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Leenen JP, Schoonhoven L, Patijn GA. Wearable wireless continuous vital signs monitoring on the general ward. Curr Opin Crit Care 2024; 30:275-282. [PMID: 38690957 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000001160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Wearable wireless sensors for continuous vital signs monitoring (CVSM) offer the potential for early identification of patient deterioration, especially in low-intensity care settings like general wards. This study aims to review advances in wearable CVSM - with a focus on the general ward - highlighting the technological characteristics of CVSM systems, user perspectives and impact on patient outcomes by exploring recent evidence. RECENT FINDINGS The accuracy of wearable sensors measuring vital signs exhibits variability, especially notable in ambulatory patients within hospital settings, and standard validation protocols are lacking. Usability of CMVS systems is critical for nurses and patients, highlighting the need for easy-to-use wearable sensors, and expansion of the number of measured vital signs. Current software systems lack integration with hospital IT infrastructures and workflow automation. Imperative enhancements involve nurse-friendly, less intrusive alarm strategies, and advanced decision support systems. Despite observed reductions in ICU admissions and Rapid Response Team calls, the impact on patient outcomes lacks robust statistical significance. SUMMARY Widespread implementation of CVSM systems on the general ward and potentially outside the hospital seems inevitable. Despite the theoretical benefits of CVSM systems in improving clinical outcomes, and supporting nursing care by optimizing clinical workflow efficiency, the demonstrated effects in clinical practice are mixed. This review highlights the existing challenges related to data quality, usability, implementation, integration, interpretation, and user perspectives, as well as the need for robust evidence to support their impact on patient outcomes, workflow and cost-effectiveness.
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- Jobbe Pl Leenen
- Connected Care Centre, Isala, Zwolle
- Research Group IT Innovations in Healthcare, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle
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- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Connected Care Centre, Isala, Zwolle
- Department of Surgery, Isala, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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Leenen JPL, Scherrenberg M, Bruins W, Boyne J, Vranken J, Brunner la Rocca HP, Dendale P, van der Velde AE. Usability of a digital health platform to support home hospitalization in heart failure patients: a multicentre feasibility study among healthcare professionals. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 23:188-196. [PMID: 37294588 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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AIMS Heart failure (HF) is a common cause of mortality and (re)hospitalizations. The NWE-Chance project explored the feasibility of providing hospitalizations at home (HH) supported by a newly developed digital health platform. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived usability by healthcare professionals (HCPs) of a digital platform in addition to HH for HF patients. METHODS AND RESULTS A prospective, international, multicentre, single-arm interventional study was conducted. Sixty-three patients and 22 HCPs participated. The HH consisted of daily home visits by the nurse and use of the platform, consisting of a portable blood pressure device, weight scale, pulse oximeter, a wearable chest patch to measure vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, activity level, and posture), and an eCoach for the patient. Primary outcome was usability of the platform measured by the System Usability Scale halfway and at the end of the study. Overall usability was rated as sufficient (mean score 72.1 ± 8.9) and did not differ between the measurements moments (P = 0.690). The HCPs reported positive experiences (n = 7), negative experiences (n = 13), and recommendations (n = 6) for the future. Actual use of the platform was 79% of the HH days. CONCLUSION A digital health platform to support HH was considered usable by HCPs, although actual use of the platform was limited. Therefore, several improvements in the integration of the digital platform into clinical workflows and in defining the precise role of the digital platform and its use are needed to add value before full implementation. REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov NCT04084964.
