The Ideal Human Care in Green ICU: An integrated AI framework for future ICU care.

Background: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) present a high-stakes environment where timely decision-making is critical for managing patients with life-threatening conditions. The continuous influx of complex data often challenges clinicians, increasing the risk of errors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential to enhance ICU care by supporting data analysis, decision-making, and workflow efficiency.

Exploring Stakeholders' Perceptions of Using Digital Health Technologies to Improve the Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Qualitative Study.

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects 2%-3% of adolescents, with conservative treatments like bracing and physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) recommended for mild to moderate cases. However, patient compliance with these treatments is often low. Digital tools, including smartphone apps and web applications, offer capabilities such as spinal curvature monitoring, remote consultation, and reduction of health care professionals' workload.

Dynamic joint prediction model of severe radiation-induced oral mucositis among nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a prospective longitudinal study.

Background: Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the most common and debilitating side effects in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, which can cause decreased quality of life and treatment adherence. But the effective and tailored strategies for preventing radiation-induced oral mucositis are limited due to unclear risk factors and the lack of prediction models for identifying and stratifying high-risk patients.

Purpose: To develop a dynamic joint prediction model for severe radiation-induced oral mucositis among nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.

Exploring people with stroke's perceptions of digital technologies in post-stroke rehabilitation - a qualitative study.

Purpose: Stroke survivors often report unmet rehabilitation needs. Digital care has become increasingly prevalent, but limited research has explored its role in stroke rehabilitation, particularly from perspectives of people with chronic stroke. This study aims to explore how people with stroke perceive the usage of digital technologies in post-stroke rehabilitation.

Effectiveness of an Innovative Mobile-Based Perioperative Care Program for Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery (iCareBreast): Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women and significantly impacts psychological well-being and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) during the perioperative period. Mobile health interventions offer a promising approach to providing education and psychosocial support, yet their effectiveness in this context remains underexplored.

Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative, mobile-based, perioperative care program for women undergoing breast cancer surgery (iCareBreast).

Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions for Parents of Children With Cancer Receiving Active Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aims And Objectives: To synthesise the effects of psychosocial interventions compared with standard care in improving psychosocial outcomes of parents of children with cancer receiving active treatment.

Design: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis that was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Methods: All randomised controlled trials examining the effects of psychosocial interventions for parents of children with cancer were considered eligible.

The Effectiveness of Telehealth Self-Management Interventions to Improve the Health Outcomes of Adults Undergoing Haemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Haemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients suffering from advanced chronic kidney disease that persists without respite. Adherence to complex haemodialysis regimens demands rigorous self-management. Current literature has suggested the potential of novel telehealth technologies in supporting the self-management of haemodialysis patients, but this remains inconclusive.

Global prevalence of depression in caregivers of children with autism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Problem: Depression is reported as the most common disorder among caregivers, especially for caregivers of children with autism. However, limited systematic reviews have investigated the prevalence of depressive symptoms among these caregivers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesize the prevalence of global depressive symptoms among caregivers of children with autism and identify associated factors.

Effect of a metaverse multimodal rehabilitation intervention on quality of life and fear of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer survivors: A randomized controlled study protocol.

Background: Regular rehabilitation during or after cancer treatment can bring numerous benefits to colorectal cancer survivors. However, there is a lack of convenient and mobile rehabilitation support systems tailored specifically for this group. The metaverse, as a virtual reality environment, offers an innovative platform for implementing rehabilitation.

Women's perceptions of the use of virtual reality during childbirth: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Background: Childbearing women often resort to pharmacotherapies for pain and anxiety management during childbirth, despite their adverse effects. Virtual reality has emerged as an alternative, but a comprehensive synthesis of women's experiences with virtual reality during labor is lacking, hindering validation of its perceived effects.

Aim: To synthesize the best available evidence of women's perceptions of the use of virtual reality during childbirth.

Identification of required capabilities of digital health ecosystems when preventing and managing non-communicable diseases.

Objective: Non-communicable diseases cause annual mortality for 41 million people worldwide. These diseases include coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and musculoskeletal as well as mental disorders. Innovation ecosystems in healthcare are multifactor networks in which different stakeholders interact together to create socio-economic (patient and cost) value via research, co-creation, and traditional market activities.

The effectiveness of digital solutions in improving nurses' and healthcare professionals' mental well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Widespread challenges to mental well-being among nurses and healthcare professionals threaten the productivity and quality of healthcare. Digital solutions may prove to effectively support nurses' and healthcare professionals' mental well-being.

Aim: To synthesise evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital solutions in improving nurses' and healthcare professionals' mental well-being.

