HIV disease burden, cost, and length of stay in Portuguese hospitals from 2000 to 2010: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Armenians very rarely seek healthcare services and, consequently experience more serious health conditions. With its ongoing reforms, Armenia is focusing on linking health system financing to the quality and volume of care provided. We examine the relationship between the perceived health status of the popul...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Paul P,Hakobyan M,Valtonen H

更新日期：2016-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The adherence pattern of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) among patients with epilepsy is relatively lower in the United States and different European countries. However, adherence and cost analysis of AEDs in Asian countries have not been thoroughly studied. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the cost ...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Asghar MA,Rehman AA,Raza ML,Shafiq Y,Asghar MA

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following the successful pilot of the community-based distribution of injectable contraceptives (CBDIC) by community health extension workers (CHEWs) in Gombe, northern Nigeria in 2010, there was a policy decision to scale-up the innovation to other parts of the country. However, there is limited understandi...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Akinyemi O,Harris B,Kawonga M

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to medication is one of the critical determinants of successful management of chronic diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Given that poor adherence with self-management medication is very common among asthma and COPD patients, interventions that improve the u...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Sari N,Osman M

更新日期：2015-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of medication abortion is increasing rapidly in India, the majority of which is purchased through pharmacies. More information is needed about the quality of services provided by pharmacist about medication abortion, especially barriers to providing high quality information. The goal of this study wa...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Diamond-Smith N,Percher J,Saxena M,Dwivedi P,Srivastava A

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Under a constrained health care budget, cost-increasing technologies may displace funds from existing health services. However, it is unknown what services are displaced and how such displacement takes place in practice. The aim of our study was to investigate how the Dutch hospital sector has dealt with the...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Wammes JJG,Frederix G,Govaert P,Determann D,Evers S,Paulus A,Stadhouders N,Jeurissen P,Oortwijn W,Adang EMM

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While there is a significant focus on the health and well-being of women during pregnancy, labour and birth, much less emphasis is placed on the care of postpartum women and their infants in primary care following the birth. Some studies have investigated the role of GPs in postpartum care, and others examin...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Brodribb WE,Mitchell BL,van Driel ML

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Four social audits in 1998, 2003, 2006 and 2009 identified actions that Nicaragua could take to reduce corruption and public perception in primary health care and other key services. METHODS:In a 71-cluster sample, weighted according to the 1995 census and stratified by geographic region and settlement type...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Arosteguí J,Hernandez C,Suazo H,Cárcamo A,Reyes RM,Andersson N,Ledogar RJ

更新日期：2011-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the expenses of liver cirrhosis are covered by a critical illness fund under the current health insurance program in China, the economic burden associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) related diseases is not well addressed. In order to provide evidence to address the economic disease burden of HBV, ...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Lu J,Xu A,Wang J,Zhang L,Song L,Li R,Zhang S,Zhuang G,Lu M

更新日期：2013-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strengthening primary health care is critical to reducing health inequity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The Audit and Best practice for Chronic Disease Extension (ABCDE) project has facilitated the implementation of modern Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approaches in Indigenous com...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Bailie R,Si D,Shannon C,Semmens J,Rowley K,Scrimgeour DJ,Nagel T,Anderson I,Connors C,Weeramanthri T,Thompson S,McDermott R,Burke H,Moore E,Leon D,Weston R,Grogan H,Stanley A,Gardner K

更新日期：2010-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pay-for-Performance programs have shown improvement in indicators monitoring adequacy and target achievement in diabetic care. However, less is known regarding the impact of this program on the occurrence and long-term effects of diabetic retinopathy. The objective of this study was to determine the effect o...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Sheu SJ,Lin WL,Kao Yang YH,Hwu CM,Cheng CL

更新日期：2018-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging of the workforce is a growing problem. As workers age, their physical, physiological and psychosocial capabilities change. Keeping older workers healthy and productive is a key goal of European labor policy and health promotion is a key to achieve this result. Previous studies about workplace health pr...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Poscia A,Moscato U,La Milia DI,Milovanovic S,Stojanovic J,Borghini A,Collamati A,Ricciardi W,Magnavita N

更新日期：2016-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite substantial research on pediatric pain assessment and management, health care professionals do not adequately incorporate this knowledge into clinical practice. Organizational context (work environment) is a significant factor in influencing outcomes; however, the nature of the mechanisms are relativ...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Yamada J,Squires JE,Estabrooks CA,Victor C,Stevens B,CIHR Team in Children’s Pain.