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- Jobbe P L Leenen
- Connected Care Centre, Isala Hospital, Dr. van Heesweg 2, Zwolle, AB 8025, The Netherlands
- Isala Academy, Isala Hospital, Dr. van Heesweg 2, Zwolle, AB 8025, The Netherlands
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Salvatorstraat 20, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
- Mobile Health Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
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- Isala Heart Centre, Isala Hospital, Dr. van Heesweg 2, Zwolle, AB 8025, The Netherlands
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- Cardiology Department, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, 6211 LK, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
- Mobile Health Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
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- Cardiology Department, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, 6211 LK, The Netherlands
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- Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Salvatorstraat 20, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
- Mobile Health Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
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Spatz ES, Ginsburg GS, Rumsfeld JS, Turakhia MP. Wearable Digital Health Technologies for Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:346-356. [PMID: 38265646 DOI: 10.1056/nejmra2301903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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- Erica S Spatz
- From the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (E.S.S.); the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (G.S.G.); the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (J.S.R.); and Meta Platforms, Menlo Park (J.S.R.), the Stanford Center for Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (M.P.T.), and iRhythm Technologies, San Francisco (M.P.T.) - all in California
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- From the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (E.S.S.); the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (G.S.G.); the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (J.S.R.); and Meta Platforms, Menlo Park (J.S.R.), the Stanford Center for Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (M.P.T.), and iRhythm Technologies, San Francisco (M.P.T.) - all in California
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- From the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (E.S.S.); the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (G.S.G.); the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (J.S.R.); and Meta Platforms, Menlo Park (J.S.R.), the Stanford Center for Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (M.P.T.), and iRhythm Technologies, San Francisco (M.P.T.) - all in California
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- From the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (E.S.S.); the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (G.S.G.); the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (J.S.R.); and Meta Platforms, Menlo Park (J.S.R.), the Stanford Center for Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (M.P.T.), and iRhythm Technologies, San Francisco (M.P.T.) - all in California
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Hladkowicz E, Auais M, Kidd G, McIsaac DI, Miller J. "I can't imagine having to do it on your own": a qualitative study on postoperative transitions in care from the perspectives of older adults with frailty. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:848. [PMID: 38093180 PMCID: PMC10716948 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04576-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adults aged 65 and older have surgery more often than younger people and often live with frailty. The postoperative transition in care from hospital to home after surgey is a challenging time for older adults with frailty as they often experience negative outcomes. Improving postoperative transitions in care for older adults with frailty is a priority. However, little knowledge from the perspective of older adults with frailty is available to support meaningful improvements in postoperative transitions in care. OBJECTIVE To explore what is important to older adults with frailty during a postoperative transition in care. METHODS This qualitative study used an interpretive description methodology. Twelve adults aged ≥ 65 years with frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale score ≥ 4) who had an inpatient elective surgery and could speak in English participated in a telephone-based, semi-structured interview. Audio files were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Five themes were constructed: 1) valuing going home after surgery; 2) feeling empowered through knowledge and resources; 3) focusing on medical and functional recovery; 4) informal caregivers and family members play multiple integral roles; and 5) feeling supported by healthcare providers through continuity of care. Each theme had 3 sub-themes. CONCLUSION Future programs should focus on supporting patients to return home by empowering patients with resources and clear communication, ensuring continuity of care, creating access to homecare and virtual support, focusing on functional and medical recovery, and recognizing the invaluable role of informal caregivers.
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- Emily Hladkowicz
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Patient Engagement in Research Activities, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada
- School of Epidemiology & Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Sharabi A, Abutbul E, Grossbard E, Martsiano Y, Berman A, Kassif-Lerner R, Hakim H, Liber P, Zoubi A, Barkai G, Segal G. Six-Lead Electrocardiography Enables Identification of Rhythm and Conduction Anomalies of Patients in the Telemedicine-Based, Hospital-at-Home Setting: A Prospective Validation Study. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:8464. [PMID: 37896557 PMCID: PMC10611340 DOI: 10.3390/s23208464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The hospital-at-home (HAH) model is a viable alternative for conventional in-hospital stays worldwide. Serum electrolyte abnormalities are common in acute patients, especially in those with many comorbidities. Pathologic changes in cardiac electrophysiology pose a potential risk during HAH stays. Periodical electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing is therefore advised, but few studies have evaluated the accuracy and efficiency of compact, self-activated ECG devices in HAH settings. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of such a device in comparison with a standard 12-lead ECG. METHODS We prospectively recruited consecutive patients admitted to the Sheba Beyond Virtual Hospital, in the HAH department, during a 3-month duration. Each patient underwent a 12-lead ECG recording using the legacy device and a consecutive recording by a compact six-lead device. Baseline patient characteristics during hospitalization were collected. The level of agreement between devices was measured by Cohen's kappa coefficient for inter-rater reliability (Ϗ). RESULTS Fifty patients were included in the study (median age 80 years, IQR 14). In total, 26 (52%) had electrolyte disturbances. Abnormal D-dimer values were observed in 33 (66%) patients, and 12 (24%) patients had elevated troponin values. We found a level of 94.5% raw agreement between devices with regards to nine of the options included in the automatic read-out of the legacy device. The calculated Ϗ was 0.72, classified as a substantial consensus. The rate of raw consensus regarding the ECG intervals' measurement (PR, RR, and QT) was 78.5%, and the calculated Ϗ was 0.42, corresponding to a moderate level of agreement. CONCLUSION This is the first report to our knowledge regarding the feasibility of using a compact, six-lead ECG device in the setting of an HAH to be safe and bearing satisfying agreement level with a legacy, 12-lead ECG device, enabling quick, accessible arrythmia detection in this setting. Our findings bear a promise to the future development of telemedicine-based hospital-at-home methodology.
