How to improve your PubMed/MEDLINE searches: 1. background and basic searching

Fatehi, Farhad; Gray, Leonard C.; Wootton, Richard

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“…These databases were searched for English language articles published between 2010 and 2018. A combination of free-text keywords and Medical Subject Heading terms were used for searching PubMed 15–17. The search query was refined for searching Web of Science and Embase according to their guides.…”

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Digital health interventions for chronic diseases: a scoping review of evaluation frameworks

Bashi

Fatehi

Mosadeghi-Nik

et al. 2020

BMJ Health Care Inform

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BackgroundMonitoring and evaluations of digital health (DH) solutions for the management of chronic diseases are quite heterogeneous and evidences around evaluating frameworks are inconsistent. An evidenced-based framework is needed to inform the evaluation process and rationale of such interventions. We aimed to explore the nature, extent and components of existing DH frameworks for chronic diseases.MethodsThis review was conducted based on the five steps of Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review methodology. Out of 172 studies identified from, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, 11 met our inclusion criteria. The reviewed studies developed DH frameworks for chronic diseases and published between 2010 and 2018.ResultsAccording to WHO guidelines for monitoring and evaluation of DH interventions, we identified seven Conceptual frameworks, two Results frameworks, one Logical framework and one Theory of change. The frameworks developed for providing interventions such as self-management, achieving personal goals and reducing relapse for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe mental health. A few studies reported evaluation of the frameworks using randomised clinical trials (n=3) and feasibility testing via Likert scale survey (n=2). A wide range of outcomes were reported including access to care, cost-effectiveness, behavioural outcomes, patient–provider communications, technology acceptance and user experience.ConclusionThere is a lack of evidence on the application of consistent DH frameworks. Future research should address the use of evidence-based frameworks into the research design, monitoring and evaluation process. This review explores the nature of DH frameworks for the management of chronic diseases and provides examples to guide monitoring and evaluation of interventions.

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Digital health interventions for chronic diseases: a scoping review of evaluation frameworks

Bashi

Fatehi

Mosadeghi-Nik

et al. 2020

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“…We conducted a comprehensive electronic search of 4 major biomedical databases (PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, and PsycINFO) for peer-reviewed papers published from 2006 to 2016. A sensitive search strategy was developed by a combination of controlled vocabulary (Medical Subject Headings terms) and free text terms according to recent recommendations for searching the PubMed database [ 25 - 27 ]. The electronic search incorporated 3 main concepts: (1) mHealth; (2) patient education; and (3) self-management (see Multimedia Appendix 1 ).…”

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Self-Management Education Through mHealth: Review of Strategies and Structures

Bashi¹,

Fatehi²,

Fallah³

et al. 2018

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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BackgroundDespite the plethora of evidence on mHealth interventions for patient education, there is a lack of information regarding their structures and delivery strategies.ObjectiveThis review aimed to investigate the structures and strategies of patient education programs delivered through smartphone apps for people with diverse conditions and illnesses. We also examined the aim of educational interventions in terms of health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, and PsycINFO for peer-reviewed papers that reported patient educational interventions using mobile apps and published from 2006 to 2016. We explored various determinants of educational interventions, including the content, mode of delivery, interactivity with health care providers, theoretical basis, duration, and follow-up. The reporting quality of studies was evaluated according to the mHealth evidence and reporting assessment criteria.ResultsIn this study, 15 papers met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The studies mainly focused on the use of mHealth educational interventions for chronic disease management, and the main format for delivering interventions was text. Of the 15 studies, 6 were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which have shown statistically significant effects on patients’ health outcomes, including patients’ engagement level, hemoglobin A1c, weight loss, and depression. Although the results of RCTs were mostly positive, we were unable to identify any specific effective structure and strategy for mHealth educational interventions owing to the poor reporting quality and heterogeneity of the interventions.ConclusionsEvidence on mHealth interventions for patient education published in peer-reviewed journals demonstrates that current reporting on essential mHealth criteria is insufficient for assessing, understanding, and replicating mHealth interventions. There is a lack of theory or conceptual framework for the development of mHealth interventions for patient education. Therefore, further research is required to determine the optimal structure, strategies, and delivery methods of mHealth educational interventions.

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“…A combination of MeSH terms and free-text keywords pertaining to the two main concepts of interest (ie, eHealth and pulmonary arterial hypertension) was used to develop a sensitive search query following the recent guides on PubMed searches. [17][18][19] The detailed search strategy for PubMed is available (online supplementary appendix 1). The search query was modified for CINAHL and Embase according to their user guide.…”

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Use of eHealth in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension: review of the literature

Gonzalez-Garcia

Fatehi

Varnfield

et al. 2020

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BackgroundPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe chronic condition associated with poor quality of life and high risks of mortality and hospitalisation. The utilisation of novel diagnostic technologies has improved survival rates although the effectiveness of Electronic Health (eHealth) interventions in patients with a chronic cardiopulmonary disease remains controversial. As the effectiveness of eHealth can be established by specific evaluation for different chronic health conditions, the aim of this study was to explore and summarise the utilisation of eHealth in PAH.MethodWe searched PubMed, CINAHL and Embase for all studies reporting clinical trials on eHealth solutions for the management of PAH. No limitations in terms of study design or date of publication were imposed.Results18 studies (6 peer-reviewed journal papers and 12 conference papers) were identified. Seven studies addressed the accuracy, safety or reliability of eHealth technologies such as intra-arterial haemodynamic monitoring of the pulmonary artery pressure, self-administered 6-Minute walk test App, computerised step-pulse oximeter and ambulatory impedance cardiography. Two studies evaluated eHealth as part of the medical management and showed a reduction in hospitalisation rate.ConclusionsThe evidence of eHealth supporting the management of people with PAH is limited and only embraced through a few studies of small sample size and short-term duration. Given the proposed clinical benefits in heart failure, we postulate that the evaluation of eHealth for the clinical management of PAH is highly warranted.

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How to improve your PubMed/MEDLINE searches: 1. background and basic searching

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Digital health interventions for chronic diseases: a scoping review of evaluation frameworks

Digital health interventions for chronic diseases: a scoping review of evaluation frameworks

Self-Management Education Through mHealth: Review of Strategies and Structures

Use of eHealth in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension: review of the literature

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