Evidence on Digital Health
Here, you’ll find the most recent CADTH reports and resources on topics related to digital health. From clinical applications of artificial intelligence, to the provision of health care over the internet, to wearables that track and transmit health information, these innovations have the potential to change medicine by augmenting or automating certain tasks, increasing access to health care, and making health care more convenient for patients.
We've selected the following materials to get you started:
- Evidence Base for Virtual Primary Care (Health Technology Review, May 31, 2023)
- An Overview of Clinical Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality (Horizon Scan, March 22, 2023)
- Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Summary of a Health Technology Assessment (Tool, October 19, 2022)
- An Overview of Continuous Learning Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Medical Devices (Emerging Health Technologies, May 24, 2022)
- Virtual Care Use in Primary Care or Specialty Care Settings (Rapid Review, August 17, 2022)
- Evaluations of Virtual Care (Environmental Scan, January 12, 2022)
In this Bundle
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An Overview of Continuous Learning Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Medical Devices
(Emerging Health Technologies, May 24, 2022)
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Digital Pathology Using Primary Case Sign-Out
(Rapid Review, December 7, 2021)
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Digital Pathology Using Primary Case Sign-out
(Reference List, October 14, 2021)
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mental Health Services: A Literature Review
(Rapid Review, June 14, 2021)
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mental Health Services: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, June 14, 2021)
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Artificial Intelligence for the Measurement of Breast Density
(Reference List, April 28, 2021)
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Digital pathology technology for histopathological diagnosis
(Summary of Abstracts, March 17, 2021)
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Artificial Intelligence for Classification of Lung Nodules: A Review of Clinical Utility, Diagnostic Accuracy, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 18, 2020)
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Artificial Intelligence for Classification of Lung Nodules: Clinical Utility, Diagnostic Accuracy, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 14, 2019)
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An Overview of Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence
(Emerging Health Technologies, October 1, 2018)
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Facial Analysis Technology for Pain Detection
(Health Technology Update, July 31, 2023)
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An Overview of Smartphone Apps
(Emerging Health Technologies, February 22, 2022)
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Smartphone-, Tablet-, or App-Based Portable Ultrasound: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, September 27, 2019)
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An Overview of Emerging Trends and Technologies in Ulcerative Colitis
(Emerging Health Technologies, July 31, 2023)
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2022 Health Technology Trends to Watch
(Roundup, March 16, 2022)
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Electronic Aids to Daily Living
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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2021 Health Technology Trends to Watch
(Roundup, February 4, 2021)
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ClotChip Portable Blood Clotting Sensor
(Health Technology Update, July 31, 2023)
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Enablers for Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Policy Insight, April 22, 2022)
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Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Remote Substance-Monitoring Devices and Mobile Applications for Substance Use Disorders
(Summary of Abstracts, November 15, 2021)
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Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions in Canada
(Environmental Scan, March 12, 2021)
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Remote Monitoring for Non-Cardiac Chronic Conditions: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 29, 2019)
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Remote Monitoring for Chronic Cardiac Conditions: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 9, 2019)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for the Management of Chronic NonCancer Pain: A Summary of a Health Technology Assessment
(Tools, October 19, 2022)
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Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: A Summary of an Environmental Scan
This summary tool summarizes findings from an Environmental Scan that explored the types of artificial intelligence (AI) emerging or currently in use in mental health. The summary also includes information on AI research and development initiatives (across Canada and internationally), and policy considerations for AI as they relate to mental health.
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Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: A Summary of a Literature Review
This summary tool summarizes findings from a literature review that evaluated the published evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health illnesses. It also summarizes findings on the clinical effectiveness of AI applications, purpose of use, patient populations, primary users, and related evidence-based guidelines.
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Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: Results From a Literature Review and an Environmental Scan
(Tools, August 16, 2021)
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Remote Monitoring: clinical considerations and the patient perspective
(Webinar, May 10, 2022)
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Technologies with high potential to transform health care in 2021
Hospital News article, April 15, 2021
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Human vs artificial intelligence: How well does AI detect lung cancer?
Hospital News article, June 2021
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COVID-19 and the Surge in Virtual Care: Lessons Learned and Challenges to Come
Webinar, November 2020
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Remote monitoring programs for chronic heart conditions: Implementation considerations
(Hospital News article, January 2022)
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What to watch: Technologies with high potential to transform health care
(Hospital News article, April 2022)
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10 Trends Shaping the Future of Health Care in Canada
(interactive webpage, March 16, 2022)
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Considerations for Implementation of Canadian Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions
(Webinar, May 17, 2022)
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Evidence Base for Virtual Primary Care
(Technology Review, July 31, 2023)
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Virtual Care Rapid Scoping
(Scoping Review, July 31, 2023)
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An Overview of Clinical Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality
(Emerging Health Technologies, July 31, 2023)
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Individuals’ Access to Medical Imaging Results via Patient Portals
(CMII Service, July 31, 2023)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
(Optimal Use, October 3, 2022)
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Virtual Care Use in Primary Care or Specialty Care Settings
Short on time? Read the Report in Brief.
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Evaluations of Virtual Care
(Environmental Scan, January 12, 2022)
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Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation Device for the Treatment of Dysphagia Associated With Neurologic Conditions
(Health Technology Update, September 22, 2021)
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Direct to Patient Virtual Visits
(Emerging Health Technologies, June 4, 2021)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Pain: Clinical Effectiveness
(Reference List, December 15, 2020)
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Connected Devices to Support Remote Examination and Diagnosis in Primary Care and Specialty Care
(Emerging Health Technologies, December 10, 2020)
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Telemedicine Use in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, December 8, 2020)
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Direct Observational Therapy for the Treatment of Tuberculosis: A Review of Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, December 7, 2020)
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Virtual Health Care for Adults with Concurrent Disorders: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, October 13, 2020)
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Virtual Health Care for Adults with Schizophrenia and/or Psychosis: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, September 28, 2020)
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Asynchronous Teledermatology Consultations Using Store-and-Forward Technology: Diagnostic Accuracy, Clinical Utility, and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, September 28, 2020)
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Telehealth-delivered Supervised Consumption Services: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Reference List, August 31, 2020)
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A Virtual Waiting Room? Technologies That Limit Contact While Maintaining Patient Flow in Medical Practice Settings
(Health Technology Update, August 21, 2020)
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Peer Support Programs for Youth at Risk for Suicide and Self-Harm: Clinical Evidence
(Reference List, April 13, 2020)
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Smartphone-Connected Ultrasound Devices
(Emerging Health Technologies, April 3, 2020)
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Early Identification of Ischemic Stroke
(Emerging Health Technologies, March 19, 2020)
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Telehealth and Mobile Services for Substance Use Disorder: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 17, 2020)
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Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders: A Health Technology Assessment
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Remote Monitoring for Non-Cardiac Chronic Conditions: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 29, 2019)
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eConsult for Patients Requiring Specialist Consultation: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Reference List, April 17, 2019)
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Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Peer-reviewed Summary with Critical Appraisal, November 26, 2018)
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Guided Versus Unguided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, October 29, 2018)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depression and Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, September 5, 2018)
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Wearable Respiratory Sensor for the Detection of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression
(Health Technology Update, June 15, 2021)
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Wearables with Neuroreceptor Activation Patterns for Foot Neuropathy or Musculoskeletal Foot or Back Pain: Clinical Effectiveness
(Reference List, August 27, 2019)