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- Adam Sharabi
- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nicosia, 2408 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nicosia, 2408 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nicosia, 2408 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nicosia, 2408 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Dan Petah-Tikvah District at Clalit Health Services, Petah Tikva 4922297, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated to the Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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- Beyond Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv 5265601, Israel
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van Ede ES, Scheerhoorn J, Schonck FMJF, van der Stam JA, Buise MP, Nienhuijs SW, Bouwman RA. Lessons Learned from Telemonitoring in an Outpatient Bariatric Surgery Pathway-Secondary Outcomes of a Patient Preference Clinical Trial. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2725-2733. [PMID: 37415024 PMCID: PMC10435410 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06637-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Remote monitoring is increasingly used to support postoperative care. This study aimed to describe the lessons learned from the use of telemonitoring in an outpatient bariatric surgery pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients were assigned based on their preference to an intervention cohort of same-day discharge after bariatric surgery. In total, 102 patients were monitored continuously for 7 days using a wearable monitoring device with a Continuous and Remote Early Warning Score-based notification protocol (CREWS). Outcome measures included missing data, course of postoperative heart and respiration rate, false positive notification and specificity analysis, and vital sign assessment during teleconsultation. RESULTS In 14.7% of the patients, data for heart rate was missing for > 8 h. A day-night-rhythm of heart rate and respiration rate reappeared on average on postoperative day 2 with heart rate amplitude increasing after day 3. CREWS notification had a specificity of 98%. Of the 17 notifications, 70% was false positive. Half of them occurred between day 4 and 7 and were accompanied with surrounding reassuring values. Comparable postoperative complaints were encountered between patients with normal and deviated data. CONCLUSION Telemonitoring after outpatient bariatric surgery is feasible. It supports clinical decisions, however does not replace nurse or physician care. Although infrequent, the false notification rate was high. We suggested additional contact may not be necessary when notifications occur after restoration of circadian rhythm or when surrounding reassuring vital signs are present. CREWS supports ruling out serious complications, what may reduce in-hospital re-evaluations. Following these lessons learned, increased patients' comfort and decreased clinical workload could be expected. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCT04754893.
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- Elisabeth S van Ede
- Department of Anesthesiology, Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Catharina Hospital, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Lisacek-Kiosoglous AB, Powling AS, Fontalis A, Gabr A, Mazomenos E, Haddad FS. Artificial intelligence in orthopaedic surgery. Bone Joint Res 2023; 12:447-454. [PMID: 37423607 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.127.bjr-2023-0111.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing across many domains, of which the medical field is no exception. AI is an umbrella term defining the practical application of algorithms to generate useful output, without the need of human cognition. Owing to the expanding volume of patient information collected, known as 'big data', AI is showing promise as a useful tool in healthcare research and across all aspects of patient care pathways. Practical applications in orthopaedic surgery include: diagnostics, such as fracture recognition and tumour detection; predictive models of clinical and patient-reported outcome measures, such as calculating mortality rates and length of hospital stay; and real-time rehabilitation monitoring and surgical training. However, clinicians should remain cognizant of AI's limitations, as the development of robust reporting and validation frameworks is of paramount importance to prevent avoidable errors and biases. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI and its subfields, as well as to delineate its existing clinical applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Furthermore, this narrative review expands upon the limitations of AI and future direction.
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- Anthony B Lisacek-Kiosoglous
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Medicine London, London, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
- Wellcome / EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Wellcome / EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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Leenen JPL, Ardesch V, Patijn G. Remote Home Monitoring of Continuous Vital Sign Measurements by Wearables in Patients Discharged After Colorectal Surgery: Observational Feasibility Study. JMIR Perioper Med 2023; 6:e45113. [PMID: 37145849 DOI: 10.2196/45113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospital stays after colorectal surgery are increasingly being reduced by enhanced recovery and early discharge protocols. As a result, postoperative complications may frequently manifest after discharge in the home setting, potentially leading to emergency room presentations and readmissions. Virtual care interventions after hospital discharge may capture clinical deterioration at an early stage and hold promise for the prevention of readmissions and overall better outcomes. Recent technological advances have enabled continuous vital sign monitoring by wearable wireless sensor devices. However, the potential of these devices for virtual care interventions for patients discharged after colorectal surgery is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the feasibility of a virtual care intervention consisting of continuous vital sign monitoring with wearable wireless sensors and teleconsultations for patients discharged after colorectal surgery. METHODS In a single-center observational cohort study, patients were monitored at home for 5 consecutive days after discharge. Daily vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultations were performed by a remote patient-monitoring department. Intervention performance was evaluated by analyzing vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultation reports. Outcomes were categorized as "no concern," "slight concern," or "serious concern." Serious concern prompted contact with the surgeon on call. In addition, the quality of the vital sign data was determined, and the patient experience was evaluated. RESULTS Among 21 patients who participated in this study, 104 of 105 (99%) measurements of vital sign trends were successful. Of these 104 vital sign trend assessments, 68% (n=71) did not raise any concern, 16% (n=17) were unable to be assessed because of data loss, and none led to contacting the surgeon. Of 62 of 63 (98%) successfully performed telephone consultations, 53 (86%) did not raise any concerns and only 1 resulted in contacting the surgeon. A 68% agreement was found between vital sign trend assessments and telephone consultations. Overall completeness of the 2347 hours of vital sign trend data was 46.3% (range 5%-100%). Patient satisfaction score was 8 (IQR 7-9) of 10. CONCLUSIONS A home monitoring intervention of patients discharged after colorectal surgery was found to be feasible, given its high performance and high patient acceptability. However, the intervention design needs further optimization before the true value of remote monitoring for early discharge protocols, prevention of readmissions, and overall patient outcomes can be adequately determined.
