Volume 15, issue 1, December 2015
585 articles in this issue
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Agreement between routine electronic hospital discharge and Scottish Stroke Care Audit (SSCA) data in identifying stroke in the Scottish population
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Melanie Turner
- Mark Barber
- on behalf of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 December 2015
- Article: 583
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Is the choice of the statistical model relevant in the cost estimation of patients with chronic diseases? An empirical approach by the Piedmont Diabetes Registry
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Eva Pagano
- Alessio Petrelli
- Graziella Bruno
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 December 2015
- Article: 582
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Differences in medical schools’ regional retention of physicians by school type and year of establishment: effect of new schools built under government policy
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Satoru Kamitani
- Fumiaki Nakamura
- Yasuki Kobayashi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 December 2015
- Article: 581
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Incorporating shared savings programs into primary care: from theory to practice
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Arthur P. Hayen
- Michael J. van den Berg
- Gert P. Westert
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 December 2015
- Article: 580
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The wellness incentives and navigation project: design and methods
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Elizabeth Shenkman
- Keith Muller
- Dena Stoner
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 29 December 2015
- Article: 579
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HeLP-Diabetes: randomised controlled trial protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 12)
- Elizabeth Murray
- Charlotte Dack
- Lucy Yardley
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 29 December 2015
- Article: 578
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Impact evaluation of a healthy lifestyle intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in health centers in San José, Costa Rica and Chiapas, Mexico
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Meredith P. Fort
- Sandra Murillo
- Homero MartÃnez
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 December 2015
- Article: 577
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Introducing the chronic disease self-management program in Switzerland and other German-speaking countries: findings of a cross-border adaptation using a multiple-methods approach
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Jörg Haslbeck
- Sylvie Zanoni
- Peter J. Schulz
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 December 2015
- Article: 576
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Development, implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based program for introduction of new health technologies and clinical practices in a local healthcare setting
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Claire Harris
- Marie Garrubba
- Dina Farjou
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 December 2015
- Article: 575
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The effect of trends in health and longevity on health services use by older adults
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Bram Wouterse
- Martijn Huisman
- Johan J. Polder
- Content type: Research Article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 December 2015
- Article: 574
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Assessment of hypertension management in primary health care settings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Aimée M. Lulebo
- Mala A. Mapatano
- Yves Coppieters
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 December 2015
- Article: 573
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Portrait of rural emergency departments in Québec and utilization of the provincial emergency department management Guide: cross sectional survey
Authors (first, second and last of 13)
- Richard Fleet
- Julien Poitras
- France Légaré
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 December 2015
- Article: 572
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Patient journey to a specialist amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multidisciplinary clinic: an exploratory study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- M. Galvin
- C. Madden
- O. Hardiman
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 December 2015
- Article: 571
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Experiences of Latinos with limited English proficiency with patient registration systems and their interactions with clinic front office staff: an exploratory study to inform community-based translational research in North Carolina
Authors (first, second and last of 12)
- William A. Calo
- Laura Cubillos
- Daniel S. Reuland
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 December 2015
- Article: 570
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Organizational culture in cardiovascular care in Chinese hospitals: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Emily S. Yin
- Nicholas S. Downing
- Lixin Jiang
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 December 2015
- Article: 569
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Facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic referral and/or consultation systems: a qualitative study of 16 health organizations
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Delphine S. Tuot
- Kiren Leeds
- Alice Hm Chen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 December 2015
- Article: 568
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Health professional perspectives on systems failures in transitional care for patients with dementia and their carers: a qualitative descriptive study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Ashley Kable
- Lynnette Chenoweth
- Carolyn Hullick
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 December 2015
- Article: 567
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Ranolazine for the symptomatic treatment of patients with chronic angina pectoris in Greece: a cost-utility study
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Georgia Kourlaba
- Charalambos Vlachopoulos
- Nikos Maniadakis
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 December 2015
- Article: 566
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The impact of self-monitoring in chronic illness on healthcare utilisation: a systematic review of reviews
Authors
- Hayley McBain
- Michael Shipley
- Stanton Newman
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 December 2015
- Article: 565
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Does it matter whose opinion we seek regarding the allocation of healthcare resources? - a case study
Authors
- K. Kolasa
- T. Lewandowski
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 December 2015
- Article: 564
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Influence of quality of care and individual patient characteristics on quality of life and return to work in survivors of the acute respiratory distress syndrome: protocol for a prospective, observational, multi-centre patient cohort study (DACAPO)
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Susanne Brandstetter
- Frank Dodoo-Schittko
- Christian Apfelbacher
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 17 December 2015
- Article: 563
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Costs of postabortion care in public sector health facilities in Malawi: a cross-sectional survey
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Janie Benson
- Hailemichael Gebreselassie
- Brooke A. Levandowski
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 17 December 2015
- Article: 562
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China’s human resources for maternal and child health: a national sampling survey
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Zhenghong Ren
- Peige Song
- Lin An
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 December 2015
- Article: 561
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Health promotion programme design and efficacy in relation to ageing persons with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Authors
- Qarin Lood
- Greta Häggblom-Kronlöf
- Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 December 2015
- Article: 560
