BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-02-28DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000864
D. Ming, Saylee Jangam, S. Gowers, Richard C. Wilson, D. M. Freeman, M. Boutelle, A. Cass, D. O’Hare, A. Holmes
{"title":"Real-time continuous measurement of lactate through a minimally invasive microneedle patch: a phase I clinical study","authors":"D. Ming, Saylee Jangam, S. Gowers, Richard C. Wilson, D. M. Freeman, M. Boutelle, A. Cass, D. O’Hare, A. Holmes","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000864","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Determination of blood lactate levels supports decision-making in a range of medical conditions. Invasive blood-sampling and laboratory access are often required, and measurements provide a static profile at each instance. We conducted a phase I clinical study validating performance of a microneedle patch for minimally invasive, continuous lactate measurement in healthy volunteers. Methods Five healthy adult participants wore a solid microneedle biosensor patch on their forearms and undertook aerobic exercise for 30 min. The microneedle biosensor quantifies lactate concentrations in interstitial fluid within the dermis continuously and in real-time. Outputs were captured as sensor current and compared with lactate concentrations from venous blood and microdialysis. Results The biosensor was well-tolerated. Participants generated a median peak venous lactate of 9.25 mmol/L (IQR 6.73–10.71). Microdialysate concentrations of lactate closely correlated with blood. Microneedle biosensor current followed venous lactate concentrations and dynamics, with good agreement seen in all participants. There was an estimated lag-time of 5 min (IQR −4 to 11 min) between microneedle and blood lactate measurements. Conclusion This study provides first-in-human data on use of a minimally invasive microneedle patch for continuous lactate measurement, providing dynamic monitoring. This low-cost platform offers distinct advantages to frequent blood sampling in a wide range of clinical settings, especially where access to laboratory services is limited or blood sampling is infeasible. Implementation of this technology in healthcare settings could support personalised decision-making in a variety of hospital and community settings. Trial registration number NCT04238611.","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82494732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-02-24DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000816
R. Rollston, Winifred Gallogly, Liza Hoffman, Eshan Tewari, Sarah Powers, Brian Clear
{"title":"Collaborative, patient-centred care model that provides tech-enabled treatment of opioid use disorder via telehealth","authors":"R. Rollston, Winifred Gallogly, Liza Hoffman, Eshan Tewari, Sarah Powers, Brian Clear","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000816","url":null,"abstract":"Rollston R, et al. BMJ Innov 2022;0:1–6. doi:10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000816 Research & Development, Bicycle Health Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Patient Services, Bicycle Health Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA User Experience Research, Bicycle Health Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Product, Bicycle Health Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Clinical Medicine, Bicycle Health Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84615845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-02-17DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000747
M. Lyndon, Atipong Pathanasethpong, M. Henning, Yan Chen, L. Celi
{"title":"Measuring the learning outcomes of datathons","authors":"M. Lyndon, Atipong Pathanasethpong, M. Henning, Yan Chen, L. Celi","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000747","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Healthcare datathons are events in which cross-disciplinary teams leverage data science methodologies to address clinical questions using large datasets. The aim of this research was to evaluate participant satisfaction and learning outcomes of datathons. Methods A multicentre cross-sectional study was performed using survey data from datathons conducted in Sydney, Australia (April 2018) n=98, Singapore (July 2018) n=169 and Beijing, China (December 2018) n=200. Participants (n=467) completed an online confidential survey at the end of the datathons which contained the Affective Learning Scale, and measures of event satisfaction, perceived knowledge gain, as well as free text responses, and participants’ demographic background. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Thematic analysis was performed on the text responses. Results The overall response rate was 64% (301/467). Participants were mostly male (70%); 50.2% were health professionals and 49.8% were data scientists. Based on the Affective Learning Scale (7-point Likert type scale), participants reported a positive learning experience (M = 5.93, SD = 1.21), satisfaction for content and subject matter of the datathon (M = 5.81, SD = 1.17), applying behaviours (M = 4.71, SD =2.02), instruction from mentors (M = 6.01, SD = 1.18), and intention to participate in future datathons (M = 6.03, SD = 1.23). The MANOVA showed significant differences between health professionals and data scientists in perceived knowledge gain from the datathons. Themes from text responses emerged: (1) cross-disciplinary collaboration; (2) improving healthcare using data science and (3) preparations for big data analytics. Conclusions Datathons provide a satisfying learning experience for participants and promote affective learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge gain in health data science.","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87399257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-02-16DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000804
