App aims to improve care coordination for critically ill patients
Editor's Note A new app developed by researchers in Japan aims to improve care coordination for nurses involved in managing critically ill patients on life support. The findings were published January 25 in the Japan Journal of Nursing Science. Relying on the scoring system known as the Nurses' Care Coordinate…
'Gig work' on the rise among nurses
Editor's Note Seeking higher pay and greater flexibility, many nurses are turning to gig work, MedicalXpress November 8 reports. The article defines gig work as “picking up individual shifts on an app as an alternative to months-long contracts or direct employment by a hospital.” Also according to the article: 100,000…
AI apps accurately diagnose pigmented skin cancer
Editor's Note A new study analyzed the accuracy of diagnosis and therapy recommendations of two AI-based smartphone apps compared to recommendations coming from doctors. The findings were published in The Lancet Digital Health in October 2023. In the study, the AI-assisted app was compared with both medical experts and less…
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