A systematic review of artificial intelligence-powered (AI-powered) chatbot intervention for managing chronic illness
CONCLUSIONS: The reviewed studies suggest promising acceptance of AI-powered chatbots for self-managing chronic conditions. However, limited evidence on their efficacy due to insufficient technical documentation calls for future studies to provide detailed descriptions and prioritize patient safety. These chatbots employ natural language processing and multimodal interaction. Subsequent research should focus on evidence-based evaluations, facilitating comparisons across diverse chronic health conditions.PMID:38466897 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2302980 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Moh Heri Kurniawan Hanny Handiyani Tuti Nuraini Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Sutrisno Sutrisno Source Type: research
A systematic review of artificial intelligence-powered (AI-powered) chatbot intervention for managing chronic illness
CONCLUSIONS: The reviewed studies suggest promising acceptance of AI-powered chatbots for self-managing chronic conditions. However, limited evidence on their efficacy due to insufficient technical documentation calls for future studies to provide detailed descriptions and prioritize patient safety. These chatbots employ natural language processing and multimodal interaction. Subsequent research should focus on evidence-based evaluations, facilitating comparisons across diverse chronic health conditions.PMID:38466897 | PMC:PMC10930147 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2302980 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Moh Heri Kurniawan Hanny Handiyani Tuti Nuraini Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Sutrisno Sutrisno Source Type: research
Nephrologists perspectives on communication and decision-making regarding technique survival in peritoneal dialysis: an international qualitative interview study
Conclusion
Nephrologists reported that technique survival in PD is influenced by patients’ medical circumstances, psychological motivation and positively influenced by the education and support provided by treating clinicians and families. Strategies to enhance patients’ knowledge on PD and communication with patients about technique survival in PD are needed to build trust, set patient expectations of treatment and improve the process of transition off PD. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yudianto, B., Jaure, A., Shen, J., Cho, Y., Brown, E., Dong, J., Dunning, T., Mehrotra, R., Naicker, S., Pecoits-Filho, R., Perl, J., Wang, A. Y.-M., Wilkie, M., Guha, C., Scholes-Robertson, N., Craig, J., Johnson, D., Manera, K. Tags: Open access, Renal medicine Source Type: research
Application of three-dimensional technology in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery sublobectomy
Conclusion3D technologies, instrumental in locating pulmonary nodules and identifying variations in target lung segmental vessels and bronchi, play pivotal roles in VATS sublobectomy, especially in preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, and doctor-patient communication. The limitations of 3D technology in clinical application are analyzed, and the future direction of existing 3D technology development is prospected. (Source: Frontiers in Oncology)
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - March 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient Communication Innovations in Breast Imaging
Effective patient communication is paramount in breast radiology, where standardized reporting and patient-centered care practices have long been established. This communication profoundly affects patient experience, well-being, and adherence to medical advice. Breast radiologists play a pivotal role in conveying diagnostic findings and addressing patient concerns, particularly in the context of cancer diagnoses. Technological advances in radiology reporting, patient access to electronic medical records, and the demand for immediate information access have reshaped radiologists ’ communication practices. Innovative appro...
Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri, Kaitlin M. Ford Source Type: research
Measuring the Impact of Incorporating Case Study Presentations Into Applied Biomedical Science Placement Workshops for Trainee Biomedical Scientists
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a redesigned workshop where students generated and presented medical case studies to peers, academics, and training leads. Materials and Methods: The three phases of the case study intervention included a pre-intervention survey, academic-led sessions focussing on medical case presentations and delivery of the presentation followed by a post-intervention survey. Results: Analysing survey responses pre- and post-intervention, students demonstrated enhanced confidence in their understanding of clinical conditions (p<0.0001), connecting lab findings to diseases, and in deli...
Source: British Journal of Biomedical Science - March 6, 2024 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Amreen Bashir Kathryn Dudley Karan Singh Rana Kayleigh Wilkins Ross Pallett Source Type: research
Open communication between patients and relatives about illness & amp; death in advanced cancer —results of the eQuiPe Study
ConclusionsOpen communication about illness and death between patients and relatives seems to be important, as it is associated with a lower degree of bereavement distress. Healthcare professionals can play an important role in encouraging the dialogue. However, it is important to keep in mind that some people not feel comfortable talking about illness and death. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Adherence to heart failure treatment in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
ConclusionsAdherence to HF therapy was associated with favourable LV reverse remodelling in PPCM and better self-rated health status. Our study highlights the importance of drug adherence for functional recovery. Drug adherence should be an important component of patient communication and specific interventions in PPCM. (Source: ESC Heart Failure)
Source: ESC Heart Failure - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Julian Hoevelmann,
Karen Sliwa,
Juel Maalouli Schaar,
Olivia Briton,
Michael B öhm,
Markus R. Meyer,
Charle Viljoen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The development and implementation of the Northern Health lung cancer digital care pathway: a case study in service change
Aust Health Rev. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.1071/AH23279. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis case study details the approach utilised to establish an easy to use, accessible and sustainable method for routine collection of Patient Reported Outcome Measures for patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer. We sought to enhance communication with patients and their families, particularly around shared decision making, their quality of life and symptoms, as well as the impacts of their care or treatment. We detail the co-design methodology utilised with consumers and healthcare providers to develop and implement a multi-lingual, fully ...
Source: Australian Health Review - March 3, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Rachel L Duckham Tracey Webster Katharine See Source Type: research
The development and implementation of the Northern Health lung cancer digital care pathway: a case study in service change
Aust Health Rev. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.1071/AH23279. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis case study details the approach utilised to establish an easy to use, accessible and sustainable method for routine collection of Patient Reported Outcome Measures for patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer. We sought to enhance communication with patients and their families, particularly around shared decision making, their quality of life and symptoms, as well as the impacts of their care or treatment. We detail the co-design methodology utilised with consumers and healthcare providers to develop and implement a multi-lingual, fully ...
Source: Australian Health Review - March 3, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Rachel L Duckham Tracey Webster Katharine See Source Type: research
The development and implementation of the Northern Health lung cancer digital care pathway: a case study in service change
Aust Health Rev. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.1071/AH23279. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis case study details the approach utilised to establish an easy to use, accessible and sustainable method for routine collection of Patient Reported Outcome Measures for patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer. We sought to enhance communication with patients and their families, particularly around shared decision making, their quality of life and symptoms, as well as the impacts of their care or treatment. We detail the co-design methodology utilised with consumers and healthcare providers to develop and implement a multi-lingual, fully ...
Source: Australian Health Review - March 3, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Rachel L Duckham Tracey Webster Katharine See Source Type: research
33 What role can internationally educated health professionals play in shaping vaccine attitudes in their communities?
ConclusionsDespite the challenges related to employment precarity and workplace discrimination, IEHPs can be effective ambassadors of health-related information in their communities, especially when there is an alignment between IEHPs’ and their patients’ ethnic and cultural identities. It is important to support IEHPs in this work and empower them as agents of change. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Netierman, E., Zadeh, F. H., Subbiah, K., Beggs, B., Bedard, M. Tags: Open access Source Type: research
A qualitative study to assess satisfaction with the Manipal model of telepsychiatry among patients and caregivers
CONCLUSION: This study witnessed that patients and caregivers were highly satisfied with telepsychiatry services provided to them. These findings clearly indicate the importance of telepsychiatry services in the country, where the concept of telepsychiatry and its practice is rising.PMID:38419921 | PMC:PMC10898534 | DOI:10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_634_23 (Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry - February 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sumalatha R Shetty Thippeswamy Vaddar Ravindra N Munoli Source Type: research
