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2. A systematic literature review on transformative practices and well-being outcomes in healthcare service
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Ungaro, Veronica, Di Pietro, Laura, Guglielmetti Mugion, Roberta, and Renzi, Maria Francesca
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- 2024
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3. A Cooperative Decision Support System for Children’s Neurodevelopment Monitoring
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Martin-Ruiz, María-Luisa, Valero, Miguel-Angel, Gómez, Ana, Torcal, Carmen, Akan, Ozgur, Series editor, Bellavista, Paolo, Series editor, Cao, Jiannong, Series editor, Coulson, Geoffrey, Series editor, Dressler, Falko, Series editor, Ferrari, Domenico, Series editor, Gerla, Mario, Series editor, Kobayashi, Hisashi, Series editor, Palazzo, Sergio, Series editor, Sahni, Sartaj, Series editor, Shen, Xuemin Sherman, Series editor, Stan, Mircea, Series editor, Xiaohua, Jia, Series editor, Zomaya, Albert Y., Series editor, Mandler, Benny, editor, Marquez-Barja, Johann, editor, Mitre Campista, Miguel Elias, editor, Cagáňová, Dagmar, editor, Chaouchi, Hakima, editor, Zeadally, Sherali, editor, Badra, Mohamad, editor, Giordano, Stefano, editor, Fazio, Maria, editor, Somov, Andrey, editor, and Vieriu, Radu-Laurentiu, editor
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- 2016
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4. "Blank papers" speak volumes: A call for mental healthcare reforms in China post-COVID.
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Su, Zhaohui, Bentley, Barry L., McDonnell, Dean, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, da Veiga, Claudimar Pereira, Nie, Jing-Bao, and Xiang, Yu-Tao
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- 2023
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5. COVID-19, lockdown measures and their impact on food and healthcare prices: empirical evidence using a dynamic ARDL model
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Chang, Bisharat Hussain, Gohar, Raheel, Derindag, Omer Faruk, and Uche, Emmanuel
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- 2023
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6. An application of quality function deployment and SERVQUAL approaches to enhance the service quality in radiology centres
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Gavahi, Shakiba Sadat, Hosseini, Seyed Mohammad Hassan, and Moheimani, Arash
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- 2023
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7. A paradigm shift for medical health care to focus on a service-value approach to achieve greater patient satisfaction
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Ali, Naser and Dzandu, Michael D.
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- 2023
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8. Perspectives of Patients with Diverse Disabilities Regarding Healthcare Accommodations to Promote Healthcare Equity: a Qualitative Study.
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Morris, Megan A., Wong, Alicia A., Dorsey Holliman, Brooke, Liesinger, Juliette, and Griffin, Joan M.
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PATIENTS' attitudes ,HEALTH equity ,CAREGIVERS ,ELECTRONIC paper ,QUALITATIVE research ,STUDENTS with disabilities ,DOCUMENTATION ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,RESEARCH ,FOCUS groups ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL cooperation ,EVALUATION research ,COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
Background: Patients with disabilities often require healthcare accommodations in order to access high-quality, equitable healthcare services. While attention has been paid to accommodation needs in specific disability populations, limited research to date has explored healthcare accommodations that cross-cut diverse disability populations.Objective: To identify a deeper understanding regarding accommodations in healthcare settings that could apply across disability populations and promote equitable healthcare.Design: We conducted qualitative focus groups with patients with disabilities and caregivers to understand their experiences and preferences for healthcare accommodations.Participants: We recruited patients and caregivers across all major disability categories to participate in focus groups. Participants were recruited through advocacy organizations and healthcare settings in Southeastern Minnesota.Approach: A total of eight focus groups were conducted with 56 participants. Participants described their healthcare experiences and desires for healthcare accommodations. The multidisciplinary research team recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded all focus groups. The team thematically coded transcripts using content analysis within and across focus groups to identify major themes.Key Results: Patients identified four challenges and corresponding steps healthcare team could take to promote equitable care: (1) consistent documentation of disabilities and needed accommodations in the medical record; (2) allowance for accommodations to the environment, including adapting physical space, physical structures, and scheduling and rooming processes; (3) provide accommodations for administrative tasks, such as completing paper or electronic forms; and (4) adapt communication during interactions, such as speaking slower or using terms that patients can easily understand.Conclusion: These identified themes represent specific opportunities for healthcare teams to effectively provide accessible care to patients with disabilities. Many of the accommodations require minimal financial investment, but did require behavioral changes by the healthcare team to ensure equitable healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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9. Chronic health conditions, healthcare experience and life satisfaction among immigrant and native-born women in Canada
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Li, Yiyan and Ru, Siyu
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- 2022
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10. Digital healthcare retail: role of presence in creating patients' experience
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Sreejesh, S., Sarkar, Juhi Gahlot, and Sarkar, Abhigyan
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- 2022
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11. Just in time elements extraction and prioritization for health care unit using decision making approach
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Kaswan, Mahender Singh, Rathi, Rajeev, and Singh, Mahipal
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- 2019
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12. Exploring the nonlinear impact of critical incidents on users’ satisfaction with healthcare services
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Tontini, Gerson, Vaz, Elaine, Neto, Evelásio Vieira, de Souza, Julio Cesar Lopes, da Silva, Leonardo Anésio, and Nowazick, Mara Paz Maurício
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- 2019
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13. Modelling the factors affecting Indian medical tourism sector using interpretive structural modeling
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Jain, Vineet and Ajmera, Puneeta
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- 2018
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14. Exploring consumers’ experiences of spiritual value in healthcare services
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Dodds, Sarah, Bulmer, Sandy L., and Murphy, Andrew J.
