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Evidence on Mortality in Liver Transplantation Candidates: Integrative Literature Review

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Transplantation, 2022
The objective of this paper was to analyze the evidence available in the literature about mortality and its risk factors in liver transplantation candidates.
Stephani Emanuelly Marinho Moreno   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Patients’ Prioritization on Surgical Waiting Lists: A Decision Support System

open access: yesMathematics, 2021
Currently, in Chile, more than a quarter-million of patients are waiting for an elective surgical intervention. This is a worldwide reality, and it occurs as the demand for healthcare is vastly superior to the clinical resources in public systems ...
Fabián Silva-Aravena   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementing Centralized Waiting Lists for Patients without a Family Physician in Quebec

open access: yesHealth Reform Observer - Observatoire des Réformes de Santé, 2014
In 2008, the Québec government mandated the ninety-four Centres de Santé et des Services Sociaux (CSSS or Centres for Health and Social Services) to implement a Guichet d’Accès aux Clientèles Orphelines (GACO)—a centralized waiting list to help patients ...
Mylaine Breton   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A model to prioritize access to elective surgery on the basis of clinical urgency and waiting time

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2009
Background Prioritization of waiting lists for elective surgery represents a major issue in public systems in view of the fact that patients often suffer from consequences of long waiting times.
Santori Gregorio   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

213 Provider-identified barriers to recommending low-intensity treatments for patients awaiting mental health care

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2023
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Waiting for psychotherapy is a major barrier to care and associated with negative outcomes. Individuals waiting for treatment may be particularly well-suited to receive low-intensity treatments (LITs), but few providers recommend LITs ...
Allison Peipert   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The acceptability of waiting times for elective general surgery and the appropriateness of prioritising patients

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2007
Background Problematic waiting lists in public health care threaten the equity and timeliness of care provision in several countries. This study assesses different stakeholders' views on the acceptability of waiting lists in health care, their ...
Knol Dirk L   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protein pyrophosphorylation by inositol pyrophosphates — detection, function, and regulation

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Protein pyrophosphorylation is an unusual signaling mechanism that was discovered two decades ago. It can be driven by inositol pyrophosphate messengers and influences various cellular processes. Herein, we summarize the research progress and challenges of this field, covering pathways found to be regulated by this posttranslational modification as ...
Sarah Lampe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychosocial Distress in Adult Patients Awaiting Cancer Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic

open access: yesCurrent Oncology, 2021
Cancer causes substantial emotional and psychosocial distress, which may be exacerbated by delays in treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased wait times for many patients with cancer.
David Forner   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Waiting lists: waiting for the evidence! [PDF]

open access: yesAustralian Health Review, 2008
On 26 February 2008, Victorian State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu described as a ?blow out? the increase in average elective surgery waiting times from 202 days in September 2007 to 235 days in February 2008. Likewise, the Australian Medical Association is concerned that 800 000 Australians will leave private health insurance now that the federal ...
openaire   +2 more sources

From patient advocacy to patient‐driven research: Building active partnerships beginning at the bench to reach the bedside

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Research is strongest when conducted alongside patients, not just about them. Patient research organizations help integrate patient perspectives into research priorities, study design, and scientific meetings, leading to meaningful patient outcomes and development of relevant therapies.
Jenica H. Kakadia   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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