Interprofessional, simulation-based technology-enhanced learning to improve physical health care in psychiatry: The recognition and assessment of medical problems in psychiatric settings course
We describe an audit of strategic and design aspects of the recognition and assessment of medical problems in psychiatric settings course, using the Department of Health’s ‘Framework for Technology Enhanced Learning’ as our audit standards. At the same time as highlighting areas where recognition and assessment of medical problems in psychiatric settings adheres to these identified principles, such as the strategic underpinning of the approach, and the means by which information is collected, reviewed and shared, it also helps us to identify areas where we can improve. (Source: Health Informatics Journal)
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Akroyd, M., Jordan, G., Rowlands, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A feasibility study of conducting the Montreal Cognitive Assessment remotely in individuals with movement disorders
Remote assessments of individuals with a neurological disease via telemedicine have the potential to reduce some of the burdens associated with clinical care and research participation. We aim to evaluate the feasibility of conducting the Montreal Cognitive Assessment remotely in individuals with movement disorders. A pilot study derived from two telemedicine trials was conducted. In total, 17 individuals with movement disorders (8 with Parkinson disease and 9 with Huntington disease) had Montreal Cognitive Assessment examinations evaluated in-person and remotely via web-based video conferencing to primarily determine feas...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Abdolahi, A., Bull, M. T., Darwin, K. C., Venkataraman, V., Grana, M. J., Dorsey, E. R., Biglan, K. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Does use of computer technology for perinatal data collection influence data quality?
This article presents findings regarding issues of concern identified by midwives relating to their perceptions of how technology affects the accuracy of perinatal data records. Perinatal data records are perceived to be more complete when completed electronically. However, issues regarding system functionality, the inconsistent use of terminology, lack of data standards and the absence of clear, written records contribute to midwives’ perceptions of the negative influence of technology on the quality of perinatal data. (Source: Health Informatics Journal)
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Craswell, A., Moxham, L., Broadbent, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Statistical classification of drug incidents due to look-alike sound-alike mix-ups
This study builds statistical classifiers for identifying medication incidents due to look-alike sound-alike mix-ups. A total of 227 patient safety incident advisories related to medication were obtained from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s Global Patient Safety Alerts system. Eight feature selection strategies based on frequent terms, frequent drug terms and constituent terms were performed. Statistical text classifiers based on logistic regression, support vector machines with linear, polynomial, radial-basis and sigmoid kernels and decision tree were trained and tested. The models developed achieved an ave...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Wong, Z. S. Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Developing mental health mobile apps: Exploring adolescents perspectives
Mobile applications or ‘apps’ have significant potential for use in mental health interventions with adolescents. However, there is a lack of research exploring end users’ needs from such technologies. The aim of this study was to explore adolescents’ needs and concerns in relation to mental health mobile apps. Five focus groups were conducted with young people aged 15–16 years (N = 34, 60% male). Participants were asked about their views in relation to the use of mental health mobile technologies and were asked to give their responses to a mental health app prototype. Participants identified ...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Kenny, R., Dooley, B., Fitzgerald, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Boundary objects in clinical simulation and design of eHealth
This article presents a case study about design of electronic documentation templates for nurses’ initial patient assessment, where clinical simulation was used as a boundary object and thereby achieved mutual clinical agreement on the content. Results showed that meetings prior to and in between workshops allowed all communities of practice an opportunity to voice their point of view and affect the final result. Implications of considering clinical simulations as boundary objects are discussed. (Source: Health Informatics Journal)
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jensen, S., Kushniruk, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Effects of a computerized decision support system in improving pharmacological management in high-risk cardiovascular patients: A cluster-randomized open-label controlled trial
In conclusion, computerized decision support system significantly increased the use of recommended cardiovascular drugs in diabetic patients, but it did not influence the exposure to potential interactions (Source: Health Informatics Journal)
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mazzaglia, G., Piccinni, C., Filippi, A., Sini, G., Lapi, F., Sessa, E., Cricelli, I., Cutroneo, P., Trifiro, G., Cricelli, C., Caputi, A. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Provider impressions of the use of a mobile crowdsourcing app in medical practice
In our prior work, we conducted a field trial of the mobile application DocCHIRP (Crowdsourcing Health Information Retrieval Protocol for Doctors), designed to help clinicians problem-solve at the point of care by crowdsourcing their peers. Here, we present the results of our post-trial survey that investigated the impressions of participating clinicians regarding the use of medical crowdsourcing and to identify factors influencing adoption of the technology. In all, 72 valid surveys were received from 85 registered users (85% response rate). The majority of clinicians (>80%) felt crowdsourcing would be useful to diagno...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Sims, M. H., Fagnano, M., Halterman, J. S., Halterman, M. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Smartphone applications for seizure management