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- 2018
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15. The Promises and Challenges toward Mass Customization of Healthcare Services.
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Ma, Shuang, Zhang, Xiaojin, and Chen, Songlin
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MASS customization ,HEALTH care industry ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL care costs ,CONSUMER-driven health care ,DRUG delivery systems ,MEDICAL informatics ,RURAL health - Abstract
The healthcare industry is confronted with the challenge to offer an increasing variety of healthcare services while in the meantime controlling rapidly increasing healthcare costs. Mass customization has been proven to be an effective strategy to fulfill customers' individual specific needs with high efficiency and low cost in the manufacturing industry. This paper investigates the theoretical feasibility and practical applicability of adopting mass customization as a conceptual framework for designing a healthcare service delivery system. The nature of healthcare delivery systems and their evolution are discussed relative to those of manufacturing systems. Recent research in personalized medicine, consumer-driven healthcare, consumer healthcare informatics, and integrated healthcare delivery is reviewed as enabling technologies towards mass customization of healthcare services. By synthesizing these scattered efforts in different streams of literature, this paper concludes that mass customization can contribute to the redesign of healthcare service systems, and delineates a roadmap for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Conference Paper Abstracts.
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TECHNOLOGY ,HIGH technology industries ,INFORMATION technology ,KNOWLEDGE management ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,LEARNING ,MANAGEMENT science - Abstract
This section presents conference paper abstracts on technology and innovation management. An empirical study of organizational cognition in semiconductor manufacturing and process development presents evidence that learning in high technology industries can be leveraged. Prolonged, sustained investments in learning at a relatively constant level may generate highly non-linear surges in performance, but performance deteriorates as market windows close. A model of capability reconfiguration is developed in order to explain the responses of incumbents to technological change. Substitution, evolution and transformation are identified as three mechanisms of capability reconfiguration that entail different costs. The choice of reconfiguration mechanism is linked not only to the nature of technological change but also to the attributes of capabilities. The geographic concentration and co-location of university research and industrial research and development in three technological areas, such as medical imaging, neural networks, and signal processing are examined. Another paper examined the relationship between interdivisional knowledge transfer and organizational innovativeness in the context of the diversed firm.
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- 2003
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17. Experience in Accessing Healthcare in Ethnic Minority Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.
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Zhang, Xiubin, Jaswal, Aaron, and Quint, Jennifer
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RESPIRATORY diseases ,META-synthesis ,ONLINE information services ,CINAHL database ,HEALTH services accessibility ,MINORITIES ,SOCIAL determinants of health ,CHRONIC diseases ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,PREJUDICES ,QUALITATIVE research ,DATABASE management ,MEDICAL care use ,QUALITY assurance ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDLINE - Abstract
Background: Access to healthcare is part of every individual's human rights; however, many studies have illustrated that ethnic minority patients seem to be confronted with barriers when using healthcare services. Understanding how healthcare utilities are accessed from the perspective of patients and why healthcare disparities occur with patients from a minority background has the potential to improve health equality and care quality. This qualitative systematic review aims to gain insights into the experiences of people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) from a minority background and explore factors contributing to their experiences in accessing healthcare to inform related health policy makers and healthcare providers. Methods: This systematic review complied with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, where the Joanna Briggs Institute meta-aggregative instrument facilitated the qualitative synthesis. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022346055). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL were the databases explored. Results: From the papers selected, 47 findings were derived from 10 included studies, and four synthesised findings were generated: (1) the relationship between patients and healthcare professionals affects the usage of healthcare services; (2) patients' perceptions and cultural beliefs affect their compliance with disease management; (3) personal behaviours affect the usage of healthcare services; and (4) health resource inequalities have an impact on accessing healthcare services. Conclusions: This systematic review demonstrates that ethnic minorities with CRDs face inequalities when engaging in healthcare. The relationship between patients and clinicians impacting the use of healthcare is the most pivotal discovery, where not speaking the same language and being of a different race alongside the accompanying criticism and faith in facilities are key contributors to this effect. In addition, the thinking patterns of these marginalised groups may reflect their cultural upbringing and diminish their engagement with therapies. This paper has uncovered ways to attenuate inequalities amongst ethnic minorities in engaging with healthcare providers and provides insight into building effective equity-promoting interventions in healthcare systems. To overcome these disparities, coaching doctors to communicate better with minority cohorts could help such patients to be more comfortable in connecting with medical facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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18. Development of healthcare facility standards for Thai female inmates
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Sawasdipanich, Nantaga, Puektes, Supa, Wannasuntad, Supaporn, Sriyaporn, Ankana, Chawmathagit, Chulepon, Sintunava, Jirapa, and Paungsawad, Gamjad
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- 2018
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19. Incorporating visual methods in longitudinal transformative service research
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Dodds, Sarah, Bulmer, Sandy, and Murphy, Andrew
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- 2018
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20. Understanding health consumer value: service marketing perspective
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Islam, Shahidul
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- 2018
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21. Brand trust and image: effects on customer satisfaction
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Khodadad Hosseini, Sayed Hamid and Behboudi, Leila
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- 2017
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22. Service quality and acculturation: advancing immigrant healthcare utilization
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Davis, Kathryn Simons, Mohan, Mayoor, and Rayburn, Steven W.
