IntroductionModern personal technologies, such as smartphone apps with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, have a significant potential for helping people make necessary changes in their behavior (e.g., adopt healthier lifestyles). Current research highlights that realizing this potential through the design and use of personal technologies calls for a critical reappraisal of the role of healthcare interventions […]
A data-centric perspective on designing AI foundation models for healthcare
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Disclosure in the era of generative artificial intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become embedded in academic writing, assisting with tasks ranging from language editing to drafting text and producing evidence. Despite the wide range of AI use, the expectations for disclosure remain inconsistent. Several journals use binary disclosure statements that fail to distinguish minor language assistance from uses that have a […]
The MediVoice implementation journey: ambient artificial intelligence for clinical documentation
Healthcare systems are increasingly turning to ambient Artificial Intelligence (AI) scribes to reduce documentation burden and lighten clinicians’ cognitive load. In this brief research report, we introduce MediVoice, an ambient AI scribe developed and implemented within the National University Health System, Singapore. MediVoice was piloted across multiple clinical settings and rapidly evaluated through Plan–Do–Study–Act cycles. […]
Essential Oil-enhanced digital hypnotherapy for subclinical generalized anxiety: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundSubsyndromal generalized anxiety is highly prevalent and associated with impaired well-being, elevated stress, and functional limitations, yet affected individuals often do not meet criteria for guideline-based treatment. Scalable, low-threshold digital interventions that target psychophysiological regulation may help address this gap. Guided self-hypnosis and aromatherapy using essential oils have each demonstrated anxiolytic and relaxation-promoting effects. Combining […]
Promotion and preservation of mobility and autonomy in old age through smart rollators—a qualitative study
BackgroundDiseases and health limitations associated with ageing often result in loss of mobility and reduced social participation. The ongoing demographic shift towards an increasingly ageing population, combined with a declining number of healthcare professionals, highlights the need to integrate digital assistive solutions to reduce workload and healthcare costs. Smart rollators (SRs) equipped with sensor-based assistance […]
Beyond the algorithm: embedding ethics for trustworthy AI in radiology and oncology
BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) in radiology and oncology promises improvements in diagnostic accuracy and efficiency yet introduces complex ethical and societal challenges. Governance efforts frequently rely on high-level principles such as trustworthiness and fairness, which risk becoming ineffective when not grounded in specific contexts. This study presents findings from our work on ethical and societal aspects […]
Exploration of wearable sensor measures associated with panic attacks differs across mental health conditions
Panic attacks (PAs) are acute anxiety episodes that are pervasive, with one in 10 individuals having experienced a PA in the past year. PAs impair daily functioning and are associated with an increase in emergency room visits and suicide attempts. Despite their impact, the unpredictable nature of PAs makes them challenging to manage. PAs are […]
Effectiveness of the mobile application Holidaily in reducing work-related rumination when returning to work after vacation: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundVacations reliably improve indicators of mental health, largely by providing relief from work-related stress. Low levels of work-related rumination, a key transdiagnostic factor linked to burnout and depression, are considered prerequisites for successful recovery both during vacations and in daily working life. However, such benefits are typically short-lived, with a rapid “fade-out” upon return to […]
A randomized factorial experiment to optimize the design of a culturally tailored breast cancer screening outreach chatbot intervention
IntroductionThe main objective of this study is to assess the effects of chatbot persona and communication style on trust and intention to use for scheduling breast cancer screening (BCS).MethodsWe conducted a mixed-methods analysis of a randomized factorial experiment to evaluate different chatbot designs for a BCS intervention. The study protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05472064). […]
An embodied cognition based model of medical experts’ tacit knowledge: structure, hierarchies, and transformation
BackgroundTacit knowledge plays a crucial role in clinical decision-making and medical innovation, particularly through experience-based and practice-oriented expertise. However, existing research has not yet provided a sufficiently integrated framework to explain how such knowledge is structured and transformed within medical practice.MethodsGrounded in embodied cognition theory, this study constructs a medical experts’ tacit knowledge model encompassing […]
Trustworthy intelligent rooms: integrating blockchain, federated learning, and data-centric AI for healthcare 4.0
IntroductionIntelligent room systems are experiencing a surge in demand within the Healthcare 4.0 ecosystem. The integration of Federated Learning (FL) and Data-Centric AI has led to substantial enhancements in the predictive capabilities of machine learning models while maintaining data privacy. However, centralized aggregation in FL remains a single point of failure and is vulnerable to […]