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View article: Time Series Models of the Human Heart in Patients with Heart Failure: Toward a Digital Twin Approach
Time Series Models of the Human Heart in Patients with Heart Failure: Toward a Digital Twin Approach Open
Digital Twins (DTs) are digital replicas of physical entities. The use of DTs in healthcare is a growing area of research. With DTs, there is potential to revolutionize healthcare with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence. This can le…
View article: A Personalised Digital Health Intervention for Prediabetes
A Personalised Digital Health Intervention for Prediabetes Open
Prediabetes presents a critical window to prevent type 2 diabetes, a rising global health crisis, yet young adults often lack engaging preventive tools. This ongoing study aims to design and evaluate a web application to enhance health kno…
View article: Determinants of Health Care Technology Adoption Using an Integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Task Technology Fit Model: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Determinants of Health Care Technology Adoption Using an Integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Task Technology Fit Model: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Health care technology adoption is key to improving patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring better health outcomes. Examining the determinants that influence the acceptance and sustainable use of health care…
View article: Digital Twins of Patients: A Cohort Matching Interpretation
Digital Twins of Patients: A Cohort Matching Interpretation Open
Digital Twins (DTs) are essentially virtual replicas of physical entities. DTs have evolved significantly over time. They have been applied in various fields. Very recently, their application in the field of healthcare is also being explor…
View article: Coronavirus research topics, tracking twenty years of research
Coronavirus research topics, tracking twenty years of research Open
Research publications aimed at understanding the various aspects of Coronaviruses, particularly COVID-19, have significantly shaped our knowledge base. While the urgency to monitor COVID-19 in real-time has decreased, the continual influx …
View article: Analyzing the Determinants of Healthcare Technology Adoption Using the Task-Technology Fit (TTF) Model: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Analyzing the Determinants of Healthcare Technology Adoption Using the Task-Technology Fit (TTF) Model: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
This study aims to investigate the determinants of healthcare technology adoption using an extended Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and meta-analysis, focusing on healthcare-specific tasks and t…
View article: Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Health Solutions Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Health Solutions Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The world faces unexpected disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These situations expose gaps, specifically in healthcare, and highlight the need for digital health solutions (DHSs). However, managing chronic conditions like Type 2 D…
View article: Explainable Digital Twins of Patients: Towards Precision and Personalisation through Cohort Matching
Explainable Digital Twins of Patients: Towards Precision and Personalisation through Cohort Matching Open
Modern healthcare services have advanced greatly due to rapid improvements in technology. The next generation of advancements requires precise and personalised treatments, especially for chronic diseases. Computational means are an effecti…
View article: Perception of Empathy in Mental Health Care Through Voice-Based Conversational Agent Prototypes: Experimental Study
Perception of Empathy in Mental Health Care Through Voice-Based Conversational Agent Prototypes: Experimental Study Open
Background Empathy is a critical component of effective mental health care communication. Positive perceptions of empathy in conversational agents (CAs) operating in the health care domain are therefore needed to enhance the quality of car…
View article: Machine Learning Approach to Identifying Empathy Using the Vocals of Mental Health Helpline Counselors: Algorithm Development and Validation
Machine Learning Approach to Identifying Empathy Using the Vocals of Mental Health Helpline Counselors: Algorithm Development and Validation Open
Background This research study aimed to detect the vocal features immersed in empathic counselor speech using samples of calls to a mental health helpline service. Objective This study aimed to produce an algorithm for the identification o…
View article: A Solution for the Health Data Sharing Dilemma: Data-Less and Identity-Less Model Sharing Through Federated Learning and Digital Twin-Assisted Clinical Decision Making
A Solution for the Health Data Sharing Dilemma: Data-Less and Identity-Less Model Sharing Through Federated Learning and Digital Twin-Assisted Clinical Decision Making Open
Digital twins are essentially digital replicas of physical entities. Their usage is becoming more common across various industries, including healthcare. However, the implementation of digital twins in healthcare is uniquely challenging. T…
View article: Solving unknown primary cancer with earlier diagnosis - the SUPER-ED trial: study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to support earlier diagnosis for people presenting with malignancy of undefined primary origin
Solving unknown primary cancer with earlier diagnosis - the SUPER-ED trial: study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to support earlier diagnosis for people presenting with malignancy of undefined primary origin Open
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View article: A Web-based Enabler for Rehabilitation Care at Home: Cardiac Rehabilitation and More
A Web-based Enabler for Rehabilitation Care at Home: Cardiac Rehabilitation and More Open