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- 2017
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23. Patient satisfaction and brand loyalty in health-care organizations in India
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Sharma, Vinay
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- 2017
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24. Medical records management framework to support public healthcare services in Limpopo province of South Africa
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Marutha, Ngoako Solomon and Ngoepe, Mpho
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- 2018
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25. Public private partnership (PPP) facilities management for healthcare services in Malaysia : The challenges of implementation
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Hashim, Hariati Abdullah, Sapri, Maimunah, and Low, Sheau-Ting
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- 2016
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26. Faulty genes: consanguinity in the Pakistani community
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Ali, Nasreen, Mclean, Carl, Rehman, Hamid, and Lee Hodgkins, Stephen
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- 2012
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27. Food for Soul—Older Immigrants’ Food Habits and Meal Preferences After Immigration: A Systematic Literature Review
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Lillekroken, Daniela, Bye, Asta, Halvorsrud, Liv, Terragni, Laura, and Debesay, Jonas
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- 2024
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28. Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Health Assessment: State-of-the-Art, Open Challenges and Future Directions.
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Javed, Abdul Rehman, Saadia, Ayesha, Mughal, Huma, Gadekallu, Thippa Reddy, Rizwan, Muhammad, Maddikunta, Praveen Kumar Reddy, Mahmud, Mufti, Liyanage, Madhusanka, and Hussain, Amir
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The subjectivity and inaccuracy of in-clinic Cognitive Health Assessments (CHA) have led many researchers to explore ways to automate the process to make it more objective and to facilitate the needs of the healthcare industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have emerged as the most promising approaches to automate the CHA process. In this paper, we explore the background of CHA and delve into the extensive research recently undertaken in this domain to provide a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art. In particular, a careful selection of significant works published in the literature is reviewed to elaborate a range of enabling technologies and AI/ML techniques used for CHA, including conventional supervised and unsupervised machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and image processing techniques. Furthermore, we provide an overview of various means of data acquisition and the benchmark datasets. Finally, we discuss open issues and challenges in using AI and ML for CHA along with some possible solutions. In summary, this paper presents CHA tools, lists various data acquisition methods for CHA, provides technological advancements, presents the usage of AI for CHA, and open issues, challenges in the CHA domain. We hope this first-of-its-kind survey paper will significantly contribute to identifying research gaps in the complex and rapidly evolving interdisciplinary mental health field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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29. Wearable Devices in Healthcare Services. Bibliometrix Analysis by using R Package.
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Ali, Javed, Jusoh, Ahmad, Idris, Norhalimah, Airij, Awais Gul, and Chandio, Rabia
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DEEP learning ,COMPUTER network security ,MEDICAL care - Abstract
Purpose: The current study aims at exploring the theme – wearable devices in healthcare services from 2008 to 2021. It intends to identify the most prominent sources, authors, affiliations, countries, documents, words and trend topics. Methodology: Total 204 records have been extracted from Scopus after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and analysed by using biblioshiny software of R-package. Findings: Results of bibliometrix analysis show the prominent sources in ‘wearable devices & healthcare’ search are IEEE Access and Sensors (Switzerland). Moreover, Lee S. and Shen J. are found be the most productive and prolific authors, King Saud University is leading institutions in producing the articles, China, South Korea, India and USA are identified as the most productive countries and Network Security, Cryptography, Deep Learning, Healthcare Application and Healthcare System are found to be the trending topics and themes in the year 2021. Originality: This study presents the deep analytics regarding wearable devices in healthcare services and it also suggests useful future research avenues and insights for researchers and practitioners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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30. Opinia prawna na temat zgodności z dyrektywą Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady nr 2011/24/UE rządowego projektu ustawy o zmianie ustawy o świadczeniach opieki zdrowotnej finansowanych ze środków publicznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw
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Sroka, Tomasz
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This opinion provides an assessment of the implementation of the Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. The author shows that the bill is not fully consistent with the directive. He proposes corrections of ambiguous concepts and elimination of lacunas. It was stressed in the opinion that some solutions may cause limitation of patients' rights to benefit from cross‑border healthcare and may impose unjustified obstacle to the implementation of Treaty‑guaranteed freedoms. The opinion indicates the solutions that may cause full implementation of the directive into national law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
31. Services de santé et mondialisation
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Navarro Espigares, José Luis
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Input-output tables ,In this paper we study the economic impact of National Health Service expenditures on the whole economy. By means of the OECD Input-Output Tables ,While total multipliers increased between 1995 and 2011 ,Time-trend analysis ,Difference in differences ,We analyse the existence of a gap between total and domestic output multipliers obtained from the Leontief inverse matrices. The main hypothesis links this gap with the process of globalisation and the intensification of imported inputs. We observed the stagnation of domestic output multipliers ,Globalisation ,Healthcare services ,Output multipliers - Abstract
Cet article est consacré à l’impact économique des dépenses nationales de santé sur l’ensemble de l’économie. À l’aide des TES de l’OCDE, nous analysons l’écart entre les multiplicateurs de production totale et intérieure, obtenus à partir des matrices inverses de Leontief. L’écart est lié à la mondialisation et à l’augmentation de l’importation d’inputs. On constate une stagnation des multiplicateurs de production intérieure, tandis que les multiplicateurs totaux ont augmenté entre 1995 et 2011., Services de santé, mondialisation, multiplicateurs d’output, tableaux entrées-sorties, différences de différences, analyse des tendances temporelles
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- 2019
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32. Health-seeking behaviours of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Europe: a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles.
