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Sarabia J, Marcano M, Díaz S, Zubizarreta A, Pérez J. Lateral Evasive Maneuver with Shared Control Algorithm: A Simulator Study. Sensors (Basel) 2024; 24:562. [PMID: 38257655 DOI: 10.3390/s24020562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Shared control algorithms have emerged as a promising approach for enabling real-time driver automated system cooperation in automated vehicles. These algorithms allow human drivers to actively participate in the driving process while receiving continuous assistance from the automated system in specific scenarios. However, despite the theoretical benefits being analyzed in various works, further demonstrations of the effectiveness and user acceptance of these approaches in real-world scenarios are required due to the involvement of the human driver in the control loop. Given this perspective, this paper presents and analyzes the results of a simulator-based study conducted to evaluate a shared control algorithm for a critical lateral maneuver. The maneuver involves the automated system helping to avoid an oncoming motorcycle that enters the vehicle's lane. The study's goal is to assess the algorithm's performance, safety, and user acceptance within this specific scenario. For this purpose, objective measures, such as collision avoidance and lane departure prevention, as well as subjective measures related to the driver's sense of safety and comfort are studied. In addition, three levels of assistance (gentle, intermediate, and aggressive) are tested in two driver state conditions (focused and distracted). The findings have important implications for the development and execution of shared control algorithms, paving the way for their incorporation into actual vehicles.
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- Joseba Sarabia
- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Astondoa Bidea, Edificio 700, 48160 Derio, Spain
- Bilbao School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Astondoa Bidea, Edificio 700, 48160 Derio, Spain
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Astondoa Bidea, Edificio 700, 48160 Derio, Spain
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- Bilbao School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Astondoa Bidea, Edificio 700, 48160 Derio, Spain
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Kelly S, Kaye SA, White KM, Oviedo-Trespalacios O. Clearing the way for participatory data stewardship in artificial intelligence development: a mixed methods approach. Ergonomics 2023; 66:1782-1799. [PMID: 38054452 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2289864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Participatory data stewardship (PDS) empowers individuals to shape and govern their data via responsible collection and use. As artificial intelligence (AI) requires massive amounts of data, research must assess what factors predict consumers' willingness to provide their data to AI. This mixed-methods study applied the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with additional predictors of trust and subjective norms. Participants' data donation profile was also measured to assess the influence of individuals' social duty, understanding of the purpose and guilt. Participants (N = 322) completed an experimental survey. Individuals were willing to provide data to AI via PDS when they believed it was their social duty, understood the purpose and trusted AI. However, the TAM may not be a complete model for assessing user willingness. This study establishes that individuals value the importance of trusting and comprehending the broader societal impact of AI when providing their data to AI.Practitioner summary: To build responsible and representative AI, individuals are needed to participate in data stewardship. The factors driving willingness to participate in such methods were studied via an online survey. Trust, social duty and understanding the purpose significantly predicted willingness to provide data to AI via participatory data stewardship.
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- Sage Kelly
- Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q), School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q), School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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Schönbeck N, Hussein Y, Haack A, Schmager A, Harney U, Trübe L, Ückert F, Gottfried K. Evaluating REDCap as the Central Data Collection Tool for the Hamburg City Health Study. Stud Health Technol Inform 2023; 307:51-59. [PMID: 37697837 DOI: 10.3233/shti230693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The collection of examination data for large clinical studies is often done with proprietary systems, which are accompanied by several disadvantages such as high cost and low flexibility. With the use of open-source tools, these disadvantages can be overcome and thereby improve data collection as well as data quality. Here we exemplary use the data collection process of the Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS), carried out at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). We evaluated how the recording of the examination data can be converted from an established, proprietary electronic healthcare record (EHR) system to the free-to-use Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) software. METHODS For this purpose, a technical conversion of the EHR system is described first. Metafiles derived from the EHR system were used for REDCap electronic case report form (eCRF) building. The REDCap system was tested by HCHS study assistants via completion of self-developed tasks mimicking their everyday study life. Usability was quantitatively evaluated via the IBM Computer System Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ) and qualitatively assessed with a semi-structured interview. RESULTS With the IBM CSUQ, the study assistants rated the usage of the basic REDCap system for HCHS examination data collection with an overall score of 4.39, which represents a medium acceptance. The interview feedback was used to formulate user stories to subsequently increase the administrative sovereignty and to conceptualize a REDCap HCHS information technology (IT) infrastructure. CONCLUSION Our work aims to serve as a template for evaluating the feasibility of a conversion from a proprietary to a free-to-use data collection tool for large clinical studies such as the HCHS. REDCap has great potential, but extensions and an integration to the current IT infrastructure are required.
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- Nils Schönbeck
- Applied Medical Informatics, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Epidemiological study center, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Epidemiological study center, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Epidemiological study center, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Epidemiological study center, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Applied Medical Informatics, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Applied Medical Informatics, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Applied Medical Informatics, University Medical Center Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Newton N, Bamgboje-Ayodele A, Forsyth R, Tariq A, Baysari MT. Does Involving Clinicians in Decision Support Development Facilitate System Use Over Time? A Systematic Review. Stud Health Technol Inform 2023; 304:11-15. [PMID: 37347561 DOI: 10.3233/shti230359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Involving clinician users in the design and development of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems is touted to improve the fit between system and user needs. However, the impact of clinician involvement on CDS acceptance and use in practice has not been systematically studied. This review aimed to identify the approaches taken to involve clinicians in CDS development and understand the impact of these approaches on barriers and facilitators to acceptance and use in hospital settings over time. Twenty-three studies met full inclusion criteria. Clinician involvement was rarely described in depth and no comparative studies were identified. Despite frequently reporting perceived ease of use, included studies still reported barriers to acceptance and use shortly after CDS implementation and years later. Future studies should report clinician involvement in adequate detail to enable understanding of its impact on CDS acceptance and use over time. Additional recommendations for future research, including conducting comparative studies and maintaining clinician involvement beyond implementation, are described.
