Publications by authors named "Eric Costa Pimentel"
Appl Clin Inform
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to develop a patient-reported outcome and decision support system for postpartum patients to identify when to seek medical care based on their symptoms, considering various demographic factors.
- A total of 446 postpartum participants were surveyed across four demographic groups, focusing on their interest in using the application and how they prefer to report symptoms.
- Results showed significant disparities between groups, with Black participants less interested in using the app and preferring less frequent reporting, while Spanish-speaking Hispanic participants favored direct calls to professionals for urgent signs, highlighting the importance of tailoring tools to different demographic needs.
J Med Internet Res
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The rise in pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., particularly for Black patients, highlights a gap in support for recognizing and addressing severe postpartum symptoms due to bias within healthcare systems.
- There is a need for a mobile health (mHealth) solution that empowers Black patients to assess when to seek care for these symptoms and could also help other underrepresented groups.
- Interviews with healthcare professionals and postpartum Black patients identified essential inputs for symptom monitoring and design needs for a supportive decision-making system, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care.