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Ahmadinia, Hamed, Eriksson-Backa, Kristina, and Nikou, Shahrokh
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POLITICAL refugees ,RIGHT of asylum ,INFORMATION-seeking behavior ,CULTURAL values ,IMMIGRANTS ,HELP-seeking behavior ,INFORMATION services - Abstract
Purpose: Immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in Europe face a number of challenges in accessing or using health information and healthcare services available in their host countries. To resolve these issues and deliver the necessary services, providers must take a comprehensive approach to better understand the types of health information and healthcare services that these individuals need, seek and use. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop that comprehensive approach. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed publications was performed, with 3.013 articles collected from various databases. A total of 57 qualifying papers on studies conducted in Europe were included in the review after applying the predefined inclusion and exclusion requirements, screening processes and eliminating duplicates. The information seeking and communication model (ISCM) was used in the analysis. Findings: The findings revealed that while many health information and healthcare services are accessible in Europe for immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees, many of these individuals are unaware of their existence or how to access them. While our findings do not specify what health-related information these groups need, use or seek, they do suggest the importance and value of providing mental health, sexual health and HIV, as well as pregnancy and childbirth information and services. Furthermore, according to our results, health information services should be fact-based, easy to understand and raise awareness about healthcare structure and services available in Europe for this vulnerable population. Practical implications: This study has a range of practical implications, including (1) highlighting the need for mental health and behavioural health services and (2) stressing the value of addressing cultural context and religious values while investigating (health) information seeking of people with foreign background. Originality/value: This is one of the first studies to systematically review and examine the behaviour of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in relation to health information and healthcare services in the European context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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33. A Population-Based Conceptual Framework for Evaluating the Role of Healthcare Services in Place of Death
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Myfanwy Morgan, Sumaya Huque, Irene J Higginson, and Wei Gao
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Process management ,Leadership and Management ,Project commissioning ,Population ,lcsh:Medicine ,Health Informatics ,Commission ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Health Information Management ,Health care ,030212 general & internal medicine ,end of life care policies and commissioning ,education ,Service (business) ,education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,030503 health policy & services ,Health Policy ,lcsh:R ,end of life care outcome ,healthcare services ,determinants ,Concept Paper ,Conceptual framework ,Workforce ,conceptual framework ,0305 other medical science ,business ,End-of-life care ,place of death - Abstract
Background: There is a significant geographical disparity in place of death. Socio-demographic and disease-related variables only explain less than a quarter of the variation. Healthcare service factors may account for some (or much) of the remaining variation but their effects have never been systematically evaluated, partly due to the lack of a conceptual framework. This study aims to propose a population-based framework to guide the evaluation of the role of the healthcare service factors in place of death. Methods: Review and synthesis of health service models that include the impact of a service component on either place of death/end of life care outcomes or service access/utilization. Results: The framework conceptualizes the impact of healthcare services on the place of death as starting from the end of life care policies that in turn influence service commissioning and shape healthcare service characteristics, including service type, service capacity—facilities, service location, and workforce, through which service utilization and ultimately place of death are affected. Patient socio-demographics, disease-related variables, family and community support and social care also influence place of death, but they are not the focus of this framework and therefore are grouped as needs and other environmental factors. Information on service utilization, together with the place of death, creates loop feedback to inform policy and service commission. Conclusions: The framework provides guidance for analysis aiming to understand the role of healthcare services in place of death. It aids the interpretation of results in the light of existing knowledge and potentially identifies service factors that can be addressed to improve end of life care.
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- 2018
34. Not a Problem at All or Excluded by Oneself, Doctors and the Law? Healthcare Workers' Perspectives on Access to HIV-Related Healthcare among Same-Sex Attracted Men in Tanzania.
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Mwijage Ishungisa, Alexander, Meyrowitsch, Dan Wolf, Mmbaga, Elia John, Leshabari, Melkizedeck Thomas, and Moen, Kåre
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Background: An increasing body of literature focuses on access to healthcare services for men who engage in sex with other men in Africa, but how healthcare workers conceive of this topic of healthcare workers' views on men's care has not been much studied. Drawing on qualitative research, this article explores healthcare providers' perspectives on access to HIV-related healthcare services among gender and sexuality diverse men in Tanzania. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among healthcare workers in Dar es Salaam and Tanga, Tanzania in 2018/2019. Data collection entailed qualitative interviewing, focus group discussions and participant observation. A purposive sampling strategy was used to select study participants who varied with respect to age, education level, work experience, and the type and location of the facilities they worked in. A total of 88 participants took part in the study. Results: This paper describes four different discourses that were identified among healthcare workers with respect to their perception of access to healthcare services for men who have sex with men. One held that access to healthcare was not a major problem, another that some same-sex attracted men did not utilize healthcare services although they were available to them, a third that some healthcare workers prevented these men from gaining access to healthcare and a fourth that healthcare for gender and sexual minority persons was made difficult by structural barriers. Conclusion: Although these are four rather different takes on the prevailing circumstances with respect to healthcare access for same-sex attracted men (SSAM), we suggest that they may all be "true" in the sense that they grasp and highlight different aspects of the same realities. More education is needed to healthcare providers to enable them accept SSAM who seek healthcare services and hence improve access to healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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35. The obstacles to combat against COVID-19 pandemic and the remedies: Bangladesh scenario.
