Integrated fitness tracker, mobile health app potentially improves teachers' mental wellness - study
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Fitbit and MindFi have teamed up to study the impact of their combined solutions on teachers' mental well-being.
Tailor fit digital health tech to the elderly's needs: study
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Based on latest survey in South Korea, there is a difference in the use of mobile health apps and devices between frail and healthy seniors.
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Our Mobile Health Data: Shared, Identifiable, and Privacy-Deprived
Health Populi
MARCH 28, 2019
User names were identified by one in five apps studied. Beyond this third-party data analysis, the research identified fourth-party sharing in the mobile app ecosystem. The prevalence of Google in this ecosystem is a key finding from the study. pharmacies, prescription drugs), email addresses, and drug lists. style GDPR?
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Mobile health program improved addiction outcomes despite low clinician engagement
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Integration of a practitioner-developed mobile health system within a primary care setting was well-received by substance use disorder (SUD) patients and generally improved outcomes, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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Study: Smartphone app effective in treating serious mental illness
Mobi Health News
MAY 29, 2018
A recent study published by Psychiatric Services found that mobile health interventions were as effective in treating patients with serious mental illness compared to an in-person group therapy.
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Acceptability and feasibility of a mobile health application for enhancing public private mix for TB care among healthcare Workers in Southwestern Uganda
BMC Digital Health
MARCH 2, 2023
Mobile health interventions can potentially enhance public–private linkage for tuberculosis care. This study sought to assess the initial. However, evidence about their acceptability and feasibility is lacking.
Study seeks to identify key factors in the adoption of a mobile health solution for oncology
Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2019
Researchers carried out 17 interviews with doctors and nurses using a free oncology decision support app in Europe.
Navigating parenthood made easy with SPA
Digital Health Global
JANUARY 24, 2024
NUS Nursing’s SPA App shows positive outcomes for parents The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at NUS in Singapore introduces the Supportive Parenting Application (SPA) , a groundbreaking tool offering vital support for those navigating the complexities of early parenthood.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?
DigitalHealth
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Today's briefing includes a study looking at the efficacy of mobile health apps and news that ICSs are working with housing providers to improve healthcare.
Study: There's still very little evidence that health apps work
Mobi Health News
MAY 9, 2018
A new overview of systematic reviews of published randomized control trials of mobile health apps found just 23 RCTs of currently-available apps have been conducted, and less than half of those showed a positive health effect from the app in question.
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Dr. Roboto? Stanford Medicine Foresees Digital Doctors “Maturing”
Health Populi
JANUARY 15, 2020
Physicians are evolving as digital doctors, embracing the growing role of data generated in electronic health records as well as through their patients using wearable technologies and mobile health apps downloaded in ubiquitous smartphones, described in The Rise of the Data-Driven Physician , a 2020 Health Trends Report from Stanford Medicine.
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New Study of Mindfulness Apps & Online Programs
Telebehavioral Health Institute
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Recently published in the Journal for Technology and Behavioral Science , the study was designed to assess the current state of the literature on the use of online programs and mobile applications of self-compassion, mindfulness, and meditation (digital mindfulness-based interventions; dMBIs). Why Focus on Workers? Ciulla, R.
A New Era of Virtual Care Has Begun, Accenture Finds
Health Populi
JULY 20, 2020
Virtual care bolstered ongoing clinical trials, a large focus of this study. About 1 in 2 patients now receive treatment at home instead of going to a provider’s office, using virtual tools like video conference calls (“Zoom-ing” for medical care), online chat, and mobile health apps downloaded on smartphones.
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Mobile Health and Data Safety: Convenience vs. Privacy
BHM Healthcare Solutions
MAY 6, 2015
Technology may be revolutionizing the healthcare industry but while mobile health applications and cloud-based management are convenient, many think they may be compromising the privacy of healthcare data. It’s also important to note that mobile health isn’t just for patients either. Preventative Measures.
Consumers’ Health Concerns Grow in the Pandemic Across All Categories – And More Trust Virtual Care
Health Populi
MAY 3, 2021
Similarly, 42% of global health citizens were very or extremely comfortable with consulting a therapist online or via a mobile health app for mental health counsel and support.
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CareDx Showcases Digital Solutions and Pipeline in Cellular Transplant and Therapy Monitoring at the 2024 Tandem Meetings
Digital Health Global
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
AlloCare ® patient mobile health app: Helps patients track personal health metrics and test results and manage their complex medication regimens. In this TScan study AlloHeme is used as an exploratory marker in subjects with mismatched HA1 and HA2 minor HLA antigens, and respective controls.
