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Front Hum Neurosci ; 18: 1429130, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38903409

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Although brain-computer interface (BCI) is considered a revolutionary advancement in human-computer interaction and has achieved significant progress, a considerable gap remains between the current technological capabilities and their practical applications. To promote the translation of BCI into practical applications, the gold standard for online evaluation for classification algorithms of BCI has been proposed in some studies. However, few studies have proposed a more comprehensive evaluation method for the entire online BCI system, and it has not yet received sufficient attention from the BCI research and development community. Therefore, the qualitative leap from analyzing and modeling for offline BCI data to the construction of online BCI systems and optimizing their performance is elaborated, and then user-centred is emphasized, and then the comprehensive evaluation methods for translating BCI into practical applications are detailed and reviewed in the article, including the evaluation of the usability (including effectiveness and efficiency of systems), the evaluation of the user satisfaction (including BCI-related aspects, etc.), and the evaluation of the usage (including the match between the system and user, etc.) of online BCI systems. Finally, the challenges faced in the evaluation of the usability and user satisfaction of online BCI systems, the efficacy of online BCI systems, and the integration of BCI and artificial intelligence (AI) and/or virtual reality (VR) and other technologies to enhance the intelligence and user experience of the system are discussed. It is expected that the evaluation methods for online BCI systems elaborated in this review will promote the translation of BCI into practical applications.

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Heliyon ; 10(9): e30050, 2024 May 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38707463

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In recent years, Chinese short video platforms have experienced vigorous development, accompanied by increasing expectations and demands from users. This study aims to explore the factors influencing user satisfaction on mainstream Chinese short video platforms and provide a scientific and objective evaluation framework to support the enhancement of user satisfaction and the development of short video platforms. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, multiple mainstream Chinese short video platforms were evaluated and analyzed. Firstly, semi-structured interviews with users were conducted using Grounded Theory to delve into the key factors shaping users' expectations, needs, and satisfaction towards short video platforms. Secondly, the CRITIC-VIKOR method was employed to assign comprehensive weights to various factors and to evaluate the satisfaction levels of the mainstream platforms. The study revealed that the core categories affecting user satisfaction include content quality and interaction, trust and values, and user experience. The weighted values of the main categories are as follows: interface and interaction design 0.124, personalized experience 0.115, platform stability and performance 0.075, privacy and security 0.133, user service and communication 0.060, social impact and values 0.124, content quality and diversity 0.088, social interaction 0.094, and advertising experience 0.186. Furthermore, the satisfaction evaluation of mainstream short video platforms indicated that bilibili platform garnered the highest user satisfaction among surveyed users. This study provides specific directions for improving user experience and enhancing user satisfaction for short video platforms, while also offering a evaluation framework based on Grounded Theory and CRITIC-VIKOR method for similar studies, thus expanding the theoretical and practical fields of user satisfaction research.

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BMC Emerg Med ; 24(1): 92, 2024 May 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816727

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INTRODUCTION: Pre-hospital ambulance service is the most important part of healthcare service. Client satisfaction with the service indicates the degree of adaptation to the appropriate quality and quantity of services. Patients' dissatisfaction with the service can affect their expectations of the overall services that they will receive later in the definitive care facility. However, it is not a well-addressed area in developing countries, including Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the ambulance service satisfaction level and associated factors among service users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa city. A face-to-face exit interview technique was employed on a total of 410 consecutively selected participants using a pretested tool developed from similar sources. The cleaned data was entered into the Epi-Data Manager 4.6 version and then exported to SPSS version 26 for analysis. The dependent variable was dichotomized into satisfied and unsatisfied to compute bivariate logistic regression. In the multivariate logistic regression model, predictors with a p-value < 0.05 at the 95% CI were considered to have a significant association. RESULT: A total of 410 respondents were included in the study. The mean of participants' responses regarding ambulance personnel, call operator, treatment on the scene, and ambulance subscale was 3.64, 3.48, 3.40, and 3.43, respectively. The study found that only 21.5% of participants were satisfied by the ambulance service they received. There was a statistically significant association between ambulance service satisfaction and age (AOR = 3.52, 95% CI: 1.01-12.36), monthly income (AOR = 3.13, 95% CI: 1.41-6.94), ambulance response time (AOR = 10.33, 95% CI: 2.09-51.06), type of ambulance used (AOR = 4.55, 95% CI: 2.19-9.43), and previous ambulance usage (AOR = 2.33, 95% CI: 1.34-4.05). CONCLUSION: The study found a low level of satisfaction among ambulance users. The findings suggest that ambulance personnel performance is a key determinant of user satisfaction, while treatment at the scene and in the ambulances, and call operator areas require improvement. Age, monthly income, ambulance response time, type of ambulance, and previous ambulance use also influenced satisfaction. Improving the quality of services, reducing response time, and ensuring call operators are trained are vital steps to enhance satisfaction.


