Publications by authors named "Graeme Mattison"
Article Synopsis
- Wearables are seen as promising tools for improving self-management of chronic diseases like cystic fibrosis by enabling remote monitoring, early illness detection, and motivation for patients.
- A qualitative study involved interviews with cystic fibrosis patients and focus groups with healthcare providers, revealing that patients appreciated real-time data but were concerned about the wearables' limitations and their impact on self-management adherence.
- Both patients and healthcare providers showed cautious optimism towards using wearables, highlighting potential benefits but also emphasizing issues like data accuracy and the risk of increased patient anxiety.
Background: Chronic diseases contribute to high rates of disability and mortality. Patient engagement in chronic disease self-management is an essential component of chronic disease models of health care. Wearables provide patient-centered health data in real time, which can help inform self-management decision-making.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Neutropenic sepsis is a time-dependent emergency with early interventions shown to improve outcomes. Broad spectrum intravenous antibiotic administration is the initial therapy in patients with suspected neutropenic sepsis. Compliance with early antibiotic administration in febrile neutropenia patients is poor.
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