Health Care Sector - Science topic

This article explores the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in detecting and preventing insider threats within healthcare organizations. It examines the growing challenges of data security in the healthcare sector, highlighting the significant financial and reputational risks posed by insider threats. The article discusses various types...

This study, using stakeholder theory and diffusion of innovations, examines the readiness of Omani healthcare firms to adopt artificial intelligence. This adoption is seen as a key step towards ensuring green innovation and sustainable performance in the healthcare sector. This study adopted convenience and referral sampling techniques to enhance t...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare sector by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and optimizing treatment strategies. This paper explores the revolutionary impact of AI on healthcare, focusing on its applications in diagnostics, treatment planning, and personalized medicine. AI technologies, including machine learning algorithms...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the impact of climate-related risks on corporate performance, specifically within the healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach It analyses three key factors: climate risk physical leverage, government climate risk scores and environmental performance scores, using global data from 977 firm observations acro...

Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) play a critical role in delivering public services with operational independence, yet their effectiveness varies significantly across regions. In Uganda, agencies such as the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), and National Medical Stores (NMS) have demonstrated both co...

Heart disease is still one of the major causes of death globally, which emphasizes how urgently precise and prompt diagnostic technologies are needed. This research proposes the Enhanced Heart Disease Prediction (EHDP) system to address the growing need for early and accurate diagnosis of heart disease, especially in light of the increasing pressur...

Condition or domain being studied Healthcare Professional ; Occupational burnout; Sick Leave This review focuses primarily on healthcare professionals due to the high prevalence of burnout and its potential impact on presenteeism, which may compromise patient safety and quality of care. However, evidence from other occupational sectors will also be...

Artificial intelligence (AI) imitates the cognitive pattern of the human brain, i.e., learning from experience using a set of algorithms by identifying hidden patterns. AI has already demonstrated its groundbreaking capabilities in many fields such as the healthcare sector, e-commerce, and engineering. Recent developments in computer hardware, soft...

The increasing prevalence of immunosuppressive diseases, the increase in the elderly population, and globalization have led to the urgent need for research on the epidemiology and prevalence of fungi that cause mycoses in Brazil and worldwide. This is especially important, in the case of Brazil, for the South region, which currently lacks updated d...

This study developed an XGBoost-based risk assessment model to enhance early tumor detection among Egyptian patients, addressing the challenges of late diagnosis and limited healthcare resources. Utilizing a retrospective dataset of 178 patients, the model incorporated demographic, clinical, and biochemical variables, including AFP levels, viral he...

Egypt’s 2024 national strategy on the ethical use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant milestone in aligning technological advancement with international human rights and responsible innovation principles. While the strategy articulates commendable ethical pillars—such as transparency, privacy, and accountability...

User inclusion in innovation is vital, yet poorly executed, especially for vulnerable groups like older adults. The demographic shift increases the need for innovation, particularly in the healthcare sector. To ensure innovation meets, the needs of older people, they should be included earlier and with more influence. However, barriers to this part...

Backround and Objectives This scoping review aims to derive a comprehensive understanding of existing ecosystems in long-term care (LTC) associated with approaches to person-centred (PC) integrated care (IC). The review addresses the research question of which factors and attributes can be ascribed to such an ecosystem. Specifically, it seeks to...

Background Host-response-based transcriptional signatures (HrTSs) have been developed to identify “incipient tuberculosis (TB)”. No study has reported the cost-effectiveness of HrTS for post-arrival migrant screening programs in low-incidence countries. The aim of this study was to assess the potential health impact and cost-effectiveness of HrTS f...

Since their introduction into Nigeria in the 1990s, biomedical engineering and technology have played a transformative role in the healthcare industry. This paper presents a perspective on the current landscape of biomedical engineering and technology in Nigeria, beginning with a historical overview and the development of academic and practical asp...

Background In light of growing environmental concerns, this article examines the often-overlooked environmental impact of simulation-based education (SBE) within healthcare. We position simulation professionals as agents for environmentally sustainable change and seek to empower achievable, meaningful, measurable action. As a high-value yet resourc...

