• In the mobile examination centers (MECs), data for the oral health component are recorded directly onto a computerized data collection form. (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted interviews with 101 male-to-female transgender persons from 3 community health centers in 2007. (aphapublications.org)
  • As of April 16, 56 health systems and 127 hospitals across 29 states have been accepted as participants in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) hospital-at-home initiative, which is officially dubbed the "Acute Hospital Care at Home" program. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services named 25 participants to compete in the first stage of its Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge. (fedscoop.com)
  • Advance directives has been examined in many healthcare settings in the United States, but has not yet been studied in adult day services centers (ADSCs). (cdc.gov)
  • An estimated 3,300 (78%) adult day services centers reported that they maintain documentation of advance directives in their participants' files. (cdc.gov)
  • A larger percentage of adult day services centers in the Northeast reported that they maintained documentation and had participants with an advance directive, compared to the other regions. (cdc.gov)
  • The West had the lowest percentage of centers that maintained documentation and prevalence among participants. (cdc.gov)
  • The 2018 National Study of Long-Term Care Provider's survey of adult day services centers also includes questions about advance directives, which will be analyzed in the future. (cdc.gov)
  • The majority of adult day services centers document advance directives, which may be an important part of ensuring individuals' end-of-life wishes are fulfilled, and only 38% of participants have a documented advance directive. (cdc.gov)
  • This report shows policy-relevant differences regarding advance directives, for example, adult day services centers that are Medicaid licensed are more likely to maintain documentation and have a larger percentage of participants with advance directives. (cdc.gov)
  • Welcome to Community Healthcare Trust 2021 First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call. (fool.com)
  • April Parker, a social worker and program coordinator with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Central Regional Hospital, was honored today as the recipient of the 2021 John R. Larkins Award. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • Eritrea in a high-profile event celebrated the launch of four strategic documents: The National Health Sector Strategic Development Plan 2022-26 (HSSDP III) and its Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, the Essential Health Care Package (2021), and the National Action Plan for Health Security 2022-26 (NAPHS) on 28 April 2022. (who.int)
  • However, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, between May 2019 and July 2021, complete data (i.e., those who completed the baseline and post-180-day follow-up surveys) were collected from only 59 participants. (who.int)
  • It holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare: imagine a doctor being able to predict health outcomes - such as a hospital admission - and to intervene before an illness strikes," CMS Administrator Seema Verma said in a statement. (fedscoop.com)
  • Examining human health outcomes is a critical component of monitoring. (cdc.gov)
  • Surveillance of health impacts is useful as a back up screening tool for sentinel health outcomes, for research linking levels of exposure to specific health outcomes, and for program evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • and adverse health and safety outcomes (eg, accidents). (cdc.gov)
  • The main outcomes planned to be evaluated included unnecessary utilisation of acute health services, as measured by lower rates of unscheduled hospital readmissions, emergency department and specialist outpatient clinic visits in the intervention arm. (who.int)
  • was a joint initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, the Harvard School of Public Health, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings. (ihi.org)
  • The mission of the Semantic Web Health Care and Life Sciences Community Group (HCLS CG) is to develop, advocate for, and support the use of Semantic Web technologies across health care, life sciences, clinical research and translational medicine. (w3.org)
  • The HCLS CG provides a forum for supporting, developing and applying Semantic Web technologies across healthcare, life sciences, clinical research and the continuum of translational medicine. (w3.org)
  • The CG may also develop ongoing and mutually productive liaisons with relevant external organizations in healthcare, life sciences, and clinical research, including organizations that are actively working on relevant standards and/or implementations to which the HCLS's work might contribute. (w3.org)
  • A further 43% of healthcare workers reported atypical delays in delivering cancer care, and 50% agreed that patient access to research and clinical trials had been reduced. (plos.org)
  • Disruptions have been seen across all facets of cancer care, from delaying diagnoses and treatment to halting clinical trials, and diminishing access to psychosocial support [ 1 - 6 ]. (plos.org)
  • We're pursuing some strategies that are "a mile wide and an inch deep" - but getting deeper every day - such as common standards of care, and quality monitoring as part of our clinical integration program. (hcp-lan.org)
  • We are participating in CMMI's Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program in several clinical areas, and are adding more this fall. (hcp-lan.org)
