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DEPTH AI Monthly Newsletter (January)
Project Milestones
UNEEG Recruitment – First Surgery Complete!
- Our UNEEG study has reached a significant milestone, with the first surgery completed on the 20th December. This project aims to assess the feasibility of subcutaneous EEG implantation for long-term epilepsy monitoring.
- This marks an exciting step in improving seizure detection and management in real-world settings.
NoObesity Project – Co-Production Workshops Completed!
- Over the past few months, we’ve conducted a series of four co-design workshops involving:
- Parents and children who have experience with weight management interventions.
- Healthcare professionals specialising in paediatrics, dietetics, and behavioural health.
- The workshops focused on redesigning the NoObesity app, ensuring it meets the needs of families and clinicians.
- Next Steps:
- Handover the co-designed prototype and user requirements to a software development team for building
- Refine the app’s branding and rename it based on participant feedback.
NMS Assist - PPI Group Formed!
- Our team has worked hard to recruit a diverse set of PPI members for:
- A Project Management Group to ensure that people with Parkinson's and their carers are involved in every step of the research
- A series of co-design workshops to contribute to refining the NMS Assist system – an app and web portal designed to help people with Parkinson's monitor and manage their non-motor symptoms
- The study protocol has been drafted to evaluate NMS Assist and is ready for submission to obtain NHS Ethics approval
TEAM-CARE - Nearly Ready for Re-launch!
- Our collaborators at KCL have been working hard the last couple of months to get the study ready for relaunch
- New recruitment sites are being set up so that the study has a better reach and a bigger sample size
- Our team is working on a Theory of Change behavioural mapping of digital interventions to inform our analysis
CALM - Co-production workshops started!
- The DEPTH AI team has worked hard to plan five co-production workshops with young people with bipolar disorder and clinicians working with them
- These workshops focus on redesigning an app for bipolar disorder monitoring and self-management
- Young people have shown a lot of interest and excitement in this project! The first workshop was conducted in two groups, and the app redesign process has now started in full swing
HBC Project – User Interface in Development!
- The user interface is in development
- The team is actively preparing for the digitalisation of decision trees for clinical pathways.
NEWs Project - The Technical Environment!
- Study site (NHS Trust) is setting up the technical environment for algorithm development
Latest Publications
December 2024
- This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of subcutaneous EEG monitoring for individuals with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities.
- Co-production workshops with patients, caregivers, and clinicians provided key insights into the challenges and potential benefits of long-term EEG monitoring.
November 2024
- With the rise of digital mental health interventions, this paper outlines a systematic approach to evaluating mood-tracking apps for children, adolescents, and young adults.
- The review will assess app features, evidence base, and clinical relevance using the Mobile Health Index.
- This study synthesised data on the impact of digital group interventions on weight loss, psychological outcomes, and long-term adherence.
- Results indicate that structured, interactive online programs can be effective, particularly when tailored to user needs.
- The review highlights key factors influencing engagement and success rates.
The evaluation of health recommender systems: A scoping review - ScienceDirect
- Health recommender systems (HRS) are increasingly used in digital healthcare, yet their evaluation methods remain inconsistent.
- This review identifies common assessment frameworks, highlighting gaps in user-centric validation.
- Recommendations include standardised benchmarking and improved real-world testing.
October 2024
Self-Management Systems for Patients and Clinicians in Parkinson’s Disease Care: A Scoping Review
- Investigates the role of innovative digital health solutions in supporting self-management for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
- Examines patient engagement, usability, and potential clinical benefits.
Modifications to the National Early Warning Score: a scoping review protocol
- Investigates how the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) has been adapted across healthcare settings.
- It aims to identify variations, rationale for modifications, and impact on patient outcomes.
Evaluation of health recommender systems: a scoping review protocol
- Examines existing methods for assessing health recommender systems (HRS) in digital healthcare.
- It aims to establish standardised evaluation criteria for effectiveness, usability, and clinical relevance.
Journal club
The Doctor AI Will See You Now: Why LLMS Will Replace Doctors in 10 Years
Presenters: Ananya Ananthakrishnan, Victoria Riccalton
Date: 13 November 2025
Papers discussed:
- Current safeguards, risk mitigation, and transparency measures of large language models against the generation of health disinformation: repeated cross sectional analysis
- Development and evaluation of a large language model of ophthalmology in Chinese
We had a stimulating discussion about the potential and challenges of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare, discussing two studies that encapsulate the recent surge of discussion, both positive and negative, about the rapidly progressing LLMs.
Social Update
Christmas Dinner and Bowling Night
- A wonderful evening celebrating our team’s achievements over the past year!
- A fantastic way to unwind and start the new year with a strong team spirit.
Get Involved!
- Want to present at a future Journal Club? Get in touch to propose a paper.
Looking forward to another exciting month ahead!
DEPTH AI Team
Last modified: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:50:34 GMT