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The impacts of quality improvement on maternal and newborn health: preliminary findings from a health system integrated intervention in four Ethiopian regions

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Quality improvement (QI) methods are effective in improving healthcare delivery using sustainable, collaborative, and cost-effective approaches.
Ashley K. Hagaman, Kavita Singh, Mehiret Abate, Haregeweyni Alemu, Abera Biadgo Kefale, Befikadu Bitewulign, Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Abiyou Kiflie, Zewdie Mulissa, Hillina Tiyo, Yakob Seman, Meseret Zelalem Tadesse, Hema Magge   +12 more
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Quality of maternal and newborn health care in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Background Despite reports of universal access to and modest utilization of maternal and newborn health services in Ethiopia, mothers and newborns continue to die from preventable causes.
Abera Biadgo, Aynalem Legesse, Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Kavita Singh, Zewdie Mulissa, Abiyou Kiflie, Hema Magge, Befikadu Bitewulign, Mehiret Abate, Haregeweyni Alemu   +9 more
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The Long-Term Impacts of an Integrated Care Programme on Hospital Utilisation among Older Adults in the South of England: A Synthetic Control Study

International Journal of Integrated Care, 2023
Introduction: Reducing hospital use is often viewed as a possible positive consequence of introducing integrated care (IC). We investigated the impact of an IC programme in North East Hampshire and Farnham (NEHF), in southern England, on hospital ...
Paul Seamer, Therese Lloyd, Stefano Conti, Stephen O’Neill   +3 more
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Aligning quality improvement to population health [PDF]

International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 2012
Most examples of the use of quality improvement (QI) methodologies currently come from acute care. They often demonstrate more efficient processes, improved staff morale and patient satisfaction and better health outcomes for specific service users but they are rarely able to indicate whether a service improvement has impacted on the population as a ...
Stuart, Green, Paul, Sullivan, Derek, Bell, Ruth, Barnes   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying individual animal factors associated with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) milk ELISA positivity in dairy cattle in the Midwest region of the United States

BMC Veterinary Research, 2018
Background Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a widespread chronic disease of ruminants that causes severe economic losses to the dairy cattle industry worldwide.
Gustavo Machado, Kaushi Kanankege, Val Schumann, Scott Wells, Andres Perez, Julio Alvarez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Female and male-controlled livestock holdings impact pastoralist food security and women’s dietary diversity

One Health Outlook, 2021
Background Food insecurity is a global problem that requires a One Health approach. As many households in low- and middle-income nations rely on crops and livestock that they produce to meet their household’s needs, food security and nutrition are ...
H. Gitungwa, C. R. Gustafson, E. Y. Jimenez, E. W. Peterson, M. Mwanzalila, A. Makweta, E. Komba, R. R. Kazwala, J. A. K. Mazet, E. VanWormer   +9 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source