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). […]
Effectiveness of digital and mobile-based interventions on sleep quality among nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundNurses frequently endure diminished sleep quality, sleeplessness, and psychological distress due to high-intensity shifts and persistent work pressure. Digital health interventions are increasingly utilised to enhance sleep behaviour; however, systematic information about their real benefits on the nursing population remains insufficient.ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy of digital and mobile interventions on sleep and associated psychological consequences […]
Performance of large language models and prompt engineering strategies for data extraction in systematic reviews
BackgroundSystematic reviews depend on manual data extraction and synthesis, which are time-consuming and prone to human error. Although large language models (LLMs) have the potential to automate parts of this process, their accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency across different models and prompt strategies remain insufficiently characterized.MethodsThis study evaluated the performance of three LLMs, including ChatGPT-4o, Claude […]
Assessment of frontier Large Language Models in sleep medicine
Study objectivesTo evaluate and compare the performance of two proprietary frontier large language models (LLMs), ChatGPT-5 and Grok-4, on diagnostic reasoning and foundational knowledge tasks within the specialty domain of sleep medicine.MethodsThe models were evaluated on two tasks: case-based reasoning using 79 clinical vignettes from the AASM Case Book of Sleep Medicine and knowledge assessment […]
Film-based cultural narrative intervention to enhance mental health literacy and resilience in indigenous adolescents: a mixed-methods co-design study
BackgroundIndigenous adolescents in low- and middle-income countries experience heightened mental health risks while having limited access to culturally appropriate interventions. Mental health literacy, stigma, and resilience are critical determinants of help-seeking and long-term well-being, yet culturally grounded interventions addressing these factors remain scarce.ObjectiveThis study aimed to co-design and evaluate a culturally sensitive, film-based intervention to […]
E-Health implementation in Pakistan: challenges, opportunities, and the path forward
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An interpretable, clinically grounded framework for digital speech biomarker development in neurodegenerative diseases
IntroductionCommunication ability—a key determinant of quality of life—is frequently affected and progressively declines in neurodegenerative diseases. Effective management of progressive communication disorders requires a personalized approach to deliver timely interventions tailored to the evolving profiles of communicative impairment, thereby supporting functional communication throughout the disease course. To this end, reliable tools capable of detecting and […]
Editorial: Application of computational intelligence techniques for lifestyle related diseases management
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Implementing home-based digital health in rural Canada: a scoping review
ObjectiveThis scoping review maps the current evidence on implementing home-based digital health technologies in rural Canada. It examines available readiness tools and indicators, stakeholder perspectives, barriers, and outcomes to provide evidence-based insights for successful implementation.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus between February and March 2025. Eligible studies focused on […]
Barriers and facilitators to implementing an integrated electronic health records system to improve tuberculosis preventive treatment among people living with HIV: a content analysis study from Georgia
IntroductionThe integration of tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment (TPT) into HIV services through electronic health records (EHR) can improve outcomes by enhancing care coordination, reducing redundancies, and supporting data-driven decision-making. In Georgia, despite close collaboration between TB and HIV programs, service delivery and data systems remain siloed, forcing patients to navigate between facilities and limiting the […]
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 […]
Based on dual perspectives of management and ethics: exploring challenges and governance approaches for new media applications in psychiatric specialty hospitals
The further promotion and application of new media technologies present new opportunities for psychiatric specialty hospitals in areas such as health education, doctor-patient communication, service extension, and brand building. However, due to the unique characteristics and sensitivity of the mental health field, the challenges faced by new media applications in this domain far exceed those […]