predicts future disease incidence in the UK Biobank. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-2535978. [PMID: 36824952 PMCID: PMC9949244 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2535978/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Many chronic disease symptomatologies involve desynchronized sleep-wake cycles, indicative of disrupted biorhythms. This can be interrogated using body temperature rhythms, which are well-established biomarkers for circadian clock function. Here, we investigated the association of wrist temperature amplitudes with a future onset of disease in the UK Biobank one year after actigraphy. Among 425 disease conditions (range n = 200-6,728) compared to controls (range n = 62,107 - 91,134), a total of 73 (36.5%) disease phenotypes were significantly associated with decreased amplitudes of wrist temperature (Benjamini-Hochberg FDR q < 0.05) and 26 (13%) PheCODEs passed a more stringent significance level (Bonferroni-correction α < 0.05). Here, for example, a two-standard deviation (1.8° Celsius) lower wrist temperature amplitude corresponded to hazard ratios of 1.91 (1.58-2.31 95% CI) for NAFLD, 1.69 (1.53-1.88) for type 2 diabetes, 1.25 (1.14-1.37) for renal failure, 1.23 (1.17-1.3) for hypertension, and 1.22 (1.11-1.33) for pneumonia. A comprehensive phenome-wide atlas of the identified mappings has been made available at http://bioinf.itmat.upenn.edu/biorhythm_atlas/. These findings strongly suggest peripheral thermoregulation as a digital biomarker.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania; Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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Chung-Lee L, Catallo C. A new approach to digital health? Virtual COVID-19 care: A scoping review. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231152171. [PMID: 36798886 PMCID: PMC9926398 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231152171] [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: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Aims The use of virtual care enabled by digital technologies has increased, prompted by public health restrictions in response to COVID-19. Non-hospitalized persons in the acute phase of COVID-19 illness may have unique health needs while self-isolating in the community. This scoping review aimed to explore the nature of care, the use of digital technologies, and patient outcomes arising from virtual care among community-based self-isolating COVID-19 patients. Methods Literature searches for peer-reviewed articles were conducted in four bibliographic databases: CINAHL, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews between January and February 2022, followed by hand-searching reference lists of included articles. Two levels of screening using defined eligibility criteria among two independent reviewers were completed. Results Of the 773 articles retrieved, 19 were included. Results indicate that virtual care can be safe while enabling timely detection of clinical deterioration to improve the illness trajectory. COVID-19 virtual care was delivered by single health professionals or by multidisciplinary teams using a range of low-technology methods such as telephone to higher technology methods like wearable technology that transmitted physiological data to the care teams for real-time or asynchronous monitoring. Conclusion The review described the varied nature of virtual care including its design, implementation, and evaluation. Further research is needed for continued exploration on how to leverage digital health assets for the delivery of appropriate and safe virtual COVID-19 community care, which can support patient recovery, control transmission, and prevent intensifying the burden on the health care system, especially during surges.
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- Leinic Chung-Lee
- Leinic Chung-Lee, Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto M5B2K3, Canada.