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The organizational dynamics enabling patient portal impacts upon organizational performance and patient health: a qualitative study of Kaiser Permanente
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Terese Otte-Trojel
- Thomas G. Rundall
- Mary E. Reed
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 December 2015
- Article: 559
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Exploring physiotherapists’ personality traits that may influence treatment outcome in patients with chronic diseases: a cohort study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Elisah Margretha Buining
- Margit K. Kooijman
- Cindy Veenhof
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 December 2015
- Article: 558
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Counselling practices in community pharmacies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Authors
- Sinaa Alaqeel
- Norah O. Abanmy
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 557
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Intellectual capital in the healthcare sector: a systematic review and critique of the literature
Authors
- Jenna M. Evans
- Adalsteinn Brown
- G. Ross Baker
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 556
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Use of peers, community lay persons and Village Health Team (VHT) members improves six-week postnatal clinic (PNC) follow-up and Early Infant HIV Diagnosis (EID) in urban and rural health units in Uganda: A one-year implementation study
Authors (first, second and last of 15)
- Zikulah Namukwaya
- Linda Barlow-Mosha
- Peer-senga study Group at Mulago, Mengo, Rubaga and Mpigi Health Units
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 555
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The systematic early integration of palliative care into multidisciplinary oncology care in the hospital setting (IPAC), a randomized controlled trial: the study protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Gaëlle Vanbutsele
- Simon Van Belle
- Luc Deliens
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 554
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Feasibility of using self-reported patient data in a national diabetes register
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Karianne Fjeld Løvaas
- John G. Cooper
- Geir Thue
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 553
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Utilization of cervical cancer screening services and its associated factors among primary school teachers in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Neema Minja Kileo
- Denna Michael
- Candida Moshiro
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 552
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The ideal healthcare: priorities of people with chronic conditions and their carers
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Adem Sav
- Sara S. McMillan
- Amanda J. Wheeler
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 December 2015
- Article: 551
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Point-of-care testing in India: missed opportunities to realize the true potential of point-of-care testing programs
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Nora Engel
- Gayatri Ganesh
- Madhukar Pai
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 December 2015
- Article: 550
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Is exposure in vivo cost-effective for chronic low back pain? A trial-based economic evaluation
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Marielle E. J. B. Goossens
- Reina J. A. de Kinderen
- Johan W. S. Vlaeyen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 December 2015
- Article: 549
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Seniors managing multiple medications: using mixed methods to view the home care safety lens
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Ariella Lang
- Marilyn Macdonald
- Sharon Goodwin
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 December 2015
- Article: 548
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Evaluating a train-the-trainer approach for improving capacity for evidence-based decision making in public health
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Laura Yarber
- Carol A. Brownson
- Ross C. Brownson
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 December 2015
- Article: 547
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The provision of NHS health checks in a community setting: an ethnographic account
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Ruth Riley
- Nikki Coghill
- Jeremy Horwood
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 10 December 2015
- Article: 546
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Costs and advance directives at the end of life: a case of the ‘Coaching Older Adults and Carers to have their preferences Heard (COACH)’ trial
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Billingsley Kaambwa
- Julie Ratcliffe
- Maria Crotty
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 09 December 2015
- Article: 545
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A multi-level qualitative analysis of Telehomecare in Ontario: challenges and opportunities
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Gemma Hunting
- Nida Shahid
- Valeria E. Rac
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 09 December 2015
- Article: 544
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A systematic review of factors that affect uptake of community-based health insurance in low-income and middle-income countries
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Esther F. Adebayo
- Olalekan A. Uthman
- John E. Ataguba
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 December 2015
- Article: 543
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Factors influencing the underutilization of mental health services among Asian American women with a history of depression and suicide
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Astraea Augsberger
- Albert Yeung
- Hyeouk Chris Hahm
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 December 2015
- Article: 542
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Population-based geographic access to endocrinologists in the United States, 2012
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Hua Lu
- James B. Holt
- Janet B. Croft
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 07 December 2015
- Article: 541
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How online sexual health services could work; generating theory to support development
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Paula Baraitser
- Jonathan Syred
- Gillian Holdsworth
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 05 December 2015
- Article: 540
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Strengthening health system governance using health facility service charters: a mixed methods assessment of community experiences and perceptions in a district in Kenya
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Martin Atela
- Pauline Bakibinga
- Simon Cohn
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 December 2015
- Article: 539
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A longitudinal examination of the association between nurse staffing levels, the practice environment and nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in hospitals
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Janita P. C. Chau
- Suzanne H. S. Lo
- Diana T. F. Lee
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 04 December 2015
- Article: 538
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Acute hospital-based services used by adults during the last year of life in New South Wales, Australia: a population-based retrospective cohort study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- David E. Goldsbury
- Dianne L. O’Connell
- Jane M. Ingham
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 December 2015
- Article: 537
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Estimation of indices of health service readiness with a principal component analysis of the Tanzania Service Provision Assessment Survey
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Elizabeth F. Jackson
- Ayesha Siddiqui
- James F. Phillips
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 December 2015
- Article: 536
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An organizational perspective on the long-term sustainability of a nursing best practice guidelines program: a case study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Andrea R. Fleiszer
- Sonia E. Semenic
- Jean-Louis Denis
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 December 2015
- Article: 535