  • Again, here we're transforming the clinical model to align with the new contracting model by aligning around a common standard of care and building pathways into physician workflows - this allows us to drive down the total cost of care while improving quality and patient satisfaction. (hcp-lan.org)
  • In a commencement ceremony Friday, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) celebrated graduates in its chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, oriental medicine, clinical practice and biomedical science programs. (nuhs.edu)
  • Evaluating the impact of a sleep health education and a personalised smartphone application on sleep, productivity and healthcare utilisation among employees: results of a randomised clinical trial. (cdc.gov)
  • PARTICIPANTS: There were 447 patients hospitalised for sepsis (cases), and 541 hospitalised for other causes (control) identified through clinical chart review. (lu.se)
  • Due to COVID-19, CSU has adopted temporary plan changes to the CSU Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans, which allow employees to make a one-time, mid-year enrollment change prospectively without a qualifying event during the remainder of the 2020 plan year. (sjsu.edu)
  • East Mediterr Health J. 2020;26(10):1155-1164. (who.int)
  • Health Care Access and Lived Experience of American Indian/Alaska Native Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Participants in the Pride and Connectedness Survey, 2020. (bvsalud.org)
  • Participants of the Pride and Connectedness 2020 survey , conducted through the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board , were asked about barriers to seeking and accessing care through a 10-question scale. (bvsalud.org)
  • Participants 420 healthcare professionals (116 doctors and 304 nurses) who were deployed to Wuhan by two affiliated hospitals of Sun Yat-sen University and Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University for 6-8 weeks from 24 January to 7 April 2020. (bmj.com)
  • The first is to be the most effective population health manager in the greater New York area and the second is to be the highest value provider of higher acuity care not only to the populations we manage, but also to those managed by other risk-bearing providers, payers, or plan sponsors. (hcp-lan.org)
  • After that hospital-level care at home, for example, it sets up the home-based care agency for a chance to care for patients afterward, when they no longer qualify for that higher-acuity care. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • Descriptive analyses of quantitative survey data were conducted, followed by inductive thematic content analyses of qualitative survey responses relating to cancer care disruption and perceptions of telehealth. (plos.org)
  • Among caregivers, research on fathers' healthcare-seeking behaviours and perceptions are limited, whereas research on mothers is available. (bmj.com)
  • Objectives To investigate patients' perceptions of their meetings with healthcare professionals and the extent to which they believe they can influence patient safety in these meetings. (bmj.com)
  • Main outcome measures Patients' perceptions of meetings with physicians and nurses, beliefs concerning patients' contributions to safer care and whether the patients had suffered harm in healthcare during the past 10 years. (bmj.com)
  • I am interested in researching the perceptions health and care professionals hold about individuals with epilepsy (IWE) and their condition. (bacp.co.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS Understanding how patients react to their experiences with preventable problems can assist health care at both the physician-patient and system levels. (annfammed.org)
  • Conclusions Most respondents believed that healthcare professionals can facilitate patient interaction and increase patient safety by encouraging patients to ask questions and take an active part in their care. (bmj.com)
  • We compared the weighted prevalence of periodontal disease and the practice of preventive oral health care, including practicing dental interproximal cleaning (flossing or using other interproximal cleaning devices) and use of preventive dental services, among people with and without diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • Objectives The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence, to report barriers and mental health impact of bullying behaviours and to analyse whether psychological support at work could affect victims of bullying in the healthcare workplace. (bmj.com)
  • Workplace bullying is one of the main problems medical personnel faces in recent years and studying its prevalence and its impact on behaviours is at the top of the research agenda for many academics and practitioners in healthcare worldwide. (bmj.com)
  • This component will address public health significance in areas of surveillance, prevention, treatment, dental care utilization, health policy, evaluation of Federal health programs, standardization of new methods, and oral health disparities. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS We conducted semistructured interviews with 24 primary care patients, asking them to describe their experiences with self-perceived preventable problems. (annfammed.org)
  • US adults with diabetes report suboptimal preventive oral health care practices compared with people without diabetes, thus emphasizing the need for improved preventive oral health care in this at-risk population. (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to examine the relationship between the presence of diabetes, periodontal disease, and preventive oral health care practices. (cdc.gov)
  • 327 providers from 23 VA primary care practices within one VHA regional network. (rand.org)
  • Increased access to mental health services and improved health care provider training that focuses on culturally relevant and gender -affirming practices would benefit the health and well-being of AI/AN people who identify as Two Spirit and LGBTQ+. (bvsalud.org)
