Publications by authors named "D A Asch"

Background: Therapists and their patients increasingly discuss digital data from social media, smartphone sensors, and other online engagements within the context of psychotherapy.

Objective: We examined patients' and mental health therapists' experiences and perceptions following a randomized controlled trial in which they both received regular summaries of patients' digital data (eg, dashboard) to review and discuss in session. The dashboard included data that patients consented to share from their social media posts, phone usage, and online searches.

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Traditional approaches for evaluating the impact of scientific research - mainly scholarship (i.e., publications, presentations) and grant funding - fail to capture the full extent of contributions that come from larger scientific initiatives.

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The long-term complications of COVID-19, known as the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), significantly burden healthcare resources. Quantifying the demand for post-acute healthcare is essential for understanding patients' needs and optimizing the allocation of valuable medical resources for disease management. Driven by this need, we developed a heterogeneous latent transfer learning framework (Latent-TL) to generate critical insights for individual health systems in a distributed research network.

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Rationales: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Suboptimal control of hypertension and hyperlipidemia are common factors contributing to ASCVD risk. The Penn Medicine Healthy Heart (PMHH) Study is a randomized clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a system designed to offload work from primary care clinicians and improve patient follow-through with risk reduction strategies by using a centralized team of nonclinical navigators and advanced practice providers, remote monitoring, and bi-directional text messaging, augmented by behavioral science engagement strategies.

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  • HCW anxiety and depression increased during the pandemic, leading to the rise of digital mental health platforms like Cobalt that provide online assessments and access to resources.
  • This study analyzed the use of Cobalt within a large health system to see if there was any connection between platform usage and COVID-19 impact over three years.
  • The findings showed a high volume of anonymous user sessions and assessments on Cobalt, but no significant link was found between COVID-19 case numbers and the platform's use or assessment results.
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "D A Asch"

  • D A Asch's recent research primarily focuses on improving healthcare delivery and mental health support through innovative digital interventions and systems, particularly in managing chronic conditions and addressing healthcare worker well-being.
  • Notable studies include the Penn Medicine Healthy Heart trial, which aims to enhance blood pressure and cholesterol management for patients at elevated cardiovascular risk using centralized support, as well as a cross-sectional analysis of healthcare worker mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the utilization of digital mental health platforms.
  • Additionally, Asch explores topics such as the efficacy of mobile apps for anxiety disorders and the impact of automated text messaging on postdischarge patient needs, emphasizing the integration of behavioral science and technology in healthcare practices.