Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emma E. Thomas, Helen M. Haydon, Ateev Mehrotra, Liam J. Caffery, Centaine L. Snoswell, Annie Banbury, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant growth in telehealth services globally, including in Australia. It is crucial to consider the long-term sustainability of telehealth post-pandemic, with a focus on developing a skilled workforce, empowering consumers, reforming funding, improving digital ecosystems, and integrating telehealth into routine care.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Francisco M. Olmos-Vega, Renee E. Stalmeijer, Lara Varpio, Renate Kahlke
Summary: This article discusses the importance and methods of reflexivity in qualitative research, and how to communicate reflexivity in research. The authors hope that this guide can help qualitative researchers fully understand the role of reflexivity and demonstrate how to conduct rigorous qualitative research.
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ahmed Al-Mandhari, Ahmad Al-Yousfi, Mazen Malkawi, Maha El-Adawy
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Economics
Don Husereau, Michael Drummond, Federico Augustovski, Esther De Bekker-Grob, Andrew H. Briggs, Chris Carswell, Lisa Caulley, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Dan Greenberg, Elizabeth Loder, Josephine Mauskopf, C. Daniel Mullins, Stavros Petrou, Raoh-Fang Pwu, Sophie Staniszewska
Summary: The CHEERS 2022 statement replaces the previous reporting guidance and provides recommendations for accurate reporting and interpretation of health economic evaluations. It addresses different types of evaluations, new methods and developments, and includes stakeholder involvement. It is important for researchers, peer reviewers, editors, analysts, and health technology assessment bodies seeking guidance on reporting.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Centaine L. Snoswell, Georgina Chelberg, Keshia R. De Guzman, Helen H. Haydon, Emma E. Thomas, Liam J. Caffery, Anthony C. Smith
Summary: The aim of this study was to synthesize recent evidence associated with the clinical effectiveness of telehealth services. The results showed that telehealth was as effective, if not more, than usual care across various medical disciplines.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Paula A. Braveman, Elaine Arkin, Dwayne Proctor, Tina Kauh, Nicole Holm
Summary: Racism can manifest in both conscious and unconscious ways, and it can be seen as both a systemic and structural issue. Systemic and structural racism is deeply embedded within systems, laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate unfair treatment and oppression of people of color, leading to negative health consequences. Addressing these forms of racism requires coordinated efforts across multiple sectors and locations, with the crucial first step being the recognition of their existence.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert P. Pierce, James J. Stevermer
Summary: Differential use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic varies according to demographics, including age, race, residence, and payer.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hester Allen, Amoolya Vusirikala, Joe Flannagan, Katherine A. Twohig, Asad Zaidi, Dimple Chudasama, Theresa Lamagni, Natalie Groves, Charlie Turner, Christopher Rawlinson, Jamie Lopez-Bernal, Ross Harris, Andre Charlett, Gavin Dabrera, Meaghan Kall
Summary: This study indirectly assessed the differences in transmissibility between the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant and the previously dominant Alpha variant. The results showed that the Delta variant had a higher rate of household transmission, potentially explaining its success in displacing the Alpha variant as the dominant strain in England. Understanding the transmissibility of this variant is important for informing international infection prevention and control policies.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Don Husereau, Michael Drummond, Federico Augustovski, Esther de Bekker-Grob, Andrew H. Briggs, Chris Carswell, Lisa Caulley, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Dan Greenberg, Elizabeth Loder, Josephine Mauskopf, C. Daniel Mullins, Stavros Petrou, Raoh-Fang Pwu, Sophie Staniszewska
Summary: The Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) statement was created to ensure identifiable and interpretable health economic evaluations. The new CHEERS 2022 statement reflects the need for more easily applicable guidance, including stakeholder involvement and transparency in decision making. It is intended for researchers, peer reviewers, and editors, but may also be useful for analysts and health technology assessment bodies.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Malik Sallam, Mariam Al-Sanafi, Mohammed Sallam
Summary: The delay or refusal of vaccination poses a major challenge to controlling the COVID-19 epidemic. Global acceptance rates of the COVID-19 vaccine vary greatly among different countries and regions, with higher rates in Asia and the Pacific and lower rates in the Middle East and North Africa.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura J. Damschroder, Caitlin M. Reardon, Marilla A. Opra Widerquist, Julie Lowery
Summary: This study aimed to obtain feedback from experienced CFIR users for updates to the framework. Results showed positive ratings for most evaluation items of CFIR, but users also provided recommendations for improvements. Updates to CFIR include revisions to existing domains and constructs as well as the addition, removal, or relocation of constructs.
