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Exploring Continuity of Care in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorders Using Time-Variant Measures [PDF]

, 2008
Background/Aims: We used time-variant measures of continuity of care to study fluctuations in long-term treatment use by patients with alcohol-related disorders.
Vries, S.C. (Sjoerd) de, Wierdsma, A.I. (André)   +1 more
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Effects of postoperative rehabilitation on functional exercise capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life after pulmonary endarterectomy: a systematic review [PDF]

Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) leads to increased vascular resistance and progressive right heart failure resulting from occlusion of proximal pulmonary arteries by fibrotic intravascular material.
Massimiliano Polastri
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Fall Risk Assessment Scales: A Systematic Literature Review

Nursing Reports, 2021
Background: Falls are recognized globally as a major public health problem. Although the elderly are the most affected population, it should be noted that the pediatric population is also very susceptible to the risk of falling. The fall risk approach is
Veronica Strini, Roberta Schiavolin, Angela Prendin   +2 more
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How is continuity of care experienced by people living with Chronic Kidney Disease? [PDF]

, 2017
Aims and objectives: To explore patients’ perceptions of continuity of care within a hospital-based specialist service. Background: Patient journeys through health care are becoming increasingly complex.
Alazri, Aspinal, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Boulton, Brown, Bültzingslöwen, Charmaz, Cowie, Freeman, Freeman, Freeman, Gallagher, Gjevjon, Gulliford, Guthrie, Haggerty, Ham, House of Commons Select Committee, Jackson, McCormack, Nair, Naithani, National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence, National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence, Pandhi, Parchman, Parker, Pontin, Reid, Santos, Saultz, Saultz, Servellen, Strauss, Strauss, Waibel, Walraven, Williams, World Health Organisation   +38 more
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Continuity of care for carers of people with severe mental illness: Results of a longitudinal study [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Continuity of care is considered by patients and clinicians an essential feature of good quality care in long-term disorders, yet there is general agreement that it is a complex concept. Most policies emphasise it and
Burns, Tom, Catty, Jocelyn, Harvey, Kate, White, Sarah   +3 more
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Relationship between continuity of care and adverse outcomes varies by number of chronic conditions among older adults with diabetes [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Continuity of care is a basic tenant of primary care practice. However, the evidence on the importance of continuity of care for older adults with complex conditions is mixed.
Anderson, Gerard F., Bandeen-Roche, Karen, DuGoff, Eva H.   +2 more
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Feasibility of telepsychology support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory diseases and their caregivers

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to test the feasibility of telepsychology support for patients with severe cardiorespiratory disease and their caregivers.
Lidia Gazzi, Laura Comini, Simonetta Scalvini, Irene Taccolini, Michele Vitacca   +4 more
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Transition to adult services for children and young people with palliative care needs : a systematic review [PDF]

, 2009
Objective: To evaluate the evidence on the transition process from child to adult services for young people with palliative care needs. Design: Systematic review Setting: Child and adult services and interface between healthcare providers.
Adi, Y., Carter, Yvonne, Doug, Manjo, Kelly, Daniel, Paul, Moli, Petchey, Roland, Williams, Jacky   +6 more
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Midwifery continuity : the use of social media [PDF]

, 2017
Background Continuity models of midwifery care improve women’s experiences of care and clinical outcomes, but organisationally driven working practices do not facilitate a continuity model and the midwifery care received by most women is fragmented ...
Brettle, AJ, Choucri, LP, McCarthy, R, Ormandy, P   +3 more
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Diaphragm Ultrasound in Different Clinical Scenarios: A Review with a Focus on Older Patients

Geriatrics
Diaphragm muscle dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a fundamental marker of several age-related diseases and conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure and critical illness with respiratory failure.
Carmine Siniscalchi, Antonio Nouvenne, Nicoletta Cerundolo, Tiziana Meschi, Andrea Ticinesi, on behalf of the Parma Post-Graduate Specialization School in Emergency-Urgency Medicine Interest Group on Thoracic Ultrasound   +5 more
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