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- Nicki Newton
- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation and Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia
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Seliaman ME, Albahly MS. The Reasons for Physicians and Pharmacists' Acceptance of Clinical Support Systems in Saudi Arabia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:3132. [PMID: 36833832 PMCID: PMC9962582 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This research aims to identify the technological and non-technological factors influencing user acceptance of the CDSS in a group of healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia. The study proposes an integrated model that indicates the factors to be considered when designing and evaluating CDSS. This model is developed by integrating factors from the "Fit between Individuals, Task, and Technology" (FITT) framework into the three domains of the human, organization, and technology-fit (HOT-fit) model. The resulting FITT-HOT-fit integrated model was tested using a quantitative approach to evaluate the currently implemented CDSS as a part of Hospital Information System BESTCare 2.0 in the Saudi Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. For data collection, a survey questionnaire was conducted at all Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs hospitals. Then, the collected survey data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This analysis included measurement instrument reliability, discriminant validity, convergent validity, and hypothesis testing. Moreover, a CDSS usage data sample was extracted from the data warehouse to be analyzed as an additional data source. The results of the hypotheses test show that usability, availability, and medical history accessibility are critical factors influencing user acceptance of CDSS. This study provides prudence about healthcare facilities and their higher management to adopt CDSS.
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- Mohamed Elhassan Seliaman
- Department of Information Systems, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Eysenbach G, Oke J, Kardos A. ChroniSense National Early Warning Score Study: Comparison Study of a Wearable Wrist Device to Measure Vital Signs in Patients Who Are Hospitalized. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e40226. [PMID: 36745491 PMCID: PMC9941897 DOI: 10.2196/40226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Wearable devices could be used to continuously monitor vital signs in patients who are hospitalized, but they require validation. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the clinical validity of the prototype of a semiautomated wearable wrist device (ChroniSense Polso) to measure vital signs and provide National Early Warning Scores (NEWSs). METHODS Vital signs and NEWSs measured using the wearable device were compared with standard, nurse-lead manual measurements. We enrolled adult patients (aged ≥18 years) who required vital sign measurements at least every 6 hours in a UK teaching district general hospital. Wearable device measurements were not used for clinical decision-making. The primary outcome was the agreement on the individual National Early Warning parameter scores and vital sign measurements: respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate. Secondary outcomes were the agreement on the total NEWS, incidence of adverse events, and user acceptance. To compare the wearable device measurements with the standard measurements, we analyzed vital sign measurements by limits of agreement (Bland-Altman analysis) and conducted κ agreement analyses for NEWSs. A user experience survey was conducted with questions about comfort of the wrist device, safety, preference, and use. RESULTS We included 132 participants in the study, with a mean age of 62 (SD 15.81) years; most of them were men (102/132, 77.3%). The highest weighted κ values were found for heart rate (0.69, 95% CI 0.57-0.81 for all 385 measurements) and systolic blood pressure (0.39, 95% CI 0.30-0.47 for all 339 measurements). Weighted κ values were low for respiration rate (0.03, 95% CI -0.001 to 0.05 for all 445 measurements), temperature (0, 95% CI 0-0 for all 231 measurements), and oxygen saturation (-0.11, 95% CI -0.20 to -0.02 for all 187 measurements). Weighted κ using Cicchetti-Allison weights showed κ of 0.20 (95% CI 0.03-0.38) when using all 56 total NEWSs. The user acceptance survey found that approximately half (45/91, 49%) of the participants found it comfortable to wear the device and liked its appearance. Most (85/92, 92%) of them said that they would wear the device during their next hospital visit, and many (74/92, 80%) said that they would recommend it to others. CONCLUSIONS This study shows the promising use of a prototype wearable device to measure vital signs in a hospital setting. Agreement between the standard measurements and wearable device measurements was acceptable for systolic blood pressure and heart rate, but needed to be improved for respiration rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation. Future studies need to improve the clinical validity of this wearable device. Large studies are required to assess clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of wearable devices for vital sign measurement. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028219.
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Translational Cardiovascular Research Group, Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Codsi R, Errett NA, Luabeya AK, Hatherill M, Shapiro AE, Lochner KA, Vingino AR, Kohn MJ, Cangelosi GA. Preferences of health care workers using tongue swabs for tuberculosis diagnosis during COVID-19. medRxiv 2022:2022.12.06.22283185. [PMID: 36523414 PMCID: PMC9753790 DOI: 10.1101/2022.12.06.22283185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Healthcare workers (HCW) who come into contact with tuberculosis (TB) patients are at elevated risk of TB infection and disease. The collection and handling of sputum samples for TB diagnosis poses exposure risks to HCW, particularly in settings where aerosol containment is limited. An alternative sample collection method, tongue swabbing, was designed to help mitigate this risk, and is under evaluation in multiple settings. This study assessed risk perceptions among South African HCW who used tongue swabbing in TB diagnostic research during the COVID-19 pandemic. We characterized their context-specific preferences as well as the facilitators and barriers of tongue swab use in clinical and community settings. Participants (n=18) were HCW with experience using experimental tongue swabbing methods at the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI). We used key informant semi-structured interviews to assess attitudes toward two tongue swab strategies: Provider-collected swabbing (PS) and supervised self-swabbing (SSS). Responses from these interviews were analyzed by rapid qualitative analysis and thematic analysis methods. Facilitators included aversion to sputum (PS and SSS), perceived safety of the method (SSS), and educational resources to train patients (SSS). Barriers included cultural stigmas, as well as personal security and control of their work environment when collecting swabs in community settings. COVID-19 risk perception was a significant barrier to the PS method. Motivators for HCW use of tongue swabbing differed substantially by use case, and whether the HCW has the authority and agency to implement safety precautions in specific settings. These findings point to a need for contextually specific educational resources to enhance safety of and adherence to the SSS collection method.
