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Identifying persistent high-cost patients in the hospital for care management: development and validation of prediction models

BMC Health Services Research
Background Healthcare use by High-Need High-Cost (HNHC) patients is believed to be modifiable through better coordination of care. To identify patients for care management, a hybrid approach is recommended that combines clinical assessment of need with ...
Ursula W. de Ruijter, Z. L. Rana Kaplan, Frank Eijkenaar, Carolien C. H. M. Maas, Agnes van der Heide, Willem A. Bax, Hester F. Lingsma   +6 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
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Bone Mineral Density After Contemporary Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A Matched Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in survivors of childhood and young adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL); however, data from cohorts treated with contemporary protocols and including matched controls remain limited.
Karen Schow Jensen, Mette Tiedemann Skipper, Niels Holtum Birkebæk, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Thomas Leth Frandsen, Bente Langdahl, Rikke Beck Jensen, Asger Roer Pedersen, Christian Mølgaard, Liv Andrés‐Jensen, Birgitte Klug Albertsen   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parents of Youth With Cancer Report on Their Psychosocial Care: iSTEPPP Survey Finds Alignment and Gaps With Standards

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families guide the provision of comprehensive psychosocial care. Parallel to research characterizing implementation of the Standards from the perspective of providers, this study examines implementation of the Standards from the perspective of parents of youth ...
Emily M. Pariseau, Kimberly Buff, Michele A. Scialla, Kimberly S. Canter, Lori Wiener, Victoria Sardi‐Brown, Julia B. Tager, Kamyar Arasteh, Anne E. Kazak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Tuberculosis Program Management in Primary Health Care

Infectious Disease Reports, 2020
Background: This study discusses the analysis of Tuberculosis (TB) program management at the Perak Timur Primary Health Care (PHC) and the Sawahan PHC in Surabaya. Early detection and adequate treatment can prevent transmission and improve control programs. Objective: This study aims to analyze management of the tuberculosis program at PHCs in Surabaya.
Juliasih, Ni Njoman, Soedarsono, Sari, Reny Mareta   +2 more
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Pharmacotherapy Follow-up in Patients Treated for Depression

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Several studies have established the effectiveness of pharmaceutical care (PC) in patients with heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
Moreira Marques, Luciene Alves, Beijo, Luiz Alberto, Fernandes, Maria Rosana, Noto, Ana Regina [UNIFESP], Oliveira, Cristiane Carneiro, Fernandes Galduroz, Jose Carlos [UNIFESP]   +5 more
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“We Cannot Talk as a Family”: Complexities of Survivorship Communication Among Hispanic/Latino Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Parents, and Clinicians

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Young adult childhood cancer survivors (YA‐CCS) have an increased risk of treatment‐related health complications throughout their lives. Lifelong survivorship care is recommended, yet many YA‐CCS experience disruptions in care during pediatric‐to‐adult transitions and do not receive recommended survivorship care.
Kevin Shanchen Pu, Nicole Fernández‐Viña, Briana C. Martin‐Villa, Daniela Ramirez, Rebecca M. Lewinsohn, Mary Smith, Heidi Boynton, Lidia Schapira, Stephanie M. Smith   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Financial Implications of Coverage of Smoking Cessation Treatment by Managed Care Organizations

Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2004
This paper presents results from a simulation of the financial impact and cost effectiveness of smoking cessation in a hypothetical managed care organization (MCO), using data from three large managed care organizations and from existing literature. With
Kenneth E. Warner, David Mendez, Dean G. Smith   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Medicaid Managed Care and Infant Health: A National Evaluation [PDF]

In this study, we examine the effects of Medicaid managed care (MMC) on prenatal care utilization and infant health. We obtain separate estimates of the effect of primary care case management (PCCM) managed care programs and HMO managed care plans on ...
Lisa Dubay, Genevieve Kenney, Robert Kaestner   +2 more
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Identifying Patterns of Hospitalizations Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Population‐Based Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) experience more hospitalizations than the general population. We aimed to identify distinct hospitalization patterns among Queensland CCSs and the associated characteristics. Methods Cases (aged ≤14 years) diagnosed between 1995 and 2019 while residents of Queensland were identified through the ...
Hai Pham, Teyl Engstrom, Peter Baade, Natalie Bradford, Sarah Pont, Louise Marquart‐Wilson, Natasha Nassar, Jason D. Pole   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source