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View article: Key considerations to promote digital inclusivity within healthcare: stakeholders’ and under‐served groups perspectives
Key considerations to promote digital inclusivity within healthcare: stakeholders’ and under‐served groups perspectives Open
Background Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) have the potential to assist with the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases by identifying and monitoring subtle changes in signs and symptoms prior to cognitive decline. However, under‐…
View article: Perspectives of using a digital test to support early detection of Alzheimer's: A protocol for involving underserved groups
Perspectives of using a digital test to support early detection of Alzheimer's: A protocol for involving underserved groups Open
Background Alzheimer's Disease (AD) can develop up to 20 years before clinical symptoms become apparent. Spatial navigation is impaired in individuals at risk of AD and tests of this behaviour has higher diagnostic sensitivity and specific…
View article: Acceptability of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia-causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort
Acceptability of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia-causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort Open
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s44247-025-00191-3.
View article: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Acceptability and Usability of the e-Prescribing Risk and Safety Evaluation (ePRaSE) Assessment Within English Hospitals
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Acceptability and Usability of the e-Prescribing Risk and Safety Evaluation (ePRaSE) Assessment Within English Hospitals Open
Objectives: The e-prescribing risk and safety evaluation (ePRaSE) tool was developed to support the evaluation of hospital e-prescribing (EP) systems. The tool uses fictitious patients alongside previously validated prescribing scenarios t…
View article: Acceptance of using digital technologies to aid the timely detection of dementia: perspectives from Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centre
Acceptance of using digital technologies to aid the timely detection of dementia: perspectives from Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centre Open
Background Using digital technologies to detect the early signs of dementia‐causing diseases could improve the timely detection of these diseases. To support this approach, we explored users' perspectives on the acceptability of using a va…
View article: Acceptance of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort
Acceptance of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort Open
Background With global dementia prevalence estimated to reach 139 million by 2050, (1) early detection of dementia‐causing diseases is crucial for promoting preventative interventions. Wearable technologies have the potential to detect ear…
View article: Acceptance of using digital technologies to aid the timely detection of dementia: perspectives from Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centre
Acceptance of using digital technologies to aid the timely detection of dementia: perspectives from Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centre Open
Background Using digital technologies to detect the early signs of dementia‐causing diseases could improve the timely detection of these diseases. To support this approach, we explored users’ perspectives on the acceptability of using a va…
View article: Outdoor air pollution as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review
Outdoor air pollution as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review Open
Background Outdoor air pollution is a global issue which poses a significant health risk. Modern neuroimaging techniques have revealed the detrimental impact of air pollution on brain health, in particular the development and progression o…
View article: Acceptance of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort
Acceptance of wearable technology for the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases: perspectives from the CODEC II cohort Open
Background With global dementia prevalence estimated to reach 139 million by 2050,(1) early detection of dementia‐causing diseases is crucial for promoting preventative interventions. Wearable technologies have the potential to detect earl…
View article: Systematic review to understand users perspectives on AI-enabled decision aids to inform shared decision making
Systematic review to understand users perspectives on AI-enabled decision aids to inform shared decision making Open
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled decision aids can contribute to the shared decision-making process between patients and clinicians through personalised recommendations. This systematic review aims to understand users’ perceptions on u…
View article: Using medications to prevent or reduce the impact of poor air quality on health: a systematic review
Using medications to prevent or reduce the impact of poor air quality on health: a systematic review Open
Introduction Particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of tiny solid materials and liquid particles in the air that can trigger inflammatory reactions in multiple body systems, including the respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Cu…
View article: Risks associated with cancer screening programmes among multimorbid patients: a systematic review
Risks associated with cancer screening programmes among multimorbid patients: a systematic review Open
Background Cancer screening programmes have been implemented to facilitate early detection of cancer. However, there are risks associated with cancer screening, such as overdiagnosis. This means identifying problems that were never going t…
View article: Strategies to advancing digital health equity: perspectives from underserved groups
Strategies to advancing digital health equity: perspectives from underserved groups Open
Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) are revolutionizing healthcare. However, there is a lack of demonstrable health benefits across all populations. To advance digital health equity, we explored the perspectives of underserved groups on str…
View article: Development of an air quality communication strategy with underserved groups
Development of an air quality communication strategy with underserved groups Open
Air quality is the greatest environmental health threat. Effective communication can support individuals to take actions to protect themselves, however, we know some groups are less likely to engage with exposure reducing behaviours than o…
View article: Predicting hospital readmission in multimorbid patients with the use of AI: A systematic review
Predicting hospital readmission in multimorbid patients with the use of AI: A systematic review Open