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- Jobbe P L Leenen
- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Isala Academy, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Flexpool General Wards, Department of Care Support, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Connected Care Center, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Isala, Zwolle, Netherlands
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McLean KA, Knight SR, Diehl TM, Varghese C, Ng N, Potter MA, Zafar SN, Bouamrane MM, Harrison EM. Readiness for implementation of novel digital health interventions for postoperative monitoring: a systematic review and clinical innovation network analysis. Lancet Digit Health 2023; 5:e295-e315. [PMID: 37100544 DOI: 10.1016/s2589-7500(23)00026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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An increasing number of digital health interventions (DHIs) for remote postoperative monitoring have been developed and evaluated. This systematic review identifies DHIs for postoperative monitoring and evaluates their readiness for implementation into routine health care. Studies were defined according to idea, development, exploration, assessment, and long-term follow-up (IDEAL) stages of innovation. A novel clinical innovation network analysis used coauthorship and citations to examine collaboration and progression within the field. 126 DHIs were identified, with 101 (80%) being early stage innovations (IDEAL stage 1 and 2a). None of the DHIs identified had large-scale routine implementation. There is little evidence of collaboration, and there are clear omissions in the evaluation of feasibility, accessibility, and the health-care impact. Use of DHIs for postoperative monitoring remains at an early stage of innovation, with promising but generally low-quality supporting evidence. Comprehensive evaluation within high-quality, large-scale trials and real-world data are required to definitively establish readiness for routine implementation.
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- Kenneth A McLean
- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
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Thiel B, Godfried MB, van Emst ME, Vernooij LM, van Vliet LM, Rumke E, van Dongen RTM, Gerrits W, Koopman JSHA, Kalkman CJ. Quality of recovery after day care surgery with app-controlled remote monitoring: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:102. [PMID: 36759858 PMCID: PMC9909143 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07121-6] [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: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of surgical interventions are performed in day care and patients are discharged after the first critical postoperative period. At home, patients have limited options to contact healthcare providers in the hospital in case of severe pain and nausea. A smartphone application for patients to self-record pain and nausea when at home after day care surgery might improve patient's recovery. Currently patient experiences with smartphone applications are promising; however, we do not know whether remote monitoring with such an application also improves the patient's recovery. This study aims to evaluate the experienced quality of recovery after day care surgery between patients provided with the smartphone application for remote monitoring and patients receiving standard care without remote monitoring. METHODS This non-blinded randomized controlled trial with mixed methods design will include 310 adult patients scheduled for day care surgery. The intervention group receives the smartphone application with text message function for remote monitoring that enables patients to record pain and nausea. An anaesthesia professional trained in empathetic communication, who will contact the patient in case of severe pain or nausea, performs daily monitoring. The control group receives standard care, with post-discharge verbal and paper instructions. The main study endpoint is the difference in perceived quality of recovery, measured with the QoR-15 questionnaire on the 7th day after day care surgery. Secondary endpoints are the overall score on the Quality of Recovery-15 at day 1, 4 and 7-post discharge, the perceived quality of hospital aftercare and experienced psychological effects of remote monitoring during postoperative recovery from day care surgery. DISCUSSION This study will investigate if facilitating patients and healthcare professionals with a tool for accessible and empathetic communication might lead to an improved quality of the postoperative recovery period. TRIAL REGISTRATION The 'Quality of recovery after day care surgery with app-controlled remote monitoring: a randomized controlled trial' is approved and registered on 23 February 2022 by Research Ethics Committees United with registration number R21.076/NL78144.100.21. The protocol NL78144.100.21, 'Quality of recovery after day care surgery with app-controlled remote monitoring: a randomized controlled trial', is registered at the ClinicalTrials.gov public website (registration date 16 February 2022; NCT05244772).
