Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs as a result of intestinal resection, and in many patients
is associated with complications, such as diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, and nutrition …

Background Home care medical devices are the fastest-growing segment of the medical
device industry with associated safety and usability challenges. Human factor studies in the …

Using a time-lapse image acquired from a CCD camera, we developed a non-contact and
non-invasive device, which could measure both the respiratory and pulse rate …

Background Telecare could greatly facilitate chronic disease management in the community,
but despite government promotion and positive demonstrations its implementation has been …

Health technology is a pivotal locus of change and controversy in health care systems, and
The Problem of Health Technology offers a comprehensive and novel analysis of the topic …

Aim This scoping review aims at providing a summary of available knowledge about the role
of ePortfolios in scaffolding learning in eight healthcare disciplines to identify main concepts …

Background The number of medical technologies used in home settings has increased
substantially over the last 10–15 years. In order to manage their use and to guarantee …

Objective Evaluate evidence of the efficacy, safety, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of
outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) models. Design A systematic review …

BACKGROUND: Most patients with end-stage renal disease require dialysis to survive
because they are unable to access kidney transplantation. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is …

Background Home care is the most rapidly growing segment of the Canadian healthcare
system. Overwhelmingly, research on patient safety has been conducted within institutional …