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Ambulances , Patient Satisfaction , Humans , Ethiopia , Female , Cross-Sectional Studies , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Adolescent , Emergency Medical Services
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BMC Psychiatry ; 24(1): 279, 2024 Apr 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38622603

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the association between user satisfaction and clinical outcomes with child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) from the perspective of young people and their parents. The evidence bases for CAMHS user satisfaction measures are limited, with few studies investigating the link between user satisfaction and clinical outcomes. In particular, the perspectives of young people are missing. METHODS: The parent and youth versions of the Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ), which evaluates the factors of general satisfaction (GS), satisfaction with care (SWC) and satisfaction with environment (SWE), were used to measure user satisfaction. The outcome measures were scores on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS), and Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Children and Adolescents (HoNOSCA). Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted on data collected from 233 young people and 495 parents who utilized CAMHS services. RESULTS: GS and SWC predicted outcomes for both young people (ΔR2 = 0.08, p <.05) and parents (ΔR2 = 0.01, p <.05), indicating that user satisfaction had a significant impact on clinical outcomes for CAMHS users. In addition, GS and SWC significantly predicted young people-reported outcomes in the interaction model (ΔR2 = 0.10, p <.05), while no significant association was found with parent-reported outcomes (ΔR2 = 0.02, p =.09). CONCLUSION: User satisfaction, particularly for young people, has a significant impact on clinical outcomes. The causal relationship between user satisfaction and mental health outcomes requires further study.


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Adolescent Health Services , Mental Health Services , Child , Humans , Adolescent , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Parents/psychology , Personal Satisfaction
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JMIR Hum Factors ; 11: e53614, 2024 Apr 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38648092

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BACKGROUND: A low socioeconomic status is associated with a vulnerable health status (VHS) through the accumulation of health-related risk factors, such as poor lifestyle behaviors (eg, inadequate nutrition, chronic stress, and impaired health literacy). For pregnant women, a VHS translates into a high incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes and therefore pregnancy-related inequity. We hypothesize that stimulating adequate pregnancy preparation, targeting lifestyle behaviors and preconception care (PCC) uptake, can reduce these inequities and improve the pregnancy outcomes of women with a VHS. A nudge is a behavioral intervention aimed at making healthy choices easier and more attractive and may therefore be a feasible way to stimulate engagement in pregnancy preparation and PCC uptake, especially in women with a VHS. To support adequate pregnancy preparation, we designed a mobile health (mHealth) app, Pregnant Faster, that fits the preferences of women with a VHS and uses nudging to encourage PCC consultation visits and engagement in education on healthy lifestyle behaviors. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to test the feasibility of Pregnant Faster by determining usability and user satisfaction, the number of visited PCC consultations, and the course of practical study conduction. METHODS: Women aged 18-45 years, with low-to-intermediate educational attainment, who were trying to become pregnant within 12 months were included in this open cohort. Recruitment took place through social media, health care professionals, and distribution of flyers and posters from September 2021 until June 2022. Participants used Pregnant Faster daily for 4 weeks, earning coins by reading blogs on pregnancy preparation, filling out a daily questionnaire on healthy lifestyle choices, and registering for a PCC consultation with a midwife. Earned coins could be spent on rewards, such as fruit, mascara, and baby products. Evaluation took place through the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ), an additional interview or questionnaire, and assessment of overall study conduction. RESULTS: Due to limited inclusions, the inclusion criterion "living in a deprived neighborhood" was dropped. This resulted in the inclusion of 47 women, of whom 39 (83%) completed the intervention. In total, 16 (41%) of 39 participants visited a PCC consultation, with their main motivation being obtaining personalized information. The majority of participants agreed with 16 (88.9%) of 18 statements of the MAUQ, indicating high user satisfaction. The mean rating was 7.7 (SD 1.0) out of 10. Points of improvement included recruitment of the target group, simplification of the log-in system, and automation of manual tasks. CONCLUSIONS: Nudging women through Pregnant Faster to stimulate pregnancy preparation and PCC uptake has proven feasible, but the inclusion criteria must be revised. A substantial number of PCC consultations were conducted, and this study will therefore be continued with an open cohort of 400 women, aiming to establish the (cost-)effectiveness of an updated version, named Pregnant Faster 2. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): RR2-10.2196/45293.