Most Consumers Are Interested in Using a Voice Assistant for Some Type of Health Care
Health Populi
OCTOBER 29, 2019
have a smart people at home, only 1 in 13 Americans have used a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant for health care. But over one-half of consumers would like to access a voice assistant for some aspect of their health care, according to a study from Orbita and Voicebot , Voice Assistant Consumer Adoption in Healthcare.
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People in the U.S. Without the Internet Were More Likely To Die in the Pandemic
Health Populi
MARCH 25, 2022
Access to the Internet has been a key determinant of health — or more aptly, death — during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans lacked Internet access were more likely to die due to complications from the coronavirus, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open this month. COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 were preventable.
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Black surgical patients used telehealth more often in late 2020
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JANUARY 19, 2022
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons sought to take a closer look at the patients who sought surgical consultations in-person and via telemedicine in 2020. From June 24 through the end of the year, referred to as "Phase II," the study showed a different story. THE LARGER TREND.
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Telehealth Platforms: Building Blocks for Omnichannel, Networked Healthcare
Health Populi
JULY 23, 2020
Parks Associates fielded this study the second half of May 2020, surveying 5,008 heads-of-broadband households balancing the sample of respondents for age, gender, income, and education. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Familiarity with virtual care breeds demand, based on the Parks Associates study.
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340 A Breakthrough, Sobering Report on Teens and Young Adults, Digital Health and Social Media Use: Implications for Mental Health
Health Populi
JULY 31, 2018
There are also hundreds of stories written in both mass media outlets and professional journals on the topic of TYAs and mental health: especially relative to depression and suicidality. The report was co-written by Victoria Rideout and Susannah Fox, two names Health Populi readers should know. adults, found in other studies.
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Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
Digital Health Global
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Evolution and Benefits of DHTs in Neurology Trials DHTs – like wearables, mobile health apps, and telemedicine platforms – have for example significantly impacted the design and execution of neurology trials. It has been used in various studies in Europe with great results. in 2010 to 11.4%
Examining structural racism in health tech
KevinMD
JUNE 7, 2021
Beyond the 8,000+ and climbing signatories to the Change.org petition asking for a change to JAMA leadership, the data on microaggressions and their contributions to physician burnout published in a recent study in JAMA Surgery presents clear. Read more…. Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Learn more.
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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns
Health Populi
AUGUST 25, 2020
This drove health consumers to virtual care platforms in the first months of the public health crisis — including lots of older people who had never used telemedicine or even a mobile health app. The study identified several key concerns about telehealth visits, shown in the graphic.
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How Young People Are Using Digital Tools to Help Deal with Mental Health
Health Populi
MARCH 17, 2021
The bar chart from Kaiser Family Foundation’s look into mental health in 2020, illustrates that pandemic mental health reality, that over one-half of people between 18 and 24 reported symptoms of anxiety or depression during the public health crisis, with the incidence of feeling anxious or depressed declining with age.
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Stroke Prevention and Digital Health
Digital Health Global
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Mobile health technologies have enormous potential to enhance lifestyle changes and prevent cardiovascular diseases. One app was tested in a study and proved to be useful, easy to use, and acceptable. However, several barriers must be addressed to fully realize this promising strategy.
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Mobile Health Cloud vs Privacy Regulations
Healthcare Exchange Standards
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
The discussion started with an article " Warning mHealth security fears are opening doors to app and device innovation " summarizing a study done by Ketchum. There is some strong discussion going on at HL7 around privacy concerns, especially now that HL7 FHIR has enabled easy application writing.
Digital Health Adoption Across Communities is Uneven By Rurality, Race, Health Plan, and Gender
Health Populi
MAY 17, 2022
While telehealth, mobile health apps, and wearable technology are all growing for mainstream consumers, there are gaps in adoption based on where a person lives, their health insurance plan type, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. adults 18 and over in August 2021.
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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The power of Digital Health in dietary education for chronic conditions
Digital Health Global
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In this context, digital health emerges as a catalyst for revolutionizing healthcare delivery. Digital health encompasses electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth), which leverage electronic platforms and mobile technologies, including wearable devices and apps, to provide health information and services.
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The Promise of Telehealth for Older People – the U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging
Health Populi
OCTOBER 3, 2019
This month’s October 2019 study finds a cohort of Boomers and older peers few of whom have actually used telemedicine — only one in seven people over 50 said their providers offered care via telehealth, and only 4% of people had a telehealth visit in the past year. It’s not enough to build/offer digital health tech to patients.
