The health information management professionals' role in supporting individuals considering genetic testing: An exploratory study.

An increasing number of people are exploring their genetic predisposition to many diseases, allowing them to make healthcare decisions with improved knowledge. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence individuals to consider genetic testing utilising a modified health belief model (HBM). The authors tested the modified HBM using a convenience sample of individuals from across the United States after a pilot study was used to test the validity and reliability of the constructs.

Social determinants of health literacy: a cross-sectional exploratory study.

Despite the importance of health literacy to health-promoting behaviors, few studies have assessed the social determinants of health literacy in a random sample of individuals from the USA. The study evaluated the association of sociodemographic factors with individual health literacy levels. This cross-sectional web-based observational study utilized the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ), a multidimensional instrument measuring nine areas of literacy.

Health information management and physiotherapy faculty collaboration to discover the use of health informatics hiding in plain sight in an entry-level DPT program.

Many educational disciplines, especially in health professions, are required by accrediting bodies to introduce or include health informatics (HI); however, faculty (academics) teaching this content may not be well prepared. The aim of this project was to explore how a doctoral physical therapy (DPT) program could more accurately represent compliance with HI accreditation requirements by identifying hidden instances of relevant content within the curriculum. This exploratory, mixed methods, action research study utilised document review, questionnaires and interviews in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data to enable assessment of knowledge about HI, to determine if HI content was already incorporated in current courses, and, whether the content was accurately reflected in course student learning objectives (SLOs).

Exercise motives impact on physical activities measured using wearable devices.

Health officials advocate for increased physical activity to address negative health consequences. While previous studies have investigated what motivates different individuals to exercise, the motives were not verified using unbiased measurements. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), including wearables, are essential for collecting and sharing data necessary for improving health initiatives.

Determinants of Diabetes Disease Management, 2011-2019.

This study estimated the effects of Medicaid Expansion, demographics, socioeconomic status (SES), and health status on disease management of diabetes over time. The hypothesis was that the introduction of the ACA and particularly Medicaid Expansion would increase the following dependent variables (all proportions): (1) provider checks of HbA1c, (2) provider checks of feet, (3) provider checks of eyes, (4) patient education, (5) annual physician checks for diabetes, (6) patient self-checks of blood sugar. Data were available from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for 2011 to 2019.

Sustaining Patient Portal Continuous Use Intention and Enhancing Deep Structure Usage: Cognitive Dissonance Effects of Health Professional Encouragement and Security Concerns.

Sustaining patient portal use is a major problem for many healthcare organizations and providers. If this problem can be successfully addressed, it could have a positive impact on various stakeholders. Through the lens of cognitive dissonance theory, this study investigates the role of health professional encouragement as well as patients' security concerns in influencing continuous use intention and deep structure usage among users of a patient portal.

Health Information Management Reimagined: Assessing Current Professional Skills and Industry Demand.

This paper examines the changes affecting the health information management (HIM) professional skill set and industry demand to determine differences affecting practitioners. As the industry continues to experience technological innovation, the responsibilities of the HIM professional are in flux, affecting the required skill set of the changing environment. This research used the American Health Information Management Association salary survey and current job postings to determine whether the workforce has experienced deskilling and whether a theory-practice-gap exists.

Can caregivers trust information technology in the care of their patients? A systematic review.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires that healthcare providers allow patients to engage in their healthcare by allowing access to their health records. Often patients need informal caregivers including family members or others to help them with their care. This paper explores whether trust is a key factor for informal caregivers' decision to use health information technologies (HIT) including electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, mobile apps, or other devices to care for their patient.

Mobile Device Security: Perspectives of Future Healthcare Workers.

Healthcare data breaches on mobile devices continue to increase, yet the healthcare industry has not adopted mobile device security standards. This increase is disturbing because individuals are often accessing patients' protected health information on personal mobile devices, which could lead to a data breach. This deficiency led the researchers to explore the perceptions of future healthcare workers regarding mobile device security.

Evaluating Motivation for the Use of an Electronic Health Record Simulation Game.

Experiential learning via simulation offers a variety of benefits including reduced risks, repetitive exposure, and mastery of complex processes. How to motivate people to engage in and enjoy playing games is an important concept in the creation of serious games focused on learning new skills. This study sought to determine the motivators that increase users' pleasurable experience when playing an electronic health record simulation game.

Effects of virion and salt concentrations on the Raman signatures of filamentous phages fd, Pf1, Pf3, and PH75.

Filamentous phages consist of a single-stranded DNA genome encapsidated by several thousand copies of a small alpha-helical coat protein subunit plus several copies of four minor proteins at the filament ends. The filamentous phages are important as cloning vectors, vehicles for peptide display, and substrates for macromolecular alignment. Effective use of a filamentous phage in such applications requires an understanding of experimental factors that may influence the propensity of viral filaments to laterally aggregate in solution.

Palliative care nursing. Part 2. Addressing bereavement issues through education.

Nurses working in acute care often have to support people who have experienced a bereavement. It is important that nurses understand the issues that arise during this delicate time so that they can confidently administer the appropriate care and support. This article describes how Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust developed a programme to enhance the quality of nursing care given to dying patients and their relatives.