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Mobile Applications , Preconception Care , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Feasibility Studies , Health Status , Pilot Projects , Preconception Care/methods , Vulnerable Populations
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Int J Med Inform ; 185: 105394, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38460463

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INTRODUCTION: Despite the improvements made in recent decades, the OECD regards hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) as high priority areas for actions to ensure patient safety. This study was aimed at investigating the degree of utilization of two types of electronic patient record systems for wound care on lowering HAPI rates. Furthermore, the effect of user satisfaction with the systems and perceived alignment with clinical processes should be studied. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A regression analysis of post-stratified data from German hospitals obtained from the Hospital Quality Reports (observed/expected HAPI ratio) and the IT Report Healthcare was performed. The sample comprised 319 hospitals reporting on digital wound record systems and 199 hospitals on digital nursing record systems for system utilization and the subset of hospitals using a digital system for user satisfaction and process alignment. RESULTS: The study revealed a significant effect of hospital ownership for both types of systems and a significant interaction of ownership and system utilization for digital wound record systems: Only the for-profit hospitals benefited from a higher degree of system utilization with a lower HAPI ratio. In contrast, non-profit hospitals yielded a reversed pattern, with increasing HAPI rates matching an increased system utilization. User satisfaction (significant) and the perceived alignment of the clinical process (trend) of the digital nursing record system were related with lower HAPI ratios. DISCUSSION: These findings point to a differential effect of system utilization on HAPI ratios depending on hospital ownership, and they demonstrate that those users who are satisfied with the system can act as catalysts for better care. The explained variance was small but comparable to other studies. Furthermore, it shows that explaining quality care is a complex undertaking. Sheer utilization has no effect while a differential perspective on the facilitators and barriers might help to explain the patient outcomes.


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Electronic Health Records , Pressure Ulcer , Humans , Pressure Ulcer/epidemiology , Pressure Ulcer/prevention & control , Hospitals , Quality of Health Care , Health Services
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Biomed Tech (Berl) ; 2024 Mar 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38501753

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OBJECTIVES: RFID tags on surgical instruments allow tracking of individual instruments. However, the tags on the instruments can restrict the handling, potentially increasing patient risks. Previous studies analyzed hand contact areas to identify potential locations for tags. However, the studies did not conduct interaction tests using instruments equipped with RFID tags, potentially neglecting the influence of haptic perception. In addition, previous studies required time-consuming evaluations by clinicians. METHODS: Therefore, the present study aims to verify the previous findings in interaction-centered tests with clinicians using real RFID tags on the instruments. Additionally, we had instrument design experts rate RFID tag positions and examined whether they could predict the clinician's preferred tag positions. RESULTS: We found that nearly all RFID tag positions decreased the user satisfaction of clinicians compared to a reference instrument. Compared to previous studies, our study shows that the RFID tag influences the orientations in which an instrument can be comfortably held, which was criticized by clinicians. Instrument design experts could only predict the clinician's preferred tag positions for some instruments. CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, we recommend investigating further changes to instrument design, for what the "ideal" positions proposed by the clinicians in this study can provide initial pointers.

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Cureus ; 16(2): e54288, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38500918

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Background Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has revolutionized dental and maxillofacial imaging by providing high-resolution 3D visualizations, essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Despite its clinical advancements, the usability of CBCT viewer interfaces, which play a crucial role in the effective interpretation of imaging data, remains a critical concern. Objective This study aims to evaluate the usability of a CBCT viewer interface in clinical settings, focusing on the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction perspectives, to identify potential areas for improvement. Methods Twenty-two participants (N=22) were assigned the task of locating the mental foramen in a mandible dataset, selected randomly, using the multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) mode of a CBCT viewer interface on a local network. The task's effectiveness was gauged by the completion rate, while efficiency was measured through the duration of the task, the number of mouse clicks, and the cursor's path in both pixels and meters. Satisfaction or perceived usability was evaluated using the system usability scale (SUS-TR), and computer system usability questionnaire (T-CSUQ), among other scales, with participants also providing open-ended feedback. Demographic characteristics served as classification variables. Results All participants completed the given task. No demography-related differences in efficiency were observed. Perceived usability (SUS-TR: 60.68±19.58, T-CSUQ: 43.63±16.34) was below the industry standards, categorizing the system as a detractor. Commonly reported issues included accessing the MPR window, cursor behavior, and unclear error messages. The mean SUS-TR score negatively correlated with efficiency-related variables (p<0.05 for each). Conclusions The study's findings indicate that the CBCT viewer interface does not fully meet dental professionals' usability expectations, as evidenced by the task's completion rate, efficiency metrics, and below-average usability scores. Despite the successful task completion by all participants, the identified issues in interface design, such as difficulties in accessing the MPR window and unclear error messages, highlight significant areas for improvement. To enhance user satisfaction and efficiency, future developments of CBCT viewer interfaces should incorporate feedback from end-users and prioritize user-friendly design principles.