  • Simultaneously, we're pursuing complete transformation of our primary care practices - going far beyond the PCMH model to a model that is purpose-built for population health. (hcp-lan.org)
  • CAMH: Do you think there are specific characteristics, practices or policies of a health care organization that are the biggest enablers of success in implementing value-based payment? (hcp-lan.org)
  • The United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and health authorities throughout the world recommend annual influenza vaccinations for healthcare workers (HCWs) in order to reduce the morbidity associated with influenza in healthcare settings [ 7 - 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results Campaigns received approximately 1000 link clicks from the target rural demographic and successfully enrolled participants using Facebook as a primary method of recruitment. (researchgate.net)
  • Main outcome measures The questionnaire included information on demographic data, Negative Act Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) behaviour scale, data on sources of bullying, perpetrators profile, causal factors, actions taken and reasons for not reporting bullying, psychological support and 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) scores to investigate psychological distress. (bmj.com)
  • We compared cisgender and gender -diverse participant demographic and scale responses to explore potential differences based on gender identity using the Pearson χ2 test of independence and ordinal logistic regression , respectively. (bvsalud.org)
  • event in May 2010 will contribute to broader regional and national efforts to make our health system perform better for all Americans. (ihi.org)
  • VA HSR&D Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation & Policy, Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • View a list of health system participants in HSII, along with their project lead(s). (pcori.org)
  • While the Australian health system has not been adversely affected to the same extent as many other countries in Europe and North America, the pandemic necessitated extensive preparations and widespread changes to routine healthcare. (plos.org)
  • PURPOSE We wanted to explore how patients' experiences with preventable problems in primary care have changed their behavioral interactions with the health care system. (annfammed.org)
  • One of the major global health challenges has been to protect health-care professionals and prevent the health-care system from being overwhelmed. (who.int)
  • The department's Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), a state-operated health care system comprised of 14 facilities, moved to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in July. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • 1 In the early phase of the outbreak in Wuhan, China, the healthcare system was overwhelmed as the number of patients with severe disease surged and many healthcare professionals were infected. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, appropriate protection of healthcare professionals is of utmost importance in the response to covid-19 in any healthcare system. (bmj.com)
  • This concept, I think, will have some longer-term strategy benefits for the health care system," Maupin said. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • There's a place for everyone in the health care system. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • Lebanon is a middle-income country facing multiple challenges ranging from scarce financial resources, migrants and asylum seekers challenges, loose health system rules and regulations, economic and ecosystem issues, in addition to the fragmented health system and the diversity of health policy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Essential Health Care Package (EHCP) is key for the HSSDP III implementation because it clearly outlines the services that are expected to be delivered at each level of the health system to ensure UHC and SDG 3 achievement. (who.int)
  • The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) is an important document for contributing to the resilience of the health system. (who.int)
  • Before my colleagues talk about what they're seeing in our health system, I just wanted to take a moment to personally reach out to each of you and tell you how grateful CDC is for all that you do. (cdc.gov)
  • This could drive up health care costs for patients, their families and the health system, and may not offer the most appropriate level of care. (who.int)
  • The reasons behind these associations include an inability to navigate a complex healthcare system, lower health literacy and misalignment of patient and caregiver goals. (who.int)
  • We provide services to keep patients who don't need to be in hospitals out, but we also deliver acute care in a value-based way. (hcp-lan.org)
  • Of the factors driving hospital-level care into the home are the Acute Hospital Care at Home model's success, a shortage of clinicians, COVID-19's overall impact and patients' growing desire to be at home. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • Without appropriate care for older persons in place, health services may inadvertently place older patients in acute care facilities. (who.int)
  • To assess the impact of the ECoC model on reducing unnecessary utilisation of acute health services and empowering patients for the management of personal health. (who.int)
  • 136 patients were directly admitted to inpatient healthcare services after clinic utilization. (springer.com)
  • The nurse-led emergency department avoidance model of care addressed a gap in service delivery, while optimizing service utilization by reducing ED presentations. (springer.com)
