Marijuana Addiction Prediction Models by Gender in Young Adults Using Random Forest
esearch indicates that marijuana is the most used illegal substance in states where this substance remains criminalized, with increasing use among young adults. There are important gender differences in substance use behavior. Specific risk variables implying different marijuana use behavior by g...
Nurses’ Perceptions of the Application of the Internet of Things in Healthcare Services in Indonesia: A Mixed Methods Study
The aim of this study was to explore nurse perceptions about Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This study was conducted using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design at a secondary hospital, located in West Java, Indonesia. The sample was composed of nurses with minimum educational bac...
Using Virtual Resources to Predict Heat Wave Outcomes and Support Resilience
The health risks of extreme heat are well documented but not well known to the general public. Healthcare professionals at all levels from public health to acute care can be instrumental in shifting the public misperceptions about heat and health risks, and in linking people to tools that can hel...
Shifting to Preventive Care in a New Health System
In the second piece of this series on developing a new health system, our guest writers detail how the pandemic may have finally demonstrated that it is time to shift focus to preventive care.
Why Due Diligence is Key to Medical Device Security
Medical device security is about more than just the MDS2 Form. Preventing cyberattacks also includes carefully vetting vendors with security in mind.
Encouraging Lifelong Learning in a Chaotic Environment
Our guest writers explore the whats, whys and hows of lifelong learning.
Taking Steps to Prevent the Rise of Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare
As we continue with the new normal of using technology and information systems in our day-to-day work environments, we can expect to see a continued rise of ransomware attacks. But we can help stop these with proactive, preventive steps.
Building a Digital Health Ecosystem
Health systems need a robust digital health ecosystem to ensure an effective workforce and governance structure, that information can be shared efficiently, and ultimately, so patients are provided with personalised solutions tailored to their needs.
Interoperability Progress and the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
We asked industry thought leaders to share perspectives on what is still needed, major challenges ahead of us and recommendations for spearheading collaboration and continued progress to achieve this shared vision.
Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Shortage
Our guest writer contemplates the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce from educational competencies to health equity, and how we can identify opportunities for changing the industry and its workforce.
Key Insights on the Future of Healthcare
We spoke to our Trust partners at Accenture, The Chartis Group and ZS about some of the findings related to digital health, AI/ML, and financial health, and what the future holds.
Consumers or Patients? How Data Can Boost Preventative Healthcare and Reduce the Cost of Care
Providing patients with the best data about their healthcare could help them make better preventative choices, reducing the cost of care.