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Disabil Rehabil ; 46(3): 464-477, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36710007

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PURPOSE: To determine the effects of ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) on step-based physical activities in individuals with neurological, orthopaedic, or cardiovascular disorders. METHODS: Electronic searches of databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, Cochrane Library, and EBSCO were conducted. Two evaluators independently searched with keywords focusing on step-based physical activities, and either articulated or non-articulated AFO. Study quality was assessed using a modified Downs and Black quality scale. RESULTS: Eleven studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected, including four being classified as good, four as fair, and three as poor in quality. The majority of these trials found no significant effects of AFO on step activities. Only a few studies reported improvements in step counts and active times in step activity with a limited to moderate level of evidence. Subjective evaluations such as user satisfaction, and physical functionality during step activity, on the other hand, showed substantial changes with the use of AFO interventions, although there was no evidence of improvement in the quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Although the AFO did not seem to have a substantial effect on step activity, it appeared to play a vital role in improving the patient satisfaction level of step activity.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONAnkle-foot orthoses (AFO) may not significantly affect the step activity of individuals with impaired ankle-foot complex.AFO may enhance patient-reported satisfaction, physical functioning, participation, and fatigue level during step activity.The patient's perception that the AFO is beneficial is in contrast to objective data showing no significant increase in real-world activity.


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Ankle , Foot Orthoses , Humans , Ankle Joint , Quality of Life , Patient Satisfaction , Biomechanical Phenomena , Gait
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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1559768

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En esta investigación se analiza la mejora del servicio de la salud mediante aplicaciones para el paciente, a través del espacio digital personal Mi Salud, que permite a la ciudadanía disponer de su información de salud y de otros servicios en línea para mejorar la relación médico-paciente. Se realizó un estudio de caso en el hospital Sant Llorenç de Viladecans, focalizado en la aplicación Mi Salud, cuya función es, precisamente, mejorar las estrategias de promoción para abordar aspectos como las expectativas, necesidades o características de los clientes. Los resultados mostraron que Mi Salud mejora el índice de satisfacción de los pacientes; que los usuarios de más edad tienden a utilizar más la aplicación, pese a cierto desconocimiento sobre la app, y que el uso de los datos privados es una cuestión secundaria para estos. De manera global se concluye que este tipo de herramientas son eficaces para la consecución de tales objetivos, por lo que resulta recomendable ahondar en su uso para la agilización y mejora de los servicios.


This research analyzes the improvement of the health service through applications for the patient through the personal digital space My Health, which allows citizens to have their health information and other services online to improve the patient -doctor relationship. A case study was carried out at Sant Llorenç de Viladecans hospital, focused on My Health application, whose function is, precisely, to improve promotion strategies to address aspects such as the expectations, needs or client characteristics. The results showed that Mi Salud App improves the patient satisfaction rate; older users tend to use the application more, despite a certain lack of knowledge about the app, and the use of private data is a secondary issue for them. Generally, it is concluded that this type of tools is effective in achieving such objectives, so it is advisable to delve into their use to streamline and to improve services.

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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 29(2): e17552022, 2024. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1528370

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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a satisfação dos usuários em relação às cadeiras de rodas e à prestação de serviços públicos e privados de saúde da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista. Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa. Os participantes responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e à versão brasileira do Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Os dados foram analisados utilizando a estatística descritiva e comparativa por meio do teste t de Student. Os tamanhos de efeito d de Cohen foram calculados. Os participantes (n = 42) estavam "mais ou menos satisfeitos" com as cadeiras de rodas e "pouco satisfeitos" com a prestação de serviços. Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas monobloco apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com suas cadeiras em comparação com usuários de cadeiras de rodas acima de 90kg (p = 0,010, d = 1,04). Os usuários de serviços privados apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com a prestação de serviço em comparação aos usuários de serviços públicos (p = 0,021, d = 0,75). Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista estão mais satisfeitos com as cadeiras de rodas monobloco e menos satisfeitos com os serviços públicos.


Abstract This article seeks to identify user satisfaction in relation to wheelchairs and the provision of public and private health services in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region. It involved a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Participants answered a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Brazilian version of the Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics by means of Student's t test. Cohen's d effect sizes were also calculated. Participants (n = 42) were "more or less satisfied" with the wheelchairs and "quite satisfied" with the services provided. Rigid frame wheelchair users were significantly more satisfied with their wheelchairs compared to users of wheelchairs weighing over 198 lbs. (p = 0.010, d = 1.04). Users of private services showed significantly greater satisfaction with the provision of the service compared to public services users (p = 0.021, d = 0.75). Wheelchair users in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region are more satisfied with the rigid frame wheelchair and less satisfied with public services.

