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View article: Efficacy of an instant messaging-based life-skills training program to prevent behavioral risk factors among adolescents in Europe: study protocol of a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of an instant messaging-based life-skills training program to prevent behavioral risk factors among adolescents in Europe: study protocol of a cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Data from the IMPROVE Project: Labelling Decisions and Metadata from an Umbrella Review on Patient-Generated Health Data in Digital Health
Data from the IMPROVE Project: Labelling Decisions and Metadata from an Umbrella Review on Patient-Generated Health Data in Digital Health Open
The EU-funded IMPROVE project seeks to build a platform that enables the smart use of patient-generated health data (PGHD), thereby enhancing digital healthcare efficiency. This paper introduces a dataset directly resulting from a large-sc…
View article: Explaining health behavior: a new model centered around health experience and its determinants
Explaining health behavior: a new model centered around health experience and its determinants Open
Introduction Conventional health-related models used to predict health behaviors have limited predictive power, as they fail to accurately capture an individual’s health experience, which correlates more closely with health behavior. There…
View article: Correction: A multimodal deep learning architecture for predicting interstitial glucose for effective type 2 diabetes management
Correction: A multimodal deep learning architecture for predicting interstitial glucose for effective type 2 diabetes management Open
View article: A multimodal deep learning architecture for predicting interstitial glucose for effective type 2 diabetes management
A multimodal deep learning architecture for predicting interstitial glucose for effective type 2 diabetes management Open
The accurate prediction of blood glucose is critical for the effective management of diabetes. Modern continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology enables real-time acquisition of interstitial glucose concentrations, which can be calibra…
View article: Evaluation of disinfection methods for autonomous mobile robots used in hospital logistics in emergency departments
Evaluation of disinfection methods for autonomous mobile robots used in hospital logistics in emergency departments Open
View article: Diferencias asociadas al miedo a la medicación en pacientes crónicos de alto riesgo (póster)
Diferencias asociadas al miedo a la medicación en pacientes crónicos de alto riesgo (póster) Open
Objetivos Describir las diferencias en relación con el miedo a la medicación en pacientes crónicos de alto riesgo. Material y métodos Estudio observacional y transversal anidado en el proyecto europeo BEAMER. Se incluyeron pacientes a part…
View article: A call to action to address escalating global threats to academic research
A call to action to address escalating global threats to academic research Open
View article: Predicting first falls among older adults with chronic conditions and polypharmacy using routinely collected health records
Predicting first falls among older adults with chronic conditions and polypharmacy using routinely collected health records Open
View article: A Multimodal Deep Learning Architecture for Estimating Quality of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients Based on Wearable Devices and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
A Multimodal Deep Learning Architecture for Estimating Quality of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients Based on Wearable Devices and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Open
Monitoring of advanced cancer patients' health, treatment, and supportive care is essential for improving cancer survival outcomes. Traditionally, oncology has relied on clinical metrics such as survival rates, time to disease progression,…
View article: The Use of Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Gut Microbiome Research: A Scoping Review
The Use of Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Gut Microbiome Research: A Scoping Review Open
Gut microbiome research has made tremendous progress, especially with the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence that can provide new insights from complex microbiome data and its impact on human health. The use of exp…
View article: GATEKEEPER Platform: Secure Processing Environment for European Health Data Space
GATEKEEPER Platform: Secure Processing Environment for European Health Data Space Open
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a significant initiative within the European Union aimed at improving healthcare through better use of health data and collaboration. This involves sharing and utilization of health data in a secure…
View article: Using patient-generated health data more efficient and effectively to facilitate the implementation of value-based healthcare in the EU – Innovation report
Using patient-generated health data more efficient and effectively to facilitate the implementation of value-based healthcare in the EU – Innovation report Open
Healthcare services and products are rapidly changing due to the development of new technologies, offering relevant solutions to improve patient outcomes. Patient-Generated Health Data and knowledge-sharing across the European Union (EU) h…
View article: The Use of Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Gut Microbiome Research: A Scoping Review
The Use of Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Gut Microbiome Research: A Scoping Review Open
View article: Synthetic Data Generation in Healthcare: A Scoping Review of reviews on domains, motivations, and future applications
Synthetic Data Generation in Healthcare: A Scoping Review of reviews on domains, motivations, and future applications Open
The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector is generating a great impact. However, one of the primary challenges for the implementation of this technology is the access to high-quality data due to issues in dat…
View article: Evaluating impact of movement on diabetes via artificial intelligence and smart devices systematic literature review
Evaluating impact of movement on diabetes via artificial intelligence and smart devices systematic literature review Open
As diabetes management becomes more complicated, there is an increasing interest in understanding how to manage diabetes with physical activity. Our study aimed to investigate the role of wearable, non-invasive technologies in collecting d…
View article: Methods and computational techniques for predicting adherence to treatment: a scoping review
