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View article: Recommendations of digital health applications to patients by Portuguese General Practitioners: a cross-sectional study
Recommendations of digital health applications to patients by Portuguese General Practitioners: a cross-sectional study Open
Nearly half of Portuguese GPs surveyed recommended digital apps, highlighting their potential to support self-management and reduce face-to-face consultation. Broader adoption may depend on fostering greater physician confidence in app use…
View article: Factors influencing primary care physicians recommending patients to use digital health technologies for self-management: A cross-sectional study across 20 countries
Factors influencing primary care physicians recommending patients to use digital health technologies for self-management: A cross-sectional study across 20 countries Open
Involvement in teaching (pre-pandemic) and practising in a rural setting (during the pandemic) positively influenced the recommendation of digital health technologies. Significant variation in recommending digital health technologies was p…
View article: Factors Influencing the Use of Online Symptom Checkers in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Study
Factors Influencing the Use of Online Symptom Checkers in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background The National Health Service (NHS) faces increasing strain. Concurrently, demand for health information, consumer empowerment, and health awareness continues to grow. These trends, coupled with the ubiquity of smartphones and int…
View article: The Impact of Remote Care on the Quality of Care of Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
The Impact of Remote Care on the Quality of Care of Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol Open
Background Diabetes during pregnancy, whether newly diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or pre-existing diabetes mellitus (DM), is associated with increased maternal and neonatal risks. Remote care has shown promise in managing d…
View article: Interest in public involvement, engagement and participation in research among patients with asthma: A secondary analysis of the EPI-ASTHMA study
Interest in public involvement, engagement and participation in research among patients with asthma: A secondary analysis of the EPI-ASTHMA study Open
Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) is essential in asthma research due to the disease’s complexity. However, information regarding the characteristics of patients with asthma interested in engaging in PPIE…
View article: A gut microbiome-kidney-heart axis predictive of future cardiovascular diseases.
A gut microbiome-kidney-heart axis predictive of future cardiovascular diseases. Open
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) are on the rise globally with one billion people expected to suffer from obesity and 643 million from type 2 diabetes by 2030, of which one-third will likely develop chronic kidney disease and two-thirds will…
View article: Patient Portal Use in the Management of Asthma and COPD: A Systematic Review of Quality-of-Care Outcomes. (Preprint)
Patient Portal Use in the Management of Asthma and COPD: A Systematic Review of Quality-of-Care Outcomes. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Patient portals offer access to patient health information and are used to support self-management and facilitate care-coordination in people with chronic diseases. Previous studies have reported some benefits from patient port…
View article: Towards consensus: The need for standardised definitions in Long (post) COVID care in 34 European countries
Towards consensus: The need for standardised definitions in Long (post) COVID care in 34 European countries Open
The findings underscore the need for a unified, yet adaptable, definition of Long COVID. Such a definition would support general practitioners (GPs) by simplifying diagnostic processes, improving continuity of care, and facilitating equita…
View article: Effectiveness of Telephone Interventions for the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in the Community: Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Telephone Interventions for the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in the Community: Systematic Review Open
Background Most people living with dementia experience behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), leading to poor quality of life and hospitalizations and causing a significant burden for informal caregivers and health care …
View article: Identifying essential COVID-19 indicators for primary healthcare through Delphi analysis in 31 European countries: Eurodata eDelphi study
Identifying essential COVID-19 indicators for primary healthcare through Delphi analysis in 31 European countries: Eurodata eDelphi study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the essential role of primary healthcare (PHC) in epidemiological surveillance and public health decision-making. Across Europe, the integration of electronic health records (EHRs) and the se…
View article: Digital Health Applications (DiGA) for Treating Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Protocol for a Systematic Health App Review and Systematic Review of Published Evidence
Digital Health Applications (DiGA) for Treating Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Protocol for a Systematic Health App Review and Systematic Review of Published Evidence Open
Background Depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are widespread mental health diseases with significant individual and societal consequences. Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is a common treatment…