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- B. Thiel
- grid.440209.b0000 0004 0501 8269Department of Anaesthesiology, OLVG Hospital (Oost), Amsterdam, 1090 HM the Netherlands
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- grid.440209.b0000 0004 0501 8269Department of Anaesthesiology, OLVG Hospital (Oost), Amsterdam, 1090 HM the Netherlands
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- grid.440209.b0000 0004 0501 8269Department of Anaesthesiology, OLVG Hospital (Oost), Amsterdam, 1090 HM the Netherlands
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- grid.7692.a0000000090126352Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU), Utrecht, 3508 GA The Netherlands
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- grid.5132.50000 0001 2312 1970University Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden, 233 AK the Netherlands
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- grid.5132.50000 0001 2312 1970University Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden, 233 AK the Netherlands
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- grid.413327.00000 0004 0444 9008Department of Anaesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ), Weg door Jonkerbos 100, Nijmegen, 6532 SZ The Netherlands
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- grid.413327.00000 0004 0444 9008Department of Anaesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ), Weg door Jonkerbos 100, Nijmegen, 6532 SZ The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Maasstadweg 21, Rotterdam, 3079 DZ The Netherlands
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- grid.7692.a0000000090126352Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU), Utrecht, 3508 GA The Netherlands
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Vilendrer S, Lestoquoy A, Artandi M, Barman L, Cannon K, Garvert DW, Halket D, Holdsworth LM, Singer S, Vaughan L, Winget M. A 360 degree mixed-methods evaluation of a specialized COVID-19 outpatient clinic and remote patient monitoring program. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:151. [PMID: 35698064 PMCID: PMC9189794 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01734-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our goals are to quantify the impact on acute care utilization of a specialized COVID-19 clinic with an integrated remote patient monitoring program in an academic medical center and further examine these data with stakeholder perceptions of clinic effectiveness and acceptability. METHODS A retrospective cohort was drawn from enrolled and unenrolled ambulatory patients who tested positive in May through September 2020 matched on age, presence of comorbidities and other factors. Qualitative semi-structured interviews with patients, frontline clinician, and administrators were analyzed in an inductive-deductive approach to identify key themes. RESULTS Enrolled patients were more likely to be hospitalized than unenrolled patients (N = 11/137 in enrolled vs 2/126 unenrolled, p = .02), reflecting a higher admittance rate following emergency department (ED) events among the enrolled vs unenrolled, though this was not a significant difference (46% vs 25%, respectively, p = .32). Thirty-eight qualitative interviews conducted June to October 2020 revealed broad stakeholder belief in the clinic's support of appropriate care escalation. Contrary to beliefs the clinic reduced inappropriate care utilization, no difference was seen between enrolled and unenrolled patients who presented to the ED and were not admitted (N = 10/137 in enrolled vs 8/126 unenrolled, p = .76). Administrators and providers described the clinic's integral role in allowing health services to resume in other areas of the health system following an initial lockdown. CONCLUSIONS Acute care utilization and multi-stakeholder interviews suggest heightened outpatient observation through a specialized COVID-19 clinic and remote patient monitoring program may have contributed to an increase in appropriate acute care utilization. The clinic's role securing safe reopening of health services systemwide was endorsed as a primary, if unmeasured, benefit.
