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R. F. Willemsen, J. J. Aardoom, O. P. van der Galien, S. van de Vijver, N. H. Chavannes, A. Versluis
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Sari Kujala, Saija Simola, Bo Wang, Hedvig Soone, Josefin Hagstrom, Annika Barkas, Iiris Horhammer, Asa Cajander, Asbjorn Johansen Fagerlund, Bridget Kane, Anna Kharko, Eli Kristiansen, Jonas Moll, Hanife Rexphepi, Maria Hagglund, Monika A. Johansen
Summary: This study benchmarks the usability of national patient portals in Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden using a mixed-methods survey approach. The results indicate variations in usability across countries and highlight the influence of very positive and very negative experiences on usability ratings. The survey approach proves effective in evaluating user experiences and identifying areas for improvement and desirable features.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ivan Otero-Gonzalez, Moises R. Pacheco-Lorenzo, Manuel J. Fernandez-Iglesias, Luis E. Anido-Rifon
Summary: This study explores the applications of conversational agents in detecting mental health disorders, specifically depression screening. The findings indicate that conversational agents are effective in detecting depression, and voice interaction is the future direction of development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Zeleke Mekonnen, Ernst Kristian Rodland, Sundeep Sahay, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Christoph Gradmann
Summary: Our study explored the perspectives of stakeholders in Jimma, Ethiopia on the use of DHIS2 as a One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance platform. The findings suggest that DHIS2 has the potential to be a user-friendly and acceptable platform for OH-AMR surveillance. Despite some challenges, most participants perceived DHIS2 as suitable for OH-AMR surveillance and expressed their willingness to contribute in their current professional roles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Malene Kaerslund Hansen, Martin Bodtker Mortensen, Kevin Kris Warnakula Olesen, Pernille Gro Thrane, Michael Maeng
Summary: In patients with well-managed LDL-C levels, non-HDL-C emerges as a readily accessible marker for detecting patients at high residual risk of ASCVD and death, providing important implications for preventive strategies beyond LDL-C targets.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Abyan Irzaldy, Rema Gvamichava, Tina Beruchashvili, Lela Sturua, Nicolien T. van Ravesteyn, Harry J. de Koning, Eveline A. M. Heijnsdijk
Summary: This study used the MISCAN-Breast model to evaluate 736 breast cancer mammography screening strategies. The results showed that strategies combining mammography and clinical breast examination (CBE) had higher costs and minimal differences in outcomes compared to mammography-only strategies. The current strategy in Georgia, biennial mammography screening from 40 to 70 years with CBE, is close to the optimal strategy but requires high additional costs. The optimal strategy for Georgia would be triennial mammography-only screening from 45 to 66 years.
VALUE IN HEALTH REGIONAL ISSUES
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Finn McGuire, Sakshi Mohan, Simon Walker, Juliet Nabyonga-Orem, Freddie Ssengooba, Edward Kataika, Paul Revill
Summary: Undertaking value assessments for health system inputs is crucial for allocative efficiency, especially in low- and middle-income countries. However, there are methodological challenges in applying current economic evaluation techniques to health system input investments. A comprehensive standardized framework for value assessments does not exist, and the literature largely ignores these methodological issues, potentially leading to inaccurate cost-effectiveness assessments.
VALUE IN HEALTH REGIONAL ISSUES
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Alheli Calderon-Villarreal
Summary: Taxation on menstrual products is considered unfair, imposing economic burden on people who menstruate. Despite some countries eliminating the tax, the majority of regions still have taxing policies towards menstruators, with particularly high tax rates in South America.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Sarang Hashemi, Lu Bai, Shijia Gao, Frada Burstein, Kate Renzenbrink
Summary: This study demonstrates the value of the MINDSPACE framework in designing clinical decision support alerts and reminders. The framework addresses the challenges faced by designers in identifying behavioral effects relevant to alert and reminder designs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Pedro A. Moreno-Sanchez, Ruben Arroyo-Fernandez, Elisabeth Bravo-Esteban, Asuncion Ferri-Morales, Mark van Gils
Summary: This study analyzed data from fibromyalgia patients to assess the impact of mental health factors on fibromyalgia severity compared to pain factors. The findings suggest that mental health factors are more relevant for fibromyalgia severity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Liss Hernandez, Estefania Estevez-Priego, Laura Lopez-Perez, Maria Fernanda Cabrera-Umpierrez, Maria Teresa Arredondo, Giuseppe Fico
Summary: HeNeCOn is a reusable, extendible and standardized ontology that provides a clinically reliable data model for Head and Neck Cancer. It consists of 502 classes and 283 medical terms with detailed relations between them, allowing for information extraction and knowledge management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sumit Mazumdar, Rana Hajjeh, Rick Brennan, Awad Mataria
Summary: This article discusses the important policy questions regarding health system financing in humanitarian settings, focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean region. The article explores the key financing functions in different challenges and suggests potential policy options. It also emphasizes the importance of collaborative research to inform policy choices aligned with universal health coverage in challenging contexts.