Effectiveness of Technology-Delivered Psychosocial Interventions for Family Caregivers of Patients With Dementia: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.

Family caregivers living with patients with dementia (PwD) face psychological challenges due to care burden. Technology-delivered psychosocial interventions (TPIs) have played a promising role in improving health outcomes among family caregivers living with PwD. This review aims to synthesise evidence of the effectiveness of TPIs on primary (burden and depression) and secondary outcomes (self-efficacy, stress and anxiety) for family caregivers living with PwD.

Effectiveness of Cognitive-Based Interventions on Psychological Distress in Adolescents With Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Adolescents with physical disabilities experience common psychological distress that interacts with impaired physical function. While cognitive-based interventions have been implemented for adolescents with physical disabilities, their effects on enhancing psychological health remain uncertain. This systematic review aimed to synthesise the effects of cognitive-based interventions on the psychological distress of this population and identify optimal components for evidence-based interventions.

Underlying beliefs of preventive health behaviours among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus: A descriptive qualitative study.

Aims: To explore the underlying beliefs of preventive health behaviours among women with a history of GDM who had low levels of preventive health behaviours during their postpartum period in Singapore.

Methods: This paper reports on the qualitative arm of a mixed method study. The qualitative descriptive design was adopted.

Effectiveness of digital home rehabilitation and supervision for stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Stroke survivors often experience residual impairments and motor decline post-discharge. While digital home rehabilitation combined with supervision could be a promising approach for reducing human resources, increasing motor ability, and supporting rehabilitation persistence there is a lack of reviews synthesizing the effects. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the effect of digital home rehabilitation and supervision in improving motor ability of upper limb, static balance, stroke-related quality of life, and self-reported arm function among stroke survivors.

Personal and work-related factors associated with post-traumatic growth in nurses: A mixed studies systematic review.

Introduction: Nurses, assuming a wide range of clinical and patient care responsibilities in a healthcare team, are highly susceptible to direct and indirect exposure to traumatic experiences. However, literature has shown that nurses with certain traits developed a new sense of personal strength in the face of adversity, known as post-traumatic growth (PTG). This review aimed to synthesize the best available evidence to evaluate personal and work-related factors associated with PTG among nurses.

The effectiveness of digital psychosocial interventions on psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and health-related quality of life in patients with gynaecological cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Patients with gynaecological cancer often experience psychological issues due to multiple stressors. Psychological disturbances have debilitating effects on patients with gynaecological cancer. In recent decades, digital psychosocial interventions have rapidly advanced and been incorporated into mental health interventions.

Clinical Decision Support System Used in Spinal Disorders: Scoping Review.

Background: Spinal disorders are highly prevalent worldwide with high socioeconomic costs. This cost is associated with the demand for treatment and productivity loss, prompting the exploration of technologies to improve patient outcomes. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are computerized systems that are increasingly used to facilitate safe and efficient health care.

An Intelligent Customer-Driven Digital Solution to Improve Perioperative Health Outcomes Among Children Undergoing Circumcision and Their Parents: Development and Evaluation.

Background: Circumcision as a common elective pediatric surgery worldwide is a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience for parents and children. Although current perioperative interventions proved effective, such as reducing preoperative anxiety, there are limited holistic solutions using mobile apps.

Objective: This paper aims to describe the development and primary evaluation of an intelligent customer-driven smartphone-based app program (ICory-Circumcision) to enhance health outcomes among children undergoing circumcision and their family caregivers.

A Web-Based Patient Empowerment to Medication Adherence Program for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Living with a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires medications and therapies, as well as long-term follow-up with multidisciplinary clinical teams. Patient involvement in the shared decision-making process on medication regimens is an important element in promoting medication adherence. Literature review and needs assessment showed the viability of technology-based interventions to equip patients with knowledge about chronic illness and competencies to improve their adherence to medications.

Effectiveness of a Mobile App Intervention for Preparing Preschool Children and Parents for Day Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Day surgery allows families to return home quickly. Only a few approaches to preparing for day surgery have demonstrated how digital solutions can support families and children.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app intervention on preschool children's fear and pain and parents' anxiety and stress in preparing children for day surgery.

Evaluating the influence of low birth weight on food parenting practices in preschool children.

Food parenting practices, especially Autonomy Support practices and Structure practices, have not been comprehensively studied among parents of children born with low birth weight in Asia. The aim of this study was to investigate food parenting practices among parents of preschoolers who were born with low (<2500 g) and normal birth weight (≥2500 g) in Singapore. We recruited 197 parents of pre-school children (aged 3-5 years) who completed a socio-demographic questionnaire and the HomeSTEAD questionnaire, which examined food parenting practices.