This paper provides a comprehensive review of current database systems and data warehousing technologies within the healthcare sector, emphasizing their roles in supporting forecasting and analytics. The objective is to describe, analyze, and evaluate the key features of these systems, particularly focusing on the essential functions of data storag...

Background: In the healthcare sector, qualifications of the medical team significantly influence surgical outcomes and scheduling efficiency. Highly qualified personnel ensure safer surgeries with minimized complications. Objective: This study assesses the impact of qualifications on the effectiveness and safety of scheduled surgeries. Methods: A c...

The climate change is the most important problem of our time, significantly impacting population health. The article considers international experience of solving problem of consequences of climate change on planet. The importance of reduction of greenhouse emissions, transition to ecologically clean sources of energy, improvement of agriculture ma...

Background: Malaria is among the most important parasitic diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an important health problem in many countries, especially tropical and subtropical countries. This study aimed to design an educational software for malaria and evaluate the satisfaction level of the software application among students of Vector Biol...

This paper critically analyzes the potential and documented negative impacts of face veiling (niqab) by female healthcare workers (HCWs) on the quality of patient care in Egyptian hospitals. Utilizing an indirect data methodology, the study synthesizes existing academic literature, policy documents, media reports, and relevant case material. Key fi...

Introduction: Clinical pharmacists are crucial for optimizing medication therapy and improving patient outcomes, yet their potential is underutilized in many low- to middle-income countries. Shifting from traditional dispensing to clinical roles requires professional development and identity transformation. In South Africa’s public healthcare syste...

Introduction Escalating migration flows necessitate an intensified focus on the cultural competence of nurses, as culturally competent care is critical for accurately assessing and addressing the needs of patients from diverse backgrounds. Despite its importance, the cultural competence of nurses remains suboptimal and is influenced by various soci...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the unpreparedness of the global healthcare sector to combat biological threats. Several defense measures emerged during and after the pandemic to ensure the safety of people in case of similar future health hazards, including better communication systems, robust training of healthcare staff, new regional centers for d...

Background: Tobacco use poses a significant global health challenge, particularly within the healthcare sector. This study assessed tobacco use prevalence, legal awareness, control attitudes and the need for greater emphasis on tobacco control in healthcare curricula among professionals, students and staff in Eastern India, specifically in Bihar an...

Objectives To explore patients’ experiences of day-of-surgery cancellation and the initial days of the extended waiting period. Methods A qualitative explorative design inspired by Ricoeur’s phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used. Participant observation of day-of-surgery cancellations and semi-structured follow-up interviews with patients...

The healthcare sector faces significant challenges in mitigating fraudulent billing practices and optimizing financial resource allocation. This paper explores the application of AI-driven analytics to enhance fraud detection in healthcare billing and improve the efficiency of financial resource distribution within healthcare systems. By leveraging...

Objective Depression is a major challenge for many people and societies, also accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 300 million people worldwide are affected by a depressive disorder. Health insurances encourage patients to use applications (“apps”) to tackle, for example, mild and moderate depression. The advantages of these depression apps...

This study investigates the impact of supply chain management practices (SCMP) on customer satisfaction (CS) within Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector, focusing on strategic supplier partnerships, information sharing, and internal lean practices. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 316 participants across various healthcare...

Hype r-automation, the strategic convergence of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and the Internet of Things (IoT), is reshaping supply chain and quality management across industries. This paper examines the deployment and implications of Hyper-automation within the Consumer Packaged Goods...

Quality healthcare remains one of the imperative means of ensuring survival. Through procurement, equitable access to healthcare services via institutions including clinics and hospitals can be achieved. The persistent shortages of medical commodities, resulting in delayed treatment in Ghanaian public hospitals, have far-reaching implications for b...

Despotic leadership harms both employee motivation and well-being. It has been studied using several theories, including social exchange and social learning theory, the latter suggesting learning stems from imitation. This study explores dark side of leadership, particularly in current healthcare reforms in Pakistan, such as Medical Teaching Instit...

