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International Journal of Health Geographics, 2020 The potential for a population at a given location to utilize a health service can be estimated using a newly developed measure called the supply-concentric demand accumulation (SCDA) spatial availability index.
Kevin A. Matthews +4 more
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Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, Volume 115, Issue 4, Page 554-570, September 2024.Abstract Developing walkable urban environments is crucial for enhancing urban liveability and sustainability. To evaluate the chrono‐urbanism status, this study combines conventional census and mapping data with social media check‐in big data. A composite index is proposed, which assesses the accessibility of essential urban functions under the 5/10 ...
Dong Liu +5 more
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Cancer Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 3, February 2024.Abstract Background and Aims The two most common interventions used to treat painless jaundice from pancreatic cancer are endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). Our study aimed to characterize the geographic distribution of ERCP‐performing hospitals among patients with pancreatic ...
Anna Tavakkoli +9 more
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Geospatial Health, 2018 End-stage renal disease patients regularly need haemodialysis three times a week. Their poor access to haemodialysis facilities is significantly associated with a high mortality rate.
Behzad Kiani +5 more
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Residential Development and Its Impact on School Access in New York City [PDF]
, 2017 Residential development in New York City has been increasing since 2010. This increase is due to both private and public players in the built urban environment, as developers try to push the limits of the luxury market, while the city has plans to ...
Li, Patrick
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Health &Social Care in the Community, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Family doctors serve as the initial contact for individuals seeking regular medical service like routine physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Nonetheless, immigrant population who do not speak the official language usually prefers receiving healthcare in their own mother tongues.
Dong Liu +4 more
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Journal of Nursing Management, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Background: The global aging population has raised concerns about the fair distribution of elderly care resources. China, as the largest developing country, has made efforts to address population aging challenges. However, equitable distribution of elderly care resources remains a concern.
Linjiang Wei +3 more
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Understanding Travel Behavior and Accessibility for Older Adults: A Comprehensive Framework [PDF]
This study used a mixed-method design to examine travel behavior and accessibility of older adults. The research team conducted a statewide survey and focus groups to gather travel behavior data of older adults (50+) residing in Utah.
Hong, Andy +3 more
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Locating Emergency Shelters While Incorporating Spatial Factors [PDF]
, 2020 In the immediate response phase of a natural disaster, local governments and nonprofit agencies often establish shelters for affected populations.
Taylor, Justin
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Modeling Multimodal Access to Primary Care in an Urban Environment [PDF]
, 2022 Access to primary health care facilities is a key component of public health, and measuring that access is vital to understanding how to target interventions.
Amoruso, Joseph +3 more
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