Volume 15, issue 1, December 2015
585 articles in this issue
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Patient educational technologies and their use by patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer
Authors
- Richard J. Baverstock
- R. Trafford Crump
- Kevin V. Carlson
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 29 September 2015
- Article: 433
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Endurance, resistance and resilience in the South African health care system: case studies to demonstrate mechanisms of coping within a constrained system
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- John Eyles
- Bronwyn Harris
- Pascalia Munyewende
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 29 September 2015
- Article: 432
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Dual use of VA and non-VA hospitals by Veterans with multiple hospitalizations
Authors
- Alan N. West
- Mary E. Charlton
- Mary Vaughan-Sarrazin
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 29 September 2015
- Article: 431
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Evidence based policy making and the ‘art’ of commissioning – how English healthcare commissioners access and use information and academic research in ‘real life’ decision-making: an empirical qualitative study
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Lesley Wye
- Emer Brangan
- Catherine Pope
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 29 September 2015
- Article: 430
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Developing a mental health care plan in a low resource setting: the theory of change approach
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Maji Hailemariam
- Abebaw Fekadu
- Erica Breuer
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 429
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Social and economic costs and health-related quality of life in non-institutionalised patients with cystic fibrosis in the United Kingdom
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Aris Angelis
- Panos Kanavos
- BURQOL-RD Research Network
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 428
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Awareness, experiences and perceptions of telehealth in a rural Queensland community
Authors
- Natalie K. Bradford
- Liam J. Caffery
- Anthony C. Smith
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 427
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Strengthening health systems capacity to monitor and evaluate programmes targeted at reducing abortion-related maternal mortality in Jessore district, Bangladesh
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Fauzia Akhter Huda
- Anisuddin Ahmed
- Heidi Bart Johnston
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 426
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Determinants of patient-reported experience of cancer services responsiveness
Authors
- Dominique Tremblay
- Danièle Roberge
- Djamal Berbiche
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 425
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Haïti and the health marketplace: the role of the private, informal market in filling the gaps left by the state
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- J. Durham
- Marcos Michael
- E. Paviignani
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 424
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Provision of inpatient rehabilitation and challenges experienced with participation post discharge: quantitative and qualitative inquiry of African stroke patients
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Anthea Rhoda
- Natalie Cunningham
- Gerard Urimubenshi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 423
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Learning and coping strategies versus standard education in cardiac rehabilitation: a cost-utility analysis alongside a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Nasrin Tayyari Dehbarez
- Vibeke Lynggaard
- Rikke Søgaard
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 September 2015
- Article: 422
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“Neither we are satisfied nor they”-users and provider’s perspective: a qualitative study of maternity care in secondary level public health facilities, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Sanghita Bhattacharyya
- Anns Issac
- Bilal I. Avan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 27 September 2015
- Article: 421
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Equity impact of a choice reform and change in reimbursement system in primary care in Stockholm County Council
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Janne Agerholm
- Daniel Bruce
- Bo Burström
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2015
- Article: 420
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The prevalence of self-reported underuse of medications due to cost for the elderly: results from seven European urban communities
Authors (first, second and last of 12)
- Aurima Stankuniene
- Mindaugas Stankunas
- Joaquim J. F. Soares
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2015
- Article: 419
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The economic burden of overseas medical treatment: a cross sectional study of Maldivian medical travelers
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Mariyam Suzana
- Anne Mills
- Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2015
- Article: 418
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Is the quality of primary healthcare services influenced by the healthcare centre’s type of ownership?—An observational study of patient perceived quality, prescription rates and follow-up routines in privately and publicly owned primary care centres
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Andy Maun
- Catrin Wessman
- Cecilia Björkelund
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2015
- Article: 417
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Popularity of internet physician rating sites and their apparent influence on patients’ choices of physicians
Authors
- Christopher M. Burkle
- Mark T. Keegan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2015
- Article: 416
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Comparing efficiency of health systems across industrialized countries: a panel analysis
Authors
- Bianca K. Frogner
- H.E. Frech III
- Stephen T. Parente
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 September 2015
- Article: 415
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A cross-sectional study assessing the association between online ratings and structural and quality of care measures: results from two German physician rating websites
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Martin Emmert
- Thomas Adelhardt
- Jörg Lindenthal
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2015
- Article: 414
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Enablers of and barriers to high quality clinical supervision among occupational therapists across Queensland in Australia: findings from a qualitative study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Priya Martin
- Saravana Kumar
- Ans VanErp
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2015
- Article: 413
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A scoping review of cost-effectiveness of screening and treatment for latent tuberculosis infection in migrants from high-incidence countries
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Lorenzo Zammarchi
- Gianluigi Casadei
- the COHEMI project study group
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2015
- Article: 412
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Use of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to assess factors influencing the identification of students at clinical high-risk for psychosis in 16+ Education
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Debra A. Russo
- Jan Stochl
- Jesus Perez
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 411
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The safety of Canadian rural maternity services: a multi-jurisdictional cohort analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Stefan Grzybowski
- John Fahey
- Rebecca Attenborough
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 410