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- Stacie Vilendrer
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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Michard F, Thiele RH, Saugel B, Joosten A, Flick M, Khanna AK. Wireless wearables for postoperative surveillance on surgical wards: a survey of 1158 anaesthesiologists in Western Europe and the USA. BJA OPEN 2022; 1:100002. [PMID: 37588692 PMCID: PMC10430871 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2022.100002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Background Several continuous monitoring solutions, including wireless wearable sensors, are available or being developed to improve patient surveillance on surgical wards. We designed a survey to understand the current perception and expectations of anaesthesiologists who, as perioperative physicians, are increasingly involved in postoperative care. Methods The survey was shared in 40 university hospitals from Western Europe and the USA. Results From 5744 anaesthesiologists who received the survey link, there were 1158 valid questionnaires available for analysis. Current postoperative surveillance was mainly based on intermittent spot-checks of vital signs every 4-6 h in the USA (72%) and every 8-12 h in Europe (53%). A majority of respondents (91%) considered that continuous monitoring of vital signs should be available on surgical wards and that wireless sensors are preferable to tethered systems (86%). Most respondents indicated that oxygen saturation (93%), heart rate (80%), and blood pressure (71%) should be continuously monitored with wrist devices (71%) or skin adhesive patches (54%). They believed it may help detect clinical deterioration earlier (90%), decrease rescue interventions (59%), and decrease hospital mortality (54%). Opinions diverged regarding the impact on nurse workload (increase 46%, decrease 39%), and most respondents considered that the biggest implementation challenges are economic (79%) and connectivity issues (64%). Conclusion Continuous monitoring of vital signs with wireless sensors is wanted by most anaesthesiologists from university hospitals in Western Europe and in the USA. They believe it may improve patient safety and outcome, but may also be challenging to implement because of cost and connectivity issues.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg–Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Paris Saclay, Paul Brousse Hospital, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg–Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Scheerhoorn J, van Ede L, Luyer MDP, Buise MP, Bouwman RA, Nienhuijs SW. Postbariatric EArly discharge Controlled by Healthdot (PEACH) trial: study protocol for a preference-based randomized trial. Trials 2022; 23:67. [PMID: 35063007 PMCID: PMC8781161 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction
Performing bariatric surgery in a daycare setting has a potential reduction in hospital costs and increase in patients’ satisfaction. Although the feasibility and safety of such care pathway has already been proven, its implementation is hampered by concerns about timely detection of short-term complications. This study is designed to evaluate a combined outcome measurement in outpatient bariatric surgery supplemented by a novel wireless remote monitoring system versus current standard of care.
Methods and analysis
A total of 200 patients with multidisciplinary team approval for primary bariatric surgery will be assigned based on their preference to one of two postoperative trajectories: (1) standard of in-hospital care with discharge on the first postoperative day or (2) same day discharge with ongoing telemonitoring up to 7 days after surgery. The device (Healthdot R Philips) transfers heart rate, respiration rate, activity, and body posture of the patient continuously by LoRaWan network to our hospital’s dashboard (Philips Guardian). The primary outcome is a composite outcome measure within 30 days postoperative based on mortality, mild and severe complications, readmission, and prolonged length-of-stay. Secondary outcomes include patients’ satisfaction and data handling dimensions.
Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.govNCT04754893, Registered on 12 February 2021.
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Blockchain in surgery: are we ready for the digital revolution? Updates Surg 2022; 74:3-6. [PMID: 35000186 PMCID: PMC8742880 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01232-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Wells CI, Xu W, Penfold JA, Keane C, Gharibans AA, Bissett IP, O’Grady G. OUP accepted manuscript. BJS Open 2022; 6:6564495. [PMID: 35388891 PMCID: PMC8988014 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Wearable devices have been proposed as a novel method for monitoring patients after surgery to track recovery, identify complications early, and improve surgical safety. Previous studies have used a heterogeneous range of devices, methods, and analyses. This review aimed to examine current methods and wearable devices used for monitoring after abdominal surgery and identify knowledge gaps requiring further investigation. Methods A scoping review was conducted given the heterogeneous nature of the evidence. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Scopus databases were systematically searched. Studies of wearable devices for monitoring of adult patients within 30 days after abdominal surgery were eligible for inclusion. Results A total of 78 articles from 65 study cohorts, with 5153 patients were included. Thirty-one different wearable devices were used to measure vital signs, physiological measurements, or physical activity. The duration of postoperative wearable device use ranged from 15 h to 3 months after surgery. Studies mostly focused on physical activity metrics (71.8 per cent). Continuous vital sign measurement and physical activity tracking both showed promise for detecting postoperative complications earlier than usual care, but conclusions were limited by poor device precision, adherence, occurrence of false alarms, data transmission problems, and retrospective data analysis. Devices were generally well accepted by patients, with high levels of acceptance, comfort, and safety. Conclusion Wearable technology has not yet realized its potential to improve postoperative monitoring. Further work is needed to overcome technical limitations, improve precision, and reduce false alarms. Prospective assessment of efficacy, using an intention-to-treat approach should be the focus of further studies.
