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Facilitating Well-Being in Primary Healthcare During COVID-19: A Rapid Systematic Review [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic increased critical levels of turnover of healthcare workers in interdisciplinary primary healthcare (PHC) teams, including family physicians, nurses, social workers, and others. Studies in exclusively PHC settings exploring well-being and related positive outcomes (e.g.,

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

This position statement from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) outlines our organizational commitment to Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a foundational element of integrated healthcare. vital signs, bloodwork laboratory findings, and other physical test data) as a means of guiding care over time. 3, 5, 6) b.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

Here’s our overview to understand robotics in healthcare better so that everyone can prepare for the appearance of mechanic helpers in medical facilities. For this reason, we collected here the most useful robots in healthcare. These new ‘colleagues’ will definitely make a difference in every field of medicine.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

It has already been adopted across healthcare institutions in Hong Kong as well as by multinational health insurer Bupa. However, PanopticAI Vitals app does come with a disclaimer that it is not intended as the only method to assess a patient’s physical health; and that its insights should complement, rather than replace, professional care.

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A Framework for AI-enabled Digital Twins in Clinical Decision-making [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Digital Twins (DTs) are innovative tools that blend physical and virtual objects, with potential to transform health care. Despite the growing interest in DTs, the healthcare sector lacks unified frameworks that can explain the development, evaluation, and implementation of DTs in clinical decision-making.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Focus on hospitalist-specific needs: Ambient systems are increasingly being designed with hospitalists in mind, focusing on such needs as: Capturing detailed physical exam findings: The AI will be able to accurately transcribe and interpret subtle physical exam findings, ensuring comprehensive documentation. Healthcare (Basel).

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Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being

Family Physicians of Greeley

Engage in Physical Activity: Physical activity is not only beneficial for your physical health but also plays a vital role in improving your mental well-being. If you struggle with sleep difficulties, consider implementing relaxation techniques or consulting with a healthcare professional.