Publications by authors named "J Thumboo"
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- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition, and this study focuses on assessing subclinical PD synovitis and joint inflammation using thermography in RA patients.
- The study analyzed 80 RA patients, examining the occurrence of PD synovitis and inflammatory responses in various joints, notably the wrists and metacarpophalangeal joints.
- Findings indicate that thermographic temperatures were significantly higher in patients with greater disease activity, showcasing thermography's potential as a tool for monitoring and assessing RA severity through subclinical inflammation.
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- Stroke survivors often struggle with physical activity due to various barriers, and addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach that involves multiple stakeholders in the development of interventions.
- The study involved three phases: preparation (gathering insights from stroke survivors and professionals), co-design (workshops where stakeholders collaboratively developed solutions), and refinement (evaluating the intervention with healthcare professionals).
- Key findings indicated that stroke survivors prefer personalized activity programs, access to adaptive equipment, support from knowledgeable healthcare professionals, and resources tailored to their specific needs.
Background: The cost of health care in many countries is increasing rapidly. There is a growing interest in using machine learning for predicting high health care utilizers for population health initiatives. Previous studies have focused on individuals who contribute to the highest financial burden.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The 4-m gait speed (4mGS) and 10-m gait speed (10mGS) tests and the 30-second sit-to-stand (30sSTS) and 5-times sit-to-stand (5xSTS) tests are commonly used and advocated in consensus recommendations. We compared these tests on their predictive and clinical value concerning the risk of prefrailty/frailty and restricted life-space mobility (RLSM).
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Background: Digital technologies have impacted health care delivery globally, and are increasingly being deployed in clinical practice. However, there is limited research on patients' expectations of doctors' clinical competencies when using digital health care technologies (DHTs) in medical care. Understanding these expectations can reveal competency gaps, enhance patient confidence, and contribute to digital innovation initiatives.
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