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Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw ; 26(12): 913-918, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38090765

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The introduction of chat generative pretrained transformer (ChatGPT), the fastest growing large language model, has changed the landscape of artificial intelligence-human interaction in everyday life. As the social influence of ChatGPT increases, competencies in it become important life skills. This study aims to explore the determinants of ChatGPT user satisfaction to provide practical implications by suggesting a significant independent variable and mediators between the independent variable and user satisfaction. To this end, this study recruited 822 college students with prior experience using ChatGPT (407 males and 415 females) and conducted an online survey. We tested the effects of ChatGPT literacy on user satisfaction and the mediating roles of different motives (i.e., information and knowledge acquisition and entertainment and leisure) in the relationship between ChatGPT literacy and user satisfaction. The results suggest that ChatGPT literacy significantly increases user satisfaction and that information and knowledge acquisition and entertainment and leisure partially mediate the relationship between the effect of ChatGPT literacy and user satisfaction. The results may have implications for large language model developers and practitioners, such as educators.


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Literacy , Motivation , Female , Male , Humans , Artificial Intelligence , Language , Students
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Can J Kidney Health Dis ; 10: 20543581231206127, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37867500

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Purpose of program: Different models exist to guide successful implementation of electronic health tools into clinical practice. The Contrast Reducing Injury Sustained by Kidneys (Contrast RISK) initiative introduced an electronic decision support tool with physician audit and feedback into all of the cardiac catheterization facilities in Alberta, Canada, with the goal of preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) following coronary angiography and intervention. This report describes the change management approaches used by the initiative and end-user's feedback on these processes. Sources of information and methods: The Canada Health Infoway Change Management model was used to address 6 activities relevant to project implementation: governance and leadership, stakeholder engagement, communications, workflow analysis and integration, training and education, and monitoring and evaluation. Health care providers and invasive cardiologists from all sites completed preimplementation, usability, and postimplementation surveys to assess integration and change success. Key findings: Prior to implementation, 67% of health providers were less than satisfied with processes to determine appropriate contrast dye volumes, 47% were less than satisfied with processes for administering adequate intravenous fluids, and 68% were less than satisfied with processes to ensure follow-up of high-risk patients. 48% of invasive cardiologists were less than satisfied with preprocedural identification of patients at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Following implementation, there were significant increases among health providers in the odds of satisfaction with processes for identifying those at high risk of AKI (odds ratio [OR] 3.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.36-6.66, P = .007), quantifying the appropriate level of contrast dye for each patient (OR 6.98, 95% CI 3.06-15.91, P < .001), determining the optimal amount of IV fluid for each patient (OR 1.86, 95% CI 0.88-3.91, P = .102), and following up of kidney function of high risk patients (OR 5.49, 95%CI 2.45-12.30, P < .001). There were also significant increases among physicians in the odds of satisfaction with processes for identifying those at high risk of AKI (OR 19.53, 95% CI 3.21-118.76, P = .001), quantifying the appropriate level of contrast dye for each patient (OR 26.35, 95% CI 4.28-162.27, P < .001), and for following-up kidney function of high-risk patients (OR 7.72, 95% CI 1.62-36.84.30, P = .010). Eighty-nine percent of staff perceived the initiative as being successful in changing clinical practices to reduce the risk of CA-AKI. Physicians uniformly agreed that the system was well-integrated into existing workflows, while 42% of health providers also agreed. Implications: The Canada Health Infoway Change Management model was an effective framework for guiding implementation of an electronic decision support tool and audit and feedback intervention to improve processes for AKI prevention within cardiac catheterization units.


