2023
Use of an Automated Bilingual Digital Health Tool to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino Emergency Department Patients
Vaca F, Dziura J, Abujarad F, Pantalon M, Hsiao A, Reynolds J, Maciejewski K, Field C, D’Onofrio G. Use of an Automated Bilingual Digital Health Tool to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino Emergency Department Patients. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2314848. PMID: 37219901, PMCID: PMC10208138, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.14848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard care groupNumber of bingesEmergency department patientsStandard careED patientsCare groupBrief interventionDepartment patientsAlcohol screeningDisease burdenUnhealthy drinkingDigital health toolsLevel II trauma centerHealth toolsParticipants 25 yearsAlcohol-related health disparitiesTertiary care centerAdverse health behaviorsUnhealthy alcohol useHigh disease burdenAlcohol use disorderTimeline followback methodEmergency medical careSelf-reported numberHigh-risk drinking
2021
Usability of a Digital Elder Mistreatment Screening Tool for Older Adults with Visual and Hearing Disabilities
Swierenga S, Ismirle J, Edwards C, Abujarad F. Usability of a Digital Elder Mistreatment Screening Tool for Older Adults with Visual and Hearing Disabilities. Lecture Notes In Computer Science 2021, 12780: 343-360. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78224-5_24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder adultsScreening toolPublic health problemOlder adults increasesHealth problemsHealth professionalsStudy participantsDigital health toolsHealth toolsAdults increasesLow visionMotivates older adultsNational DemographicAdultsDisabilityElder mistreatmentHearing disabilitiesDigital health applicationsHealth applicationsGeriatriciansBuilding a Digital Health Risk Calculator for Older Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Abujarad F, Wang S, Ulrich D, Mougalian S, Killelea B, Fraenkel L, Gross C, Evans S. Building a Digital Health Risk Calculator for Older Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Lecture Notes In Computer Science 2021, 12780: 389-402. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78224-5_27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly-stage breast cancerOlder womenBreast cancerRadiation therapyTreatment therapiesEvidence-based treatment decisionsShared-decision modelRisk-benefit informationRisk calculatorRelative riskTreatment decisionsPatient healthDigital health toolsPatient comprehensionTherapyHealth toolsWomenCancerHealthPatientsCliniciansPerceptions of older adults and health professionals about digital screening tools for elder mistreatment in the emergency department.
Choo EK, Edwards C, Abuwandi M, Carlson K, Bonito J, Jubanyik K, Gill TM, Abujarad F. Perceptions of older adults and health professionals about digital screening tools for elder mistreatment in the emergency department. Gerontechnology 2021, 20: 1-11. PMID: 36033550, PMCID: PMC9409338, DOI: 10.4017/gt.2021.20.2.33-476.11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency departmentOlder adultsDigital health toolsHealth toolsEmergency care providersSemi-structured interview guideDigital screening toolCare providersHealth professionalsPerson focus groupsHealthcare settingsScreening toolAdultsCaregiversElder mistreatmentInterview guideSocial supportScreeningBenefits of disclosureFeelings of vulnerabilityFocus groupsQualitative studyParticipantsDepartmentPatients
2020
Building Digital Health Tools for Older Adults With Disabilities
Abujarad F, Swierenga S, Edwards C. Building Digital Health Tools for Older Adults With Disabilities. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 861-861. PMCID: PMC7743024, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDigital health toolsUser experience researchEnd usersDigital health researchEase of useDigital healthOlder adultsHealth toolsExperience researchToolUsersAge 60Research study designVisual impairmentStudy designPhysical disabilityLow visionAdultsOne-sessionDisabilityHealth researchVisionFrameworkCapabilityHearingPerceived Value of Using a Digital Tool to Screen for Elder Mistreatment in the Emergency Department
Abujarad F, Gill T, Pantalon M, Jubanyik K, Dziura J, D’Onofrio G, Choo E. Perceived Value of Using a Digital Tool to Screen for Elder Mistreatment in the Emergency Department. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 195-195. PMCID: PMC7740753, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrial study design to test a bilingual digital health tool for alcohol use disorders among Latino emergency department patients
Vaca FE, Dziura J, Abujarad F, Pantalon MV, Hsiao A, Field CA, D'Onofrio G. Trial study design to test a bilingual digital health tool for alcohol use disorders among Latino emergency department patients. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2020, 97: 106128. PMID: 32950400, PMCID: PMC7721867, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderBrief interventionSevere alcohol use disorderUse disordersBinge drinking daysSpecialized treatment servicesAlcohol-related health disparitiesAlcohol screeningBrief intervention toolTimeline followback methodHigh-risk drinkingNegative behaviorsTreatment engagementAUD severityImpaired driversStandard careDrinking daysMeaningful contactIntervention toolDigital health toolsUnhealthy drinkingPrimary outcomeLatino patientsHealth toolsWork/schoolTrial study design to test a bilingual digital health tool for alcohol use disorders among Latino emergency department patients
Vaca FE, Dziura J, Abujarad F, Pantalon MV, Hsiao A, Field CA, D'Onofrio G. Trial study design to test a bilingual digital health tool for alcohol use disorders among Latino emergency department patients. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2020, 96: 106104. PMID: 32777381, PMCID: PMC8252296, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderBrief interventionSevere alcohol use disorderUse disordersBinge drinking daysSpecialized treatment servicesAlcohol-related health disparitiesAlcohol screeningBrief intervention toolTimeline followback methodHigh-risk drinkingNegative behaviorsTreatment engagementAUD severityImpaired driversStandard careDrinking daysMeaningful contactIntervention toolDigital health toolsUnhealthy drinkingPrimary outcomeLatino patientsHealth toolsWork/school