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- Cameron I. Wells
- Correspondence to: Cameron Wells, Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre 1142, New Zealand (e-mail:)
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Surgery, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Surgery, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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Paternot A, Aegerter P, Martin A, Ouattara J, Ma S, Adjavon S, Trillat B, Alfonsi P, Fischler M, Le Guen M. Screening for postoperative vital signs abnormalities, and particularly hemodynamic ones, by continuous monitoring: protocol for the Biobeat-Postop cohort study. F1000Res 2021; 10:622. [PMID: 34754421 PMCID: PMC8546735 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.54781.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Postoperative hypotension associated with postoperative morbidity and early mortality has been studied previously. Hypertension and other hemodynamic, respiratory, and temperature abnormalities have comparatively understudied during the first postoperative days. Methods: This bi-centre observational cohort study will include 114 adult patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery hospitalized on an unmonitored general care floor and wearing a multi-signal wearable sensor, allowing remote monitoring (
Biobeat Technologies Ltd, Petah Tikva, Israel). The study will cover the first 72 hours after discharge of the patient from the post-anaesthesia care unit. Several thresholds will be used for each variable
(arterial pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and skin temperature). Data obtained using the sensor will be compared to data obtained during the routine nurse follow-up. The primary outcome is hemodynamic abnormality. The secondary outcomes are postoperative respiratory and temperature abnormalities, artefacts and blank/null outputs from the wearable device, postoperative complications, and finally, the ease of use of the device. We hypothesize that remote monitoring will detect abnormalities in vital signs more often or more quickly than the detection by nurses’ routine surveillance. Discussion: A demonstration of the ability of wireless sensors to outperform standard monitoring techniques paves the way for the creation of a loop which includes this monitoring mode, the automated creation of alerts, and the sending of these alerts to caregivers. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov,
NCT04585178. Registered on October 14, 2020
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- Alexis Paternot
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, Paris, 75014, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Information Systems, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph, Paris, 75014, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, 92150, France
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Dawes AJ, Lin AY, Varghese C, Russell MM, Lin AY. Mobile health technology for remote home monitoring after surgery: a meta-analysis. Br J Surg 2021; 108:1304-1314. [PMID: 34661649 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mobile health (mHealth) technology has been proposed as a method of improving post-discharge surveillance. Little is known about how mHealth has been used to track patients after surgery and whether its use is associated with differences in postoperative recovery. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials) were searched to identify studies published between January 1999 and February 2021. Mobile health was defined as any smartphone or tablet computer capable of electronically capturing health-related patient information and transmitting these data to the clinical team. Comparable outcomes were pooled via meta-analysis with additional studies compiled via narrative review. The quality of each study was assessed based on Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria. RESULTS Forty-five articles met inclusion criteria. While the majority of devices were designed to capture general health information, others were specifically adapted to the expected outcomes or potential complications of the index procedure. Exposure to mHealth was associated with fewer emergency department visits (odds ratio 0.42, 95 per cent c.i. 0.23 to 0.79) and readmissions (odds ratio 0.47, 95 per cent c.i. 0.29 to 0.77) as well as accelerated improvements in quality of life after surgery. There were limited data on other postoperative outcomes. CONCLUSION Remote home monitoring via mHealth is feasible, adaptable, and may even promote more effective postoperative care. Given the rapid expansion of mHealth, physicians and policymakers need to understand these technologies better so that they can be integrated into high-quality clinical care.
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- A J Dawes
- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.,Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research & Education Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.,Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia (Wellington), University of Otago, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of General Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of General Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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McGillion MH, Parlow J, Borges FK, Marcucci M, Jacka M, Adili A, Lalu MM, Ouellette C, Bird M, Ofori S, Roshanov PS, Patel A, Yang H, O'Leary S, Tandon V, Hamilton GM, Mrkobrada M, Conen D, Harvey V, Lounsbury J, Mian R, Bangdiwala SI, Arellano R, Scott T, Guyatt GH, Gao P, Graham M, Nenshi R, Forster AJ, Nagappa M, Levesque K, Marosi K, Chaudhry S, Haider S, Deuchar L, LeBlanc B, McCartney CJL, Schemitsch EH, Vincent J, Pettit SM, DuMerton D, Paulin AD, Simunovic M, Williams DC, Halman S, Harlock J, Meyer RM, Taylor DA, Shanthanna H, Schlachta CM, Parry N, Pichora DR, Yousuf H, Peter E, Lamy A, Petch J, Moloo H, Sehmbi H, Waggott M, Shelley J, Belley-Cote EP, Devereaux PJ. Post-discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring-1 (PVC-RAM-1) technology versus standard care: randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2021; 374:n2209. [PMID: 34593374 PMCID: PMC8477638 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n2209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if virtual care with remote automated monitoring (RAM) technology versus standard care increases days alive at home among adults discharged after non-elective surgery during the covid-19 pandemic. DESIGN Multicentre randomised controlled trial. SETTING 8 acute care hospitals in Canada. PARTICIPANTS 905 adults (≥40 years) who resided in areas with mobile phone coverage and were to be discharged from hospital after non-elective surgery were randomised either to virtual care and RAM (n=451) or to standard care (n=454). 