Introduction: The Indonesian healthcare sector has grown quite impressively these years, with increased competition due to private investments and rapid development in the services of hospitals. Even though government hospitals dominate the market with 51.4%, the business environment is promising, with private hospitals having a low concentration r...

This paper aims to validate the use and sharing of patient health data for medical research without consent when it serves the public interest and is safeguarded appropriately. With healthcare increasingly driven by data, access to patient datasets allows researchers to identify trends, develop more effective treatments, and inform policy, thereby...

Working within a highly volatile scenario and subject to numerous interrelationships, institutions in the philanthropic healthcare sector must navigate both the efficiency and flexibility, characteristic of private entities, while retaining the focus on the purpose of social equity, typical of public entities. This dichotomy renders the implementat...

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare service industry presents numerous ethical challenges, yet current frameworks often fail to offer a comprehensive, empirical understanding of the multidimensional factors influencing ethical AI integration. Addressing this critical research gap, this study introduces the Multi-Dimension...

The healthcare sector continues to face major challenges in data interoperability, especially in environments requiring strict privacy compliance. Centralized data architectures are increasingly inadequate, leading to fragmented care delivery and stunted innovation. This paper explores a federated approach to healthcare data integration, combining...

This study explores the application of blockchain technology in the healthcare sector, with a focus on improving data security, transparency, and integrity in electronic health records (EHR) management. Blockchain's decentralized and immutable ledger offers a promising solution to address long-standing challenges such as unauthorized data access, t...

Obesity has become one of the most significant public health issues of the 21st century. Obesity is a chronic, complex disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation that impairs health. It also has social and psychological dimensions, impacting individuals across all age groups and socioeconomic strata. It is associated with a range of risk f...

This study explores the implementation of sustainability measures within German hospitals, emphasizing their critical role in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting public health. The healthcare sector significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating urgent reforms in energy use, waste management, construction, tr...

Emergency medicine (EM) has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, transitioning from a focus on acute injuries and illnesses to include primary and specialty care, disaster response, and social issues. To date, nearly 60 countries have officially recognized EM as a medical specialty. However, growing patient demands, healthcare staff shorta...

Biomedical waste (BMW) is a significant concern in India's rapidly expanding healthcare sector, where improper regulation and disposal systems prevail. Machine Learning (ML) offers substantial benefits to enhance BMW management through effective waste prediction, classification, and treatment. This paper discusses the prospects and issues in app...

The landscape of computing has been undergoing a transformative shift, influenced by rapid advancements in technology and evolving societal needs. Concepts once considered futuristic — such as distributed artificial intelligence, intelligent agents, and fully integrated cloud ecosystems — are now becoming everyday realities, reshaping industries an...

Secure medical data sharing and access control play a prominent role. However, it is still unclear how to provide a security architecture that can guarantee the privacy and safety of sensitive medical data. Existing methods are application-specific and fail to take into account the complex security needs of healthcare applications. Moreover, the he...

Background Due to the worldwide pressures on Emergency Departments (EDs), there is a focus on ED interventions to alleviate pressure. Ensuring interventions do not inadvertently impact upon other healthcare sectors is an important outcome. This overview of systematic reviews aimed to evaluate the impact of ED based interventions on subsequent healt...

Introduction: In the early 1990s, Albania was one of the last communist regimes in Europe. The fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the collapse of the Berlin Wall inspired many people in Albania to push for political and social reforms. After mass protests long-standing authoritarian rule, Albania transitioned to a multiparty democracy. Objecti...

The use of artificial intelligence techniques has introduced a new dimension to the health-care sector, particularly in diagnosing diseases in their early stages, allowing patients and health-care workers to take early corrective action. The study discusses a machine learning algorithm created to detect and classify malnutrition in preschool childr...

The healthcare industry generates massive amounts of sensitive data daily, including medical records, patient information, diagnostic results, and treatment histories. Ensuring the security, privacy, and integrity of this data is a critical concern. Both Blockchain technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer potential solutions to address the...

