Time is money: general practitioners ’ reflections on the fee-for-service system
Fee-for-service is a common payment model for remunerating general practitioners (GPs) in OECD countries. In Norway, GPs earn two-thirds of their income through fee-for-service, which is determined by the numb... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kristian B. Kraft, Eivor H. Hoff, Magne Nylenna, Cathrine F. Moe, Arnstein Mykletun and Kristian Østby Tags: Research Source Type: research
Life expectancy, long-term care demand and dynamic financing mechanism simulation: an empirical study of Zhejiang Pilot, China
China has piloted Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) to address increasing care demand. However, many cities neglected adjusting LTCI premiums since the pilot, risking the long-term sustainability of LTCI. Theref... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Xueying Xu, Yichao Li and Hong Mi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health workforce strategies during COVID-19 response: insights from 15 countries in the WHO Africa Region
The COVID-19 pandemic unveiled huge challenges in health workforce governance in the context of public health emergencies in Africa. Several countries applied several measures to ensure access to qualified and... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Adam Ahmat, Sunny C Okoroafor, James Avoka Asamani, Millogo Jean, Abdou Illou Mourtala, Jennifer Nyoni and Kasonde Mwinga Tags: Research Source Type: research
Changes in long-term care insurance revenue among service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted peoples ’ health-related behaviors, especially those of older adults, who have restricted their activities in order to avoid contact with others. Moreover, the pandemic has ca... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tomoko Ito, Xueying Jin, Makiko Tomita, Shu Kobayashi and Nanako Tamiya Tags: Research Source Type: research
Patient experiences and perspectives of health service access for carpal tunnel syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand: a normalisation process theory-informed qualitative study
Early access to care for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can avoid higher rates of surgery and permanent harm yet is often delayed, particularly for populations more likely to underutilise care. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Miranda B űhler, Carol Atmore, Meredith Perry, Sue Crengle, Pauline Norris and G. David Baxter Tags: Research Source Type: research
Understanding the implementation and sustainability needs of evidence-based programs for racial and ethnic minoritized older adults in under-resourced communities with limited aging services
Evidence-based programs (EBPs) for older adults effectively improve health outcomes. However, there is a limited understanding of the unique needs of service providers as they consider adopting, implementing, ... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yelba Castellon-Lopez, Savanna L. Carson, Katherine T. Ward, Karina D. Ramirez, Lynn Phan Vo, Tony Kuo, Teresa Seeman, Stefanie D. Vassar, Laura Trejo, Ellen Eidem, Mar ía P. Aranda and Arleen F. Brown Tags: Research Source Type: research
Trust-building in temporary public health partnerships: a qualitative study of the partnership formation process of a Covid-19 test, trace and protect service
Public health initiatives require coordinated efforts from healthcare, social services and other service providers. Organisational theory tells us that trust is essential for reaching collaborative effectivene... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Eva Krczal and Doris A. Behrens Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of commuting time on burnout: the mediation effect of musculoskeletal pain
This study explores the relationship among commuting, musculoskeletal (MS) pain, and burnout. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yong-Hsin Chen, Jia June Lin, Ching-wen Yang, Hsiu-Mei Tang, Gwo-Ping Jong and Tsung-Yuan Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Can proactive support prevent unscheduled care? A controlled observational retrospective cohort study in cancer patients in Scotland
Preventative spend is a global health and social care strategy. Improving Cancer Journeys (ICJ) is a proactive, holistic, multidisciplinary project consistent with this agenda, currently being rolled out acros... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Austyn Snowden, Jenny Young and Jan Savinc Tags: Research Source Type: research
Outpatient geriatric health care in the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: a population-based spatial analysis of claims data
Due to unidentified geriatric needs, elderly patients have a higher risk for developing chronic conditions and acute medical complications. Early geriatric screenings and assessments help to identify geriatric... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nils Pfeuffer, Franziska Radicke, Maren Leiz, Kilson Moon, Wolfgang Hoffmann and Neeltje van den Berg Tags: Research Source Type: research
Healthcare team resilience during COVID-19: a qualitative study
Resilience, in the field of Resilience Engineering, has been identified as the ability to maintain the safety and the performance of healthcare systems and is aligned with the resilience potentials of anticipa... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: John W. Ambrose, Ken Catchpole, Heather L. Evans, Lynne S. Nemeth, Diana M. Layne and Michelle Nichols Tags: Research Source Type: research
Can family doctor system improve health service utilization for patients with hypertension and diabetes in China? A difference-in-differences study
Family doctors, serving as gatekeepers, are the core of primary health care to meet basic health needs, provide accessible care, and improve attainable health. The study objective was to evaluate the impact of... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Luying Zhang, Peng Zhang and Wen Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Applying the UTAUT2 framework to patients ’ attitudes toward healthcare task shifting with artificial intelligence
Increasing patient loads, healthcare inflation and ageing population have put pressure on the healthcare system. Artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations can aid in task shifting to help health... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Weiting Huang, Wen Chong Ong, Mark Kei Fong Wong, Eddie Yin Kwee Ng, Tracy Koh, Chanchal Chandramouli, Choon Ta Ng, Yoran Hummel, Feiqiong Huang, Carolyn Su Ping Lam and Jasper Tromp Tags: Research Source Type: research
Understanding social needs screening and demographic data collection in primary care practices serving Maryland Medicare patients
Health outcomes are strongly impacted by social determinants of health, including social risk factors and patient demographics, due to structural inequities and discrimination. Primary care is viewed as a pote... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 10, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Claire M. Starling, Marjanna Smith, Sadaf Kazi, Arianna Milicia, Rachel Grisham, Emily Gruber, Joseph Blumenthal and Hannah Arem Tags: Research Source Type: research
On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
Only one out of every ten Nigerian adults with hypertension has their blood pressure controlled. Health worker training is essential to improve hypertension diagnosis and treatment. In-person training has limi... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Joseph Odu, Kufor Osi, Leander Nguyen, Allison Goldstein, Lawrence J. Appel, Kunihiro Matsushita, Dike Ojji, Ikechukwu A. Orji, Morenike Alex-Okoh, Deborah Odoh, Malau Mangai Toma, Chris Ononiwu Elemuwa, Suleiman Lamorde, Hasana Baraya, Mary T. Dewan, Oba Tags: Research Source Type: research