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- Renée Codsi
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine and Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine and Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Departments of Global Health and Medicine (Infectious Diseases) University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Golbabaei F, Yigitcanlar T, Paz A, Bunker J. Understanding Autonomous Shuttle Adoption Intention: Predictive Power of Pre-Trial Perceptions and Attitudes. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:9193. [PMID: 36501893 PMCID: PMC9741409 DOI: 10.3390/s22239193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The capability of 'demand-responsive transport', particularly in autonomous shared form, to better facilitate road-based mobility is considered a significant advantage because improved mobility leads to enhanced quality of life and wellbeing. A central point in implementing a demand-responsive transit system in a new area is adapting the operational concept to the respective structural and socioeconomic conditions. This requires an extensive analysis of the users' needs. There is presently limited understanding of public perceptions and attitudes toward the adoption of autonomous demand-responsive transport. To address this gap, a theory-based conceptual framework is proposed to provide detailed empirical insights into the public's adoption intention of 'autonomous shuttle buses' as a form of autonomous demand-responsive transport. South East Queensland, Australia, was selected as the testbed. In this case study, relationships between perceptions, attitudes, and usage intention were examined by employing a partial least squares structural equation modeling method. The results support the basic technology acceptance model casual relationships that correspond with previous studies. Although the direct effects of perceived relative advantages and perceived service quality on usage intention are not significant, they could still affect usage intention indirectly through the attitude factor. Conversely, perceived risks are shown to have no association with perceived usefulness but can negatively impact travelers' attitudes and usage intention toward autonomous shuttle buses. The research findings provide implications to assist policymakers, transport planners, and engineers in their policy decisions and system plans as well as achieving higher public acknowledgment and wider uptake of autonomous demand-responsive transport technology solutions.
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- Fahimeh Golbabaei
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- City 4.0 Lab, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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Kopanitsa G, Kovalchuk S. Study of the User Behaviour Caused by Automatic Recommendation Systems Call to Action. Stud Health Technol Inform 2022; 299:89-96. [PMID: 36325849 DOI: 10.3233/shti220966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Diagnostics accuracy and usability of symptom checkers have been researched in several studies. Their ability to set a correct diagnosis especially in the urgent cases is questionable. There is one aspect of symptom checkers that has not been deeply studied yet. It is their ability to motivate patients to follow up after receiving a direct recommendation and to decrease a load on the health care professionals. The goal of this research is to study how patients behave after receiving a recommendation from a symptom checker and motivation of this behavior. We studied how patients react on the symptom checker recommendations and the motivation behind this behavior. In total we invited 3615 patients to have a symptom checker screening; 2374 of them agreed to run a symptom checker screening; 867 of them agreed to participate in the study. The proportion of the patients who agreed to have a symptom checker screening. So, we can clearly see that symptom checker screening doesn't result in a significant decrease of the load on healthcare professionals. This is supported by the quantitative study results. The patients emphasized the ease of use of the tool and clearness of the recommendations it gives. However, they perceived it as rather a second opinion tool or a tool that helps to prepare to the doctor's visit.
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- Georgy Kopanitsa
- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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Al-Rahmi AM, Shamsuddin A, Wahab E, Al-Rahmi WM, Alyoussef IY, Crawford J. Social media use in higher education: Building a structural equation model for student satisfaction and performance. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1003007. [PMID: 36203665 PMCID: PMC9530898 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1003007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Social media utilization at the student-level has become more prevalent contemporary higher education. Hence, this study is aimed at developing a specific model, along with the behavioral intention to use, to explore educational quality, actual social media use, and task-technology fit that affects student satisfaction and performance impact through examining the synergies of constructivism, user acceptance and usage of information technology, and technology acceptance. To test, a survey was administered to 430 students across five Malaysian universities. Through structural equation modeling, findings indicate that to improve student satisfaction and student performance through embedded social media, students need to have opportunities to collaborate on learning, have easy access to social media, perceive such use to be easy, and have aligned expectation on performance and effort. Interestingly, the actual social media use, was the only variable in the model that did not predict student satisfaction, despite its role in predicting student performance. The study highlights that constructivist learning, as well as task-technology fit over social media, enhances the students' learning experience and enables knowledge sharing and dissemination. The effect of using social media on student satisfaction and academic performance highlights that all students think that it is adequate for their instructors to improve their usage of social media tools. Therefore, we advocate learners and students employing social media for academic purposes with the help of lecturers at higher teaching organizations and institutions.
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- Ali Mugahed Al-Rahmi
- Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Ali Mugahed Al-Rahmi
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- Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, School of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia,Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi
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- Faculty of Education, Education Technology Department, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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Zhuang E, Chen HH, Kolesnik O, Hines SE. Tolerability, User Acceptance and Preference for a Novel Reusable Respirator Among Healthcare Workers. Am J Infect Control 2022:S0196-6553(22)00673-3. [PMID: 36122632 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The CleanSpace Technology Halo respirator combines a clear face mask and a powered air supply, without belts or hoses. Although providing higher protection than other respirators used in healthcare, user acceptance of this device has not been assessed with validated tools. METHODS We surveyed healthcare workers (HCWs) within a US medical system using Halo respirators in 2021. Subjects completed three surveys over eight weeks, which included the Respirator Comfort, Wearing Experience, and Function Instrument (R-COMFI), a validated tool to assess respirator tolerability. The survey included additional questions about user acceptability and respirator preference. Responses were evaluated for change over time and for significant predictors. RESULTS Of 113 HCWs who completed the initial survey (29% response rate), mean ± SD R-COMFI score was 9.1± 5.1, (scale 0-47, lower = more tolerable) and did not change over time (p = 0.42). Fewer years in healthcare significantly predicted better R-COMFI score (p=0.01). Many users preferred Halo in both usual care (45-52%) and care of patients with COVID-19 (60-64%). DISCUSSION Halo respirators received favorable tolerability scores by HCWs, who often preferred them, especially during care of patients with COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS Given demand for respirator use in healthcare, the innovative design provides higher protection than other respirators with a favorable user experience.
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- Eileen Zhuang
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 S. Paca Street #200, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Howard Hall, Suite 109, 660 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 S. Paca Street #200, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 S. Paca Street #200, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA; Department of Medicine, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 11 S. Paca Street #200, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA.