Technological advancements continue to provide innovative ways of enhancing patient care in medicine. In particular, the growing popularity of smartphone technology has seen the recent emergence of a myriad of healthcare applications (or apps) that promise to help shape the way in which health information is delivered to people worldwide. While limited research already exists on a range of such apps, our study is the first to examine the salient features of smartphone applications as they apply to the area of seizure management. For the purposes of this review, we conducted a search of the official online application store...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pandher, P. S., Bhullar, K. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
SiHLEWeb.com: Development and usability testing of an evidence-based HIV prevention website for female African-American adolescents
This article (1) details the development process for the creation of SiHLEWeb, a web-adapted version of an evidence-based, culturally informed HIV prevention program traditionally delivered to female African-American adolescents via an in-person group format, and (2) presents findings from quantitative and qualitative usability testing conducted among 18 African-American girls (13–18 years). Results suggest that users found the website improved knowledge and learning, was helpful, efficient to use, and generally attractive. Users reported some concerns about website navigation. Implications for Internet delivery of h...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Danielson, C. K., McCauley, J. L., Gros, K. S., Jones, A. M., Barr, S. C., Borkman, A. L., Bryant, B. G., Ruggiero, K. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A game plan: Gamification design principles in mHealth applications for chronic disease management
Effective chronic disease management is essential to improve positive health outcomes, and incentive strategies are useful in promoting self-care with longevity. Gamification, applied with mHealth (mobile health) applications, has the potential to better facilitate patient self-management. This review article addresses a knowledge gap around the effective use of gamification design principles, or mechanics, in developing mHealth applications. Badges, leaderboards, points and levels, challenges and quests, social engagement loops, and onboarding are mechanics that comprise gamification. These mechanics are defined and expla...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Miller, A. S., Cafazzo, J. A., Seto, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adoption of online health management tools among healthy older adults: An exploratory study
As the population ages and chronic diseases abound, overburdened healthcare systems will increasingly require individuals to manage their own health. Online health management tools, quickly increasing in popularity, have the potential to diminish or even replace in-person contact with health professionals, but overall efficacy and usage trends are unknown. The current study explored perceptions and usage patterns among users of online health management tools, and identified barriers and barrier-breakers among non-users. An online survey was completed by 169 computer users (aged 50+). Analyses revealed that a sizable minori...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Zettel-Watson, L., Tsukerman, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Clinical Document Architecture integration system to support patient referral and reply letters
Many Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) referrals and reply documents have been accumulated for patients since the deployment of the Health Information Exchange System (HIES) in Korea. Clinical data were scattered in many CDA documents and this took too much time for physicians to read. Physicians in Korea spend only limited time per patient as insurances in Korea follow a fee-for-service model. Therefore, physicians were not allowed sufficient time for making medical decisions, and follow-up care service was hindered. To address this, we developed CDA Integration Template (CIT) and CDA Integration System (CIS) for the H...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lee, S.-H., Song, J. H., Kim, I. K., Kim, J.-W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Reliability and concurrent validity of a peripheral pulse oximeter and health-app system for the quantification of heart rate in healthy adults
This study demonstrated high reliability and consistency between systems with respect to the heart rate parameter of healthy adults using three systems. For all parameters, ICC was > 0.93, indicating excellent reliability. Moreover, CVME values for all parameters were between 1.66–4.06 %. We found significant correlation coefficients and no systematic differences between radial pulse palpation and pulse oximeter and a high precision. Low-cost pulse oximeter and App systems can serve as valid instruments for the assessment of heart rate in healthy adults. (Source: Health Informatics Journal)
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Losa-Iglesias, M. E., Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, R., Becerro-de-Bengoa-Losa, K. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The role of short messaging service in supporting the delivery of healthcare: An umbrella systematic review
Short messaging service (SMS) messages may present a convenient and cost-effective method to support healthcare interventions. This work assesses the effects of short messaging service on various healthcare interventions found in systematic reviews. The search strategy was based on two key concepts: short messaging service and healthcare delivery. The initial search was conducted in December 2012 and was updated in June 2013. Of the 550 identified references, 13 systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria, of which 8 were published in peer-reviewed journals and 5 were retrieved from the Cochrane library. Data analysis sh...
Source: Health Informatics Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Househ, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