Methods and computational techniques for predicting adherence to treatment: a scoping review Open
Background Treatment non-adherence of patients stands as a major barrier to effectively manage chronic conditions. Treatment adherence can be described as the extent to which a patient’s behavior of taking medications follows the agreed re…
View article: HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) in digital healthcare ecosystems for chronic disease management: Scoping review
HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) in digital healthcare ecosystems for chronic disease management: Scoping review Open
HL7 FHIR matures with each revision of the standard as HL7 FHIR IGs are developed with validated data sets, common shared HL7 FHIR resources, and supporting tools. Referencing HL7 FHIR IGs cataloged in official registries and in scientific…
View article: Artificial Intelligence, data protection and medical device regulations: squaring the circle with a historical perspective in Europe
Artificial Intelligence, data protection and medical device regulations: squaring the circle with a historical perspective in Europe Open
Purpose This manuscript presents a parallel among important EU legal frameworks, such as the Medical Device Regulations and General Data Protection Regulation and economic-historical challenges faced by European citizens. This parallel off…
View article: Digital Remote Monitoring Using an mHealth Solution for Survivors of Cancer: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Study
Digital Remote Monitoring Using an mHealth Solution for Survivors of Cancer: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Study Open
Background Healthy lifestyle interventions have a positive impact on multiple disease trajectories, including cancer-related outcomes. Specifically, appropriate habitual physical activity, adequate sleep, and a regular wholesome diet are o…
View article: Towards a common European ethical and legal framework for conducting clinical research: the GATEKEEPER experience
Towards a common European ethical and legal framework for conducting clinical research: the GATEKEEPER experience Open
This paper examines the ethical and legal challenges encountered during the GATEKEEPER Project and how these challenges informed the development of a comprehensive framework for future Large-Scale Pilot (LSP) projects. GATEKEEPER is a LSP …
View article: Enhancing Industrial Digitalisation through an Adaptable Component for Bridging Semantic Interoperability Gaps
Enhancing Industrial Digitalisation through an Adaptable Component for Bridging Semantic Interoperability Gaps Open
Digital transformation has a great effect on industries but also in the perception of their products with high consequences on society as a whole, as driver for innovation. However, there are still many barriers to the adoption of digital …
View article: Statistical and machine learning methods for cancer research and clinical practice: A systematic review
Statistical and machine learning methods for cancer research and clinical practice: A systematic review Open
Cancer is progressively becoming the most prevalent disease worldwide, accompanied by significantly increasing investments in research to improve its prevention, early detection, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Predictive analytics are…
View article: Analysis of Pharmaceutical Companies’ Social Media Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on the Public
Analysis of Pharmaceutical Companies’ Social Media Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on the Public Open
The COVID-19 pandemic, a period of great turmoil, was coupled with the emergence of an “infodemic”, a state when the public was bombarded with vast amounts of unverified information from dubious sources that led to a chaotic information la…
View article: Quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors: the Big Data for Quality of Life study
Quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors: the Big Data for Quality of Life study Open
Background The Big Data for Quality of Life (BD4QoL) study investigates quality of life (QoL) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors, focusing on survivorship and characterizing survivor demographics. Methods We screened data from 5 studi…
View article: The Role of HL7 FHIR in the European Project GATEKEEPER
The Role of HL7 FHIR in the European Project GATEKEEPER Open
The European Project GATEKEEPER aims to develop a platform and marketplace to ensure a healthier independent life for the aging population. In this platform the role of HL7 FHIR is to provide a shared logical data model to collect data in …
View article: A systematic review on experimental studies about patient adherence to treatment
A systematic review on experimental studies about patient adherence to treatment Open
A better understanding of patients' adherence to treatment is a prerequisite to maximize the benefit of healthcare provision for patients, reduce treatment costs, and is a key factor in a variety of subsequent health outcomes. We aim to un…
View article: Understanding the role of digital technologies in the transitional care process: a user perspective
Understanding the role of digital technologies in the transitional care process: a user perspective Open
The literature defines transitional care as the coordination and continuity of care during the transition from one health care setting to another or to home. Referred to as transition of care, between health care professionals and settings…
View article: OP115 Scoping Meta-Review On Methods Used To Assess Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Devices For Heart Failure
OP115 Scoping Meta-Review On Methods Used To Assess Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Devices For Heart Failure Open
Introduction The International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering created a multidisciplinary working group to discuss assessments of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) applications in health care. Engineers…
View article: Differences in healthcare service utilization in patients with polypharmacy according to their risk level by adjusted morbidity groups: a population-based cross-sectional study
Differences in healthcare service utilization in patients with polypharmacy according to their risk level by adjusted morbidity groups: a population-based cross-sectional study Open
Polypharmacy population compared to non-polypharmacy was characterized by a more advanced age, predominance of women, high-risk, complexity, numerous comorbidities, dependency and remarkable healthcare utilization. These findings could hel…