Cardiovascular diseases pose a significant health challenge worldwide, affecting millions of individuals. A key component of recovery is cardiac rehabilitation (CR), which involves a combination of exercise, education, and lifestyle change…
View article: Blockchain in healthcare: Bridging the business value and patient benefit
Blockchain in healthcare: Bridging the business value and patient benefit Open
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the healthcare industry is a pivotal sector that demands continuous innovation. Although extensive research on blockchain technology exists, the literature has predominantly emphasized t…
View article: Codesigning a Multilingual Virtual Helper for Dementia Carers in Australia: A Case Study
Codesigning a Multilingual Virtual Helper for Dementia Carers in Australia: A Case Study Open
Dementia is becoming a commonly prevalent chronic disease worldwide impacting communities that are culturally and ethnically diverse. Despite the burden on family carers (hereafter, carers) of people with dementia in these communities, res…
View article: Digital Solution to Support Medication Adherence and Self-Management in Patients with Cancer (SAMSON): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Digital Solution to Support Medication Adherence and Self-Management in Patients with Cancer (SAMSON): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Medication nonadherence is a serious problem in cancer, potentially impacts patients’ health outcomes and health care costs. Although technology-based medication adherence (MA) interventions have emerged, evidence supporting the…
View article: The Impact of Voice on Perceptions of Empathy: An Experimental Study Using Conversational Agent Prototypes in the Context of Mental Healthcare. (Preprint)
The Impact of Voice on Perceptions of Empathy: An Experimental Study Using Conversational Agent Prototypes in the Context of Mental Healthcare. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Empathy is a critical component of effective mental health care communication. Positive perceptions of empathy in conversational agents (CAs) operating in the healthcare domain are needed to enhance the quality of care provided…
View article: Experiences of using Electronic Medical Records among Patients from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds: A Rapid Review
Experiences of using Electronic Medical Records among Patients from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds: A Rapid Review Open
This study explores the experiences of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds using electronic medical records (EMRs) and identifies strategies to improve the inclusivity and usability of EMRs, aiming to reduce the digital divide in …
View article: Exploring Virtual Reality and Exercise Simulator Interventions in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Comprehensive Literature Review
Exploring Virtual Reality and Exercise Simulator Interventions in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Comprehensive Literature Review Open
Background This review explores virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulator–based interventions for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Past research indicates that both VR and simulator-based interventions en…
View article: Smartphone Technology to Facilitate Remote Postural Balance Assessment in Acute Concussion Management: Pilot Study
Smartphone Technology to Facilitate Remote Postural Balance Assessment in Acute Concussion Management: Pilot Study Open
Impaired balance is a key symptom following acute concussion. Unfortunately, the recommended clinical balance assessment lacks sensitivity and discriminative ability, relying on the experience of the clinician for interpretation. The aim o…
View article: Development of a Model to Identify Empathy in the Vocals of Mental Health Helpline Counsellors. (Preprint)
Development of a Model to Identify Empathy in the Vocals of Mental Health Helpline Counsellors. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The research study aimed to detect the vocal features immersed in empathic counsellor speech using samples of calls to a mental health (MH) helpline service. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to produce an algorithm for the identific…
View article: Quantifying Hand Motion Complexity in Simulated Sailing Using Inertial Sensors
Quantifying Hand Motion Complexity in Simulated Sailing Using Inertial Sensors Open
The control of hand movement during sailing is important for performance. To quantify the amount of regularity and the unpredictability of hand fluctuations during the task, the mathematical algorithm Approximate Entropy (ApEn) of the hand…
View article: Determinants of Healthcare Technology Adoption: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) (Preprint)
Determinants of Healthcare Technology Adoption: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Healthcare technology adoption is key for improving patient care, enhancing operational efficiency and better health outcomes. Examining the determinants that influence the acceptance and use of healthcare technologies is cruci…
View article: ‘Omics-Based Digital Twins for Personalised Paediatric Healthcare
‘Omics-Based Digital Twins for Personalised Paediatric Healthcare Open
Digital twins offer potential to enhance the precision and personalisation of healthcare delivery. As part of a collaborative project between La Trobe University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia, multidim…
View article: Monetisation and Servitisation of Wearable Device-Derived Lived Experience Data to Establish a Community-Centric Wellbeing Ecosystem
Monetisation and Servitisation of Wearable Device-Derived Lived Experience Data to Establish a Community-Centric Wellbeing Ecosystem Open
Existing healthcare systems are struggling to cope with the rapid increase in mental health diseases. Wearable devices such as smartwatches introduce a new opportunity in this regard. The realisation of this opportunity depends on the enga…