更新日期：2017-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a recent growth in health provider search portals, where patients specify filters-such as specialty or insurance-and providers are ranked by patient ratings or other attributes. Previous work has identified attributes associated with a provider's quality through user surveys. Other work suppor...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Wiley MT,Rivas RL,Hristidis V

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While previous research establishes an association between social relations, health and use of healthcare services among older people, how to implement this knowledge in real-life settings has received much less attention. This study will explore the relationship between social relations, health and use of h...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Mikkelsen ASB,Lund R,Kristiansen M

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a reduction in the number of routine radiographs in the follow-up of patients with ankle fractures. METHODS:We performed an economic evaluation alongside the multicentre, randomised WARRIOR trial. Participants were randomised to a reduced imaging follow-up protocol (i.e...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： van Gerven P,van Dongen JM,Rubinstein SM,Termaat MF,El Moumni M,Zuidema WP,Krijnen P,Schipper IB,van Tulder MW,WARRIOR study group.

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Netherlands, ethnic minority populations visit their general practitioner (GP) more often than the indigenous population. An explanation for this association is lacking. Recently, health literacy is suggested as a possible explaining mechanism. Internationally, associations between health literacy and...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： van der Gaag M,van der Heide I,Spreeuwenberg PMM,Brabers AEM,Rademakers JJDJM

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a large "treatment gap" for depression worldwide. This study aimed to better understand the treatment gap in rural India by describing health care use and treatment-seeking for depression. METHODS:Data were analysed from a two round cross-sectional community survey conducted in rural Madhya Pradesh...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Roberts T,Shidhaye R,Patel V,Rathod SD

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the tenth in a series of papers reporting a program of Sustainability in Health care by Allocating Resources Effectively (SHARE) in a local healthcare setting. After more than a decade of research, there is little published evidence of active and successful disinvestment. The paucity of frameworks, m...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Harris C,Green S,Elshaug AG

更新日期：2017-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) has nine scales that each measure an aspect of the multidimensional construct of health literacy. All scales have good psychometric properties. However, it is the interpretations of data within contexts that must be proven valid, not just the psychometric properties of...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Hawkins M,Gill SD,Batterham R,Elsworth GR,Osborne RH

更新日期：2017-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rapidly evolving socioeconomic and technological trends make it challenging to improve access, effectiveness and efficiency in the use of pharmaceuticals. This paper identifies and systematically classifies the prevailing pharmaceutical policies worldwide in relation to a country's income status. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Maniadakis N,Kourlaba G,Shen J,Holtorf A

更新日期：2017-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessing client and patient satisfaction towards a service is of programmatic importance. A study was conducted in Malawi between July and October 2013 to assess client satisfaction among women who had been screened for cervical cancer using Visual Inspection with Acetic acid test. METHODS:This was a cross...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Maseko FC,Chirwa ML,Muula AS

更新日期：2014-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, almost 4 million newborns die during the first 4 weeks of life every year. By increased use of evidence-based knowledge in the healthcare system a large proportion of these neonatal deaths could be prevented. But there is a severe lack of knowledge on effective methods for successful implementation...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Wallin L,Målqvist M,Nga NT,Eriksson L,Persson LÅ,Hoa DP,Huy TQ,Duc DM,Ewald U

更新日期：2011-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention to culture and its impact on health care can improve the quality of care given, add to our understanding of health care among culturally diverse populations, and encourage a more holistic approach to health care within general care. Connection to culture is important to Aboriginal peoples, and inte...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Sivertsen N,Harrington A,Hamiduzzaman M

更新日期：2019-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US and incurs high health care costs. While many initiatives promote the implementation of ABCS (aspirin therapy, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation) measures, most primary care practices (PCPs) lack quality ...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Chou AF,Homco JB,Nagykaldi Z,Mold JW,Daniel Duffy F,Crawford S,Stoner JA

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decentralization through the establishment of hospital governing boards has been touted as an effective way to improve the quality and efficiency of hospitals in low-income countries. Although several studies have examined the process of decentralization, few have quantitatively assessed the implementation o...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： McNatt Z,Thompson JW,Mengistu A,Tatek D,Linnander E,Ageze L,Lawson R,Berhanu N,Bradley EH

更新日期：2014-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have estimated planned home deaths compared to actual place of death in a general population or the longitudinal course of home nursing services and associations with place of death. We aimed to investigate trajectories of nursing services, potentially planned home deaths regardless of place of d...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Kjellstadli C,Han L,Allore H,Flo E,Husebo BS,Hunskaar S

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder and the fourth leading cause of disability in the world as per the World Health Organization. Use of antidepressants can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs), defined as any injury resulting from medication use. This study aimed to examine changes in hospital ad...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Parihar HS,Yin H,Gooch JL,Allen S,John S,Xuan J

更新日期：2017-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:World Health Organisation recommends routine Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination for girls when its cost-effectiveness in the country or region has been duly considered. We therefore aimed to evaluate cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination in Nigeria using pragmatic parameter estimates for cost and progra...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Ekwunife OI,Lhachimi SK

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malawi is reassessing its HIV prevention strategy in the light of a limited reduction in the epidemic. No community based incidence studies have been carried out in Malawi, so estimates of where new infections are occurring require the use of mathematical models and knowledge of the size and sexual behaviour...

journal_title：BMC health services research

authors： Maleta K,Bowie C

更新日期：2010-08-19 00:00:00