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Wixted D, Neighbors CE, Pieper CF, Wu A, Kingsbury C, Register H, Petzold E, Newby LK, Woods CW. Comparison of a Blood Self-Collection System with Routine Phlebotomy for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12. [PMID: 36010206 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12081857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced researchers to reconsider in-person assessments due to transmission risk. We conducted a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of using the Tasso-SST (Tasso, Inc, Seattle, Washington) device for blood self-collection for use in SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing in an ongoing COVID-19 prevalence and immunity research study. 100 participants were recruited between January and March 2021 from a previously identified sub-cohort of the Cabarrus County COVID-19 Prevalence and Immunity (C3PI) Study who were under-going bimonthly COVID-19 antibody testing. Participants were given a Tasso-SST kit and asked to self-collect blood during a scheduled visit where trained laboratory personnel performed routine phlebotomy. All participants completed an after-visit survey about their experience. Overall, 70.0% of participants were able to collect an adequate sample for testing using the device. Among those with an adequate sample, there was a high concordance in results between the Tasso-SST and phlebotomy blood collection methods (Cohen’s kappa coefficient = 0.88, Interclass correlation coefficient 0.98 [0.97, 0.99], p < 0.0001). The device received a high-level (90.0%) of acceptance among all participants. Overall, the Tasso-SST could prove to be a valuable tool for seroprevalence testing. However, future studies in larger, diverse populations over longer periods may provide a better understanding of device usability and acceptance among older participants and those with comorbidities in various use scenarios.
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Moody L, Wood E, Needham A, Booth A, Jimenez-Aranda A, Tindale W. Identifying individual enablers and barriers to the use of digital technology for the self-management of long-term conditions by older adults. J Med Eng Technol 2022; 46:448-461. [PMID: 35748238 DOI: 10.1080/03091902.2022.2089249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Evidence suggests that much of the digital technology available and provided to older adults to enable self-management of long-term conditions is under-utilised. This research focuses on three conditions prevalent amongst older adults: diabetes, dementia and chronic kidney disease and explores the individual enablers and barriers to the use of digital self-management technology. The paper reports findings from a series of three systematic reviews of qualitative research (qualitative evidence syntheses). These reviews informed the design of a Delphi study. The first round of the Delphi involving 15 expert interviews is reported. The findings highlight common themes across the three conditions: how technology is used; barriers to use; assessing individual needs when selecting technology; support requirements; multi-functional self-management technologies; trust, privacy and data sharing; achieving accessible and aspirational design. Some emerging recommendations have been suggested to guide the design, and provision of technology to older adults. These will extended and refined through subsequent rounds of the Delphi method.
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- Louise Moody
- Centre for Arts, Memory and Communities, Coventry University, Coventry, UK.,NIHR Devices for Dignity MedTech Co-operative, UK, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Arts, Memory and Communities, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- NIHR Devices for Dignity MedTech Co-operative, UK, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- NIHR Devices for Dignity MedTech Co-operative, UK, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- NIHR Devices for Dignity MedTech Co-operative, UK, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Tu R, Xu J, Li T, Chen H. Effective and Acceptable Eco-Driving Guidance for Human-Driving Vehicles: A Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:7310. [PMID: 35742559 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Eco-driving guidance refers to courses, warnings, or suggestions provided to human drivers to improve driving behaviour to enable less energy use and emissions. This paper reviews existing eco-driving guidance studies and identifies challenges to tackle in the future. We summarize two categories of current guidance systems, static and dynamic, distinguished by whether real-world driving records are used to generate behaviour guidance or not. We find that influencing factors, such as the content of suggestions, the display methods, and drivers’ socio-demographic characteristics, have varied effects on the guidance results across studies. Drivers are reported to have basic eco-driving knowledge, while the question of how to motivate the acceptance and practice of such behaviour, especially in the long term, is overlooked. Adaptive driving suggestions based on drivers’ individual habits can improve the effectiveness and acceptance while this field is under investigation. In-vehicle assistance presents potential safety issues, and visualized in-vehicle assistance is reported to be most distractive. Given existing studies focusing on the operational level, a common agreement on the guidance design and associated influencing factors has yet to be reached. Research on the systematic and tactical design of eco-driving guidance and in-vehicle interaction is advised.
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Kim B, Lee E, Jo SH. The effects of extrinsic reward that affect a user's continuous intention to use a fitness application. Inform Health Soc Care 2022; 48:153-164. [PMID: 35699254 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2022.2086463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Fitness application service providers are offering rewards, such as points to users as incentives for service use. However, it is questionable whether this reward offering is an effective measure for persuading consumers to use fitness applications continuously. This study examines how reward affects continued use of fitness applications. An online survey was conducted on 268 people who actually used the fitness application. Respondents were divided into two groups at random, an extrinsic reward group and a non-extrinsic reward group, to check the effects of the rewards. Structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. Factors influencing a user's continuous intention to use fitness applications will vary depending on whether rewards are provided. For the extrinsic reward group, perceived enjoyment and perceived privacy protection were significant variables to continue use of a fitness application. However, for the non-extrinsic reward group, monetary value was a significant variable. For continuous use of a fitness application, if rewards are provided, it is necessary to emphasize intrinsic factors such as fun rather than extrinsic factors such as savings and cost. On the other hand, without rewards, it is necessary to highlight extrinsic factors rather than intrinsic factors.
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- Byongjin Kim
- School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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Babič J, Laffranchi M, Tessari F, Verstraten T, Novak D, Šarabon N, Ugurlu B, Peternel L, Torricelli D, Veneman JF. Challenges and solutions for application and wider adoption of wearable robots. Wearable Technol 2021; 2:e14. [PMID: 38486636 PMCID: PMC10936284 DOI: 10.1017/wtc.2021.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The science and technology of wearable robots are steadily advancing, and the use of such robots in our everyday life appears to be within reach. Nevertheless, widespread adoption of wearable robots should not be taken for granted, especially since many recent attempts to bring them to real-life applications resulted in mixed outcomes. The aim of this article is to address the current challenges that are limiting the application and wider adoption of wearable robots that are typically worn over the human body. We categorized the challenges into mechanical layout, actuation, sensing, body interface, control, human-robot interfacing and coadaptation, and benchmarking. For each category, we discuss specific challenges and the rationale for why solving them is important, followed by an overview of relevant recent works. We conclude with an opinion that summarizes possible solutions that could contribute to the wider adoption of wearable robots.