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Rashida Pervin, Mst., Parvin, Rehana, Ashraful Babum, Md., Mortuza Ahmmed, Md., and Marzo, Roy Rillera
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COVID-19 pandemic ,SOCIAL distancing ,COVID-19 testing ,MEDICAL equipment ,PANDEMICS - Abstract
Background: Bangladesh has been going through the austerity of the unique COVID-19 for more than a year like several other nations in the world in spite of concerted efforts taken by the government along with other concerned authorities who have advocated compulsory guidelines involving social distancing procedures accompanied by lockdown to have control over the pandemic. In this paper, the barriers faced by the government to protect people from the COVID-19 pandemic have been investigated. Also, the number of daily infected people against the number of daily tests has been underlined to comprehend the overall pandemic picture in Bangladesh. Design and Methods: A descriptive study has been carried out to investigate the obstacles to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic for this country. The intensity of the outbreaks of the pandemic in this country is stated from March 8, 2020, to February 12, 2021. Secondary data have been employed from different sources to serve the goals of the study. Results: The poor management in the health sector of Bangladesh has been an issue of major concern during the early stage of COVID-19 which incorporates deficiency of medical equipment, lack of facilities for testing COVID-19, poor patient management, and uncertainty in the medication system. Finally, some recommendations have been proposed for the concerned organizations to tackle the current pandemic and as well in the future. Conclusions: To control this COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to find the difficulties and discover the remedies which have been done in this paper for the Bangladesh perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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36. Measurement and characteristics of the temporal-spatial evolution of China’s healthcare services efficiency
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Ye, Yizhong and Tao, Qunshan
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- 2023
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37. Towards Smart and Green Features of Cloud Computing in Healthcare Services: A Systematic Literature Review.
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Arega, Aschalew and Sharma, Durga Prasad
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CLOUD computing ,HEALTH care industry ,MEDICAL quality control ,HEALTH services accessibility ,DATA security - Abstract
Background: The healthcare sector has been facing multilateral challenges regarding the quality of services and access to healthcare innovations. As the population grows, the sector requires faster and more reliable services, but the opposite is true in developing countries. As a robust technology, cloud computing has numerous features and benefits that are still to be explored. The intervention of the latest technologies in healthcare is crucial to shifting toward next-generation healthcare systems. In developing countries like Ethiopia, cloud features are still far from being systematically explored to design smart and green healthcare services. Objective: To excavate contextualized research gaps in the existing studies towards smart and green features of cloud computing in healthcare information services. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of research publications indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, and ProQuest. 52 research articles were screened based on significant selection criteria and systematically reviewed. Extensive efforts have been made to rigorously review recent, contemporary, and relevant research articles. Results: This study presented a summary of parameters, proposed solutions from the reviewed articles, and identified research gaps. These identified research gaps are related to security and privacy concerns, data repository standardization, data shareability, self-health data access control, service collaboration, energy efficiency/greenness, consolidation of health data repositories, carbon footprint, and performance evaluation. Conclusion: The paper consolidated research gaps from multiple research investigations into a single paper, allowing researchers to develop innovative solutions for improving healthcare services. Based on a rigorous analysis of the literature, the existing systems overlooked green computing features and were highly vulnerable to security violations. Several studies reveal that security and privacy threats have been seriously hampering the exponential growth of cloud computing. 54 percent of the reviewed articles focused on security and privacy concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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38. Healthcare Service Quality Evaluation in a Community-Oriented Primary Care Center, Italy.
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Ceccarelli, Andrea, Minotti, Alice, Senni, Marco, Pellegrini, Luca, Benati, Giuseppe, Ceccarelli, Paola, Federici, Andrea, Mazzini, Silvia, Reali, Chiara, Sintoni, Francesco, Gori, Davide, and Montalti, Marco
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MEDICAL quality control ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,HEALTH services accessibility ,CROSS-sectional method ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,COMMUNITY health services ,POPULATION geography ,PRIMARY health care ,SEX distribution ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,ODDS ratio ,DATA analysis software ,CONTENT analysis ,EDUCATIONAL attainment - Abstract
Community-oriented primary care (COPC) is an inclusive healthcare approach that combines individual care with a population-based outlook, striving to offer effective and equitable services. This study concentrates on assessing the perceived quality of a "Casa della Comunità" (CdC) implemented by the Romagna Local Health Authority, which embraces the COPC model. Through the examination of user experiences, the study aims to comprehend the influence of the CdC's care delivery model on the community's perception of service quality. From 13–18 March 2023, paper questionnaires were distributed by trained healthcare professionals and volunteers. The cross-sectional study enrolled participants aged 18 or older, capable of understanding written Italian, and willing to take part voluntarily. A total of 741 questionnaires were collected, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 85.6%. Among the respondents, 37.9% were female, with an average age of 55.4 ± 16.2 years. While the respondents generally held a positive view of the quality, the results displayed varying levels of satisfaction across the different areas. Multivariate analysis revealed significant associations between factors such as gender, employment status, financial resources, education level, and distance from the healthcare center with the perceived quality of the facility in terms of accessibility, environment, staff, continuity of care, and overall satisfaction. The study yielded valuable insights, identifying strengths and areas for improvement and underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring studies to enhance patient satisfaction continuously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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39. The location of urban healthcare services: Evidence from Phoenix Yelp reviews.
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Matti, Josh and Ruseski, Jane E.
