The global mental health crisis is not reducing, it only seems to be gaining momentum. Mental health apps have a powerful boost, so this direction will attract plenty of investment.#digitalhealth #healthtech #mentalhealth #AI #trends2024…
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Background: With the rapid development of mobile health (mHealth) technology, many health apps have been introduced to the commercial market for people with back pain conditions. However, little is known about their content, quality,…
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In this article I interview three high-level executives who made the transition from the clinical IT setting—running hospitals—to digital IT settings that develop health apps and services. I asked these industry leaders why readers…
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Background: The field of eHealth is growing rapidly and chaotically. Health care professionals need guidance on reviewing and assessing health-related smartphone apps to propose appropriate ones to their patients. However, to date, no framework…
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Patients in Widnes are benefitting from a new digital health pathway for heart health, that is designed to ensure the safety, clinical and system effectiveness of heart health apps, and the consistent distribution of…
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Explore the nuances of healthcare pixel tracking and privacy concerns, revealing the interplay between pixels, health data, and compliance. Betsy Hodge, Akerman’s partner, advocates vigilance in aligning tracking practices with evolving privacy laws. Pixels,…
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Background: There are more than 350,000 digital health interventions (DHIs) in the app stores. To ensure that they are effective and safe to use, they should be assessed for compliance with best practice standards….
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Background: User involvement is increasingly acknowledged as a central part of health care innovation. However, meaningful user involvement during the development and testing of mobile health apps is often not fully realized. Objective: This…
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Background: The rapid growth of digital health apps has necessitated new regulatory approaches to ensure compliance with safety and effectiveness standards. Nonadherence and heterogeneous user engagement with digital health apps can lead to trial…
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Background: Informal caregivers are vital in caring for their family and friends at home who may have illnesses or disabilities. In particular, the demands for caregiving can be even more challenging for those with…
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