International journal of medical informatics
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Severity of illness scores used in critical care for benchmarking, quality assurance and risk stratification have been mainly created in high-income countries. In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), they cannot be widely utilized due to the demand for large amounts of data that may not be available (e.g. laboratory results). We attempt to create a new severity prognostication model using fewer variables that are easier to collect in an LMIC. ⋯ Our study proposes a new ICU mortality prediction model using simple logistic regression on a small set of easily collected variables may be better suited than currently available models for use in low and middle-income countries.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of the FITT framework to understand patients' experiences using a real-time medication monitoring pill bottle linked to a mobile-based HIV self-management app: A qualitative study.
The purpose of this work was to conduct an in-depth analysis to understand patients' experiences using a real-time medication monitoring pill bottle linked to an HIV self-management app. ⋯ This study demonstrated that tracking medication adherence and receiving push-notification medication reminders through the electronic pill bottle connected to the app encourages and supports PLWH in adhering to their medication regimens. Findings from this work highlight the importance of adequate consideration of the needs of intended users in designing customizable mobile health technology, including HIV-related stigma, disclosure of HIV status and antiretroviral therapy regimens.