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Bubb CAB, Weber M, Kretsch N, Heim R, Zellhuber I, Schmid S, Kagerbauer SM, Kreuzer J, Schaller SJ, Blobner M, Jungwirth B. Wearable in-ear pulse oximetry validly measures oxygen saturation between 70% and 100%: A prospective agreement study. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231211169. [PMID: 38025105 PMCID: PMC10631342 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231211169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objectives Postoperative monitoring outside intensive and post-anaesthesia care units is seldom, partly due to lack of suitable and approved systems. We therefore aim to validate the oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate measurement of the in-ear sensor c-med° alpha with a reference pulse oximeter. Methods This prospective agreement study was conducted in 12 healthy (ASA 1) adult (18-50 years) volunteers according to the EN ISO 80601-2-61. The sitting volunteers were equipped with the finger pulse oximeter Rad-5 and two c-med° alpha sensors in each ear. The inspiratory oxygen content was reduced via a tight-fitting breathing mask to achieve five defined plateaus with stable SpO2 between 99% and 70%. The deviation of the SpO2 and pulse rate measurements of the c-med° alpha from those of the Rad-5 was calculated using the mean square error (Arms). Bias and limits of agreement between both devices were calculated using the Bland-Altman technique. The precision was compared based on the repeatability coefficients. Results The c-med° alpha measured SpO2 had an Arms = 1.9% relative to the Rad-5, a non-significant bias (-0.1% (-0.2% to 0.0%)), levels of agreement from -4.0% to 3.8%, and the same repeatability coefficient (0.8% vs. 0.8%). The c-med° alpha measured pulse rate did not deviate from the one measured with the certified finger pulse oximeter (bias: 0.1 min-1 (0 to 0.1 min-1), level of agreement: -3.6 to 3.7 min-1, Arms: 1.8 min-1). Conclusions The c-med° alpha fulfils the EN ISO 80601-2-61 standard and is sufficiently accurate for measuring SpO2 and pulse rate in healthy adults at rest. Trial registration EUDAMED No. CIV-21-03-036033.
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- Catherina AB Bubb
- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universitätzu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CCM/CVK), Berlin, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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Health care professionals’ perspectives on the utilisation of a remote surveillance and care tool for patients with COVID-19 in general practice: a qualitative study. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:254. [PMID: 36167532 PMCID: PMC9513296 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01863-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Most COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms are treated in hospitals. General practices are responsible for assessing most ambulatory patients. However, they face several challenges managing COVID-19 patients, and those with non-COVID-19 conditions. In April of 2020, we designed a software tool for the structured surveillance of high-risk home-quarantined COVID-19 patients in general practice (CovidCare) including several telephone monitorings, in order to support general practices and early identification of severe courses. This study presents the qualitative results of a mixed-methods process evaluation study on CovidCare. Methods In a qualitative process evaluation study conducted between March and May 2021, we explored the perspectives of seven general practitioners (GPs) and twelve VERAHs (medical care assistants with special training) on CovidCare using semi-structured interviews based on the RE-AIM framework (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance). We used deductive qualitative content analysis employing the RE-AIM framework to assess the utilisation and implementation of CovidCare. Results Overall, most health care professionals were satisfied with CovidCare. They highlighted 1) a good orientation for the management of COVID-19 patients, especially due to a high level of uncertainty at the beginning of the pandemic, 2) the possibility to gain new knowledge, and 3) the structured data collection as facilitators for the implementation of CovidCare. Moreover, CovidCare reduced the workload for GPs while some VERAHs perceived a higher workload as they were responsible for large parts of the CovidCare management. However, CovidCare positively affected the VERAHs’ job satisfaction as most patients provided positive feedback and felt less anxious about coping with their disease. Previous experience with the software and an easy integration into daily practice were considered to be crucial utilisation drivers. Time and personnel resources were identified as major barriers. To further improve CovidCare, participants suggested a less comprehensive version of CovidCare, the expansion of inclusion criteria as well as an app for the patients’ self-management. Conclusion The COVID-19 surveillance and care tool for COVID-19 patients with increased risk was perceived as useful by GPs and VERAHs. Supportive remote health care tools such as CovidCare are a viable means to maintain comprehensive and continuous health care during a pandemic and may strengthen the primary care system. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00022054; date of registration: 02/06/2020. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-022-01863-z.
