A5000307797- Health and Medical Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Medical and Health Sciences Research
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Digitalization, Law, and Regulation
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research
2019-2024
University of Duisburg-Essen
2015-2024
Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation
2017-2022
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
2022
Universitätsklinikum Aachen
2022
Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie
2022
University of Lübeck
2022
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
2022
Jena University Hospital
2022
Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie
2021
Background The digitization of health care led to a steady increase in the adoption and use mobile (mHealth) apps. Germany is first country world cover costs mHealth apps through statutory insurance. Although benefits are discussed detail, aspects problems barriers rarely studied. Objective This scoping review aimed map categorize evidence on related Methods Systematic searches were conducted MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO databases. Additional JMIR Publications websites relevant international...
Background Since fall 2020, mobile health (mHealth) apps have become an integral part of the German care system. The belief that mHealth potential to make system more efficient, close gaps in care, and improve economic outcomes related is unwavering already partially confirmed. Nevertheless, problems barriers context usually remain unconsidered. Objective focus groups interviews conducted this study aim shed light on from perspective patients. Methods Guided individual were with patients a...
Introduction Since 2019 people who have insured in the German statutory health insurance are entitled to use certified apps called Digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen [Digital Health Applications (DiGAs)]. The prerequisite for this is that an app as DiGA and suitable their diagnosis exists. can then either be prescribed by a physician or psychotherapist requested patient from fund. Given novelty of type healthcare, implementation should closely monitored identify potential weaknesses achieve...
Introduction In May 2019, the WHO classified internet gaming disorder (IGD) as a mental in upcoming International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision. However, individuals affected by IGD or use disorders (IUDs) are often not provided with adequate therapy due to lack motivation absence local treatment options. To close gap between IUDs and care system, we conduct an online-based motivational intervention reduce problematic promote (OMPRIS). Methods analysis Within randomised controlled...
In Germany, long-term opioid treatment (L-TOT) for chronic non-tumor pain (CNTP) is discussed as not being performed according to the German guideline on L-TOT CNTP. present analysis, occurrence and predictors of inappropriate care/overuse in a cohort insureds with CNTP by presence contraindication concurrent analgesic (OA) therapy were investigated. We also analyzed whether prescribing physicians themselves diagnosed contraindication. The retrospective study was based administrative claims...
Abstract Background The introduction of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) into the 11th International Classification Diseases has raised expectations for better treatment options CSBD. Furthermore, demand increased, particularly pornography use disorder (PUD), a subtype Presumably due to easy access Internet an increasing prevalence PUD is observed. Consequently, providing tailored and effective essential. Methods This article provides overview manualized short-term PornLoS...
Time-saving formats of evidence syntheses have been developed to fulfill healthcare policymakers' demands for timely evidence-based information. A discrete choice experiment (DCE) with decision-makers and people involved in the preparation was undertaken elicit preferences methodological shortcuts conduct abbreviated reviews. D-efficient scenarios, each containing 14 pairwise comparisons, were designed DCE: development an synthesis 20 working days (scenario 1) 12 months 2), respectively. Six...
Abstract Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) and allergic asthma (AA) are chronic respiratory diseases that represent a global health problem. One aim of this study was to analyze the Health-related Quality Life (HRQoL) patients in order identify statistically significant influencing factors determine HRQoL. Another assess data on cost-of-illness from statutory insurance perspective. Methods The EQ-5D-5L used evaluate patients’ To HRQoL, multinomial logistic regression analysis conducted using...
In Germany, the application of resin-based pits and fissures sealants on occlusal surfaces permanent molars is part individual prophylaxis for children adolescents between six 18 years. The covered by Statutory Health Insurance since 1993. report addresses questions medical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, as well ethical, social, legal implications pit fissure in preventing dental caries at high risk. results studies indicate a protective effect sealants, particularly Additionally,...
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Zielsetzung Kostenberechnungen sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil gesundheitsökonomischer Evaluationen, weisen jedoch für den deutschen Versorgungskontext teilweise große Unterschiede im methodischen Vorgehen auf. der vorliegenden Artikelserie ist es, einen konsentierten Vorschlag zu Vorgehensweisen in verschiedenen Versorgungssektoren präsentieren mit diesem einführenden Artikel allgemeine, Sektoren-unspezifische Aspekte Durchführung von beschreiben. Methodik...
In Germany, influenza vaccination is mainly advised for persons aged 60 years and over individuals with health risks. Since 2021, an inactivated, quadrivalent high-dose vaccine (IIV4-HD) has been recommended over. The aim of this study was to calculate the impact vaccinating German population IIV4-HD compared standard-dose vaccines (IIV4-SD) regard outcomes costs.An age-stratified deterministic compartment model built simulate course infection in season 2019/20. Probabilities cost data were...
Dementia affects about 55 million people worldwide. Demographic change and shifting lifestyles challenge the organization of dementia care. A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted to elicit preferences for living arrangements in urban rural regions Germany. Preliminary work included review previous literature focus groups. The DCE consists seven attributes (group size, staff qualifications, care, activities offered, support religious practice, access garden, consideration food...
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) represents the only possibility of causal therapy for allergic respiratory diseases. Although prevailing high prevalence diseases and restrictions in daily lives patients, AIT is offered to a suboptimal number patients Germany.Insured with documented disease one largest statutory health insurances Germany, 'DAK-Gesundheit', were contacted by postal mail asked participate study. In case written consent, primary secondary data collected analysed. Patient...