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Identifying optimal indicators and purposes of population segmentation through engagement of key stakeholders: a qualitative study

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020
Background Various population segmentation tools have been developed to inform the design of interventions that improve population health. However, there has been little consensus on the core indicators and purposes of population segmentation.
Sungwon Yoon, Hendra Goh, Yu Heng Kwan, Julian Thumboo, Lian Leng Low   +4 more
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Health Services System of Sweden [PDF]

Public Health Reports (1896-1970), 1969
National Authority Numerous agencies cooperate to run the Swedish National Health Service. All health services available to the public are subject to control by the National Government. Many activities of the health service are run by local authorities, and in fields such as outpatient services and pharmacy some functions are performed by private ...
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Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) to identify optimal sequences of telemedicine interventions for improving initiation of insulin therapy: A simulation study

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2021
Background To examine the value of a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design compared to a conventional randomized control trial (RCT) for telemedicine strategies to support titration of insulin therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Xiaoxi Yan, David B. Matchar, Nirmali Sivapragasam, John P. Ansah, Aastha Goel, Bibhas Chakraborty   +5 more
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The Effect of Social Norm-based Intervention with Observable Behaviour on Physical Activity among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020
Background The rising prevalence of childhood obesity in developing and developed countries poses a major public health challenge to policy makers and an effective strategy to promote physical activity among adolescents is warranted.
Jia Jia LEE, Nivedita Vikas NADKARNI, Irene TEO, Semra OZDEMIR   +3 more
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Implementation science: A critical but undervalued part of the healthcare innovation ecosystem

Health Care Science, 2022
Healthcare systems face many competing demands and insufficient resources. Service innovations to improve efficiency are important to address this challenge. Innovations can range from new pharmaceuticals, alternate models of care, novel devices, and the
Sze Ling Chan, Elaine Lum, Marcus E. H. Ong, Nicholas Graves   +3 more
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Systems modelling as an approach for understanding and building consensus on non-communicable diseases (NCD) management in Cambodia

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background This paper aims to demonstrate how systems modeling methodology of Group Model Building (GMD) can be applied for exploring and reaching consensus on non-communicable disease (NCD) management.
John P. Ansah, Amina Mahmood Islam, Victoria Koh, Vanthy Ly, Hero Kol, David B. Matchar, Chhun Loun, Mondol Loun   +7 more
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The Armadillo as a Model for Leprosy Nerve Function Impairment: Preventative and Therapeutic Interventions

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
Mycobacterium leprae infection of peripheral nerves and the subsequent nerve function impairment (NFI), especially in response to reactional episodes, are hallmarks of leprosy. Improved treatments for M. leprae-induced nerve injury are needed, as most if
Maria Teresa Pena, Ramanuj Lahiri, Gigi J. Ebenezer, Stephen W. Wheat, John Figarola, Richard W. Truman, Linda B. Adams   +6 more
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Developing a toolkit for implementing evidence-based guidelines to manage hypertension and diabetes in Cambodia: a descriptive case study

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2022
Background In Cambodia, economic development accompanied by health reforms has led to a rapidly ageing population and an increasing incidence and prevalence of noncommunicable diseases.
Nirmali Sivapragasam, David B. Matchar, Pheak Chhoun, Hero Kol, Chhun Loun, Amina Mahmood Islam, John Ansah, Siyan Yi   +7 more
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Population segmentation based on healthcare needs: a systematic review

Systematic Reviews, 2019
Background Healthcare needs-based population segmentation is a promising approach for enabling the development and evaluation of integrated healthcare service models that meet healthcare needs. However, healthcare policymakers interested in understanding
Jia Loon Chong, Ka Keat Lim, David Bruce Matchar   +2 more
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Do healthcare needs-based population segments predict outcomes among the elderly? Findings from a prospective cohort study in an urbanized low-income community

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background A rapidly ageing population with increasing prevalence of chronic disease presents policymakers the urgent task of tailoring healthcare services to optimally meet changing needs.
Jia Loon Chong, Lian Leng Low, David Bruce Matchar, Rahul Malhotra, Kheng Hock Lee, Julian Thumboo, Angelique Wei-Ming Chan   +6 more
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