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Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for studies on centralisation of healthcare services
This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee at the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane (MHB). The final COS will be disseminated to all stakeholders involved and through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
Source: BMJ Open - March 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pfisterer-Heise, S., Scharfe, J., Kugler, C. M., Shehu, E., Wolf, T., Mathes, T., Pieper, D. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research

Government purchasing initiatives involving private providers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review of impact on health service utilisation
Conclusion Purchasing involving stand-alone CO and CO-I interventions in EMR positively impact general curative care utilisation, but lacks conclusive evidence for other services. Policy attention is needed for embedded evaluations within programmes, standardised outcome metrics and disaggregated utilisation data.
Source: BMJ Open - February 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zaidi, S., Das, J. K., Jamal, W., Ali, A., Siddiqui, F., Thabet, A., Salah, H., Mataria, A. Tags: Open access, Health policy Source Type: research

Analyses and identification of ICD codes for dementias in the research based on the NHIRD: a scoping review protocol
The objectives of this scoping review are (1) to investigate the relevant characteristics in the published reports targeting dementias based on the NHIRD, and (2) to address the diversity by a case study. Methods and analysis This scoping review protocol follows the methodological framework of the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer’s Manual and the guidance of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews. The review will be performed between 1 March and 31 December 2022 in five stages, including identifying the relevant studies, developing search strategies, indi...
Source: BMJ Open - August 10, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shih, Y.-J., Wang, J.-Y., Wang, Y.-H., Shih, R.-R., Yang, Y.-J. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Clinical application of oral Chinese Patent Medicines in ophthalmology: a scoping review protocol
Introduction The prevalence of eye diseases has been increasing worldwide. In China, in addition to conventional medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) plays an important role in maintaining people’s vision health. Although less flexible and targeted than TCM decoction, Chinese Patent Medicines (CPMs) are stable and well used. In recent years, CPMs have been increasingly used in ophthalmology clinics by TCM practitioners and by Western doctors in general hospitals. However, comprehensive evidence for using CPMs in ophthalmology is lacking. Aim We will apply the methodology of scoping review to systematically s...
Source: BMJ Open - June 20, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Xu, K., Liao, X., Liang, L., Li, Y., Huang, Z., Li, X., Zhou, W., Zuo, Q. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice Source Type: research

Consulting concepts and structures for people with dementia in Germany: a protocol for a 'grey-shaded scoping review
Introduction Literature reviews represent an important type of study for the various professions in healthcare. The consideration and inclusion of grey literature is gaining importance in all types of reviews. However, searching for grey literature is challenging for different reasons and the search is often insufficiently transparently reported in reviews. The aim of this protocol is to describe our planned methodical approach for a scoping review with a specific focus on grey literature related to the topic of consulting according to §7a of the German Social Law, Book XI (SGB XI) for people with dementia and their r...
Source: BMJ Open - April 8, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Manietta, C., Rommerskirch-Manietta, M., Purwins, D., Roes, M. Tags: Open access, Nursing Source Type: research

70: health insurance and the utilization of health care: a systematic review
Conclusion: health insurance increased access to health care and utilization of health services. Health insurance can also be induced demand too. But increasing utilization through health insurance doesn't improve health outcomes.
Source: BMJ Open - February 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Nosratnejad, S., Shami, E. Tags: Open access Poster Source Type: research

175: evaluating the principles in which the decisions about pivotal matters in iranian health system are made
Conclusion: Developing the importance and role of using evidence in making better decisions and policies for health managers and policy-makers and localizing global evidence are proper ways to enhance the use of evidence-informed decision-making approach in Iranian health system.
Source: BMJ Open - February 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Doshmangir, L., Rashidian, A. Tags: Open access Oral Source Type: research