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HEALTH services accessibility ,GENERAL practitioners ,PRACTICE of dentistry ,HOSPITALS ,MEDICAL care - Abstract
The U.S. healthcare sector is a large and important industry. However, relatively little is known about the localization and colocalization patterns of healthcare services within an urban area. By using Yelp data from over 3000 healthcare service establishments in the Phoenix area, this paper applies a recent spatial econometric technique to the analysis of healthcare services. The results reveal that spatial concentration varies across distances and types of healthcare services. Localization is more prevalent at closer distances, and general practitioners tend to be more dispersed than specialists. Colocalization with hospitals is most likely for specialists while family practices and dentistry services tend to locate away from hospitals. Different types of location patterns across different types of healthcare services are relevant for informing policies addressing healthcare access and competition in healthcare markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Five different ways of reasoning: Tanzanian healthcare workers' ideas about how to improve HIV prevention among same-sex attracted men.
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Ishungisa, Alexander Mwijage, Mmbaga, Elia John, Leshabari, Melkizedeck Thomas, Tersbøl, Britt Pinkowski, and Moen, Kåre
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MEDICAL personnel ,HIV prevention ,HIV infection transmission ,MEDICAL needs assessment ,PRE-exposure prophylaxis ,HEALTH care reform - Abstract
Background: Same-sex attracted men in Tanzania and globally carry a disproportionate burden of HIV. Drawing on qualitative research, this article explores healthcare providers' ideas and recommendations regarding how to improve HIV prevention among same-sex attracted men. Methods: We carried out a qualitative study among healthcare workers in the cities of Dar es Salaam and Tanga in Tanzania between August 2018 and October 2019. Data were collected using qualitative methods of data collection, specifically in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observation. Study participants were recruited through a purposive sampling strategy that aimed to ensure variation in age, education, and work experience. Forty-eight interviews with 24 healthcare workers, six focus group discussions, and participant observation were conducted. A total of 64 persons participated in the study. Results: This paper describes five different "ways of reasoning" that were identified among healthcare workers regarding how to strengthen HIV prevention among same-sex attracted men. One held that punitive measures should be taken to prevent HIV transmission, another that health services needed to become more friendly towards men who have sex with men, a third that healthcare workers should reach out to provide more education to this population, a fourth called for strengthened collaboration between healthcare providers and same-sex attracted men in healthcare delivery, and the fifth proposed that activistic efforts be taken to remove structural barriers for same-sex attracted men to access healthcare. Conclusion: When reflecting on what is needed to strengthen HIV prevention among men who have sex with men, healthcare workers described six different ideas. One was that restrictive and punitive measures ought to be taken to prevent HIV transmission through same-sex sex. The remaining five promoted understanding of and support for same-sex attracted men. They prescribed more healthcare education, measures to improve attitudes among healthcare workers, healthcare delivery with user involvement, and political action to achieve law reform. Finally, some study participants raised concerns about the implementation of the national comprehensive package for key populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Enhancing Public Service Efficiency Through Public-Private Partnerships: A Focus on Healthcare in Canada
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Li, Xiaoyu, Striełkowski, Wadim, Editor-in-Chief, Black, Jessica M., Series Editor, Butterfield, Stephen A., Series Editor, Chang, Chi-Cheng, Series Editor, Cheng, Jiuqing, Series Editor, Dumanig, Francisco Perlas, Series Editor, Al-Mabuk, Radhi, Series Editor, Scheper-Hughes, Nancy, Series Editor, Urban, Mathias, Series Editor, Webb, Stephen, Series Editor, Chen, Youbin, editor, Shen, Chaoqun, editor, and Rak, Joanna, editor
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42. Health services we can trust: how same-sex attracted men in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania would like their HIV healthcare to be organised.
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Ishungisa, Alexander Mwijage, Mizinduko, Mucho, Likindikoki, Samuel, Mmbaga, Elia John, Leshabari, Melkizedeck Thomas, and Moen, Kåre
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MEDICAL personnel ,MEDICAL care ,POOR communities ,HIV ,TRAINING needs - Abstract
Drawing on qualitative research in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this article explores how men who engage in sex with other men perceive their interactions with healthcare providers, and how they would prefer healthcare services to be organised and delivered. The paper describes the strengths and weaknesses men associate with private and public healthcare; the advantages and disadvantages they associate with dedicated clinics for sexual minority persons; what they conceive of as good healthcare services; and how they would characterise a good healthcare worker. The paper also presents recommendations made by study participants. These include the view that health services for same-sex attracted men should be developed and delivered in collaboration with such men themselves; that health workers should receive training on the medical needs as well as the overall circumstances of same-sex attracted men; and that there should be mechanisms that make healthcare available to poorer community members. We analyse men's views and recommendations in the light of theoretical work on trust and discuss the ways in which same sex attracted men look for signs that healthcare workers and healthcare services are trustworthy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. "We are competing with culture" the chasm between healthcare professionals and Australian Samoan women in the prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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NDWIGA, DOROTHY W., MCBRIDE, KATE A., THOMPSON, RONDA, SIMMONS, DAVID, and MACMILLAN, FREYA
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HEALTH Belief Model , *COGNITION disorders , *CULTURE , *PATIENT aftercare , *FOCUS groups , *HEALTH services accessibility , *SPIRITUALITY , *SOCIAL support , *ATTITUDES of medical personnel , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *RESEARCH methodology , *SOCIAL media , *EXTENDED families , *TIME , *MEDICAL personnel , *INTERVIEWING , *CLINICS , *RISK perception , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *TYPE 2 diabetes , *PREVENTIVE health services , *SEVERITY of illness index , *PSYCHOLOGY of women , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *HEALTH behavior , *HEALTH attitudes , *HEALTH , *INFORMATION resources , *DISEASE susceptibility , *RESEARCH funding , *GESTATIONAL diabetes , *ETHNIC groups , *THEMATIC analysis , *DATA analysis software , *PATIENT-professional relations , *JUDGMENT sampling , *FINANCIAL management , *BEHAVIOR modification , *CHURCH buildings - Abstract