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Malik Sallam
Summary: ChatGPT is an AI-based conversational large language model with potential applications in health care education, research, and practice. A systematic review was conducted to investigate its utility and limitations. Benefits include improved writing, efficient analysis of datasets, streamlined workflow, and personalized learning, while concerns include ethical issues, plagiarism, limited knowledge, and cybersecurity risks.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Catherine K. Ettman, Gregory H. Cohen, Salma M. Abdalla, Laura Sampson, Ludovic Trinquart, Brian C. Castrucci, Rachel H. Bork, Melissa A. Clark, Ira Wilson, Patrick M. Vivier, Sandro Galea
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in depressive symptoms among U.S. adults, with low income, being unmarried, and experiencing multiple stressors during the pandemic being the key risk factors. Mental health gaps have widened between populations with different assets and stressor experiences.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rachel R. Hardeman, Patricia A. Homan, Tongtan Chantarat, Brigette A. Davis, Tyson H. Brown
Summary: Antiracist health policy research requires innovative methods to create equitable and antiracist solutions for health inequities. However, there is a disconnect between the conceptualization and measurement of structural racism in the public health literature. This article highlights the importance of methodological approaches that can validly measure structural racism for achieving health equity.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Micah D. J. Peters, Christina Godfrey, Patricia McInerney, Hanan Khalil, Palle Larsen, Casey Marnie, Danielle Pollock, Andrea C. Tricco, Zachary Munn
Summary: This article aims to provide detailed guidance on developing a robust scoping review protocol and highlights the importance and definition of scoping reviews. Through outlining the methods and conclusions, the authors hope that readers will understand and implement the process of developing a scoping review protocol.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anne A. H. de Hond, Artuur M. Leeuwenberg, Lotty Hooft, Ilse M. J. Kant, Steven W. J. Nijman, Hendrikus J. A. van Os, Jiska J. Aardoom, Thomas P. A. Debray, Ewoud Schuit, Maarten van Smeden, Johannes B. Reitsma, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Niels H. Chavannes, Karel G. M. Moons
Summary: This article collects guidance on the development, evaluation, and implementation of AI-based prediction models in healthcare, finding that there is more detailed guidance for early stages such as data preparation, AIPM development, and AIPM validation, while later stages such as software development, impact assessment, and implementation have received less attention.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jingyi Xiao, Justin K. Cheung, Peng Wu, Michael Y. Ni, Benjamin J. Cowling, Qiuyan Liao
Summary: This study explores the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and uptake among adults in Hong Kong before and after the COVID-19 vaccination program. The findings show that the levels of vaccine hesitancy varied over time. It was observed that individuals with chronic medical conditions were more likely to be hesitant two to five months after the program implementation. Confidence in the government and in COVID-19 vaccines were associated with lower vaccine hesitancy at different stages of the program. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring temporal changes in vaccine hesitancy and adjusting promotion strategies accordingly to increase vaccination uptake.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
Article
Economics
Don Husereau, Michael Drummond, Federico Augustovski, Esther De Bekker-Grob, Andrew H. Briggs, Chris Carswell, Lisa Caulley, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Dan Greenberg, Elizabeth Loder, Josephine Mauskopf, C. Daniel Mullins, Stavros Petrou, Raoh-Fang Pwu, Sophie Staniszewska
Summary: The Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) statement was created to ensure health economic evaluations are identifiable, interpretable, and useful for decision making. The new CHEERS 2022 statement replaces previous guidance and reflects the need for guidance that can be applied to all types of health economic evaluation and includes stakeholder involvement.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca Grant, Tiffany Charmet, Laura Schaeffer, Simon Galmiche, Yoann Madec, Cassandre Von Platen, Olivia Cheny, Faiza Omar, Christophe David, Alexandra Rogoff, Juliette Paireau, Simon Cauchemez, Fabrice Carrat, Alexandra Septfons, Daniel Levy-Bruhl, Alexandra Mailles, Arnaud Fontanet
Summary: This study assesses the settings and activities associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the context of the Delta variant circulation in France. It also investigates the protection against symptomatic Delta infection. The study finds that bars and parties are associated with increased risk of infection for individuals under 40 years old, while daycare, kindergarten, primary school, and middle school attendance are associated with increased risk of infection for those aged 40 and older. The study also highlights reduced vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic Delta infections and the importance of reinforcing individual and public health measures in high-risk settings and activities.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gael Varoquaux, Veronika Cheplygina
Summary: Research in computer analysis of medical images has the potential to improve patients' health, but systematic challenges are impeding progress. From data limitations to research incentives, many issues hinder advancements. However, there are ongoing efforts to address these problems and recommendations for future improvement.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