Objectif du program: Il existe différents modèles pour guider la mise en œuvre efficace d'outils électroniques dans la pratique clinique. L'initiative Contrast RISK (Contrast Reducing Injury Sustained by Kidneys) a permis d'introduire un outil électronique d'aide à la décision avec surveillance par le médecin et rétroaction dans tous les établissements de l'Alberta (Canada) pratiquant le cathétérisme cardiaque, dans le but de prévenir les insuffisances rénales aiguës associées aux produits de contraste (IRA-PC) après une coronarographie et une intervention. Le présent rapport décrit les approches de gestion du changement utilisées dans le cadre de l'initiative, ainsi que les commentaires des utilisateurs sur ces processus. Sources de l'information et méthodologie: Le modèle de gestion du changement d'Inforoute Santé du Canada a été employé pour aborder six activités pertinentes pour la mise en œuvre de projets: gouvernance et leadership, engagement des intervenants, communications, analyze du flux de travail et intégration, formation et éducation, surveillance et évaluation. Les prestataires de soins et les cardiologues spécialisés en interventions invasives de tous les sites ont répondu à un sondage avant, pendant et après la mise en œuvre afin d'évaluer le succès de l'intégration et du changement. Principaux résultats: Avant la mise en œuvre, 67% des prestataires de soins étaient insatisfaits des processus pour déterminer les volumes appropriés des produits de contraste, 47% étaient insatisfaits des processus pour administrer l'hydratation intraveineuse et 68% étaient insatisfaits des processus de surveillance des patients présentant un risque élevé. Près de la moitié (48%) des cardiologues spécialisés en interventions invasives étaient insatisfaits du processus d'identification préalable des patients présentant un risque élevé d'IRA. Après la mise en œuvre, on a observé une augmentation significative de la satisfaction des prestataires de soins à l'égard des processus pour identifier les patients présentant un risque élevé d'IRA (rapport de cote [RC]: 3,01; IC 95%: 1,36-6,66; P = .007), quantifier le niveau approprié de produit de contraste pour chaque patient (RC: 6,98; IC 95%: 3,06-15,91; P < .001), déterminer le volume optimal d'hydratation IV pour chaque patient (RC: 1,86, IC 95%: 0,88-3,91; P = .102) et surveiller la fonction rénale chez les patients présentant un risque élevé (RC: 5,49 IC 95%: 2,45-12,30; P < .001). On a également observé une augmentation significative de la satisfaction des médecins à l'égard des processus pour identifier les patients présentant un risque élevé d'IRA (RC: 19,53; IC 95%: 3,21-118,76; P = .001), quantifier le niveau approprié de produit de contraste pour chaque patient (RC: 26,35; IC 95%: 4,28-162,27; P < .001) et surveiller la fonction rénale des patients présentant un risque élevé (RC: 7,72; IC 95%: 1,62-36,84,30; P = .010). Une grande majorité du personnel (89%) était d'avis que l'initiative avait permis de changer les pratiques cliniques visant à réduire le risque d'IRA-PC. L'ensemble des médecins s'entendait pour dire que le système était bien intégré dans les flux de travail existants; 42% des prestataires de soins étaient également de cet avis. Conclusion: Le modèle de gestion du changement d'Inforoute Santé du Canada s'est avéré un cadre efficace pour guider la mise en œuvre d'un outil électronique d'aide à la décision et d'une intervention de surveillance et de rétroaction visant à améliorer les processus de prévention de l'IRA dans les unités de cathétérisme cardiaque.

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BMC Pediatr ; 23(1): 524, 2023 10 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37865736

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BACKGROUND: A specific eHealth device, a surf tablet, was developed for bridging between advanced in-hospital care and children's homes. Since little is known about determinators for parental eHealth usage, the study's aim was to explore if parents' usage of the device was associated with their eHealth literacy, or their satisfaction with their child's healthcare or with the specific surf tablet. METHODS: In this explorative usage and questionnaire study, parents to neonates who were discharged home after advanced in-hospital care were included. Their surf tablet usage at maximum 30 days after discharge was reported as frequency (%) of active days (usage days/days having the device) and median number of tablet activities (chat and photo) per usage day. eHealth literacy (eHealth Literacy Questionnaire; eHLQ), healthcare satisfaction (PedsQL Healthcare Satisfaction Generic Module), and satisfaction with the surf tablet were explored regarding tablet usage. Statistics were described in median (range) and (%) using non-parametric and regression models (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Parents to 32 children (11 premature, 21 operated) were included. Active days with eHealth communication using the device was 39% (9.0/29.5), with 2.0 (1.0-4.2) usage occasions per active day. Activity on the tablet was higher among parents reporting to be very satisfied or satisfied with the device (n = 25) compared with neutral/dissatisfied parents (n = 7) (2.8 vs. 2.2 vs. 1.6 activities) (p = 0.030), while their frequency of active days did not differ (31.6% vs. 38.3% vs. 40%) (p = 0.963). A higher eHealth literacy was not associated with frequency of active days (0.926 (0.652-1.317); p = 0.659) or number of eHealth activities (0.973 (0.758-1.250); p = 0.825). Healthcare satisfaction was not associated with higher frequency of active days 0.996 (0.983-1.009; p = 0.519); neither was number of eHealth activities 1.001 (0.991-1.011; p = 0.883). CONCLUSION: In this study, eHealth usage was associated with parental satisfaction with the specific eHealth device, but not with eHealth literacy or healthcare satisfaction. To assure equal access to healthcare when using eHealth, the user-friendliness of the device seems to be crucial, and technical support needs to be in place. GOV REGISTRATION IDENTIFIER: NCT04150120 (04/11/2019).