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- Jan Babič
- Laboratory for Neuromechanics and Biorobotics, Department of Automation, Biocybernetics and Robotics, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Robotics & Multibody Mechanics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Flanders Make, Brussels, Belgium
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- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
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- Biomechatronics Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Delft Haptics Lab, Department of Cognitive Robotics, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Cajal Institute, Spanish National Research Council, Madrid, Spain
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Kopanitsa G, Derevitskii IV, Savitskaya DA, Kovalchuk SV. Assessing Acceptance Level of a Hybrid Clinical Decision Support Systems. Stud Health Technol Inform 2021; 287:18-22. [PMID: 34795071 DOI: 10.3233/shti210802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We present a user acceptance study of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk prediction. We focus on how a combination of data-driven and rule-based models influence the efficiency and acceptance by doctors. To evaluate the perceived usefulness, we randomly generated CDSS output in three different settings: Data-driven (DD) model output; DD model with a presence of known risk scale (FINDRISK); DD model with presence of risk scale and explanation of DD model. For each case, a physician was asked to answer 3 questions: if a doctor agrees with the result, if a doctor understands it, if the result is useful for the practice. We employed a Lankton's model to evaluate the user acceptance of the clinical decision support system. Our analysis has proved that without the presence of scales, a physician trust CDSS blindly. From the answers, we can conclude that interpretability plays an important role in accepting a CDSS.
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- Georgy Kopanitsa
- ITMO University, 49 Kronverskiy prospect, 197101, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- ITMO University, 49 Kronverskiy prospect, 197101, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 2 Akkuratova st., 197341, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- ITMO University, 49 Kronverskiy prospect, 197101, Saint Petersburg, Russia.,Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 2 Akkuratova st., 197341, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Inoue K, Wada K, Shibata T. Exploring the applicability of the robotic seal PARO to support caring for older persons with dementia within the home context. Palliat Care Soc Pract 2021; 15:26323524211030285. [PMID: 34350398 PMCID: PMC8287345 DOI: 10.1177/26323524211030285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective: To (1) examine the potentiality of using the robot PARO to mediate care
provided by the family and (2) identify problems when utilizing PARO in the
home context. Methods: Family members of 7 households were asked to use PARO for at least three
times per week, over 1 to 3 months. Research data, including standardized
assessments, interviews, and observations, were collected at initial and
subsequent monthly visits. Collected data were analyzed through descriptive
statistics and inductive thematic content analysis. Results: Out of the seven participants, five responded positively to PARO, thereby
achieving their goals of improving activity engagement, relaxation, a
respite from supervision, and improved mood. A positive initial interaction
with PARO showed continued interest to it. Participants were observed to
communicate with caregivers and relate to PARO. Discussion: The application of PARO at home is possibly influenced by the persons’
initial level of interest toward PARO. It is crucial to perform careful
observation and assessment before deciding to use PARO within the home
context to support the life of older persons with dementia.
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- Kaoru Inoue
- Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 7-2-10 Higashiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-8551, Japan
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- Graduate School of Systems Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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Menant L, Gilibert D, Sauvezon C. The Application of Acceptance Models to Human Resource Information Systems: A Literature Review. Front Psychol 2021; 12:659421. [PMID: 34135818 PMCID: PMC8202014 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.659421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Technology acceptance by users has been extensively studied in recent years in various fields such as technologies for learning, e-commerce, and business technologies. This review focuses specifically on Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and its acceptance by users. Given their widespread use in organisations, HRIS acceptance has been researched but not synthesised in any way. This article aims to review the effectiveness of the classical TAM and UTAUT models commonly used for new technologies and to identify the variables added to these models to better predict HRIS acceptance by employees. It also highlights the importance of the human-machine-organisation relationship to contribute to the understanding of HRIS acceptance in professional environments. This review confirms the effectiveness of the TAM and UTAUT models and proposes to develop them by (a) variables reffering to technological characteristics (security, system response time, and the data quality implemented in the system), (b) user satisfaction with the system, and (c) organisational variables (expected role of the HR department). The discussion focuses on the retroaction possibilities between the different Human-Machine-Organisation relation levels.
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- Lou Menant
- Laboratoire Epsylon EA 4556, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratoire Epsylon EA 4556, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratoire Epsylon EA 4556, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, Montpellier, France
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Shi Y, Amill-Rosario A, Rudin RS, Fischer SH, Shekelle P, Scanlon DP, Damberg CL. Barriers to using clinical decision support in ambulatory care: Do clinics in health systems fare better? J Am Med Inform Assoc 2021; 28:1667-1675. [PMID: 33895828 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocab064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We quantify the use of clinical decision support (CDS) and the specific barriers reported by ambulatory clinics and examine whether CDS utilization and barriers differed based on clinics' affiliation with health systems, providing a benchmark for future empirical research and policies related to this topic. MATERIALS AND METHODS Despite much discussion at the theoretic level, the existing literature provides little empirical understanding of barriers to using CDS in ambulatory care. We analyze data from 821 clinics in 117 medical groups, based on in Minnesota Community Measurement's annual Health Information Technology Survey (2014-2016). We examine clinics' use of 7 CDS tools, along with 7 barriers in 3 areas (resource, user acceptance, and technology). Employing linear probability models, we examine factors associated with CDS barriers. RESULTS Clinics in health systems used more CDS tools than did clinics not in systems (24 percentage points higher in automated reminders), but they also reported more barriers related to resources and user acceptance (26 percentage points higher in barriers to implementation and 33 points higher in disruptive alarms). Barriers related to workflow redesign increased in clinics affiliated with health systems (33 points higher). Rural clinics were more likely to report barriers to training. CONCLUSIONS CDS barriers related to resources and user acceptance remained substantial. Health systems, while being effective in promoting CDS tools, may need to provide further assistance to their affiliated ambulatory clinics to overcome barriers, especially the requirement to redesign workflow. Rural clinics may need more resources for training.