Background Multimorbid patients are at higher risk of hospital readmission due to the complex nature of their conditions. Identifying those who may be at particularly high risk would allow us to intervene early and potentially delay or pre…
View article: A systematic review of cancer overdiagnosis in multimorbid patients
A systematic review of cancer overdiagnosis in multimorbid patients Open
Background Cancer screening looks for early signs of cancer in people who do not currently exhibit symptoms. However, screening can also identify abnormalities that do not progress to produce symptoms or death. This could include the ident…
View article: The effect of outdoor air pollution on Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review
The effect of outdoor air pollution on Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review Open
Air pollution is one of the largest global environmental risks to public health. Over recent years, neuroimaging techniques have started to uncover the detrimental impact air pollution has had on brain health, including the development of …
View article: The Impact of Poor Air Quality on Hospitalisation of Multi-morbid Patients: A Systematic Review
The Impact of Poor Air Quality on Hospitalisation of Multi-morbid Patients: A Systematic Review Open
Background Exposure to poor air quality worsen existing health conditions, particularly amongst vulnerable patients, leading to increased healthcare utilization. We conducted a systematic review to explore the impact of exposure to poor qu…
View article: Recommendations to advance digital health equity: a systematic review of qualitative studies
Recommendations to advance digital health equity: a systematic review of qualitative studies Open
The World Health Organisation advocates Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) for advancing population health, yet concerns about inequitable outcomes persist. Differences in access and use of DHTs across different demographic groups can cont…
View article: Who is most at risk of digital exclusion within healthcare?
Who is most at risk of digital exclusion within healthcare? Open
Introduction There has been a rapid growth in the use of digital technologies in healthcare to improve population health. However, due to digital exclusion (DE) (the unfair differences in motivation, access and use of these technologies), …
View article: Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the key considerations for digital technology aiding the early detection of dementia-causing diseases: a qualitative approach
Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the key considerations for digital technology aiding the early detection of dementia-causing diseases: a qualitative approach Open
Introduction Digital health technologies (DHTs) can assist with the early detection of dementia-causing diseases.(1) Previous research has highlighted the benefits of involving health care professionals (HCPs) in their design and developme…
View article: The development of a complex digital and behavioural Antimicrobial Stewardship intervention for hospitals in England
The development of a complex digital and behavioural Antimicrobial Stewardship intervention for hospitals in England Open
Background Computerised prescribing systems, which are becoming widely adopted, have the potential to improve antimicrobial stewardship, but often lack relevant in-built components to optimally facilitate good antimicrobial stewardship pra…
View article: Strategies to develop, design, implement and support digital health equity in key underserved groups: protocol for a systematic review
Strategies to develop, design, implement and support digital health equity in key underserved groups: protocol for a systematic review Open
Background Digital health technologies (DHT) can be used to detect and remotely monitor digital biomarkers associated with prodromal dementia. However, there are growing concerns that DHT are not leading to demonstrable health benefits in …
View article: Key considerations when developing and implementing digital technology for early dementia detection
Key considerations when developing and implementing digital technology for early dementia detection Open
Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) promotes using digital technologies to accelerate global attainment of health and well‐being. This has resulted in an increase in research exploring how digital technology can be used to aid e…
View article: Digital Endpoints for Assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Digital Endpoints for Assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review Open
Background Impairments in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) can be subtle indicators of cognitive decline. By measuring declining IADLs in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), we may be able to identify those who…
View article: Key considerations when developing and implementing digital technology for early dementia detection
Key considerations when developing and implementing digital technology for early dementia detection Open
Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) promotes using digital technologies to accelerate global attainment of health and well‐being. This has resulted in an increase in research exploring how digital technology can be used to aid e…
View article: Strategies to develop, design, implement and support digital health equity in key underserved groups: protocol for a systematic review
Strategies to develop, design, implement and support digital health equity in key underserved groups: protocol for a systematic review Open
Background Digital health technologies (DHT) can be used to detect and remotely monitor digital biomarkers associated with prodromal dementia. However, there are growing concerns that DHT are not leading to demonstrable health benefits in …
View article: Digital Endpoints for Assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Digital Endpoints for Assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review Open
Background Impairments in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) can be subtle indicators of cognitive decline. By measuring declining IADLs in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), we may be able to identify those who…
View article: What attributes have been included in discrete choice experiments related to health technologies used in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions? A systematic literature review
What attributes have been included in discrete choice experiments related to health technologies used in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions? A systematic literature review Open
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are the most common neurodegenerative conditions. Information on the preferences of patients, health care professionals and the public on the early detection, diagnosis and…