Although the value of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities in the development of new interventions and tools is well known, little guidance exists on how to perform these activities in a meaningful way. This is particularly true within large research consortia that target multiple objectives, include multiple patient groups, and work across many countries. Without cle…
Digital health technologies (DHTs) play an ever-expanding role in health care management and delivery. Beyond their use as interventions, DHTs also serve as a vehicle for real-world data collection to characterize patients, their care journeys, and their responses to other clinical interventions. There is a need to comprehensively map the evidence—across all conditions and technology types—…
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as an accelerant in many aspects of social life, speeding up existing social trends rather than fostering entirely new behaviors. This was particularly evident in relation to technology use. We examine intergenerational technology guidance--how parents help children, and how children help parents--within lower-income families one year into the pandemic. We draw on na…
In the digitalization process called Industry 4.0, technology-referenced visual communication systems have a great share in the rapid transformation of the media. It is seen that the field of journalism, especially in the media, has undergone a rapid change and strengthened its position. News agencies are also repositioned in digital media by taking their share from this change and transformati…
Digital technology offers numerous advantages, such as preserving the authenticity, replicating reality, and facilitating dissemination. It enables the preservation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in its original form and allows for the creation of comprehensive graphic, audio, and visual databases. Among these technologies, holographic technology holds promise for protecting ICH and prom…
Chronic pain, a common disease, is a crucial global public health concern. Approximately 20% of the worldwide population is affected by chronic pain, which accounts for 15% to 20% of hospital visits. In Canada, approximately 7.6 million people—or 1 in 5 people—experience chronic pain. Among this population, 60% has either lost their employment or experienced a reduction in income as a resul…
This study about the economics of digital journalism focuses on transformations and development of media industries in the digital world. The technological rapid advances in the field of communication led to a new kind of media that relies on internet as a medium. Today, News are delivered and consumed via internet. The move to digital delivery has transformed not just the business model of new…