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Artificial Intelligence and Corruption: Opportunities and Challenges in the Health Sector

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Corruption in health systems diverts resources, erodes trust, and reduces service quality. Traditional oversight methods struggle to detect fraudulent patterns, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers new possibilities. AI can analyse large datasets to predict corruption risks and detect irregularities in procurement, insurance claims, and ...
Paula del Rey‐Puech, Dina Balabanova, Martin McKee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Qualitative meta-synthesis of barriers and facilitators that influence the implementation of community pharmacy services: perspectives of patients, nurses and general medical practitioners. [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2017
Hossain LN, Fernandez-Llimos F, Luckett T, Moullin JC, Durks D, Franco-Trigo L, Benrimoj SI, Sabater-Hernández D.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

‘What is Your Job?’: A Qualitative Analysis of the Deployment, Utilisation, and Contribution of Support Workers in Diagnostic Imaging Services in England

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Support workers (SWs) form the largest section of the NHS workforce, and the ongoing NHS workforce crisis underscores the need for their efficient utilisation. This study explored the deployment of imaging SWs within NHS radiology departments in England, forming part of a larger multiphase research project funded by the National Institute for ...
Sarah Etty, Beverly Snaith, Robert Appleyard, Julie Nightingale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporal Trends in Patient Choice of Outpatient Care Provider Among Vietnam's Insured Rural Residents, 2006–2020

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Much of the existing empirical literature on patient choice of medical care provider in low‐ and middle‐income countries is cross sectional in nature. Comparatively little is known about the dynamic shifts in patient choice of provider, particular under transitions to universal health coverage. Using eight biennial waves of Vietnam's Household
Ardeshir Sepehri, Khac Nguyen Minh, Phuong Hung Vu, Thai Minh Pham   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Employed but Unpaid, Volunteers or Paradoxical Surplus? Sierra Leone's Unsalaried Health Workforce

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background In 2016, 36.5% of Sierra Leone's health workforce consisted of unsalaried clinical staff whose payroll inclusion was deferred. The Ministry of Health introduced policies to reduce this percentage, renewing pledges to introduce health workforce planning.
Pieternella Pieterse, Federico Saracini
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding delays in breast cancer diagnosis in Africa: Key insights and contributing factors

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Despite lower incidence rates, Africa has the highest age‐standardized breast cancer mortality rates globally. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological model to classify multilevel influences on the individual, this scoping review shows that a lack of knowledge about breast cancer is the primary factor contributing to breast cancer diagnostic ...
Liza A. Hoveling, Lynn P. Heuken, Thachita Harfst, Melinda S. Schuurman, Kristel M. van Asselt, Sabine Siesling, Christina Bode   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The anti‐aging Klotho protects glioblastoma macrophages from radiotherapy‐induced inflammation and predicts immunotherapy response

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? The anti‐aging protein klotho (KL) is a potential tumor suppressor and prognostic marker in glioblastoma. Little is known, however, about its mechanism of action and clinical relevance. This study examined KL expression in the setting of persistent inflammation and other stressors, including radiotherapy.
Andrea Galluzzo, Martina Maffezzini, Maria Luisa Fumagalli, Irene Sambruni, Silvia Musio, Monica Patanè, Rosina Paterra, Erika Salvi, Manuel Facciolla, Micaela Milani, Marco Schiariti, Luca Mattei, Alessandra Rossi, Marica Eoli, Luigi Poliani, Antonio Silvani, Bianca Pollo, Laura Fariselli, Natalia Di Ianni, Serena Pellegatta   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing evidence‐based cancer prevention recommendations: Methodology of the World Code Against Cancer Framework to create region‐specific codes

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Prevention offers the greatest public health potential and the most cost‐effective long‐term cancer control strategy. Authoritative, clear, evidence‐based, and region‐specific recommendations to actively contribute to cancer prevention are extremely valuable for the public, health professionals, advocates, and policymakers worldwide. The World
Carolina Espina, David Ritchie, Ariadna Feliu, Carlos Canelo‐Aybar, Erica D'Souza, Panagiota N Mitrou, Andre L. Carvalho, Joachim Schüz, Hajo Zeeb   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact and management of hyperemesis gravidarum: Current and future perspectives

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affecting around 1%–3% of pregnancies worldwide and is the most common reason for hospital admission in early pregnancy. HG can have lasting consequences for both pregnant individuals and their offspring.
L. M. van der Minnen, I. J. Grooten, C. Dean, J. Trovik, R. C. Painter   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The world of contraception: A global mapping project across FIGO member societies

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) is positioned to work globally to improve contraceptive access and coverage; however, a lack of awareness regarding the contraceptive work conducted across its 139 professional member societies remains a concern.
Mikaela R. Koch, Pragya Rimal, Gesenia Echeverria, Meredith Robrahn, Aparna Sridhar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source