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The Role of Health Informatics and Medical Technologies in Improving Cancer Care

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2024) | Viewed by 3920

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Onur Asan

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Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Systems and Enterprises, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Interests: patient centred care/communication; patient centred health technologies
Dr. Safa Elkefi

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Guest Editor Assistant
School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
Interests: human factors; health Informatics; human computer Interaction; healthcare; behavior; artificial intelligence; mobile health; telemedicine; patient centered care; virtual reality; extended reality

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer is a complex and global health issue that poses significant challenges not only to patients but also to healthcare providers and society as a whole. The advent of digital health has revolutionized the approach to diseases, particularly cancer, by offering new channels for managing care beyond traditional visits, creating potential opportunities for supportive, patient-centered, collaborative, and participatory care. This Special Issue serves as a testament to the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary healthcare by showcasing the intersection of technology, medicine, and patient care.

The integration of technology with medicine has brought about significant advancements in patient care, leading to a revolution in the healthcare industry. As such, this Special Issue highlights the critical role played by these three domains in the healthcare ecosystem and underscores their symbiotic relationship. Through collaboration and interdisciplinary efforts, we can achieve better outcomes for cancer patients and improve the quality of care provided.

The current Special Issue brings together leading experts and researchers from various fields, including oncologists, computer scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, to share their knowledge, insights, and innovations on the subject. It provides a platform for discussion on the future of cancer care, exploring emerging trends and innovations in the field. Overall, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the subject, ultimately leading to better cancer care and improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Onur Asan
Guest Editors

Dr. Safa Elkefi
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • cancer
  • oncology
  • medical technology
  • artificial intelligence
  • telemedicine
  • big data
  • data analysis

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Disparities and Determinants of Online Medical Record Access among Cancer Survivors
by Safa Elkefi
Healthcare 2024, 12(16), 1569; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12161569 - 8 Aug 2024
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Access to online medical records (OMRs) can help enhance cancer patient engagement and improve their health outcomes. This study investigates disparities in OMR access among cancer survivors and examines the association between OMR access and health perceptions. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using [...] Read more.
Access to online medical records (OMRs) can help enhance cancer patient engagement and improve their health outcomes. This study investigates disparities in OMR access among cancer survivors and examines the association between OMR access and health perceptions. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Cancer Institute’s Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) from 2017 to 2022. The sample included 4713 cancer survivors. We employed regression analysis to assess the associations between the different factors. Overall, 18.78% of participants accessed their OMRs once or twice, while 36.69% accessed them three times or more. Gender minority groups (β = −0.0038, p = 0.01), older adults (β = −0.1126, p < 0.001), and racial minority groups (β = −0.059, p < 0.001) were less likely to access their OMRs. Additionally, higher education levels (β = 0.274, p < 0.001), insurance coverage (β = 0.365, p < 0.001), and higher incomes (β = 0.115, p < 0.001) were associated with increased OMR access. Positive health perceptions were significantly associated with OMR usage, including perceived good health (β = 0.148, p < 0.001), quality of care (β = 0.15, p = 0.026), and self-efficacy (β = 0.178, p = 0.002). Disparities in OMR access among cancer survivors are influenced by socio-economic factors and health perceptions. Interventions targeting vulnerable groups, enhancing digital health literacy, and improving health perceptions could promote equitable OMR usage. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Health Informatics and Medical Technologies in Improving Cancer Care)
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Factors Associated with Uptake of Patient Portals at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center
by Alicia K. Matthews, Alana D. Steffen, Jennifer Akufo, Larisa Burke, Hilda Diaz, Darcy Dodd, Ashley Hughes, Samantha Madrid, Enuma Onyiapat, Hope Opuada, Jessica Sejo, Brittany Vilona, Barbara J. Williams and Geri Donenberg
Healthcare 2024, 12(15), 1505; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12151505 - 30 Jul 2024
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Federally qualified health centers (FQHC) aim to improve cancer prevention by providing screening options and efforts to prevent harmful behavior. Patient portals are increasingly being used to deliver health promotion initiatives. However, little is known about patient portal activation rates in FQHC settings [...] Read more.
Federally qualified health centers (FQHC) aim to improve cancer prevention by providing screening options and efforts to prevent harmful behavior. Patient portals are increasingly being used to deliver health promotion initiatives. However, little is known about patient portal activation rates in FQHC settings and the factors associated with activation. This study examined patient portal activation among FQHC patients and assessed correlations with demographic, clinical, and health service use variables. We analyzed electronic health record data from adults >18 years old with at least one appointment. Data were accessed from the electronic health records for patients seen between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2022 (n = 40,852 patients). We used multivariate logistic regression models to examine the correlates of having an activated EPIC-supported MyChart patient portal account. One-third of patients had an activated MyChart portal account. Overall, 35% of patients with an activated account had read at least one portal message, 69% used the portal to schedule an appointment, and 90% viewed lab results. Demographic and clinical factors associated with activation included younger age, female sex, white race, English language, being partnered, privately insured, non-smoking, and diagnosed with a chronic disease. More frequent healthcare visits were also associated with an activated account. Whether or not a patient had an email address in the EHR yielded the strongest association with patient portal activation. Overall, 39% of patients did not have an email address; only 2% of those patients had activated their accounts, compared to 54% of those with an email address. Patient portal activation rates were modest and associated with demographic, clinical, and healthcare utilization factors. Patient portal usage to manage one’s healthcare needs is increasing nationally. As such, FQHC clinics should enhance efforts to improve the uptake and usage of patient portals, including educational campaigns and eliminating email requirements for portal activation, to reinforce cancer prevention efforts. Full article
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