Background: African health care Systems are confronted by continuing infrastructure disparities or lack of capacity about the workforce and unequal access to care. To address these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance frameworks have become the change makers in the health sector, especially in the wake of the African Union C...

1. To assess the advantages and influences of voice recognition technology in the healthcare sector of KSA. 2.To encourage the implementation of voice recognition technology in the healthcare sector of KSA. Objectives 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 5 Discussion 6 Conclusion References 7 Voice recognition technology (VRT) is an AI-driven system that conv...

This scoping review explores the patterns of heteronormativity in healthcare sectors across Africa and its impact on the health and well-being of LGBTIQ+ individuals. By analyzing publications from major academic databases, this study identifies key themes and research gaps in the discourse on LGBTIQ+ health and heteronormativity in Africa. The fin...

According to the World Bank, only 20% of Pakistani women hold a university degree linked to professional employment. Furthermore, women's participation across all sectors remains notably low, with figures below 5%. Objective: To assess the variations experienced by married female employees within the healthcare sector. Specifically, it investigates...

In recent years, the potential use of digital twins (DTs) in healthcare sectors is becoming a growing research area that can lead to more individualized patient care. In this regard the use of precision medicine towards personalized treatment is emerging as promising approach that takes into account of individual variability in genes, environment a...

Background. Forensic medical assessment of the quality of medical care is a critically important task for improving the healthcare sector. Surgical practice is associated with high risks to the lives of patients, as it combines the stage of planning surgical intervention, its direct implementation with the involvement of an anesthesiologist, the po...

Background Globally, complications of preterm birth are the leading cause of under-5-mortality. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common and life-threatening complication among preterm infants. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a relatively simple and effective intervention that is recommended for RDS treatment. However, appropri...

The healthcare sector is highly sensitive to financial fluctuations and psychological factors. Notably, during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, decision-makers in this sector must consider macroeconomic data and the crises' effects on financial markets. This study aims to assess the impact of psychological factors and market actors' expectations...

Background: A needle stick injury (NSI) is the penetration of skin resulting from a needle or other sharp object that, before the exposure, was in contact with blood, tissue, or other body fluid. Needle-stick injuries are most prevalent within the healthcare sector. Although the immediate physical effects of a needlestick injury are usually minimal...

Background: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is a crucial aspect of workforce management to create a safe, healthy, and productivity-supporting work environment. In the healthcare sector, the implementation of OSH is particularly vital, especially for health workers such as nurses who often face various occupational risks. Objective: This study...

This study analyzes the status of national research and development (R&D) investment in the AI chatbot service industry to identify mid-to long-term directions and strategies for national AI policies. Data on national R&D projects from 2003 to 2024 were extracted, and data collected during 2022-2024 were subjected to analysis. AI chatbot R&D and in...

Nanotechnology is rapidly transforming the healthcare industry, offering groundbreaking solutions in diagnostics, drug delivery, and treatment development. This paper explores the innovative applications of nanotech in healthcare, focusing on how nanomaterials and nanosystems are reshaping medical practices, improving patient outcomes, and driving...

In public health entrepreneurship, an entrepreneur uses their commercial expertise to solve a public health issue or start a health-related company. This can take the kind of creating a new product, funding a public health organisation or even investing a portion of a company's income into research and development for health-related projects and ac...

Climate change has significantly impacted various sectors, including public health, and information has become an essential aspect of daily life. This research study aims to explore the informational and organizational behavior of employees in the healthcare sector, focusing on their perception of information literacy in a constantly changing envir...

Introduction: Healthcare providers face increased competition as they expand their facilities and services for patients. Healthcare marketing plays a significant role in their performance, with well-designed strategies resulting in better innovation outcomes and healthcare services. This scoping review analyzed how social media and digital platform...

This article explores the legal nature of genetic information as a component of the personal data system. It establishes that medical information and genetic information constitute two distinct but overlapping information systems, intersecting in the context of genetic information related to any aspect of human health or disease. The article examin...

