BackgroundSemantic interoperability remains a significant barrier in healthcare, particularly when integrating patient-reported, clinical, and genomic data to enable personalized care. Existing models rarely focus on patient-centered, ontology-driven front-end architectures based on widely adopted standardized medical ontologies and terminologies. Within broader Personal Health Data Space (PHDS) initiatives, such integration increasingly depends on front-end frameworks that enable […]

IntroductionThe rapid rise of online healthcare services (OHSs) in China has improved access to medical information and services while creating new uncertainties related to quality, security, and trust. This study aims to deepen the understanding of perceived risk in OHSs and provide empirical guidance for digital health governance, patient safety strategies, and the development of […]

This paper explores the perspectives of stakeholders involved in federated networks for health data sharing, focusing on the legal and practical dimensions of data protection and governance under GDPR and EHDS in the development of such infrastructures. Using a qualitative approach centered on perspectives of 19 experts with experience in projects building federated networks, it […]

AI-enabled cardiovascular devices are increasingly used in imaging, physiological signal analysis, and clinical decision support systems. Despite growing clinical adoption, requirements for evidence generation, software change management, and post-deployment assurance remain fragmented across jurisdictions and are often difficult to translate into operational processes within healthcare organizations. This review synthesizes common foundations of software as a […]

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Geriatric assessment (GA) is underused in oncology because clinic-based implementation is time- and resource-intensive, limiting routine evaluation of frailty and treatment tolerance. Existing digital tools often rely on proprietary devices and closed analytic pipelines. We developed the Geriatric Remote Initiative (GeRI), an open-source platform integrating a wrist-worn accelerometer, smart scale, and tablet interface with reproducible […]

IntroductionIn recent years, the importance of accessible and inclusive technologies has increasingly supported people with disabilities. However, prior studies on the adoption of technology remain fragmented, often focusing on specific disabilities or tools without exploring broader connections. Addressing this, the current study addresses the gaps by identifying core topics, examining temporal variations, and analyzing interrelations […]

IntroductionTriage in the maternity unit is critical to ensuring the delivery of timely and appropriate care. It is regarded as an initiative to reduce maternal mortality by accelerating the provision of appropriate care at the appropriate time. However, maternity units in South Africa lack standardized triage systems. Most pregnant women often wait for hours and […]

IntroductionDigital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations are often presented as the answer to many challenges faced by healthcare systems around the world. The UK government has made significant investments in this area, yet there have been concerns about the challenges faced when these technologies are implemented in practice. The aim of this study was […]

IntroductionSingle-session online synchronous chat offers immediate, anonymous, single-session support for young people. However, the drop-in format attracts a diverse population with urgent and varied needs, creating challenges for evaluation. Standardized outcome measures may not capture short-term changes, and randomized controlled trials may be ethically inappropriate. These constraints point to the value of theory-based evaluation approaches […]