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Telehealth in US hospitals: State-level reimbursement policies no longer influence adoption rates. [PDF]

Int J Med Inform, 2021
Gaziel-Yablowitz M, Bates DW, Levine DM.
europepmc   +1 more source

Adherence to Practice Guidelines in the Implementation of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in Referral Hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria

SAGE Open Nursing
Introduction While practice guidelines support clinical decision-making for optimal patient outcomes, there is often nonadherence to practice guidelines in implementing evidence-based interventions.
Abiola Olubusola Komolafe, Aanuoluwapo Omobolanle Olajubu, Omotade Adebimpe Ijarotimi, Oluwasayo Bolarinwa Ogunlade, Adekemi Eunice Olowokere, Omolola Oladunni Irinoye   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blood Pressure Control and Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response in Nigerians with Essential Hypertension

Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, 2014
Background Blood pressure (BP) control in hypertensives is important in preventing cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. This work was done to assess control of BP among Nigerian hypertensives at rest and during exercise.
Olugbenga O. Abiodun, Michael O. Balogun, Rasaaq A. Adebayo, Anthony O. Akintomide   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

PREVALENCE, PATTERN, AND RISK FACTORS FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG WOMEN IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING [PDF]

Sanamed
Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common but under-reported condition among women in low-resource settings. The prevalence and pattern of UI, as well as associated risk factors must be examined to inform appropriate health interventions.
Okesina S. Bolanle, Fehintola O. Akintunde, Raji O Hadijat, Abdur-Rahim Z. Foyeke, Ajiboye D. Akinyosoye, Ayegbusi E. Oluwole   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ownership and Financial Performance in the German Hospital Sector [PDF]

This paper considers the role of ownership form for the financial performance of German acute care hospitals and its development over time.We measure financial performance by a hospital-specific yearly probability of default (PD).
Boris Augurzky, Christoph M. Schmidt, Christoph Schwierz, Dirk Engel   +3 more
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Health‐Related Quality of Life and Symptom Severity Among Patients With PIK3CA‐Related Overgrowth Spectrum: A Mixed‐Methods Study to Understand Real‐World Experience With Alpelisib Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background PIK3CA‐related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) includes several rare overgrowth disorders resulting from somatic gain‐of‐function mutations in PIK3CA. Despite treatment advances, including the recent approval of alpelisib for PROS in the United States, literature detailing the patient experience with PROS is limited.
Vamsi Bollu, Kaitlin LaGasse, Cory D. Saucier, Kimberly Raymond, Miranda Lauher‐Charest, Lauren Crowder, Beilei Cai, Mary Lisha Paul, Denise Adams   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Tax Benefits of Not-for-Profit Hospitals [PDF]

This paper investigates three special tax provisions for not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals. First taxes -- both income and property taxes. Second, they issue tax-exempt bonds so lenders do not pay income taxes on interest received.
John R. Penrod, William N. Gentry
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‘They Need to Hear You Say It’: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers to End‐of‐Life Discussions With Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee, Holly Evans, Claire E. Wakefield, Antoinette Anazodo, Richard J. Cohn, Brittany C. McGill, Elizabeth A. Lobb, Lori Wiener, Madeleine L. Juhrmann, Ursula M. Sansom‐Daly   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Associated with the Uptake of Covid-19 Vaccines Among Adult Residents of Selected Communities in South-West Nigeria

Nigerian Frontline Medicine Journal
Background: The rate of uptake of COVID-19 vaccines varies from one region of Nigeria to another and is influenced by different ...
Ibrahim S. Bello, Temitope O. Olajubu, Oluwasina T. Salami, Olawaseun C, Asaleye, Shekinah Y. Williams   +4 more
doaj  

Georgia’s Rural Hospital Closures: The Common-Good Approach to Ethical Decision-Making

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 2016
Background: Critical access hospitals provide several essential services to local communities. Along with the functions associated with providing necessary medical care, they also offer employment opportunities and other economic benefits to the ...
Randi Bastian, Marcus Garner, John Barron, Emmanuel Akowuah, William Mase   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source