This study investigated the influence of work motivation and knowleldge sharing on employee performance within the healthcare sector, specifically among nursing staff at RSUD dr Gondo Suwarno. The research aimed to explore the direct and indirect effects of these variables, with job satisfaction serving as a mediating factor. Data was collected thr...

Background Transition in care involves the transfer of responsibility for aspects of patient and public health care among providers, institutions, and health and social sectors. Indeed, health systems increasingly require individuals to interact with a number of providers, in a number of health settings, and across multiple points of time. Refugees...

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) diagnosis and care data in South Africa (SA) is sparse, and SA has a high GC mortality rate. Mapping the GC care pathway is needed to explore its efficacy in association with the SA GC burden and mortality.Aim: The study aims to map the GC care pathway in SA from diagnosis to management by healthcare professionals (H...

With patient records going online, healthcare organizations are facing new-age threats and old-world security solutions. Typing, mouse, and voice dynamics are continuous and non-intrusive user authentication, enhancing security in clinical systems. This paper discusses the application of behavioral biometrics in mitigating insider threats, compromi...

AI) as a tool supporting the work of doctors in difficult conditions and providing early detection of the implications of the disease. Recent studies have shown that AI has been successfully applied in the healthcare sector. The objective of this paper is to perform a systematic review to summarize the electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in patient...

The healthcare sector is undergoing a digital transformation thanks to new technologies, with digital twinning and generative artificial intelligence (AI) leading the innovation. Digital twins, conceptualized originally as engineering or manufacturing tools, are increasingly finding their way to the healthcare sector, in response to the growing nee...

Purpose The study explores how organizational space and situational strength influence bystanders’ intentions to intervene in workplace bullying within the healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach The research employs vignette-based interviews with 24 healthcare professionals from various medical fields in Sweden. The vignettes depict differ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) are advancing rapidly, with the potential to deliver significant benefits to modern society. The healthcare sector, in particular, has experienced transformative changes; overall, these technologies are helping to address numerous challenges, such as cancer cell detection, t...

United Nations Sustainable Develop Goal (SDG) number 3 is to "Ensure healthy lives and promote the well-being for all at all ages". To achieve the SDGs by 2030, the United Nations expects all countries and stakeholders to act in a collaborative partnership to implement the action plan forward in 2015. However, the attitude, and actions of Nigerian...

This study aims to evaluate the impact of investment in the education and healthcare sectors on labor productivity in Vietnam from 2000 to 2023. Grounded in human capital theory and the endogenous growth model, this study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach to examine both the short- and long-run relationships among key macroeconomi...

To gain insights into resilient action-taking in management accounting departments in the healthcare sector during times of crisis, this article investigates the reaction of these departments in German hospitals during the Corona pandemic. The analysis is based on qualitative data collected via semi-structured interviews with 21 senior management a...

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare service industry presents numerous ethical challenges, yet current frameworks often fail to offer a comprehensive, empirical understanding of the multidimensional factors influencing ethical AI integration. Addressing this critical research gap, this study introduces the Multi-Dimension...

Background Providing general palliative care in hospital settings challenges hospitals’ multifaceted role in both saving lives and managing end-of-life care. The challenges in delivering general palliative care are compounded by organizational and cultural factors, underscoring the importance of establishing coordinated care frameworks for patients...

Internet of Things (IoT) transforms the real-time world by turning raw data into action, enabling smart cities and predictive maintenance. It instantly responds to dynamic environments, making life more efficient, responsive, and connected than ever before. IoT also leverages its benefits to assist and improve the lives of paralyzed and disabled in...

This article examines some of the most relevant algorithms for association rule mining in a medical context, within the framework of unsupervised Federated Learning (FL) in a simulated environment. Unlike traditional algorithms that rely on centralized databases, FL operates on decentralized devices, prioritizing data privacy and algorithm efficien...

It is indicated that information technologies have a significant impact on all spheres of public life, in particular on the sphere of health care. Both information technologies and their application in the sphere of health care have repeatedly been the subject of our scientific research. In conditions of full-scale war, without a doubt, the digital...

