Survey of Areas Underserved by Plastic Surgery in Japan
Background In Japan, there is a large regional disparity in plastic surgery availability. In order for plastic surgery to be widely available for all citizens, it is essential for at least one plastic surgery facility to be located in each secondary ...
Makoto Sato
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The interface between health sector reform and human resources in health [PDF]
The relationship between health sector reform and the human resources issues raised in that\ud process has been highlighted in several studies. These studies have focused on how the new\ud processes have modified the ways in which health workers interact
Felix Rigoli +5 more
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This is the Resources section from Gender & Development issue 29(1) Health.
Cooke, Liz
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For pandemic influenza planning, realistic estimates of personal protective equipment (PPE) and antiviral medication required for hospital healthcare workers (HCWs) are vital. In this simulation study, a patient with suspected avian or pandemic influenza
Ashwin Swaminathan +19 more
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Spatial Pattern and Spatial Heterogeneity of Chinese Elite Hospitals: A Country-Level Analysis
Elite hospitals represent the highest level of Chinese hospitals in medical service and management, medical quality and safety, technical level and efficiency, which are also one of the important indicators reflecting high-quality medical resources in ...
Baoguo Shi +7 more
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Removing financial barriers to access reproductive, maternal and newborn health services: the challenges and policy implications for human resources for health. [PDF]
The last decade has seen widespread retreat from user fees with the intention to reduce financial constraints to users in accessing health care and in particular improving access to reproductive, maternal and newborn health services.
Barbara McPake +22 more
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Implementation of nursing case management to improve community access to care: A scoping review
Background: Case management is an approach used to help patients locate and manage health resources as well as to enhance effective communication among patients, families, and health systems.
Alenda Dwiadila Matra Putra, Ayyu Sandhi
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Background Reconstruction of orofacial soft tissue defects is often challenging due to functional and aesthetic demands. Despite advances in orofacial soft tissue defect reconstruction using free flaps, locoregional flaps still remain an important ...
Rowland Agbara +3 more
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Assessment of Routine Preoperative Laboratory Testing Practice among Elective Surgical Patients at a Tertiary Care Institution, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Introduction: There are over 90,000 major elective surgeries performed each year in Ethiopia. Obtaining routine or baseline preoperative laboratory tests increases healthcare costs. Preoperative testing should be based on clear guiding principles. Hence,
Berhanetsehay Teklewold Teklemariam +3 more
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Mapping of Health Resources in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana [PDF]
Introduction Spatial disparities impact population health and are linked to social and health disparities. Understanding the scope, nature, and trends of regional inequalities can help create policies, strategies, and interventions that affect the ...
Ansoumane Berete +5 more
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