International journal of environmental research and public health
May 14, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) and assistive robotics can transform older-person care by offering new, personalised solutions for an ageing population. This paper outlines recent advances in AI-driven applications and robotic assistance in silver care,...
International journal of environmental research and public health
May 1, 2025
Telepresence robots can enhance social connection and support person-centered care in long-term care (LTC) homes. This study evaluates their impact in facilitating virtual visits between family caregivers and older residents in Canadian LTC homes. Te...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Apr 11, 2025
Environmental disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations who face compounded risks due to intersectional factors such as gender, socioeconomic status, rural residence, and cultural ide...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Apr 4, 2025
This paper discusses the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health and in medicine, and questions the development of AI ethics in international guidelines from a public health perspective. How can a global ethics approach help ...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Mar 18, 2025
BACKGROUND: Childhood malnutrition remains a significant global public health concern. The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program provides specific data on child health across numerous countries. This meta-analysis aims to comprehensively asses...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Feb 27, 2025
Epidemiologists often handle large datasets with numerous variables and are currently seeing a growing wealth of techniques for data analysis, such as machine learning. Critical aspects involve addressing causality, often based on observational data,...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Feb 26, 2025
Unplanned readmission within 30 days is a major challenge both globally and in South Africa. The aim of this study was to develop a machine learning model to predict unplanned surgical and trauma readmission to a public hospital in South Africa from ...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Feb 17, 2025
In recent decades, technological shifts within the healthcare sector have significantly transformed healthcare management and utilization, introducing unprecedented possibilities that elevate quality of life. Organizational factors are recognized as ...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Jan 30, 2025
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing occupational health and safety (OHS) by addressing workplace hazards and enhancing employee well-being. This review explores the broader context of increasing automation and digitalization, ...
International journal of environmental research and public health
Jan 12, 2025
UNLABELLED: There is a need to improve communication for patients and relatives who belong to cultural minority communities in intensive care units (ICUs). As a matter of fact, language barriers negatively impact patient safety and family participati...