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Causal Modelling for Supporting Planning and Management of Mental Health Services and Systems: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2019
Mental health services and systems (MHSS) are characterized by their complexity. Causal modelling is a tool for decision-making based on identifying critical variables and their causal relationships.
Almeda N, García-Alonso CR, Salinas-Pérez JA, Gutiérrez-Colosía MR, Salvador-Carulla L.   +4 more
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Pathways Between Health Systems, Health Services, and Inequalities in Population Health

SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Abstract In this chapter, we outline the relationships between the three areas of health systems, health services, and inequalities in population health. We introduce the substantive question we address in this book: whether and how health systems influence inequalities in population health.
Peter P. Groenewegen, Ilmo Keskimäki, Alastair H. Leyland   +2 more
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Responsible AI in Healthcare: Best Practices to Improve Healthcare Delivery

Blockchain in Healthcare Today, 2022
A candid discussion that dives into the recesses of AI and ethics including topics such as what lessons can be used in healthcare from tech players implementing responsible AI and unbiased systems, how can responsible AI help build a clinical support ...
Prasad Kothari, Director, Axtria Health, Tarun Mohan Lal, Vice President, Chief Analytics and Solutions Officer, Atrium/Navicent and incoming President of Society for Health Systems, Dr. Anand S. Rao, Partner and Global AI Lead, PwC, Swathi Young, Chief Technology Officer, Integrity Management Services Inc.   +3 more
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Medication adherence support of an in-home electronic medication dispensing system for individuals living with chronic conditions: a pilot randomized controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics, 2021
Background Medication adherence is challenging for older adults due to factors such as the number of medications, dosing schedule, and the duration of drug therapy.
Mubashir Aslam Arain, Armghan Ahmad, Venus Chiu, Lorena Kembel   +3 more
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Economic burden of excess weight among older adults in Singapore: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2022
Objectives To estimate the incremental per capita and aggregate direct and indirect costs of excess weight among older adults (aged 40–80) in Singapore.Design Secondary data analysis of an existing cross-sectional surveySetting Residential districts in ...
Ecosse Lamoureux, Eric Andrew Finkelstein, Vinh Anh Huynh, Chay Junxing, Kwang Wei Tham   +4 more
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Socioeconomic and behavioral determinants of non-compliance with physician referrals following community screening for diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia: a mixed-methods study

Scientific Reports, 2023
Early detection of undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension or hyperlipidemia through screening could reduce healthcare costs resulting from disease complications.
Sungwon Yoon, Hendra Goh, Jie Kie Phang, Yu Heng Kwan, Lian Leng Low   +4 more
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Pilot implementation of elder-friendly care practices in acute care setting: a mixed methods study

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Frail older patients are at risk of experiencing a decline in physical and cognitive function unrelated to the reason for admission. The Elder-Friendly Care (EFC) program was designed to improve the care, experiences, and outcomes of frail ...
Mubashir Aslam Arain, Laura Graham, Armghan Ahmad, Mollie Cole   +3 more
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Specialist LINK and primary care network clinical pathways - a new approach to patient referral: a cross-sectional survey of awareness, utilization and usability among family physicians in Calgary

BMC Family Practice, 2020
Background Specialist LINK is a real-time, non-urgent telephone collaboration line designed to link family doctors and specialists. The purpose was to reduce wait times, improve efficiency and enhance the coordination of patient care through enhanced ...
Mubashir Arain, Mahnoush Rostami, Mariama Zaami, Valerie Kiss, Richard Ward   +4 more
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A randomized trial to evaluate the impact of Singapore’s forthcoming Nutri-grade front-of-pack beverage label on food and beverage purchases

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2023
Background The epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a growing concern worldwide and Singapore is no exception to this global trend. As part of measures to address this concern, the Singapore government will implement a mandatory color-coded ...
Soye Shin, Jyotika Puri, Eric Finkelstein   +2 more
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The effect of minimum volume standards in hospitals (MIVOS) — protocol of a systematic review

Systematic Reviews, 2023
Background The volume-outcome relationship, i.e., higher hospital volume results in better health outcomes, has been established for different surgical procedures as well as for certain nonsurgical medical interventions.
Julia Scharfe, Stefanie Pfisterer-Heise, Charlotte Mareike Kugler, Eni Shehu, Tobias Wolf, Tim Mathes, Dawid Pieper   +6 more
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