Digital Technology Application for Improved Responses to Health Care Challenges: Lessons Learned From COVID-19

Brahmbhatt, Darshan H.; Ross, Heather J.; Moayedi, Yasbanoo

doi:10.1016/j.cjca.2021.11.014

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“…Moreover, implementing and experiencing telemedicine in healthcare services, the physicians will take a chance to evaluate the outcomes (both clinical and patient's perspective) to define the principles of “good virtual care” ( Brahmbhatt et al, 2021 ) which was adopted from the established traditional “good clinical care”. Frankly evaluating the patients’ experience will be the vital part of that challenge which will shape the future of telemedicine.…”

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“…Brahmbhatt et al emphasized the lessons of COVID-19 Pandemic that would prepare us for the unavoidable next one as “how we leverage technology and data management effectively to create flexible ecosystems that facilitate collaboration, equitable care, and innovation will determine the severity and scale of future threats to our provision of healthcare” ( 2021 , p. 1). Considering the utility of telemedicine limited to crisis periods would be a shortsighted view and a necessity to approach the right conclusions from the lessons learned during pandemic by a wide spectrum including all parties from telemedicine community to society at large ( Bashshur et al, 2020 ).…”

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The Patient Perspective of Telemedicine in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Nuhoglu

Cobanoglu

et al. 2022

Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society

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COVID-19 Pandemic might be considered as a catalyst for transformation in healthcare experience via the use of video consultation as a method for telemedicine. The aim of our qualitative study is to understand the patient perception of video consultations in telemedicine, which has been used by a single pulmonologist in only one university hospital in Turkey since the first three months of the pandemic. Research findings are essential when it comes to a more effective and widespread future use of telemedicine, as it focuses on patient experience about a medical technology that is newly introduced. Totally 30 patients were randomly chosen and interviewed who get healthcare support via telemedicine. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to learn the experiences and opinions of the interviewees. The expressions of the patients highlight some advantages of using telemedicine such as being free from risk of contagion caused by exposure in the hospital, being able to save time and money while reaching to the physician online whenever needed, and success in technical details even though they were experiencing it for the first time. A very few of the patients are feeling discomfort to be in front of the screen. Almost all patients are applicants to suggest to other individuals the system they used, in conditions to be appropriate, and continuity after the pandemic period. Since the pandemic has propagated from one patient, the worldwide implementation of telemedicine might be catalyzed by following in the footsteps of the sporadic examples of decisiveness nourished from patient experiences.

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The Patient Perspective of Telemedicine in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Nuhoglu

Cobanoglu

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“…The contact-free nature of the device’s functions is also advantageous in other care settings (e.g., skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes), reducing the risk for nosocomial infections contracted by touch. This is especially true in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in the implementation of physical distancing and, thus, fewer patient–caregiver face-to-face appointments [ 38 ]. Moreover, the pandemic has mandated implementations of changes in the way HF patients are monitored and forced the adoption of telehealth modules so as to reduce exposure of cardiac patients to the risk of COVID-19 infection [ 39 ].…”

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A Contact-Free Optical Device for the Detection of Pulmonary Congestion—A Pilot Study

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Background: The cost of heart failure hospitalizations in the US alone is over USD 10 billion per year. Over 4 million Americans are hospitalized every year due to heart failure (HF), with a median length of stay of 4 days and an in-hospital mortality rate that exceeds 5%. Hospitalizations of patients with HF can be prevented by early detection of lung congestion. Our study assessed a new contact-free optical medical device used for the early detection of lung congestion. Methods: The Gili system is an FDA-cleared device used for measuring chest motion vibration data. Lung congestion in the study was assessed clinically and verified via two cardiologists. An algorithm was developed using machine learning techniques, and cross-validation of the findings was performed to estimate the accuracy of the algorithm. Results: A total of 227 patients were recruited (101 cases vs. 126 controls). The sensitivity and specificity for the device in our study were 0.91 (95% CI: 0.86–0.93) and 0.91 (95% CI: 0.87–0.94), respectively. In all instances, the observed estimates of PPVs and NPVs were at least 0.82 and 0.90, respectively. The accuracy of the algorithm was not affected by different covariates (including respiratory or valvular conditions). Conclusions: This study demonstrates the efficacy of a contact-free optical device for detecting lung congestion. Further validation of the study results across a larger and precise scale is warranted.

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“…However lack of data leads to improper planning and response mechanism towards any emergency, where resource allocation is most important for relief mechanisms. To strengthen the monitoring mechanism and gathering accurate data, advanced digital innovations must be employed (Brahmbhatt et al, 2022). Internet of things, Blockchain technology or Artificial intelligence can act as a game changers for traceability of contacts, alerts and warning systems, mapping of potential hot spots and timely support during and post the pandemic (Abdalrazaq et al, 2021;Sheeraz et al, 2021).…”

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Upsurge in biomedical waste due to COVID-19 in India: A statistical correlation, challenges and recommendations

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Jha

Dua³

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Front. Environ. Sci.

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Proper management of Biomedical Waste (BMW) is an essential component of any sustainable healthcare sector. With the burst of COVID-19 pandemic when every hospital and treatment facility was overburdened patients, efficient handling of the huge amount of generated BMW became a task for the entire world. This review compares the BMW generated before and during the second wave of COVID-19, highlights the challenges in managing the exuberated amount of COVID-19 waste and sites recommendations to promote sustainable design thinking, in order to address this grave concern in the current setting of the Indian system. The study indicated that inappropriate management of waste and the lacunae in the entire chain from segregation to collection until its disposal has posed a serious threat to the wellbeing of healthcare workers, sanitation staff as well as the operators and housekeeping staff at the hospitals, isolation centers and Municipal Corporation. Many states had inadequate number of common BMW treatment facilities (CBMWTFs) leading to inefficient treatment of the excess waste. The behavioural and attitudinal barriers of neglect and ignorance of different stakeholders further aggravated the problem of BMW management to manifolds. To achieve better management we recommend spreading awareness regarding the kind and infectious nature of waste generated by COVID-19 patients and their caregivers, segregation and decontamination of such waste at source and increasing the capacity as well as number of CBMWTFs. Creative ways to recycle the waste must be devised so as to reduce the burden on disposal sites.

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Digital Technology Application for Improved Responses to Health Care Challenges: Lessons Learned From COVID-19

Cited by 38 publications

References 75 publications

The Patient Perspective of Telemedicine in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

The Patient Perspective of Telemedicine in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

A Contact-Free Optical Device for the Detection of Pulmonary Congestion—A Pilot Study

Upsurge in biomedical waste due to COVID-19 in India: A statistical correlation, challenges and recommendations

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