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- Yunfeng Shi
- Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Gárate FJ, Chausa P, Whetham J, Jones CI, García F, Cáceres C, Sánchez-González P, Wallitt E, Gómez EJ. EmERGE mHealth Platform: Implementation and Technical Evaluation of a Digital Supported Pathway of Care for Medically Stable HIV. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18063156. [PMID: 33803821 PMCID: PMC8003226 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In this article, we described a new mobile-Health (mHealth) supported clinical pathway of care for people living with medically stable HIV in terms of platform acceptability, usability and technical feasibility. The EmERGE mHealth platform was codesigned with clinicians and the community, developed using Scrum agile methodology, integrated with hospital information systems and validated in a large prospective cohort study of 2251 participants. The evaluation of this new paradigm of care was conducted using a tailored Health Technology Assessment: the Model for Assessment of Telemedicine Applications. Usability and acceptability were assessed through the System Usability Score and a Patient Reported Experience Measure. The EmERGE platform was successfully deployed across diverse care settings in five European countries and used by 2251 patients and more than 20 clinicians for up to 30 months. Results from the formal evaluation demonstrated that the EmERGE platform is feasible and acceptable, with a high level of usability (median System Usability Score (SUS) 85.0%) and very positive patient-reported experiences (94.2% would recommend to a friend). The EmERGE platform is a secure and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)-compliant system with a complete set of functionalities that could be easily adapted to other clinical conditions, clinical sites and health systems thanks to its modular technical architecture.
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- Francisco J. Gárate
- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine Centre, ETSI Telecomunicación, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (P.S.-G.); (E.J.G.)
- Correspondence: (F.J.G.); (P.C.)
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine Centre, ETSI Telecomunicación, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (P.S.-G.); (E.J.G.)
- Correspondence: (F.J.G.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, BN2 5BE Brighton, UK;
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Fundacio Privada Clinic per a la Recerca Biomedica—IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine Centre, ETSI Telecomunicación, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (P.S.-G.); (E.J.G.)
- Computer Science Department, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine Centre, ETSI Telecomunicación, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (P.S.-G.); (E.J.G.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine Centre, ETSI Telecomunicación, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (C.C.); (P.S.-G.); (E.J.G.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Mikawa M, Chen H, Fujisawa M. Face Memorization Using AIM Model for Mobile Robot and Its Application to Name Calling Function. Sensors (Basel) 2020; 20:s20226629. [PMID: 33228069 PMCID: PMC7699396 DOI: 10.3390/s20226629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We are developing a social mobile robot that has a name calling function using a face memorization system. It is said that it is an important function for a social robot to call to a person by her/his name, and the name calling can make a friendly impression of the robot on her/him. Our face memorization system has the following features: (1) When the robot detects a stranger, it stores her/his face images and name after getting her/his permission. (2) The robot can call to a person whose face it has memorized by her/his name. (3) The robot system has a sleep–wake function, and a face classifier is re-trained in a REM sleep state, or execution frequencies of information processes are reduced when it has nothing to do, for example, when there is no person around the robot. In this paper, we confirmed the performance of these functions and conducted an experiment to evaluate the impression of the name calling function with research participants. The experimental results revealed the validity and effectiveness of the proposed face memorization system.
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Akdur G, Aydin MN, Akdur G. Adoption of Mobile Health Apps in Dietetic Practice: Case Study of Diyetkolik. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e16911. [PMID: 33006566 PMCID: PMC7568214 DOI: 10.2196/16911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Dietetics mobile health apps provide lifestyle tracking and support on demand. Mobile health has become a new trend for health service providers through which they have been shifting their services from clinical consultations to online apps. These apps usually offer basic features at no cost and charge a premium for advanced features. Although diet apps are now more common and have a larger user base, in general, there is a gap in literature addressing why users intend to use diet apps. We used Diyetkolik, Turkey’s most widely used online dietetics platform for 7 years, as a case study to understand the behavioral intentions of users. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the behavioral intentions of users to adopt and use mobile health apps. We used the Technology Acceptance Model and extended it by exploring other factors such as price-value, perceived risk, and trust factors in order to assess the technology acceptance of users. Methods We conducted quantitative research on the Diyetkolik app users by using random sampling. Valid data samples gathered from 658 app users were analyzed statistically by applying structural equation modeling. Results Statistical findings suggested that perceived usefulness (P<.001), perceived ease of use (P<.001), trust (P<.001), and price-value (P<.001) had significant relationships with behavioral intention to use. However, no relationship between perceived risk and behavioral intention was found (P=.99). Additionally, there was no statistical significance for age (P=.09), gender (P=.98), or previous app use experience (P=.14) on the intention to use the app. Conclusions This research is an invaluable addition to Technology Acceptance Model literature. The results indicated that 2 external factors (trust and price-value) in addition to Technology Acceptance Model factors showed statistical relevance with behavioral intention to use and improved our understanding of user acceptance of a mobile health app. The third external factor (perceived risk) did not show any statistical relevance regarding behavioral intention to use. Most users of the Diyetkolik dietetics app were hesitant in purchasing dietitian services online. Users should be frequently reassured about the security of the platform and the authenticity of the platform’s dietitians to ensure that users’ interactions with the dietitians are based on trust for the platform and the brand.
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- Gorkem Akdur
- Department of Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Li Q. Healthcare at Your Fingertips: The Acceptance and Adoption of Mobile Medical Treatment Services among Chinese Users. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E6895. [PMID: 32967230 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Mobile health (mHealth) services have recently been receiving increasing attention. However, there is a lack of knowledge about how users accept and adopt mobile medical treatment (MMT) services, some of the most promising mHealth services that aim to extend the patient-physician relationship beyond the conventional clinic environment. To fill this research gap, this study proposes a research model for predicting consumers' acceptance behavior toward MMT services based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). A survey was conducted among 303 Chinese MMT service users to evaluate the proposed model and relevant hypotheses using partial least squares. Several key findings were summarized from the results: (1) the attitude toward using MMT, technology anxiety, and trust are significantly associated with users' behavioral intention to use MMT services; (2) the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and trust significantly influence users' attitude toward using MMT services; (3) the perceived interactivity, perceived personalization, and privacy concerns have significant impacts on users' perceptions of ease of use, usefulness, and trust toward MMT services. The current findings have both theoretical and practical implications that may guide practitioners and researchers to better understand consumers' acceptance of MMT services.