903 participants (99.8%) completed the 31 day follow-up. INTERVENTION Participants in the experimental group received a tablet computer and RAM technology that measured blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and body weight. For 30 days the participants took daily biophysical measurements and photographs of their wound and interacted with nurses virtually. Participants in the standard care group received post-hospital discharge management according to the centre's usual care. Patients, healthcare providers, and data collectors were aware of patients' group allocations. Outcome adjudicators were blinded to group allocation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was days alive at home during 31 days of follow-up. The 12 secondary outcomes included acute hospital care, detection and correction of drug errors, and pain at 7, 15, and 30 days after randomisation. RESULTS All 905 participants (mean age 63.1 years) were analysed in the groups to which they were randomised. Days alive at home during 31 days of follow-up were 29.7 in the virtual care group and 29.5 in the standard care group: relative risk 1.01 (95% confidence interval 0.99 to 1.02); absolute difference 0.2% (95% confidence interval -0.5% to 0.9%). 99 participants (22.0%) in the virtual care group and 124 (27.3%) in the standard care group required acute hospital care: relative risk 0.80 (0.64 to 1.01); absolute difference 5.3% (-0.3% to 10.9%). More participants in the virtual care group than standard care group had a drug error detected (134 (29.7%) v 25 (5.5%); absolute difference 24.2%, 19.5% to 28.9%) and a drug error corrected (absolute difference 24.4%, 19.9% to 28.9%). Fewer participants in the virtual care group than standard care group reported pain at 7, 15, and 30 days after randomisation: absolute differences 13.9% (7.4% to 20.4%), 11.9% (5.1% to 18.7%), and 9.6% (2.9% to 16.3%), respectively. Beneficial effects proved substantially larger in centres with a higher rate of care escalation. CONCLUSION Virtual care with RAM shows promise in improving outcomes important to patients and to optimal health system function. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04344665.
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- Michael H McGillion
- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Critical Care and Anesthesiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, West Africa
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- Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Data Science and Digital Health, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Thiel B, Iao I, Smid J, de Wit E, Koopman S, Geerts B, Godfried M, Kalkman C. The adoption of a postoperative pain self-report tool, a qualitative study (Preprint). JMIR Hum Factors 2021; 9:e33706. [PMID: 35471472 PMCID: PMC9092239 DOI: 10.2196/33706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background With electronic technologies, patients are provided with tools to easily acquire information and to manage and record their own health status. eHealth interventions are already broadly applied to perioperative care. In a similar way, we aimed to utilize a smartphone application to enable postoperative patients to partially self-manage their postoperative pain. The results of a previously performed proof-of-concept study regarding the application were promising, and nurses as well as patients were optimistic regarding this innovative mobile application. Nevertheless, in reality, it appears that the usage and overall implementation of this application have stagnated since its introduction. Problems with innovation adoption are not novel; various studies have been conducted to explore the reasons for low implementation success of eHealth applications and indicated that adoption is influenced by multiple organizational factors. This study investigated the influence of these organizational factors on the adoption process, aiming to provide more insight in the dos and don’ts for implementing eHealth in the working processes of hospital care. Objective This study aimed to provide insight in how to successfully implement a technological eHealth innovation in a general nonacademic hospital. Methods A qualitative study was conducted to explore organizational factors affecting the innovation adoption process. Data were collected by conducting semistructured one-on-one interviews with 11 stakeholders. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis identifying overarching themes. Results Absorptive capacity, referred to as an organization’s dynamic capability pertaining to knowledge creation and utilization that enhances an organization’s ability to gain and sustain a competitive advantage, was regarded as the most influential factor on the application’s adoption. Accordingly, it appeared that innovation adoption is mainly determined by the capability and willingness to assimilate and transform new information into productive use and the ability to absorb a novel innovation. Absorptive capacity was found to be influenced by the innovation’s benefit and the sense of ownership and responsibility. Organizational readiness and management support were also regarded as essential since absorptive capacity seemed to be mediated by these factors. The size of the hospital influenced eHealth adoption by the amount of resources available and by its organizational structure. Conclusions In conclusion, absorptive capacity is essential for eHealth adoption, and it is mediated by management support and organizational readiness. It is recommended to increase the degree of willingness and ability to adopt an eHealth innovation by enhancing the relevance, engaging stakeholders, and assigning appropriate leaders to offer guidance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bram Thiel
- Department of Anesthesiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Services and Solutions Delivery, Philips Benelux, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Science, Athena Institute, Vu University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Spaarne Gasthuis Hospital, Haarlem, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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