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Newest firstBACKGROUND: COVID-19 caused disruptions in access to oncology health care for patients with breast cancer. This study explored the time differences in days from the initial patient call to time-to-treatment initiation (TTI) and evaluated the relationship between initial in-person consult (IPC) and telehealth consult (THC). METHODS: Retrospective data were collected for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. Demographic c…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted face-to-face alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services and prompted greater use of telehealth. This study measured the impact of COVID-19 on outpatient treatment episodes before, during, and after stay-at-home orders were introduced. Methods This observational study used routinely collected data from community-based non-government AOD services in New South Wales (NS…
Background Little is known about (1) sociodemographic, psychosocial, or smoking-related differences among individuals recruited to smoking cessation randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using in-person versus online recruitment methods or (2) the relative speed of recruitment using these 2 approaches. This secondary analysis is the first to examine these comparisons in a smoking cessation RCT for people experiencin…
BackgroundChat-based digital clinics are increasingly integrated into public primary care. This study evaluates a 24/7 chat-based digital clinic integrated into Harjun terveys, Paijat-Hame, Finland. MethodsData from 2,796,976 primary care encounters recorded between 2019 and 2025 were used to examine care patterns following the digital clinics introduction. ResultsCoverage fell from 36.5% in 2019 to 32.1% in 2020,…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, raising concerns about its impact on clinical research. Early reports suggested reductions in participant enrollment, interruptions to ongoing trials, and challenges to protocol adherence, yet the magnitude and duration of these operational disruptions remain unclear. MethodsWe conducted a registry-based analysis comparing clinical tr…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesTo explore patients and physiotherapists perspectives on a snack-based physical activity (PA) approach and mobile health technologies (mHealth) for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Snack-based PA refers to short, frequent bouts of activity (2-5 minutes) integrated into daily routines. DesignQualitative study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of semi-structured online interv…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Digital interventions are promising for the prevention of substance use in young people. However, engagement with these interventions is often insufficient, and their full potential remains unrealized. Given the established link between engagement in digital interventions and their effectiveness, understanding user factors that influence involvement in eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions i…
Background Although rates of tobacco use in California have declined overall, adults in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV), particularly Hispanic or Latinos ("Latinos"), have disproportionately high rates of tobacco use, tobacco-related illness, and mortality. Residents of the SJV also have limited access to cessation support services and need accessible, nonclinical alternatives. Given high smartphone use rates among L…
ObjectiveTo examine stakeholder experiences of remote neurology outpatient care and to co-produce an evidence-based framework to support safe, equitable and sustainable service delivery. MethodsWe undertook an inductive thematic analysis of free-text responses from three national surveys: a patient and carer survey conducted by The Neurological Alliance (2021; n = 2,463) and two surveys of neurologists conducted b…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionElectronic Health (E-Health) technologies present a valuable opportunity to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for Indigenous populations by addressing persistent, often structurally determined, health disparities. Despite increasing recognition of the potential of E-Health interventions, there remains a lack of comprehensive synthesis of their modalities, cultural appropriateness, and implementati…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPeople affected by conflict, war, and climate-related disasters, particularly those living with disabilities, often face the most significant barriers to accessing essential health services. Despite their heightened vulnerability, healthcare in these settings is frequently fragmented and difficult to access. In recent years, digital health interventions have been increasingly explored as practical tools…
Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative tool for enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in underserved and remote areas. This study assesses the effectiveness of telemedicine technologies in improving patient care, disease management, and overall health system performance from the perspective of medical professionals. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 247 doctors using a structured and re…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDigital technology within healthcare has dramatically expanded in recent years, particularly with the growth of the use of medical or health-related apps. With this expansion comes the need for regulation and certification; however, the regulation process has many barriers. No review has examined the barriers and facilitators for stakeholders who aim to register software as a medical device. MethodsThe r…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Virtual care using videoconference links between urban-based physical therapists and nurse practitioners in rural primary care may overcome access challenges and enhance care for rural and remote residents with chronic low back disorders (CBD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the concordance of this new model of care with two traditional models. Methods In this cross-sectional study design,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Globally, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 has accelerated the adoption of telehealth technologies. The implementation of the Saudi Telemedicine Network (STN) and other digital health initiatives, such as the telehealth clinic (THC) at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAAUH), exemplifies this trend in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to explore the patients' experience of…
BackgroundPatient-generated health data (PGHD) are increasingly recognized for their potential to complement traditional healthcare data by offering continuous monitoring and enhanced patient management. Despite the growing interest in PGHD however, the perceptions and willingness of patients and caregivers to utilize this information in a clinical setting remain underexplored. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess…
Open article record in new tab ↗Telemedicine is a growing field with the potential to improve healthcare delivery, however it is important for a proper implementation to understand how physicians perceive the benefits and limitations related to their use. With this study our aim is to assess the perceptions and knowledge of telemedicine among a sample of Ecuadorian healthcare providers. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey-based study wh…
Open article record in new tab ↗Context:Telemedicine has become one of the essential modes of healthcare delivery. Different aspects of the physician–patient relationship during tele and in-person consultation need to be studied.Aims:This study aimed to compare perceived empathy and therapeutic relationship between tele and in-person consultation and assess the patient’s satisfaction during teleconsultation for substance use disorder (SUD).Metho…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered rapid, fundamental changes in how healthcare is delivered in communities, notably increased remote delivery of primary care. While the impact of these changes on medication safety are not yet fully understood, research conducted before the pandemic may provide evidence for possible consequences. This rapid review examines the published literature on medication safety incid…
Open article record in new tab ↗Substance use during pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes; eHealth interventions offer a potential accessible treatment option. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for the treatment of substance use during pregnancy. A comprehensive search of PsycINFO, Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane and Embase databases was…