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Increased influence and collaboration: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences of community treatment orders within an assertive community treatment setting
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Hanne Kilen Stuen
- Jorun Rugkåsa
- Rolf Wynn
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 409
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Assessment of primary care facilities for cardiovascular disease preparedness in Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Abhijit Pakhare
- Sanjeev Kumar
- Rajnish Joshi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 408
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Studies analysing the need for health-related information in Germany - a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Dawid Pieper
- Fabian Jülich
- Andrea Icks
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 407
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Predicting cost of care using self-reported health status data
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Christy K. Boscardin
- Ralph Gonzales
- Maria C. Raven
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 406
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A retrospective review of how nonconformities are expressed and finalized in external inspections of health-care facilities
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Einar Hovlid
- Helge Høifødt
- Geir Sverre Braut
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 405
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Exploring the impact of intravenous thrombolysis on length of stay for acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study
Authors
- Ling-Chien Hung
- Ya-Han Hu
- Sheng-Feng Sung
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 September 2015
- Article: 404
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Evaluation of the implementation outcomes of the Essential Medicines System in Anhui county-level public hospitals: a before-and-after study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Shuman Xu
- Cheng Bian
- Hua Lu
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 22 September 2015
- Article: 403
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Making sense of a new technology in clinical practice: a qualitative study of patient and physician perspectives
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Regitze A. S. Pals
- Ulla M. Hansen
- Ingrid Willaing
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 22 September 2015
- Article: 402
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Lost in translation: a case-study of the travel of lean thinking in a hospital
Authors
- Hege Andersen
- Kjell Arne Røvik
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 September 2015
- Article: 401
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Feasibility and validity of using WHO adolescent job aid algorithms by health workers for reproductive morbidities among adolescent girls in rural North India
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Siddaiah Archana
- B. Nongkrynh
- CS Pandav
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 September 2015
- Article: 400
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Evaluation of the regional nurse-supported hepatitis C shared care program in Western Australia: a mixed methods study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Roanna Lobo
- Lester Mascarenhas
- Donna B. Mak
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 September 2015
- Article: 399
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Development and pilot of a framework to evaluate reproductive health call centre services: experience of Marie Stopes international
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Pallavi Yagnik
- Judy Gold
- Megan S C Lim
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 September 2015
- Article: 398
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Between government policy, clinical autonomy, and market demands: a qualitative study of the impact of the Prescribing Analysis System on behavior of physicians in South Korea
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Dong-Sook Kim
- Green Bae
- Minah Kang
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 September 2015
- Article: 397
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Barriers to optimal diabetes care in Trinidad and Tobago: a health care Professionals’ perspective
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Nira Roopnarinesingh
- Nancyellen Brennan
- Rita Rastogi Kalyani
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 September 2015
- Article: 396
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Factors determining the patients’ care intensity for surgeons and surgical nurses: a conjoint analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Catharina J. van Oostveen
- Hester Vermeulen
- Dirk T. Ubbink
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2015
- Article: 395
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Barriers to and delays in accessing breast cancer care among New Zealand women: disparities by ethnicity
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Lis Ellison-Loschmann
- Ridvan Firestone
- Mona Jeffreys
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2015
- Article: 394
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Program manager perspectives on the service system to meet the needs of youth with concurrent disorders: findings from a Canadian national survey
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Joanna L. Henderson
- Gloria Chaim
- Joseph H. Beitchman
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2015
- Article: 393
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Family Group Conferences within the integrated care system for young people with ID: a controlled study of effects and costs
Authors
- Simone A. Onrust
- Geke Romijn
- Yvette de Beer
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2015
- Article: 392
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Combining administrative data feedback, reflection and action planning to engage primary care professionals in quality improvement: qualitative assessment of short term program outcomes
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Brigitte Vachon
- Bruno Désorcy
- Jeremy Grimshaw
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2015
- Article: 391
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Challenges in the provision of healthcare services for migrants: a systematic review through providers’ lens
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Rapeepong Suphanchaimat
- Kanang Kantamaturapoj
- Phusit Prakongsai
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 17 September 2015
- Article: 390
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A first country-wide review of Diabetes Mellitus care in Bhutan: time to do better
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Kinley Zam
- Ajay MV Kumar
- Rony Zachariah
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 17 September 2015
- Article: 389
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Fifteen-month follow up of an assertive community treatment program for chronic patients with mental illness
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Tae-Won Kim
- Jong-Hyun Jeong
- Seung-Chul Hong
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 September 2015
- Article: 388
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Optimizing appointment template and number of staff of an OB/GYN clinic – micro and macro simulation analyses
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- R.B. Lenin
- Curtis L. Lowery
- Hari Eswaran
- Content type: Research Article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 September 2015
- Article: 387
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Development and feasibility of an automated call monitoring intervention for older wheelchair users: the MOvIT project
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Claudine Auger
- William C. Miller
- Robyn Tamblyn
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 September 2015
- Article: 386
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Healthcare professionals’ views on patient-centered care in hospitals
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Mathilde Berghout
- Job van Exel
- Jane M. Cramm
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 September 2015
- Article: 385