Developing a Novel Surgical Care Access Score for Patients With Osteoarthritis Considering Total Knee Replacement. [PDF]
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken)Objective Access to specialized orthopedic care is an important determinant of the decision to undergo total knee replacement (TKR); however, most studies have mainly used distance to the nearest high‐volume hospital as the primary proxy for access.
Ghomrawi HMK +8 more
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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2022 In order to access the spatial accessibility of emergency shelters, the relationship between the supply and demand of emergency shelters in the two dimensions of space and non-space must be comprehensively considered. Meanwhile, it is vital to understand
Zilin Ding +5 more
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A systematic evaluation of accessibility measures by the two-step floating catchment area (2SFCA) method [PDF]
Abstracts of the ICA, 2019 Abstract. Accessibility, as an important theme in geospatial science, measures the potential of interaction between geographic entities. Originated in Hansen’s (1959) empirical model for land use planning, place-based accessibility becomes an integrated assessment of urban settlements in relation to social services and opportunities, such as employment,
Chen, Xiang, Jia, Pengfei
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Healthcare accessibility in preconflict Syria: a comparative spatial analysis
BMJ Open, 2022 Introduction There is scarce information about the allocation of health resources in Syria. Pre-existing inequalities were further intensified after the 2011 conflict which displaced over 50% of the population.
Mark N Lurie +3 more
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Association between local spatial accessibility of dental care services and dental care quality
BMC Oral Health, 2021 Background The aim of our study was to evaluate the allocation of dental resources and explore access to dental care in Taiwan. In addition, we tried to understand the spatiotemporal characteristics of dental care quality and analyze the relationship ...
Ping-Chen Chung, Ta-Chien Chan
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Facility Attractiveness and Social Vulnerability Impacts on Spatial Accessibility to Opioid Treatment Programs in South Carolina [PDF]
, 2021 Opioid dependence and opioid-related mortality have been increasing in recent years in the United States. Available and accessible treatments may result in a reduction of opioid-related mortality.
Bozorgi, Parisa +3 more
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Multi-Mode Huff-Based 2SFCA: Examining Geographical Accessibility to Food Outlets in Austin, Texas
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2022 The retail food environment draws much attention from scholars because it can shape individuals’ eating behaviors and health outcomes. Although much progress has been made, current retail food environment assessments mainly use simple food accessibility ...
He Jin, Yongmei Lu
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An automated approach to enrich OpenStreetMap data on footways [PDF]
, 2022 Urbanization and the rising global life expectancy are shaping the 21st century, and an increasing number of the older and disabled population is expected, emphasizing the need of developing age-friendly and accessible cities for all.
Pude, Yannik
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Buildings, 2022 Park accessibility plays a critical role in evaluating the quality of park construction. However, the conventional accessibility model ignores non-spatial factors, so it is crucial to use more complex methods for evaluating park accessibility. This study
Yunmei Li +3 more
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Spatial accessibility assessment of homecare workers to the older population in the city of Zurich [PDF]
, 2023 Access to homecare is paramount for the older population wishing not to move to retirement homes. In Zurich, the organization “Spitex Zürich” is the public homecare provider, allowing the older population to experience high-quality life at home through ...
Allahbakhshi, Hoda +3 more
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