  • We investigated health care utilization, barriers to care, and hormone use among male-to-female transgender persons residing in New York City to determine whether current care is in accord with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and the goals of Healthy People 2010 . (aphapublications.org)
  • Utilization of health care providers by male-to-female transgender persons is associated with their reduction of some high-risk behaviors, but it does not result in adherence to standard of care recommendations for transgender individuals. (aphapublications.org)
  • What are the implications for public health practice? (cdc.gov)
  • Oral health care has been a low priority in public health services in the US (9). (cdc.gov)
  • Susan Maupin, the VP of health care operations at the consulting firm Advis, has seen her clients' interests completely shift during the public health emergency as part of that trend. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • In recent years, antibiotic resistance became a public health priority and triggered global actions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To address issues related to public health and chemical exposures, there is a need to better use the data already being collected, and to further broaden the information that is collected. (cdc.gov)
  • A broad examination of chemical use and disposal is essential to address proactively environmental public health. (cdc.gov)
  • I think, as we all know, we are confronting the greatest public health challenge to our nation in more than a century. (cdc.gov)
  • I want you to know that protecting healthcare workers, yourselves, your colleagues is a priority for CDC, and we continue to try to focus on our public health response collectively. (cdc.gov)
  • Notably, Medicare and Medicaid as national health programs help reduce health disparities and inequity in the most vulnerable populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Diastolic BP, which drives cardiovascular risk in younger populations, was 4.5 mm Hg lower at 6 months postpartum and 7 mm Hg lower at 4 years postpartum in patients randomly assigned to BP self-management vs usual care - even after they were no longer taking antihypertensives. (medscape.com)
  • In recent years, CARE has worked with longstanding partner organizations in Romania responding to the needs of the most vulnerable populations, particularly children in need. (care.org)
  • Enhanced Community of Care (ECoC) is a care model that incorporates health coaching using motivational interviewing techniques and facilitates the integration of health and social care for older populations living in low-income communities in Singapore. (who.int)
  • Lessons learnt from this study can be adapted in diverse country contexts to ensure that research on vulnerable older populations can be conducted safely and ethically during the current and future pandemic and other health emergencies. (who.int)
  • The study aimed to evaluate and compare perceived adverse psychological symptoms (stress, anxiety, depression), and insomnia by health-care professionals working in quarantine and non-quarantine hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt, and to explore associated factors with adverse psychological symptoms and insomnia. (who.int)
  • As a response to the COVID-19 epidemic, Egypt established a unique care model under World Health Organization (WHO) supervision, whereby specific hospitals are assigned as "quarantine hospitals" for COVID-19 patients. (who.int)
  • Setting 20 in total neonatal intensive care units in 17 hospitals in Greece. (bmj.com)
  • CMS also has received continued interest in involving new health systems and hospitals in the program, a CMS spokesperson told Home Health Care News. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • If it does, there's a lot to consider in order to make it financially worthwhile for both hospitals and the assisting home-based care agencies. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • Preventing unnecessary readmissions to hospitals and use of emergency and outpatient department services is key to enabling more sustainable health care use by older people. (who.int)
  • Founded in 1996, ATI Physical Therapy is a nationally-recognized provider of orthopedic rehabilitation services specializing in physical therapy, work conditioning/hardening, hand therapy, aquatic therapy, sports medicine, and women's health. (atipt.com)
  • Adults with diabetes reported suboptimal preventive oral health care behaviors in use of preventive dental services and interproximal dental cleaning than people without diabetes, despite their health disparity related to periodontal disease. (cdc.gov)
  • However, dental care is not included in Medicare, and only basic dental services are sometimes covered through Medicaid. (cdc.gov)
  • NHANES is critical for monitoring oral health status, risk indicators for disease, and access to preventive and treatment services. (cdc.gov)
  • This study describes disruptions and reorganisation of cancer services in Australia since the onset of COVID-19, from the perspectives of people affected by cancer and healthcare workers. (plos.org)
  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Mecklenburg Sheriff's Office are partnering together to offer a new service at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • As part of a shared commitment to behavioral health and the well-being of children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and UNC Health will partner to convert the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner, N.C., into a 54-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • Nearly all 10,000 employees at state-operated healthcare facilities are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and compliant with a mandatory vaccination requirement, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding services at the Walter B. Jones Center to include outpatient opioid treatment for residents of eastern North Carolina. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • Find service providers who have previous experience working with NDIS participants and who can provide the assistance and services you need. (compasscare.net.au)
