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International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management

International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management (IJHTM)

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  • Diagnosing heart attack risk with logistic regressiion and decision tree algorithms.   Order a copy of this article
    by Asli Gode, Adnan Kalkan 
    Abstract: The number of people who lose their lives due to heart attacks around the world and in our country is increasing day by day. Treatment and early intervention are important for people who have a heart attack and have a chance of survival. When immediate medical attention is provided and appropriate treatment is administered, the survival rate increases. For this reason, this study aimed to diagnose the risk of heart attack early by using machine learning methods. The dataset used includes 303 patient data and 14 features. The data was trained using logistic regression and decision tree algorithms. As a result of the training, a success rate of 83.8% and 77% was achieved, respectively. The logistic regression model gave the best success result.
    Keywords: machine learning; classification; logistic regression; decision tree.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJKMTH.2023.10062059
     
  • Investigating acceptance of telemedicine video consultations   Order a copy of this article
    by Rene Molnar, Peter Micak 
    Abstract: Telemedicine is increasingly influencing the delivery of healthcare. This article aimed to identify the variables that influence the intention of patients to use video consultations in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. A simplified form of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), modified for telemedicine, was developed to identify variables associated with video consultation usage intention. The data needed to verify the functionality of the hypothesised model were obtained through a questionnaire survey. Using structural equation modelling, we created and verified a functional model that confirmed the statistical significance of the following factors related to Usage Intention: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Trust, Technology Anxiety, Resistance to Use, Perceived Risk and Social Influence. The results highlight the areas that need to be addressed in the implementation of video consultations to achieve patient acceptance of this form of healthcare delivery.
    Keywords: telemedicine; video consultations; usage intention; perceived usefulness; perceived ease of use; trust; technology anxiety; resistance to use; perceived risk; social influence; healthcare; TAM model.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHTM.2024.10067214
     
  • Narcissism and perceived stress among Italian hospital nurses during COVID-19: The moderator role of age.   Order a copy of this article
    by Simona Leonelli, Emanuele Primavera 
    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the reorganisation and creation of new hospitals, shocking healthcare workers’ routines. This study investigates nurses’ stress perception in COVID-19 time and how some antecedents (i.e., narcissism and age) impact it. The paper focuses on two facets of narcissism, i.e., Leadership/Authority and Entitlement/Exploitativeness. We recruited 281 nurses who completed an online survey investigating their stress perception levels and personalities. Data are analysed using hierarchical linear modelling and simple slope analyses. Results show that Leadership/Authority negatively influences stress perception, while Entitlement/Exploitativeness positively influences it. Furthermore, nurses’ age moderates the above relationships. The study contributes to narcissism, stress and nursing literature, showing some positive facets of narcissism that might be useful for reducing stress perception and facilitating human relationships in the work environment, both in emergency and non-emergency contexts.
    Keywords: perceived stress; narcissism; Leadership/Authority; Entitlement; Exploitativeness; age; COVID-19.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHTM.2022.10053609
     

 

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