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E&T: Health apps frequently neglect privacy of users, study finds
mHealth Insight
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Hilary Lamb at Engineering & Technology reports on a study that has found “Health apps frequently neglect privacy of users” mHealth Insights. They studied how the apps stored and monitored personal data, such as information about past health conditions.
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Post-Pandemic, U.S. Healthcare is Entering a “Provide More Care For Less” Era – Pondering PwC’s 2022 Forecast
Health Populi
JUNE 8, 2021
In the COVID-19 pandemic, health care spending in the U.S. This year, medical cost trend will rise by 7.0%, expected to decline a bit in 2022 according to the annual study from PwC Health Research Institute , Medical Cost Trend: Behind the Numbers 2022. increased by a relatively low 6.0%
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The Digital Transformation of Patients – Update from Rock Health and Stanford
Health Populi
MARCH 2, 2021
Rock Health and Stanford commissioned an online survey among 7,980 U.S. adults from early September to early October 2020 to gauge peoples’ interest in and utilization of digital health tools and telehealth. Can Google grow health-trust as they, too, expand their desired footprint in health care?
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How Virtual Care Will Play Out in 2022 – a Look Post-CES and JPM
Health Populi
JANUARY 24, 2022
A new study from CIGNA and its subsidiary MDLive touts the cost-effectiveness of telehealth to improve health outcomes, reducing the need for unnecessary lab work, reducing duplication of care, and connecting patients with high-performing providers.
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Most Health Consumers Expect Technology To Play a Larger Role As Tech-Angst & Privacy Concerns Grow
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
As technology continues to re-shape consumers’ experiences and expectations with health/care, retail, travel and work, peoples’ concerns about data privacy are also growing as observed by a 2020 consumer trends forecast from GlobalWebIndex, Connecting the dots. First, some overall context to the study.
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Health Consumers Keen to Share and Download Data, But Privacy Remains a Concern
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
are growing their health IT muscles and literacy, accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, health consumers in America want more access to their personal health data, a study from the Pew Research Center has found in Americans Want Federal Government to Make Sharing Electronic Health Data Easier.
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In the Pandemic, We’re All About Food
Health Populi
JUNE 11, 2020
consumers’ food habits in the organization’s annual 2020 Food & Health Survey , the fifteenth year of the study. People with higher levels of education are more focused on food’s role in health than weight, the study found. Health Populi’s Hot Points: U.S.
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Going Digital for Health Is a New-Normal for Consumers
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
While Millennials are more likely to current use digital health tools compared with older Americans, Seniors’ killer-app for digital health is ePrescribing, refilling prescriptions, used by nearly one-half of older people. This is roughly equal to patients across all age cohorts in the study. Deloitte surveyed 4,530 U.S.
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Health Consumers Value Sharing and Downloading Health Data, But Privacy Concerns Remain
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
are growing their health IT muscles and literacy, accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, health consumers in America want more access to their personal health data, a study from the Pew Research Center has found in Americans Want Federal Government to Make Sharing Electronic Health Data Easier.
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170 As Workers’ Healthcare Costs Increase, Employers Look to Telehealth and Wearable Tech to Manage Cost & Health Risks
Health Populi
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Thus, the main takeaway from the study, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman noted, is that rising health care costs absolutely remain a burden for employers — but a bigger problem for workers in America. Adoption of wearable tech and mobile health apps in companies’ wellness programs is expanding.
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Older People Are Digital Migrants, and Best Buy Health Is Paving the Road for the Journey
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
As a result of the pandemic, staying connected is more important than ever for older people, Best Buy Health learned in a survey of U.S. Insights from this study have informed the launch of the Lively Flip , which Best Buy Health introduces today.
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350 Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 17, 2023
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. eClinicalWorks completed Phase 1 of the QHIN application process , while the CommonWell Health Alliance intends to complete its application in early 2024 amid launching a new platform.
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Telehealth billing guide highlights complexities of use
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The guide offers clarification for billing for remote patient monitoring, synchronous (real-time) asynchronous (store-and-forward) telehealth services and billing for virtual healthcare services, as well as mobile health services. ON THE RECORD.
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COVID-19 Accelerated Digital Health Investments…But It Helps to Be Bigger, Mature and Scaling
Health Populi
MAY 12, 2021
“Compare digital health to airlines, cruise lines, and other industries” and the sector looks quite privileged, opined Matthew Holt in a discussion on a study diving deeply into the State of Digital Health , conducted by Catalyst @ Health 2.0 and sponsored by WIPFLI.
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