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Coming Soon: The GEB Community Platform

 

We're thrilled to announce that the GEB Community Platform will be launching soon! A revolutionary space where patients, families, relatives, and healthcare professionals can connect, share, and grow together. Stay tuned for the unveiling of a community designed to empower conversations and inspire health innovations. Get ready to be part of something truly transformative in healthcare.

 

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May 2024

Article: WHAT IS HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN


The ISO 9241-210:2019 standard on Human-Centered Design prioritizes user needs and efficiency in interactive system development, promoting well-being and accessibility while mitigating risks. It's relevant to digital and non-digital healthcare interactions, aiming to improve user experiences and system performance. Human-Centered Design integrates the human perspective throughout problem-solving stages, emphasizing continual assessment and optimization.

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November 2023

Research Article: Patient preferences in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a Latent Class Analysis to Identify Preference Heterogeneity

 

The study aimed to understand patient preferences for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatments. Patients completed an online survey selecting among hypothetical treatment profiles. Latent class analysis identified four preference classes: one prioritizing side effects, another physical activity limitations, a third survival and activity limits, and a fourth survival. Study results highlight the importance of considering patient preferences in treatment decisions for PAH.

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November 2023

Research Article: Preferences for Monitoring Comprehensive Heart Failure Care: A Latent Class Analysis


The study examined patient preferences for monitoring systems in chronic heart failure using a best-worst scaling experiment and latent class analysis. Four distinct preference classes were identified, with different priorities such as mobility, monitoring frequency, and risk factors. Despite varied preferences, most classes favored therapies with significant improvements in mobility, mortality, and hospitalization. This approach enables personalized treatment options, enhancing clinical decision-making and data interpretation.

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September 2023

Article: AI in Healthcare: Societal Preferences and Regulatory Imperatives


The rise of AI and Big Data in healthcare brings significant changes. It offers potential benefits like better patient outcomes and streamlined operations but also poses risks such as misdiagnoses and ethical issues. Balancing these aspects is crucial. Thus article explores real-world applications, pitfalls, and strategic approaches for integrating AI into healthcare, emphasizing the importance of assessing benefits, risks, and costs through the "value equation" framework.

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