We are going to spend most of our time today setting out the scale and significance of using artificial intelligence, and what this means for the Nigerian healthcare sector. Our main message is that the significance of artificial intelligence has not been fully taken on board in our assessment of the challenges facing the health sector. We will pla...

Over the past three decades, the biodegradable polymer known as poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) has been the subject of numerous research due to its unique properties. Its biocompatibility and controllable mechanical properties have encouraged numerous scientists to manufacture and produce a wide range of PPF-based materials for biomedical purposes....

Brain cancer, a perilous disease, underscores the critical need for brain tumor classification to enhance treatment outcomes and increase patient survival rates. Nevertheless, the challenging task of classifying brain tumors in their initial stages is compounded by variations in size, shape, and appearance. Deep learning (DL) gained prominence as a...

This systematic review seeks to establish the application of ensemble learning approaches in lung cancer diagnosis with emphasis on 47 articles from 934 published between 2023 and 2024. The research data is collected from databases such as Science Direct, Proquest, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar to understand the use of machine learning in medical d...

Augmented Reality (AR) has become an innovative technology in the healthcare sector. In the medical context, AR offers significant potential, such as supporting medical training, enhancing anatomical visualization, and improving understanding of patient conditions. Cardiac anatomy training and education in the medical world still rely heavily on co...

Dear Sir/Madam, Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide, in the year 2021 they made up nearly one-third of the deaths globally. (1) Developing countries, such as Pakistan, face a serious challenge when it comes to dealing with the burden of cardiovascular diseases. According to the 2019 Global Burden of Disease, Pakistan'...

Microneedles have gained considerable attention as an emerging technology in tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and biosensing due to their minimally invasive nature and efficient therapeutic potential. Carbon, with its superior properties compared to polymers, ceramics, and metals, is an excellent candidate for microneedle fabrication. However, c...

This research examines the process, dimensions, and effectiveness assessment of strategic customer management capability building in emerging market healthcare enterprises. Using a mixed-method approach with 224 questionnaire surveys and 35 in-depth interviews across six healthcare enterprises, the study constructs a comprehensive process system in...

The classification of breast cancer has emerged as a significant concern in the healthcare sector in recent times. This is primarily due to its status as the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities among women. Prior research in the field of breast cancer classification has mainly focused on either traditional Machine Learning (ML) based...

Background Given the home health care industry’s growth, increasing demand for workers, and complex patient care needs, investigating initiatives to maintain home health care workers’ health and ability to work is crucial. This study aims to assess the feasibility of an organizational intervention for equal distribution of physical and psychosocial...

A BSTRACT Background and Rationale COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a huge setback in health care sector causing morbidity, mortality, lack of manpower, resources, in hospitals. Apart from the direct effects of the disease, the indirect effects include, lockdowns, restriction of movement of people for food, work, medicines, etc. There are certain non...

The rapid growth of the healthcare industry in China has led to a significant talent gap, particularly in the areas of digital skills and management expertise. This study aims to bridge this gap by analyzing healthcare job listings using natural language processing (NLP) techniques to identify specific skills and management capabilities in high dem...

Background: The private healthcare sector in Assam has expanded substantially in recent decades, yet regulatory oversight remains fragmented across multiple authorities with overlapping jurisdictions. This fragmentation has led to inconsistent quality standards, enforcement challenges, and suboptimal patient outcomes. This paper examines the limita...

Relationship Marketing (RM) has emerged as a prominent approach in various industries, aiming to strengthen relationships between businesses and customers to improve marketing outcomes. RM underscores the significance of long-term relationships as key elements for business success. While extensively studied in sectors like retail and services, its...

Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, kills millions of people each year worldwide due to a variety of intricate and interrelated causal factors. Because it is the leading cause of death in the world, the detection and diagnosis of heart disease at an early stage is regarded as being of the utmost significance in public health. Over the last few years, a...

In today’s digital era, hospital websites serve as crucial informational resources, providing patients with easy access to medical services. Ensuring the usability of these websites is essential, as it directly impacts users’ ability to navigate and retrieve vital medical information. Despite the recognized importance of website usability in the he...