Malin Nuth Waggestad-Stoa, Gloria Traina, Eli Feiring
{"title":"Barriers and facilitators to adopting horizon scanning to identify novel integrated care models: a qualitative interview study","authors":"Malin Nuth Waggestad-Stoa, Gloria Traina, Eli Feiring","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000804","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Horizon scanning methodologies are employed in healthcare to identify and prioritise innovations at the early stages of development processes. To date, horizon scanning has been predominantly applied to early awareness systems of health technologies to facilitate healthcare planning. Still, horizon scanning methodologies may also be relevant for identifying novel healthcare delivery models and interventions. This study aimed to examine perceptions of determinants for adopting horizon scanning in the context of the development of integrated care models. Methods Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted between March and May 2021. The interviewees (n=10) were participants in innovation projects in the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority. Data were analysed thematically with the aid of a predefined framework adapted from behavioural change theory. Results Determinants of adopting horizon scanning were reported at the individual, organisational and wider institutional levels. Seven domains were perceived to enable or hinder stakeholders’ potential use of horizon scanning: knowledge of structured reviews, skills to perform horizon scanning, beliefs about consequences (validity and reliability of information, outcomes of filtering and priority setting, stakeholder involvement), beliefs about capabilities (technical skills, knowledge of roles and professional identities, organisational regulations), emotions (positivity, engagement, change fatigue), organisational resources (professional library, time, management support), context (complexity of ‘integrated care’, professional hierarchies, legal and political regulations). Conclusions This study provides novel insights into potential determinants for adopting horizon scanning to identify, assess and prioritise innovative integrated care models. The findings may assist organisations considering using horizon scanning and inform strategies to mitigate barriers and promote facilitators.","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83710790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-01-18DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000799
Y. Blumenfeld, David M. Axelrod, David Sarno, S. Hintz, K. Sylvester, Gerald A Grant, M. Belfort, A. Shamshirsaz, Y. El‐Sayed
{"title":"Virtual reality experience for in utero fetal surgery: a new era of patient counselling and medical education","authors":"Y. Blumenfeld, David M. Axelrod, David Sarno, S. Hintz, K. Sylvester, Gerald A Grant, M. Belfort, A. Shamshirsaz, Y. El‐Sayed","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000799","url":null,"abstract":"Blumenfeld YJ, et al. BMJ Innov 2022;0:1–3. doi:10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000799 Obstetrics & Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA Lighthaus, Inc, San Francisco, California, USA Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83872357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMJ InnovationsPub Date : 2022-01-18DOI: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000851
D. Penoyer, K. Giuliano, Aurea Middleton
{"title":"Comparison of safety and usability between peristaltic and pneumatic large-volume intravenous smart pumps during actual clinical use","authors":"D. Penoyer, K. Giuliano, Aurea Middleton","doi":"10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000851","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To describe and compare safety and usability between a peristaltic large-volume intravenous smart pump (IVSP) and a novel pneumatic large-volume IVSP during clinical use. Methods A prospective, comparative study was conducted in a large, tertiary hospital in the southeastern USA. Safety and usability were measured by observation during medication administration (medication administration error, interruptions, programming time), dose error reduction system (DERS) compliance, end-user surveys and compliance with manufacturer setup requirements. Study implementation began on a small pilot unit for 1 month, followed by data collection on the study unit over 2 months. Results For the observed medication administrations (N=158): 79 peristaltic (36 primary; 43 secondary) and 79 pneumatic (42 primary; 37 secondary), use of the peristaltic IVSP was associated with significantly (p<0.05) higher medication administration errors and programming time (11.9 s) and a significantly higher number of interruptions during programming. DERS compliance was significantly less (p<0.001) with the peristaltic (75.9%) as compared with the pneumatic IVSP (99.8%). Programming workload (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index) was significantly (p=0.004) higher with peristaltic versus pneumatic IVSP, and the usability (System Usability Scale) was significantly (p=0.007) lower with peristaltic versus pneumatic IVSP. There was a 0% compliance with peristaltic secondary setup requirements in 43 observed infusions. Conclusions Though nurses had a high level of experience with the peristaltic IVSP, results of this study support that the pneumatic IVSP was easier to use and associated with fewer errors and deviations from safe practices as compared with the peristaltic IVSP.","PeriodicalId":53454,"journal":{"name":"BMJ Innovations","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77881563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}