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Algorithm for the referral of patients with inflammatory back pain from primary care in Malaysia [PDF]

open access: yesMalaysian Family Physician, 2021
Chronic low back pain, defined as back pain lasting for more than three months, can be divided into mechanical or inflammatory back pain (IBP). IBP typically starts in patients below the age of 40, is improved with activity and worsens with rest.
Ing Soo Lau, Suk Chyn Gun, Swan Sim Yeap, Mollyza Mohd Zain, Habibah Mohd Yusoof, Sockalingam Sargunan, Fariz Yahya
doaj   +1 more source

Communication about early palliative care: A qualitative study of oncology providers’ perspectives of navigating the artful introduction to the palliative care team

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology, 2022
BackgroundDespite robust evidence for the integration of early palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, many patients still access this approach to care late.
Anna Collins   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Initial examination of the mental health disorders: screening instrument for athletes

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
IntroductionThere is a need to psychometrically develop assessment instruments capable of screening mental health disorders in athlete populations. The current study was conducted to determine reliability, validity and clinical utility of the Mental ...
Brad Donohue   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does implementation of the universal health insurance affect the quality of referral in the healthcare system? A cross-sectional comparative study in Egypt

open access: yesIndian Journal of Public Health, 2021
Background: The Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) has currently entered into service in July 2019 in Port-Said, a small governorate in Egypt, as a pilot to be generalized in 5 phases.
Nesrine Saad Farrag   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving equity, efficiency and adherence to referral in Pakistan's eye health programmes: Pre- and post-pandemic onset

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundOver one billion people worldwide live with avoidable blindness or vision impairment. Eye Health Programmes tackle this by providing screening, primary eye care, refractive correction, and referral to hospital eye services.
Asad Aslam Khan   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can guidelines improve referral to elective surgical specialties for adults? A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Aim To assess effectiveness of guidelines for referral for elective surgical assessment. Method Systematic review with descriptive synthesis. Data sources Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane database up to 2008.
Blundell, N.   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Referrals into services for offenders with intellectual disabilities: variables predicting community or secure provision [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Background There is a need for research to promote an understanding among service developers on why people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are referred to offender services in order for them to receive appropriate assessment and treatment. Previous
Carson, Derek   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Above-Standard Survival of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as the Final Outcome of Comprehensive Hepatology Care Programs in a Remote HCV-Endemic Area

open access: yesViruses, 2023
Early detection and prompt linkage to care are critical for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) care. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) Yunlin branch, a local hospital in a rural area, undertakes health checkup programs in addition to its routine clinical ...
Wei-Ru Cho   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Help-seeking in emerging adults with and without a history of mental health referral: a qualitative study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Young people are generally reluctant to seek professional help when experiencing problems. However, past experience of services is often cited as increasing the intention to seek help, therefore those with a history of mental health referral ...
Goodyer, I, Owens-Solari, M, Spence, R
core   +2 more sources

Differences between physicians in the likelihood of referral and acceptance of elderly patients for dialysis-influence of age and comorbidity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
BACKGROUND: Incidence of dialysis in elderly patients in the Netherlands is low compared to other countries. This study aims to assess the impact of patients' age and comorbidity on the likelihood of referral and acceptance of patients for dialysis and ...
De Jong, P.E.   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

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