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Clinical Course and Outcomes among COVID-19 Patients at the Hospitel in Bangkok: A Retrospective Study. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7090238. [PMID: 36136649 PMCID: PMC9506055 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7090238] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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A hospitel is a hotel that has been designated as an extension of the healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in resource-limited settings. However, the clinical course and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 admitted to this unique type of facility have never been studied. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of adult patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to a single hospitel in Bangkok, Thailand. Risk factors with respect to chest X-ray progression and clinical progression were analyzed using a logistic regression. A total of 514 patients were recruited, with a mean (standard deviation) age of 35.6 (13.4) years, and 58.6% were women. Patients were admitted after a median (interquartile range) of 3 (2−6) days of illness and were classified with mild (12.3%), moderate (86.6%), and severe (1.1%) conditions. Favipiravir and corticosteroids were prescribed in 26.3% and 14.9% of patients, respectively. Chest X-ray progression was found in 7.6% of patients, and hospital transfer occurred in 2.9%, with no deaths. Favipiravir use (odds ratio (OR) 3.3, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.4−7.5, p = 0.005), nausea/vomiting after admission (OR 32.3, 95% CI 1.5−700.8, p = 0.03), and higher oxygen saturation on admission (OR 1.99; 95% CI 1.22−3.23, p = 0.005) were factors associated with chest X-ray progression. Additionally, an oxygen requirement on admission was an independent risk factor for hospital transfer (OR 904, 95% CI 113−7242, p < 0.001). In a setting where the hospitel has been proposed as an extension facility for patients with relatively non-severe COVID-19, most patients could achieve a favorable clinical outcome. However, patients who require oxygen supplementation should be closely monitored for disease progression and promptly transferred to a hospital if necessary.
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Dirikgil E, Brons K, Duindam M, Groeneveld GH, Geelhoed JJM, Heringhaus C, van der Boog PJM, Rabelink TJ, Bos WJW, Chavannes NH, Atsma DE, Teng YKO. COVID-box Experiences of Patients and Health Care Professionals (COVID-box Project): Single-Center, Retrospective, Observational Study. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e38263. [PMID: 35816688 PMCID: PMC9337621 DOI: 10.2196/38263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, several home monitoring programs have described the success of reducing hospital admissions, but only a few studies have investigated the experiences of patients and health care professionals. Objective The objective of our study was to determine patients’ and health care professionals’ experiences and satisfaction with employing the COVID-box. Methods In this single-center, retrospective, observational study, patients and health care professionals were asked to anonymously fill out multiple-choice questionnaires with questions on a 5-point or 10-point Likert scale. The themes addressed by patients were the sense of reassurance and safety, experiences with teleconsultations, their appreciation for staying at home, and the instructions for using the COVID-box. The themes addressed by health care professionals who treated patients with the COVID-box were the characteristics of the COVID-box, the technical support service and general satisfaction, and their expectations and support for this telemonitoring concept. Scores were interpreted as insufficient (≤2 or ≤5, respectively), sufficient (3 or 6-7, respectively), or good (≥4 or ≥8, respectively) on a 5-point or 10-point Likert scale. Results A total of 117 patients and 25 health care professionals filled out the questionnaires. The median score was 4 (IQR 4-5) for the sense of safety, the appreciation for staying at home, and experiences with teleconsultations, with good scores from 76.5% (88/115), 86% (56/65), and 83.6% (92/110) of the patients, respectively. Further, 74.4% (87/117) of the patients scored the home monitoring program with a score of ≥8. Health care professionals scored the COVID-box with a minimum median score of 7 (IQR 7-10) on a 10-point scale for all domains (ie, the characteristics of the COVID-box and the technical support service and general satisfaction). For the sense of safety, user-friendliness, and additional value of the COVID-box, the median scores were 8 (IQR 8-10), 8 (IQR 7-9), and 10 (IQR 8-10), respectively, with good scores from 86% (19/22), 75% (15/20), and 96% (24/25) of the health care professionals, respectively. All health care professionals (25/25, 100%) gave a score of ≥8 for supporting this home monitoring concept, with a median score of 10 (IQR 10-10). Conclusions The positive experiences and satisfaction of involved users are key factors for the successful implementation of a novel eHealth solution. In our study, patients, as well as health care professionals, were highly satisfied with the use of the home monitoring program—the COVID-box project. Remote home monitoring may be an effective approach in cases of increased demand for hospital care and high pressure on health care systems.
