Applying a data-driven population segmentation approach in German claims data
BMC Health Services Research, 2023 Background Segmenting the population into homogenous groups according to their healthcare needs may help to understand the population’s demand for healthcare services and thus support health systems to properly allocate healthcare resources and plan ...
Carolina Pioch +4 more
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Patient perceptions of epinephrine auto-injectors: Exploring barriers to use [PDF]
, 2013 Background: In recent years, government initiatives have proposed that patient self-care should serve as a key resource in response to the anticipated increase in global demand for health care.
Barnett, J +3 more
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Design of a case management model for people with chronic disease (Heart Failure and COPD). Phase I: modeling and identification of the main components of the intervention through their actors: patients and professionals (DELTA-ICE-PRO Study [PDF]
, 2010 Background Chronic diseases account for nearly 60% of deaths around the world. The extent of this silent epidemic has not met determined responses in governments, policies or professionals in order to transform old Health Care Systems, configured for ...
Almudena Millán Carrasco +10 more
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The Impact of Healthcare Spending on Health Outcomes: New Evidence from OECD Countries
Erciyes Medical Journal, 2020 Objective: This study aimed to reveal the impact of the selected healthcare spending indicators on the selected health outcomes for OECD countries.
Sevilay Karaman +4 more
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Care Management of Patients With Complex Health Care Needs [PDF]
, 2009 Explores how patients' complexity of healthcare needs, vulnerability, and age affect the cost and quality of their health care. Examines the potential for care management to improve quality of care and reduce costs, elements of success, and ...
Rachel Berry-Millett, Thomas Bodenheimer
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pediatric patients with extracranial solid tumors (ST) receiving chemotherapy are at an increased risk for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). However, evidence guiding prophylaxis practices in this population is limited. A PJP‐related fatality at our institution highlighted inconsistent prescribing approaches and concerns about
Kriti Kumar +8 more
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Challenges for co-morbid chronic illness care and policy in Australia: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: In response to the escalating burden of chronic illness in Australia, recent health policies have emphasised the promotion of patient self-management and better preventive care.
Dugdale, Paul +5 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis +9 more
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International Profiles of Health Care Systems, 2012 [PDF]
, 2012 This publication presents overviews of the health care systems of Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Japan, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.
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The role of primary care in adult weight management: qualitative interviews with key stakeholders in weight management services [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Primary care has a key role to play in the prevention and management of obesity, but there remain barriers to engagement in weight management by primary care practitioners.
Blane, David N. +3 more
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