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Floch J, Vilarinho T, Zettl A, Ibanez-Sanchez G, Calvo-Lerma J, Stav E, Haro PH, Aalberg AL, Fides-Valero A, Bayo Montón JL. Users' Experiences of a Mobile Health Self-Management Approach for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e15896. [PMID: 32673237 PMCID: PMC7381063 DOI: 10.2196/15896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Despite a large number of clinical trials aiming at evaluating the digital self-management of chronic diseases, there is little discussion about users’ experiences with digital approaches. However, a good user experience is a critical factor for technology adoption. Understanding users’ experiences can inform the design of approaches toward increased motivation for digital self-management. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the self-management of cystic fibrosis (CF) with a focus on gastrointestinal concerns and the care of young patients. Following a user-centered design approach, we developed a self-management app for patients and parents and a web tool for health care professionals (HCPs). To evaluate the proposed solutions, a 6-month clinical trial was conducted in 6 European CF competence centers. This paper analyzes the user acceptance of the technology and the benefits and disadvantages perceived by the trial participants. Methods A mixed methods approach was applied. Data were collected through 41 semistructured qualitative interviews of patients, parents, and HCPs involved in the clinical trial. In addition, data were collected through questionnaires embedded in the self-management app. Results Support for enzyme dose calculation and nutrition management was found to be particularly useful. Patients and parents rapidly strengthened their knowledge about the treatment and increased their self-efficacy. Reported benefits include reduced occurrence of symptoms and enhanced quality of life. Patients and parents had different skills, requiring follow-up by HCPs in an introductory phase. HCPs valued obtaining precise information about the patients, allowing for more personalized advice. However, the tight follow-up of several patients led to an increased workload. Over time, as patient self-efficacy increased, patient motivation for using the app decreased and the quality of the reported data was reduced. Conclusions Self-management enfolds a collaboration between patients and HCPs. To be successful, a self-management approach should be accepted by both parties. Through understanding behaviors and experiences, this study defines recommendations for a complex case—the demanding treatment of CF. We identify target patient groups and situations for which the app is most beneficial and suggest focusing on these rather than motivating for regular app usage over a long time. We also advise the personalized supervision of patients during the introduction of the approach. Finally, we propose to develop guidance for HCPs to facilitate changes in practice. As personalization and technology literacy are factors found to influence the acceptance of digital self-management of other chronic diseases, it is relevant to consider the proposed recommendations beyond the case of CF.
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- Universitat Politècnica de València, València, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, València, Spain
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Radionova N, Becker G, Mayer-Steinacker R, Gencer D, Rieger MA, Preiser C. The views of physicians and nurses on the potentials of an electronic assessment system for recognizing the needs of patients in palliative care. BMC Palliat Care 2020; 19:45. [PMID: 32247316 PMCID: PMC7129326 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-020-00554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objectives Patients in oncological and palliative care (PC) often have complex needs, which require a comprehensive treatment approach. The assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) has been shown to improve identification of patient needs and foster adjustment of treatment. This study explores occupational routines, attitudes and expectations of physicians and nurses with regards to a planned electronic assessment system of PROs. Methods Ten physicians and nine nurses from various PC settings in Southern Germany were interviewed. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis. Results The interviewees were sceptical about the quality of data generated through a patient self-assessment system. They criticised the rigidity of the electronic assessment questionnaire, which the interviewees noted may not fit the profile of all palliative patients. They feared the loss of personal contact between medical staff and patients and favoured in-person conversation and on-site observations on site over the potential system. Interviewees saw potential in being able to discover unseen needs from some patients. Interviewees evaluated the system positively in the case that the system served to broadly orient care plans without affecting or reducing the patient-caregiver relationship. Conclusions A significant portion of the results touch upon the symbolic acceptance of the suggested system, which stands for an increasing standardisation and technisation of medicine where interpersonal contact and the professional expertise are marginalized. The study results can provide insight for processes and communication in the run-up to and during the implementation of electronic assessment systems.
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- Natalia Radionova
- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Clinic for Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Centre University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.,Core Facility Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.,Core Facility Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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Löbe M. User Expectations of Metadata Repositories for Clinical Research. Stud Health Technol Inform 2018; 253:60-64. [PMID: 30147041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Metadata Repositories (MDR) are databases for data elements that can be utilized in research as well as in medical care. These data elements are not the actual patient data (facts), but a complete definition of the variables or characteristics used, including coding, unit of measurement, data type and other aspects. The aim of the project described here was to evaluate possible application scenarios for MDRs by a larger group of experts. The focus was not on specific software, but on the community's basic expectation of such a database of data elements. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire was designed that contained questions on general aspects of setting up a registry for data elements in biomedical research as well as more specific points with regard to necessary functionalities, desired contents, tools for community work and the quality of data elements. One of the main results was that the users attach more importance to the quality of the content than to the efficiency in implementing their documentation concepts. At the same time, they consider the effort involved in using existing software systems to be too much compared with the benefits and have concerns about the use of their designs by third parties.
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- Matthias Löbe
- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Universität Leipzig, Germany
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Rost T, Stein J, Löbner M, Kersting A, Luck-Sikorski C, Riedel-Heller SG. User Acceptance of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e309. [PMID: 28903893 PMCID: PMC5617907 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) has been proven to be effective in depression care. Moreover, cCBT packages are becoming increasingly popular. A central aspect concerning the take-up and success of any treatment is its user acceptance. Objective The aim of this study was to update and expand on earlier work on user acceptance of cCBT for depression. Methods This paper systematically reviewed quantitative and qualitative studies regarding the user acceptance of cCBT for depression. The initial search was conducted in January 2016 and involved the following databases: Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO. Studies were retained if they described the explicit examination of the user acceptance, experiences, or satisfaction related to a cCBT intervention, if they reported depression as a primary outcome, and if they were published in German or English from July 2007 onward. Results A total of 1736 studies were identified, of which 29 studies were eligible for review. User acceptance was operationalized and analyzed very heterogeneously. Eight studies reported a very high level of acceptance, 17 indicated a high level of acceptance, and one study showed a moderate level of acceptance. Two qualitative studies considered the positive and negative aspects concerning the user acceptance of cCBT. However, a substantial proportion of reviewed studies revealed several methodical shortcomings. Conclusions In general, people experience cCBT for depression as predominantly positive, which supports the potential role of these innovative treatments. However, methodological challenges do exist in terms of defining user acceptance, clear operationalization of concepts, and measurement.
