Impact of internet use on mental health among elderly individuals: a difference-in-differences study based on 2016–2018 CFPS data

H Zhang, H Wang, H Yan, X Wang - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The number of elderly Internet users has increased significantly in the past few years.
However, the impact of Internet use on mental health remains unclear. In this study, we …

Perspectives on telemedicine during the era of COVID-19; what can Saudi Arabia do?

AM Al-Hazmi, HA Sheerah, A Arafa - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has represented a challenge to
medical practice in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. In contrary to the increasing numbers of …

Telemedicine and eHealth literacy in the era of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a peripheral clinic in Israel

K Dopelt, N Avni, Y Haimov-Sadikov, I Golan… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic mandating isolation, quarantine, and social distancing has
accelerated and expanded the use of telemedicine. This study examines the extent of the …

Pharmacological adherence behavior changes during COVID-19 outbreak in a Portugal patient cohort

L Midão, M Almada, J Carrilho, R Sampaio… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concerns, behaviours, and beliefs influence how people deal with COVID-19.
Understanding the factors influencing adherence behaviour is of utmost importance to …

Can telemedicine optimize the HCV care cascade in people who use drugs? Features of an innovative decentralization model and comparison with other micro …

R Nevola, V Rosato, V Conturso, P Perillo, T Le Pera… - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The global fight against the hepatitis C virus (HCV) involves the processes
of micro-elimination of populations at risk. People who use drugs (PWUDs) represent a viral …

How does the Internet enhance the subjective well-being of elderly individuals in China?

X Dong, S Meng, D Chen - Frontiers in psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Although several studies have explored the relationship between the Internet and elderly
individuals, little is known about whether and how the Internet affects elderly individuals' …

Navigating the waves: A systematic review of telemedicine interventions and health service access challenges in epilepsy during COVID-19

P Panahi, ST Mirzohreh, H Zafardoust, Z Khamnian… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the landscape of
healthcare delivery, prompting a surge in the adoption of telemedicine as a means to ensure …

Factors associated with the refusal of direct-acting antiviral agents for the treatment of hepatitis C in Taiwan

LJ Chang, HC Chang, PY Chen, CY Chen, KF Tsai… - Medicina, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAA) are a safe and highly
effective treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, the uptake of DAA …

Utilizing Telemedicine and Modified Fibrosis Staging Protocols to Maintain Treatment Initiation and Adherence Among Hepatitis C Patients During the COVID-19 …

M O'Brien, R Daws, P Amin… - Journal of Primary Care & …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the decline in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening and
treatment globally in part due to lockdowns and restrictions at healthcare centers. The goal …

Telehealth interventions in patients with chronic liver diseases: A systematic review

AA Muftah, C Banala, T Raasikh, T Jamali… - Hepatology, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: We used key terms and searched PubMed/EMBASE from inception
to January 10, 2022. Two authors independently screened abstracts. Disagreements were …