Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie
May 31, 2016
BACKGROUND: In the European Union (EU) research project "HOBBIT" prototypes of assistive robots were developed in order to support a more secure and independent life style and trials were run at the homes of elderly users.
Interest in animal assisted interventions (AAI) has grown over the years, but acceptance of AAI by the clinical and research community has been hampered by safety, hygiene, and logistical concerns. Advances in the field of social robotics have provid...
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
Apr 27, 2016
OBJECTIVE: (1) To develop an automated algorithm to predict a patient's response (ie, if the patient agrees or declines) before he/she is approached for a clinical trial invitation; (2) to assess the algorithm performance and the predictors on real-w...
INTRODUCTION: Apathy, agitated behaviours, loneliness and depression are common consequences of dementia. This trial aims to evaluate the effect of a robotic animal on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in people with dementia living ...
BACKGROUND: Amidst a backdrop of crisis in primary healthcare, characterised by increasing patient demands and a stagnant workforce, artificial intelligence (AI) is proposed as a potential enhancer of clinical efficacy and decision-making support. In...
OBJECTIVE: Overuse of radiography studies and underuse of conservative therapies for cranial deformities in neonates is a known inefficiency in pediatric craniofacial healthcare. This study sought to establish whether the introduction of artificial i...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
May 26, 2025
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer, which includes squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is preventable through early screening, but i...
Studies in health technology and informatics
May 15, 2025
BACKGROUND/AIM: The study examines patient acceptance of automated and AI-based communication as a replacement for personal doctor-patient contact in general practice.
BACKGROUND: With the progress of economic and social development, the demand for healthcare has increased, making the rational allocation of health resources and the efficient utilization of services crucial for public health. However, mismatches bet...
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