VALUE IN HEALTH REGIONAL ISSUES
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Yaneth Gil-Rojas, Pieralessandro Lasalvia, Victor Saenz, Oscar Virgueez, Maria P. Pena, Camilo Castaneda-Cardona, Maria E. Laucho-Contreras, Andres L. Gonzalez, Carmen Y. Garcia-Nuncira, Diego Rosselli
Summary: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and direct medical costs associated with asthma treatment in Colombia patients. The results showed that medication use and outpatient visits were the main drivers of costs, and costs were higher in severe cases and in the adult/elderly population.
VALUE IN HEALTH REGIONAL ISSUES
(2024)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jiangtao Li, Dong Zhao, Jun Cai, Shuohua Chen, Shouling Wu, Yue Qi
Summary: This study evaluated the benefits and cost-effectiveness of medication for individuals aged >= 35 years with systolic blood pressure (SBP)/diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 130-139/80-89 mmHg and high cardiovascular risk in China. The findings showed that medication treatment could significantly reduce cardiovascular disease events and premature deaths, and increase quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) with cost-effectiveness.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2024)
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Jonas Cuzulan Hirani, Miriam Wust
Summary: The use of reminders in public vaccination programs can effectively increase childhood vaccination coverage, especially when sent close to the recommended vaccination age. Both digital and postal reminders have equal impact on vaccination rates. Prospective reminders can improve timely vaccinations in later childhood and help achieve high coverage for new vaccines in complex vaccination programs. Reminders prompt additional preventive care for the focal children, but have no spillover effects on other health behaviors or relatives.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Danya Arif Siddiqi, Fatima Miraj, Humdiya Raza, Owais Ahmed Hussain, Mehr Munir, Vijay Kumar Dharma, Mubarak Taighoon Shah, Ali Habib, Subhash Chandir
Summary: This study developed and evaluated an AI chatbot in local language for providing immunization information in low-resource, low-literacy settings in Pakistan. The results showed that the chatbot was feasible and acceptable, meeting the needs of caregivers and reducing the workload of helpline operators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ana Raquel Costa-Brito, Antonio Bovolini, Maria Rua-Alonso, Claudia Vaz, Juan Francisco Ortega-Moran, J. Blas Pagador, Carolina Vila-Cha
Summary: This scoping review investigates the use of home-based technological tools to improve physical function in older adults. The majority of studies suggest high levels of technology usage and positive health outcomes. However, the lack of international consensus on technology usage measures and the exclusion of older adults without technology ownership or experience may limit the findings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Xinyi Chen, Xiang Liu, Yuke Wu, Zhenglei Wang, Shuo Hong Wang
Summary: The current research on the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer using machine learning and deep learning is in its infancy, with low accuracy in diagnosis and classification. There is a lack of studies on CT images and ultrasound images.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2024)
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Cheryl Neslusan, Yen-Wen Chen, Mohit Sharma, Jennifer Voelker
Summary: Using a national electronic health records database, this study examines the treatments, depression severity, and health care resource utilization among patients with major depressive disorder and acute suicidal ideation or behavior in the United States. The findings suggest a need for improved outcomes and strategies to optimize screening and treatment for this vulnerable population.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
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Economics
Hussain A. Al-Omar, Nasser Aljehani, Ali Alshehri, Abdullah Al-Khenizan, Faisal Al-Shammari, Abdulmohsen Abanumay, Volker Schnecke, Joao L. Carapinha, Saleh A. Alqhatani
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the 10-year cost-consequence of weight loss on obesity-related outcomes in a sample of privately insured adults with obesity in Saudi Arabia (KSA). The findings showed that moderate weight loss of 5-15% over 10 years is associated with substantial cost savings, and prevented incidence cases of obesity-related outcomes. This could help policymakers implement weight loss programs in KSA.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