Objective: The Samoan community has a disproportionately higher incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). We explored consumer and healthcare providers' insight into perceptions of risk, attitudes to lifestyle behaviour change and experiences of GDM among Australian Samoan women in South Western Sydney. Methods: Semi-structured interviews and a focus group with Samoan women recruited through three churches, a diabetes and pregnancy clinic in South Western Sydney and via social media were conducted. Semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers' were also conducted. Main themes were thematically analysed to identify recurring patterns using Quirkos software. Identified themes were framed against the constructs of the Health Belief Model. Results: One focus group (n=4) and 12 one-to-one interviews were conducted among Samoan women. Eighteen semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers' were also conducted. There was a high concordance between Samoan women and healthcare providers' regarding perception of risk and barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, Samoan women reported negative interactions with healthcare providers' that hindered their behaviour change, while healthcare providers' reported that normalisation of diabetes, confusion of GDM with type 2 diabetes and spiritual health beliefs were deterrents to behaviour change among Samoan women. Conclusion: Cross-cultural factors can influence the uptake of a healthy lifestyle. Future research should consider use of culturally tailored strategies when developing educational resources targeting Samoan women. Implications for research, policy and practice: The participants' viewpoints expressed in this study suggest a critical need for the development of culturally-tailored health promotion strategies for Samoan women and cultural training for healthcare providers', to improve GDM care and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. What is already known about the topic? * There is limited data and research on GDM particularly among the Australian-Samoan community though the available data highlight the significant morbidity and mortality due to diabetes in this population. * Samoan women are at an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. What this paper adds: * This paper provides knowledge and understanding on ways to prevent and manage GDM by investigating the perception of risk and experiences of GDM among Australian Samoan women and healthcare professionals in Sydney. * It provides current evidence base for policy makers and researchers to develop health promotion strategies and interventions that are relevant to the Samoan and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Protocol: Systematic literature review on innovation competence in the service innovation process focused on patient experience
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Rosa Milena Gómez-Caballero
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protocol ,innovation competence ,healthcare services ,patient experience ,systematic review ,Management. Industrial management ,HD28-70 ,Personnel management. Employment management ,HF5549-5549.5 - Abstract
Innovation in services is a necessary requirement to improve the competitiveness of organizations, espe-cially in a globally growing sector like healthcare. However, it is a complex process since services are intangible and co-created with users and other actors who interact through different roles, interests, and capabilities. Additionally, the outcome of the innovation process is expected to be a new or improved ex-perience for the patient and their family, as it is a key indicator in healthcare systems that determines user satisfaction and service quality. Many studies suggest the application of approaches and tools to innovate in services, but the literature is scarce in linking the innovation process with patient experience and individuals' skills to achieve successful innovation outcomes. This literature review aims to identify the relationship between three theoretical con-structs: the service innovation process, innovation competence, and patient experience, which will establish a theoretical framework for understanding the innovation competence of those involved in the healthcare service innovation process to contribute to collaborative work among ecosystem actors. This article presents the protocol for the systematic literature review considering previous works related to process improvement in the healthcare sector, attempting to address questions related to research topics and considering future lines outlined in previous reviews. The methodological design of this systematic review is based on recommendations made by authors in the healthcare field, and the recommendations of the PRISMA 2020 statement were also followed.
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45. Mothers’ Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Kerala, India
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Vincent, Rosna, Nalini, R., and Krishnakumar, K.
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46. Supply and demand – a health economic perspective on the Australian hospital and elective surgery crisis.
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Looi, Jeffrey C. L., Allison, Stephen, Bastiampillai, Tarun, Kisely, Stephen R., and Robson, Stephen J.
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ELECTIVE surgery ,MEDICAL supplies ,SUPPLY chains ,LABOR supply ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to longstanding structural shortfalls in the supply of healthcare services in high-income countries, including Australia. These impacts are reflected in Australian public hospital key performance indicators for acute care, elective surgery and hospital exit block. The challenges occur in the context of increased demand following the suspension of a range of healthcare services during the pandemic. The main supply challenge is suitable numbers of skilled healthcare workers. Rebalancing of supply and demand in healthcare is challenging, but needs to be achieved. What is known about this topic? There were pre-existing healthcare workforce and infrastructure shortages before the pandemic. What does this paper add? The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to longstanding structural shortfalls in the supply of healthcare services. The challenges occur in the context of increased demand following the suspension of a range of healthcare services during the pandemic. What are the implications for practitioners? Rebalancing of supply and demand in healthcare requires national action on workforce recruitment and retention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Enhancing healthcare services through cloud service: a systematic review.