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- Ebru Dirikgil
- Department of Nephrology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Directorate of Quality and Patient Safety, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Directorate of Quality and Patient Safety, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
- National eHealth Living Lab, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- National eHealth Living Lab, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Parikh RB, Basen-Enquist KM, Bradley C, Estrin D, Levy M, Lichtenfeld JL, Malin B, McGraw D, Meropol NJ, Oyer RA, Sheldon LK, Shulman LN. Digital Health Applications in Oncology: An Opportunity to Seize. J Natl Cancer Inst 2022; 114:1338-1339. [PMID: 35640986 PMCID: PMC9384132 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djac108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Digital health advances have transformed many clinical areas including psychiatric and cardiovascular care. However, digital health innovation is relatively nascent in cancer care, which represents the fastest growing area of health-care spending. Opportunities for digital health innovation in oncology include patient-facing technologies that improve patient experience, safety, and patient-clinician interactions; clinician-facing technologies that improve their ability to diagnose pathology and predict adverse events; and quality of care and research infrastructure to improve clinical workflows, documentation, decision support, and clinical trial monitoring. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated shifts of care to the home and community dramatically accelerated the integration of digital health technologies into virtually every aspect of oncology care. However, the pandemic has also exposed potential flaws in the digital health ecosystem, namely in clinical integration strategies; data access, quality, and security; and regulatory oversight and reimbursement for digital health technologies. Stemming from the proceedings of a 2020 workshop convened by the National Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, this article summarizes the current state of digital health technologies in medical practice and strategies to improve clinical utility and integration. These recommendations, with calls to action for clinicians, health systems, technology innovators, and policy makers, will facilitate efficient yet safe integration of digital health technologies into cancer care.
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- Ravi B Parikh
- Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pinyopornpanish K, Nantsupawat N, Buawangpong N, Pliannuom S, Vaniyapong T, Jiraporncharoen W. Concerns of Home Isolating COVID-19 Patients While Receiving Care via Telemedicine during the Pandemic in the Northern Thailand: A Qualitative Study on Text Messaging. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116591. [PMID: 35682177 PMCID: PMC9180485 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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As there were strict limits on contact between health professionals and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine increased in importance with regard to improving the provision of health care and became the preferred method of care. This study aims to determine the topics of concern expressed by individuals with COVID-19 receiving care at home via teleconsultation. The qualitative study was conducted using secondary data of chat messages from 213 COVID-19 patients who had consented to online consultation with the health care team. The messages were sent during the home isolation period, which was between 29th October and 20th December 2021. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. All patients had consented to the use of their data. A small majority of the patients were female (58.69%). The average age was 32.26 ± 16.92 years. A total of 475 questions were generated by 150 patients during the isolation period. Nearly thirty percent (29.58%) never asked any questions. From the analysis, the questions could be divided into three themes including: (1) complex care system; (2) uncertainty about self-care and treatment plan with regard to lack of knowledges and skills; and (3) concern about recovery and returning to the community after COVID-19 infection. In conclusion, there were enquiries about many aspects of medical care during home isolation, detailed answers from professionals were useful for the self-care of patients and to provide guidance for their future health behavior. The importance of the service being user friendly and accessible to all became increasingly evident.
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- Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (K.P.); (N.B.); (S.P.); (W.J.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (K.P.); (N.B.); (S.P.); (W.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-53935462
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (K.P.); (N.B.); (S.P.); (W.J.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (K.P.); (N.B.); (S.P.); (W.J.)
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (K.P.); (N.B.); (S.P.); (W.J.)
