2024 / Artigos Científicos

Beyond the hype: a call for comprehensive evidence on the economic and health outcomes of digital and data technologies

Abstract Digital and data technologies are increasingly being implemented to meet a range of global health needs, including strengthening health systems, improving efficiency and advancing universal health coverage. However, there is limited quantitative evidence and few standardized methodologies for analyzing the health impact and cost-effectiveness of digital and data technologies in health systems in low-…

2024 / Artigos Científicos

A web step-based digital solution’s impact on physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning of community-dwelling older adults: A mixed methods randomized and controlled trial

Background: As the population ages, innovative responses are urgently needed to promote physical activity at scale. Thus, this study investigated whether a step-based activity mediated by a digital solution impacts the physical functioning of community-dwelling older adults. The secondary aims were to assess whether the same activity impacts cognitive and psychosocial functioning and explore participants’…