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Health Literacy , Telemedicine , Child , Infant, Newborn , Humans , Literacy , Parents , Surveys and Questionnaires , Personal Satisfaction , Tablets
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Health Policy ; 137: 104916, 2023 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37734208

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The aim of this study is to examine the general satisfaction with primary health care services in Ukraine among service users and nonusers before and after the implementation of the capitation reform in 2017-2020. Data from a repeated cross-sectional household survey 'Health Index. Ukraine' in 2016-2020 were used. The survey had a sample size of over 10 000 participants per survey round. Effects were estimated using difference-in-differences methods based on matched samples. Our findings show that in general, respondents are 'rather satisfied' with the services of district/family doctors and pediatricians. Satisfaction with family doctors comprised 72.1 % (users) and 69.2 % (nonusers) in 2016; and 75.3 % and 71.9 % in 2020. For pediatrician services, these shares were 73.6 % (users) and 71.1 % (nonusers) in 2016; 74.7 % and 70.2 % in 2020. Our study also revealed an increase in satisfaction with the district/family doctor over time. However, this does not seem to be due to the reform. The results for pediatrician services were mixed. Why satisfaction with primary care is fairly high and slightly increasing over time is unclear. However, we offer several possible explanations, such as low expectations of primary health care, subjective perception of quality of health care services, improved access and affordability, and general improvements in primary health care settings not directly linked to the reform.

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Health Expect ; 26(6): 2608-2619, 2023 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37650556

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To improve quality, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are expected to quantify families' views on healthcare with user satisfaction measures. As little is known about what influences satisfaction in CAMHS, this study aimed to examine predictors of adolescents' and parents' user satisfaction. METHODS: Data from 231 adolescents and 495 parents in treatment at an outpatient clinic who returned a user satisfaction measure, the Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ), was analyzed. Registry data on background, clinical and service characteristics were predictors for the ESQ factors general satisfaction, satisfaction with care and satisfaction with environment. RESULTS: In regression models, satisfaction with care for adolescents (r2 = .12) was significant and was predicted by low parent-self-reported mental health burden and low clinician-rated overall symptom burden at intake. For parents, regression models for general satisfaction (r2 = .07), satisfaction with care (r2 = .06) and satisfaction with environment (r2 = .08) were significant. Parents general satisfaction was predicted by higher levels of hyperactivity, less family stress and longer travelling distances to the service. Satisfaction with care for parents was predicted by higher levels of hyperactivity at intake and longer travelling distances. Satisfaction with environment for parents was more likely if the adolescents was a boy, with low levels of family stress and longer travelling distances. CONCLUSION: Predictors for adolescent and parent user satisfaction in CAMHS differ. Hence, to improve quality CAMHS should enhance focus on collaborative practice with parents, and person-centred care for adolescents with moderate to severe mental health illness. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Representatives from the hospitals' youth panel and the non-governmental organization called The Change Factory have been consulted regarding study design and results.


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Mental Disorders , Mental Health Services , Male , Humans , Adolescent , Child , Mental Health , Mental Disorders/therapy , Mental Disorders/psychology , Parents , Personal Satisfaction
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PeerJ Comput Sci ; 9: e1481, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37547399

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Background: In today's digital economy, enterprises are adopting collaboration software to facilitate digital transformation. However, if employees are not satisfied with the collaboration software, it can hinder enterprises from achieving the expected benefits. Although existing literature has contributed to user satisfaction after the introduction of collaboration software, there are gaps in predicting user satisfaction before its implementation. To address this gap, this study offers a machine learning-based forecasting method. Methods: We utilized national public data provided by the national information society agency of South Korea. To enable the data to be used in a machine learning-based binary classifier, we discretized the predictor variable. We then validated the effectiveness of our prediction model by calculating feature importance scores and prediction accuracy. Results: We identified 10 key factors that can predict user satisfaction. Furthermore, our analysis indicated that the naive Bayes (NB) classifier achieved the highest prediction accuracy rate of 0.780, followed by logistic regression (LR) at 0.767, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) at 0.744, support vector machine (SVM) at 0.744, K-nearest neighbor (KNN) at 0.707, and decision tree (DT) at 0.637. Conclusions: This research identifies essential indicators that can predict user satisfaction with collaboration software across four levels: institutional guidance, information and communication technology (ICT) environment, company culture, and demographics. Enterprises can use this information to evaluate their current collaboration status and develop strategies for introducing collaboration software. Furthermore, this study presents a novel approach to predicting user satisfaction and confirm the effectiveness of the machine learning-based prediction method proposed in this study, adding to the existing knowledge on the subject.