View article: Comparing artificial intelligence- vs clinician-authored summaries of simulated primary care electronic health records
Comparing artificial intelligence- vs clinician-authored summaries of simulated primary care electronic health records Open
Objective To compare clinical summaries generated from simulated patient primary care electronic health records (EHRs) by GPT-4, to summaries generated by clinicians on multiple domains of quality including utility, concision, accuracy, an…
View article: What are the greatest opportunities for innovation to improve access to and quality of palliative care services to children? A qualitative interview study
What are the greatest opportunities for innovation to improve access to and quality of palliative care services to children? A qualitative interview study Open
Background Innovation is required within children’s palliative care (CPC) to improve access to and quality of care. Existing research demonstrates a lack of access to CPC worldwide. This study aimed to explore the current opportunities for…
View article: Impact of digital surgery scheduling systems on the quality of preoperative care: a systematic review protocol
Impact of digital surgery scheduling systems on the quality of preoperative care: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Ineffective surgery scheduling fails to align demand with need, resulting in financial waste, resource inefficiencies and delays in care, which ultimately lead to poorer patient outcomes. Digital systems present a promising ap…
View article: Patterns of online consultation use in Great Britain, 2019–2023: an observational analysis
Patterns of online consultation use in Great Britain, 2019–2023: an observational analysis Open
Objective To examine online consultation (OC) uptake and usage patterns over time in Great Britain by patient characteristics, practice location and condition/symptom-specific OC template type, for a major provider of OC services (eConsult…
View article: Cool Solutions in Hot Times: The Case for Digital Health in Heatwave Action Plans
Cool Solutions in Hot Times: The Case for Digital Health in Heatwave Action Plans Open
This viewpoint highlights the critical need for proactive and strategic integration of digital health tools into heat-health action plans (HHAPs) across Europe. Drawing insights from the digital health surge during the COVID-19 pandemic an…
View article: Suitable Evaluation Frameworks for Disease-Agnostic Platforms for Remote Patient Monitoring: Scoping Review
Suitable Evaluation Frameworks for Disease-Agnostic Platforms for Remote Patient Monitoring: Scoping Review Open
Background Disease-agnostic platforms (DAPs) are a digital health intervention (DHI) category that can support patients across multiple clinical conditions. While their versatility and configurability can address the fragmentation caused b…
View article: Physician experiences of electronic health record interoperability and its practical impact on care delivery in the English NHS: a cross-sectional survey study
Physician experiences of electronic health record interoperability and its practical impact on care delivery in the English NHS: a cross-sectional survey study Open
Background The lack of interoperability has been a well-recognised limitation associated with the use of electronic health records (EHR). However, less is known about how it manifests for frontline NHS staff when delivering care, how it im…
View article: Trends in the Use of Video Consultation in General Practice during COVID-19: Impact of Practice and Country Characteristics based on the International, Cross-Sectional PRICOV-19 Study
Trends in the Use of Video Consultation in General Practice during COVID-19: Impact of Practice and Country Characteristics based on the International, Cross-Sectional PRICOV-19 Study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine, specifically video consultations as they provide healthcare access in challenging situations where face-to-face encounters are not possible. Nevertheless, it remains lar…
View article: A Novel Framework to Assess Clinical Information in Digital Health Technologies: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
A Novel Framework to Assess Clinical Information in Digital Health Technologies: Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background Digital health is a critical driver of quality, safety, and efficiency in health care. However, poor quality of clinical information in digital health technologies (DHTs) can compromise the quality and safety of care. The Clinic…
View article: Safety and Efficacy of Digital Check-in and Triage Kiosks in Emergency Departments: Systematic Review
Safety and Efficacy of Digital Check-in and Triage Kiosks in Emergency Departments: Systematic Review Open
Background Emergency departments (EDs) globally face unprecedented pressures due to aging populations, multimorbidity, and staff shortages. In response, health systems are adopting technological solutions such as digital kiosks to reduce w…
View article: Determinants of Digital Health Literacy: International Cross-Sectional Study
Determinants of Digital Health Literacy: International Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Digital health literacy describes an individual’s ability to use digital information and tools to improve their own health. Understanding how digital health literacy varies across populations could help improve health equity. Ho…
View article: The Impact of Virtual Consultations on Quality of Care for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Impact of Virtual Consultations on Quality of Care for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Virtual consultations (VC) have transformed healthcare delivery, offering a convenient and effective way to manage chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact o…