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Webb T, Verduzco-Aguirre HC, Rao AR, Ramaswamy A, Noronha V. Addressing the Needs of Older Adults With Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Settings. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2022; 42:1-10. [PMID: 35427187 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_349829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The number of older adults in the world is projected to increase steeply over the next 30 years; most older adults will live in low- and middle-income countries. This will have a direct impact on the global cancer burden, as cancer is largely a disease of aging. A revolution in the way we care for older adults in low- and middle-income settings is needed to meet rapidly rising demands. Regardless of a nation's relative wealth or resources, implementing the geriatric assessment in cancer care has presented a challenge because of omission of the principles of geriatric oncology from formal training and continuing education, lack of time, and a shortage of qualified personnel. To meet the challenge of caring for older adults globally, we must: (1) re-imagine aging-focused training for providers and nurses, (2) create and strengthen collaborations/partnerships between geriatric oncology teams and aging-service organizations, and (3) increase advocacy for age-friendly health care policy. By harnessing technology, the reach of specialized oncology education and care can be extended even-or especially-to low- and middle-income settings.
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- Tracy Webb
- Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Harindhanavudhi T, Areevut C, Sahakitrungruang T, Tharavanij T, Kietdumrongwong P, Ngimruksa O, Songsiri P, Pitukweerakul S, Tanathornkirati N, Kaewprasert N, Thamcharoen R, Karndumri K, Saetung S, Anthanont P, Kiattisakthavee P, Putkong S, Chotwanvirat P, Nartsupha Phattanasri C, Jinadit S, Korpaisarn S, Chusane M, Samittarucksa R, Lertrit A, Siangruangsang S, Sanpawithayakul K, Sathiravikarn W, Soisuwan S, Chevaisrakul P, Imsakul K, Thuptimtong P, Sakmanarit J, Somwang S, Prasartkaew H, Jerawatana R, Butadej S, Tachanivate P, Jongjaroenprasert W, Sripatong J, Chobtangsilp S, Kamnirdsittiseree P, Savetkairop B, Manosittisak W, Tantivatanasatien J, Hathaidechadusadee A, Reutrakul S. Implementation of Diabetes Care and Educational Program via Telemedicine in Patients with COVID-19 in Home Isolation in Thailand: A Real-World Experience. J Diabetes Investig 2022; 13:1448-1457. [PMID: 35394118 PMCID: PMC9114836 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) outbreak in Bangkok led to a shortage of hospital capacity, and a home isolation system was set up. We described the process of diabetes self‐management education and support (DSMES) and glycemic management via telemedicine, along with outcomes in home‐isolated patients with COVID‐19 infection. Methods A retrospective chart review of glucose values, insulin and corticosteroids use, and outcomes was performed. Results A volunteer group of 21 endocrinologists and 21 diabetes educators/nurses formed the consultation team. Patients with diabetes or at high‐risk of diabetes and receiving corticosteroids were referred by primary volunteer physicians. Glucometers and related supplies, and insulin were donated, and delivered via same‐day delivery services. A chat group of an individual patient/their caregiver, diabetes educator, endocrinologist, and primary physician was formed (majority via LINE® platform) to assess the patient's clinical status and need. Real‐time virtual DSMES sessions were performed and treatments were adjusted via smartphone application or telephone. There were 119 patients (1,398 service days), mean (SD) age 62.0 (13.6) years, 85.7% had a history of type 2 diabetes, and 84.0% received corticosteroids. Insulin was used in 88 patients; 69 of whom were insulin‐naïve. During the first 10 days, there were 2,454 glucose values. The mean glucose level on day 1 was 280.6 (122.3) mg/dL, and declined to 167.7 (43.4) mg/dL on day 10. Hypoglycemia occurred in 1.4% of the values. A majority of patients (79.5%) recovered at home. Conclusion Diabetes care and DSMES delivered via telemedicine to patients on home isolation during COVID‐19 pandemic was safe and effective.