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Bo Guo, Shukor, Nur Syufiza Ahmad, and Ishak, Irny Suzila
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Although cloud-based healthcare services are booming, in-depth research has not yet been conducted in this field. This study aims to address the shortcomings of previous research by analyzing all journal articles from the last five years using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) systematic literature review methodology. The findings of this study highlight the benefits of cloud-based healthcare services for healthcare providers and patients, including enhanced healthcare services, data security, privacy issues, and innovative information technology (IT) service delivery models. However, this study also identifies challenges associated with using cloud services in healthcare, such as security and privacy concerns, and proposes solutions to address these issues. This study concludes by discussing future research directions and the need for a complete solution that addresses the conflicting requirements of the security, privacy, efficiency, and scalability of cloud technologies in healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. A systematic literature review on mHealth related research during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Alam, Mohammad Zahedul, Proteek, S.M., and Hoque, Imranul
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ONLINE information services ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,RESEARCH methodology ,MOBILE apps ,MEDICAL care ,SMARTPHONES ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MEDLINE ,THEMATIC analysis ,COVID-19 pandemic ,TELEMEDICINE ,MEDICAL research ,HEALTH promotion - Abstract
Purpose: Using smart mobile devices, called mobile health (mHealth), facilitates providing health services, speeds up the process and reduces the costs and complications of direct services. Also, mHealth has many capabilities and applications in epidemic and pandemic outbreaks. This study aimed to systematically review the mHealth adoption researches in epidemic/pandemic outbreaks and provide some suggestions for future research for tackling for COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach: The results produced in this study are based on the literature analysis of 36 articles on mHealth adoption. To find the relevant studies; searches were done in PubMed, Google, Web of Science and Scopus by related keywords during 2020–2022. After selecting the studies based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, data were collected by using PRIZMA methods for systematically reviewing the literature. Findings: Of the 727 retrieved studies, 36 studies related to mHealth services during the pandemic situation were included. This has been performed by collecting data including demographic details, methodological details, limitations and significance of relationships between the constructs from the available articles based on the mHealth services. All studies emphasized the positive effect of mHealth for usage in epidemic/pandemic outbreaks. Research limitations/implications: The main applications of mHealth for epidemic/pandemic outbreaks included public health aspects, data management, educational programs, diagnosis as well as treatment. mHealth is an appropriate method for encountering epidemic/pandemic outbreaks due to its extensive applications. In the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, mHealth is one of the best choices to use in the patient-physician relationship as Tele-visits, using in fever coach, providing real-time information for healthcare providers, population monitoring and detecting the diseases based on data obtained from different locations. These findings will help the mHealth providers to design their services accordingly. Originality/value: This study contributes to the researchers and academicians by providing relevant information regarding the mHealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time initiative to explore the research questions and future research direction for the researchers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Based on this, we present a comprehensive and actionable research agenda and practical implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. 'It's how the world around you treats you for being trans': mental health and wellbeing of transgender people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Tan, Kyle K. H., Schmidt, Johanna M., Ellis, Sonja J., Veale, Jaimie F., and Byrne, Jack L.
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WELL-being ,GENDER affirming care ,HEALTH services accessibility ,SOCIAL support ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,SELF-perception ,MENTAL health ,SOCIAL stigma ,GOODNESS-of-fit tests ,MEDICAL care ,QUALITATIVE research ,GENDER identity ,SURVEYS ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,MINORITY stress ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CLINICAL competence ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,TRANSGENDER people ,MENTAL health services ,SECONDARY analysis ,MEDICAL needs assessment - Abstract
Globally, transgender people have been described as a highly marginalised population due to cisgenderism that delegitimises their gender identities and expressions. Despite robust evidence from many countries noting the association of discrimination and stigma for being transgender with heightened mental health risks, qualitative research that examines the nuances of mental health indicators using health equity frameworks has been scant both in Aotearoa/New Zealand and overseas. Using an inductive thematic approach, this paper analysed 222 open-text responses in the mental health section of the 2018 Counting Ourselves: Aotearoa New Zealand, Trans and Non-binary Health Survey. Our findings showed four overarching themes: gender-affirming healthcare, mental healthcare services and accessibility, gender minority stress, and self-affirmation and social support. Participants' narratives described pervasive gender minority stress experiences in gender-affirming and mental healthcare services, including unmet healthcare needs, lack of competency in healthcare delivery, and pathologisation of their genders. In social settings, our participants commonly reported discrimination and violence, although they also reported that self-affirmation strategies and social support offset the impacts of gender minority stress on their mental health. The current findings indicate the importance of exploring mental health outcomes for transgender people in relation to cisgenderism and resultant gender minority stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. A systematic investigation on the research publications that have used the medical expenditure panel survey (MEPS) data through a bibliometrics approach.
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Liu, Jiacheng, Yu, Fei, and Song, Lixin
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Purpose: This study aimed to examine how Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data have been used to support scientific discoveries in biomedical and health sciences, and provide insight to researchers who are interested in using MEPS regarding collaborations and dissemination of research output. Design/methodology/approach: A bibliometric approach was used to systematically examine the publications that used MEPS data and were indexed by PubMed and Web of Science (WoS). Microsoft Excel and bibliometric tools (WoS and VOSviewer) were utilized for quantitative and bibliometric network analysis. The measures were investigated on the total number of publications by year, research categories, source journals, other datasets/databases co-used with MEPS, funding sources, collaboration patterns, and research topics. Findings: A total of 1,953 eligible publications were included in this study with the numbers growing significantly over time. MEPS data were primarily used in healthcare services, public environmental and occupational health research. The journals that published the most papers using MEPS were all in the healthcare research area. Twenty-four other databases were found to be used along with MEPS. Over 3,200 researchers from 1,074 institutions in 25 countries have contributed to the publications. Research funding was supported from federal, private, local, and international agencies. Three clusters of research topics were identified among 235 key terms extracted from titles and abstracts. Originality/value: Our results illustrated the broad landscape of the research efforts that MEPS data have supported and substantiated the value of AHRQ's effort of providing MEPS to the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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