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Heliyon ; 9(7): e17894, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37519696

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Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) offer free access to training in various topics in all fields. However, the low percentage of course completion by learners is a significant challenge for these platforms. Previous studies on this challenge have investigated user behavior and concerned topics in discussion forums, but these data are mostly momentary and cannot be used for long-term improvement. Thus, this study aimed to address this gap by analyzing learners' comments to identify the factors affecting user satisfaction and prioritize them to improve MOOC platforms. The purpose was to analyze the feedback and actual experiences of users shared through their comments on MOOC online platforms to explore factors affecting user satisfaction to optimize MOOC platforms. To achieve this, sentiment analysis and topic modeling techniques were applied to the user feedback on courses with popular topics, such as Skills for Data Science Teams and Data-Driven Decision Making, available on Coursera.com. The study used DEMATEL analysis, which uses a relation matrix of factors to rank them based on their interrelationships, and network analysis to prioritize the factors that should be improved to achieve the highest user satisfaction. The effect of the proposed approach was investigated through a case study on a course from Coursera. The findings demonstrate that the suggested method has the potential to assist MOOC platforms in several ways. Firstly, it enables the identification of course strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, it allows for the identification of factors that influence learner satisfaction by analyzing user feedback. Lastly, it aids in prioritizing the factors that should be enhanced to attain optimal user satisfaction, thus leading to overall improvement in the status of the MOOC platform.

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JMIR Form Res ; 7: e46431, 2023 Jun 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37351940

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BACKGROUND: Public safety personnel (PSP) are exposed to traumatic events due to their work environments, which increases the risk of mental health challenges. Providing effective and evidence-based interventions, such as SMS text messaging programs, can improve PSP's overall mental well-being with high user satisfaction rates. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate users' satisfaction, receptiveness, and perceptions of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based supportive SMS text messaging intervention (Text4PTSI). METHODS: Participants self-subscribed to Text4PTSI and received unidirectional cognitive behavioral-based supportive text messages for 6 months. Participants completed a web-based survey delivered via SMS text message at enrollment, and 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post enrollment. Respondents' perception and receptivity of the program were assessed using a questionnaire measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Data were collected as categorical variables, and overall satisfaction with the Text4PTSI program was measured on a scale from 0 to 100. RESULTS: There were 131 subscribers to the Text4PTSI program; however, only 81 subscribers responded to the survey, producing 100 survey responses across the 3 follow-up time points. The overall mean score of satisfaction was 85.12 (SD 13.35). More than half of the survey responses agreed or strongly agreed that Text4PTSI helped participants cope with anxiety (79/100 responses, 79%), depressive symptoms (72/100 responses, 72%), and loneliness (54/100 responses, 54%). Similarly, most of the survey responses agreed or strongly agreed that the Text4PTSI program made respondents feel connected to a support system, improved their overall mental well-being (84/100 responses, 84%), felt more hopeful about managing concerns about their mental health or substance use (82 out of responses, 82%), and helped enhance their overall quality of life (77/100 responses, 77%). The available survey responses suggest that the majority always read the supportive text messages (84/100 responses, 84%), took time to reflect on each message (75/100 responses, 75%), and returned to read the text messages more than once (76/100 responses, 76%). CONCLUSIONS: PSP who responded to the follow-up surveys reported high user satisfaction and appreciation for receiving the Text4PTSI intervention during the 6-month program. The reported satisfaction with the service provided could pave the way to ensuring a better uptake of the service with potential effectiveness to end users.

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Curr Psychol ; : 1-12, 2023 Apr 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37359642

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This study examined a serial mediation mechanism to test the effect of chatbots' human representation on the intention to comply with health recommendations through psychological distance and trust towards the chatbot counselor. The sample of the study comprised 385 adults from the USA. Two artificial intelligence chatbots either with human or machine-like representation were developed. Participants had a short conversation with either of the chatbots to simulate an online mental health counseling session and reported their experience in an online survey. The results showed that participants in the human representation condition reported a higher intention to comply with chatbot-generated mental health recommendations than those in the machine-like representation condition. Furthermore, the results supported that both psychological distance and perceived trust towards the chatbot mediated the relationship between human representation and compliance intention, respectively. The serial mediation through psychological distance and trust in the relationship between human representation and compliance intention was also supported. These findings provide practical guidance for healthcare chatbot developers and theoretical implications for human-computer interaction research.

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