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- Theresia Rost
- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, University Medical Centre, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Mental Health and Psychotherapy, Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg University of Applied Health Services, Gera, Germany.,Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Powers JC, Bieliaieva K, Wu S, Nam CS. The Human Factors and Ergonomics of P300-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces. Brain Sci 2015; 5:318-56. [PMID: 26266424 PMCID: PMC4588142 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci5030318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Individuals with severe neuromuscular impairments face many challenges in communication and manipulation of the environment. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) show promise in presenting real-world applications that can provide such individuals with the means to interact with the world using only brain waves. Although there has been a growing body of research in recent years, much relates only to technology, and not to technology in use-i.e., real-world assistive technology employed by users. This review examined the literature to highlight studies that implicate the human factors and ergonomics (HFE) of P300-based BCIs. We assessed 21 studies on three topics to speak directly to improving the HFE of these systems: (1) alternative signal evocation methods within the oddball paradigm; (2) environmental interventions to improve user performance and satisfaction within the constraints of current BCI systems; and (3) measures and methods of measuring user acceptance. We found that HFE is central to the performance of P300-based BCI systems, although researchers do not often make explicit this connection. Incorporation of measures of user acceptance and rigorous usability evaluations, increased engagement of disabled users as test participants, and greater realism in testing will help progress the advancement of P300-based BCI systems in assistive applications.
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- J Clark Powers
- Department of English, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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- Department of English, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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Harte RP, Glynn LG, Broderick BJ, Rodriguez-Molinero A, Baker PMA, McGuiness B, O'Sullivan L, Diaz M, Quinlan LR, ÓLaighin G. Human centred design considerations for connected health devices for the older adult. J Pers Med 2014; 4:245-81. [PMID: 25563225 PMCID: PMC4263975 DOI: 10.3390/jpm4020245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2014] [Revised: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Connected health devices are generally designed for unsupervised use, by non-healthcare professionals, facilitating independent control of the individuals own healthcare. Older adults are major users of such devices and are a population significantly increasing in size. This group presents challenges due to the wide spectrum of capabilities and attitudes towards technology. The fit between capabilities of the user and demands of the device can be optimised in a process called Human Centred Design. Here we review examples of some connected health devices chosen by random selection, assess older adult known capabilities and attitudes and finally make analytical recommendations for design approaches and design specifications.
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- Richard P Harte
- School of Engineering and Informatics, Department Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- Galway Connected Health, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Engineering and Informatics, Department Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Engineering and Informatics, Department Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- Centre for 21st Century Universities, (C21U) Georgia Institute of Technology, 760 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30331-0210, USA.
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- Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland.
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- Technical Research Centre for Dependency Care and Autonomous Living, Neàpolis Rambla de l'Exposició, 59-69 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain.
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- Physiology, School of Medicine, NUI, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Engineering and Informatics, Department Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
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Harle CA, Gruber LA, Dewar MA. Factors in medical student beliefs about electronic health record use. Perspect Health Inf Manag 2014; 11:1f. [PMID: 24808813 PMCID: PMC3995485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Healthcare providers' ongoing investment in electronic health records (EHRs) necessitates an understanding of physicians' expectations about using EHRs. Such understanding may aid educators and administrators when utilizing scarce resources during EHR training and implementation activities. This study aimed to link individual medical student characteristics to their perceptions of EHRs' ease of use and usefulness. This study employed a cross-sectional survey of 126 third-year medical students at a large southeastern university. Using a questionnaire designed for this study and containing previously validated items, the study team measured and related students' expectations about EHR ease of use and usefulness to their computer self-efficacy, openness to change, personality traits, and demographic characteristics. On a seven-point scale, men reported, on average, ease-of-use scores that were 0.71 higher than women's (p < .001). Also, increased computer self-efficacy related to higher expectations of EHR ease of use (p < .01) and usefulness (p < .05). Openness-to-change scores were also associated with higher expectations of EHR ease of use (p < .01) and usefulness (p < .001). Finally, a more conscientious personality was positively associated with EHR ease of use (p < .01). Our findings suggest that medical educators and administrators may consider targeting EHR management strategies on the basis of individual differences. Enhanced training and support interventions may be helpful to women or to clinicians with lower computer self-efficacy, lower openness to change, or less conscientious personalities. Also, current and future physicians who rate higher in terms of self-efficacy, openness to change, or conscientiousness may be useful as champions of EHR use among their peers.
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- Christopher A Harle
- The Department of Health Services Research, Management, and Policy at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL
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Abdekhoda M, Ahmadi M, Dehnad A, Hosseini AF. Information technology acceptance in health information management. Methods Inf Med 2013; 53:14-20. [PMID: 24248003 DOI: 10.3414/me13-01-0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE User acceptance of information technology has been a significant area of research for more than two decades in the field of information technology. This study assessed the acceptance of information technology in the context of Health Information Management (HIM) by utilizing Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which was modified and applied to assess user acceptance of health information technology as well as viability of TAM as a research construct in the context of HIM. METHODS This was a descriptive- analytical study in which a sample of 187 personnel from a population of 363 personnel, working in medical records departments of hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences, was selected. Users' perception of applying information technology was studied by a researcher-developed questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS software (version16) using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. RESULTS The results suggest that TAM is a useful construct to assess user acceptance of information technology in the context of HIM. The findings also evidenced the perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PE) were positively associated with favorable users' attitudes towards HIM. PU was relatively more associated (r= 0.22, p = 0.05) than PEOU (r = 0.014, p = 0.05) with favorable user attitudes towards HIM. CONCLUSIONS Users' perception of usefulness and ease of use are important determinants providing the incentive for users to accept information technologies when the application of a successful HIM system is attempted. The findings of the present study suggest that user acceptance is a key element and should subsequently be the major concern of health organizations and health policy makers.
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- Maryam Ahmadi, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran, University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran, E-mail:
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