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- Tasma Harindhanavudhi
- University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St S.E., MMC 101, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455-2020, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Thammasat University hospital, 99/209 Moo 18, Paholyothin Rd, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- BDMS Health Research Center, Bangkok, Dusit Medical Services, Plc., Huai Khwang, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Endocrinology Department, Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449-5703, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Thammasat University Hospital, 99/209 Moo 18, Paholyothin Rd, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, 436 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Hua Mak, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Royal Medical Division, Bureau of the Royal Household, Chitralada Villa Royal Residence, Dusit Palace., Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital., 681 Samsen Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research Center, Theptarin Hospital, 3850 Rama IV road, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Warot Clinic, 1383/5 Phaholyothin R. Samsennet Phayathai, Bangkok, Thailand
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott, suite E625, Chicago, Illinois, 60612, USA
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The Digital Health: From the Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic Onwards. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12010078. [PMID: 35054470 PMCID: PMC8780540 DOI: 10.3390/life12010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Digital health has a long history of development and is particularly resonant in the last two years, due to the pandemic [...].
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Nyman MA, Jose T, Croghan IT, Parkulo MA, Burger CD, Schroeder DR, Hurt RT, O'Horo JC. Utilization of an Electronic Health Record Integrated Risk Score to Predict Hospitalization Among COVID-19 Patients. J Prim Care Community Health 2022; 13:21501319211069748. [PMID: 35068257 PMCID: PMC8796071 DOI: 10.1177/21501319211069748] [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] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the performance of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) integrated risk score for COVID-19 positive outpatients to predict 30-day risk of hospitalization. Patients and Methods: A retrospective observational study of 67 470 patients with COVID-19 confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test between March 12, 2020 and February 8, 2021. Risk scores were calculated based on data in the chart at the time of the incident infection. Results: The Mayo Clinic COVID-19 risk score consisted of 13 components included age, sex, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, end stage liver disease, end stage renal disease, hypertension, immune compromised, nursing home resident, and pregnant. Univariate analysis showed all components, except pregnancy, have significant (P < .001) association with admission. The Mayo Clinic COVID-19 risk score showed a Receiver Operating Characteristic Area Under Curve (AUC) of 0.837 for the prediction of admission for this large cohort of COVID-19 positive patients. Conclusion: The Mayo Clinic COVID-19 risk score is a simple score that is easily integrated into the EHR with excellent predictive performance for severe COVID-19. It can be leveraged to stratify risk for severe COVID-19 at initial contact, when considering therapeutics or in the allocation of vaccine supply.
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX, USA
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de Jesús Ascencio-Montiel I, Tomás-López JC, Álvarez-Medina V, Gil-Velázquez LE, Vega-Vega H, Vargas-Sánchez HR, Cervantes-Ocampo M, Villasís-Keever MÁ, González-Bonilla CR, Duque-Molina C. A Multimodal Strategy to Reduce the Risk of Hospitalization/death in Ambulatory Patients with COVID-19. Arch Med Res 2022; 53:323-328. [PMID: 35123809 PMCID: PMC8784438 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Different interventions have been implemented worldwide for the house-hold monitoring of patients with mild COVID-19 to reduce the burden of healthcare systems and guarantee quality of care. Telephone follow up and treatment kits have not been evaluated in the context of a national-wide primary care program. Aim of the study To compare the risk of hospitalization and death for COVID-19 between ambulatory patients who received and those who did not receive a treatment kit and telephone follow-up in a developing country Methods A two-group comparative analysis was conducted using data from the medical information systems of the Mexican Institute of Social Security. We included a total of 28,048 laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 patients: 7,898 (28.2%) received a medical kit and 20,150 (71.8%) did not. The incidence rates of hospitalization and death combined were calculated. To identify significant associations between hospitalization or death and treatment medical kits, we calculated the risk ratios using a multivariate logistic model. Results The incidence of hospitalization was 6.14% in patients who received a kit and 11.71% in those who did not. Male sex, age, and a medical history of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, immunosuppression, or kidney disease were associated with increased risk of hospitalization or death. The risk rates were reduced in patients who received a medical kit or telephone follow-up. In the multivariate model, receiving a medical kit was associated with a lower risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19: adjusted risk ratio 0.41 (95% confidence interval 0.36–0.47). Conclusion Use of a multimodal strategy may reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in adult outpatients with mild COVID-19.
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