  • The US Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (fedscoop.com)
  • The Honorable Minister informed the participants that the HSSDP III was designed to provide all strategic guidance for 5 years and contributes to the socio-economic growth of the country while the Essential Health Coverage (EHCP) will guide the provision of health services at all levels of the health facilities and the NAPHS will be the guiding document for health emergencies. (who.int)
  • Advance directives are an important component of care planning for individuals with serious illnesses who require long-term care services and supports or need end-of-life care, which may improve quality and satisfaction with end-of-life care. (cdc.gov)
  • Anecdotal reports describe how patients who experience error change their behaviors in interacting with health care clinicians. (annfammed.org)
  • 8 - 11 Patients do report they experience error in ambulatory care, 12 , 13 and many patients and physicians express the belief that patients have some responsibility for their safety. (annfammed.org)
  • Facebook was an affordable and efficacious strategy for enrolling adults in behavioral research studies on tobacco and mental health. (researchgate.net)
  • Researchers at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), a not for profit educational and research institution in Lombard, have conducted several studies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care for chronic low back pain. (nuhs.edu)
  • Objective To examine the protective effects of appropriate personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare professionals who provided care for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). (bmj.com)
  • Over 25% of participants perceived the cost of medical care, access to specialists, and a paucity of transgender-friendly and transgender-knowledgeable providers as barriers to care. (aphapublications.org)
  • Finances, lack of psychologists /other mental health support, and lack of psychological support groups for Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities were the top 3 barriers to care experienced by all participants (84%, 82%, and 80%, respectively). (bvsalud.org)
  • Nonetheless, few population-based studies have examined disparities in oral health preventive care behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • We propose an association of mistrust with the behaviors of avoidance and advocacy, and suggest that further research explore the potential impact these patient behaviors have on the provision of health care. (annfammed.org)
  • Setting The study was conducted in primary and secondary care in three county councils in southeast Sweden by means of a survey questionnaire despatched in January 2017. (bmj.com)
  • Ceesay was appointed as Minister of Health and Social Welfare by Adama Barrow on 22 February 2017. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our objective was to examine disparities in preventive oral health care among US adults with diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • 1-3 This is based on the premise that patients are privileged witnesses of their care in the sense that they are at the centre of the treatment process and, unlike healthcare professionals, observe the whole process of care. (bmj.com)
  • We consulted with leaders from organizations working in the field, such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Quality Forum, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Quality Improvement Organizations, regional business coalitions, major health plan leaders, and others, seeking recommendations for sites with evidence of regional, cross-organizational intentionality with respect to cost reduction and quality improvement. (ihi.org)
  • A theoretically informed process is needed to assist research teams and practitioners in their evaluation of Facebook's feasibility as a recruitment tool and development of online materials for recruiting rural adults into healthcare delivery intervention development studies. (researchgate.net)
  • Most medical error research focuses on errors in hospital care, 1 although most health care is delivered in the outpatient, primary care setting. (annfammed.org)
  • Patient involvement to achieve safer care is an area of increasing policy, research, healthcare management and practice interest in numerous countries. (bmj.com)
  • I am looking for research participants, to participate in a group interview with a maximum of six participants available for interview within the next few weeks. (bacp.co.uk)
  • Previously, the research group performed a pilot study, the Self-Management of Postnatal Antihypertensive Treatment ( SNAP-HT ) trial and the SNAP- extension trial , which compared a BP self-monitoring intervention with usual care in 91 women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia requiring postnatal antihypertensive treatment. (medscape.com)
  • The majority of data findings originate from high-income countries with unique Health Systems that limit the comparability of results with Low- and Middle-income countries (LMICs) and highlight the gap in research in these regions [ 28 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, a research paper about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health research with older people will be published, which elucidates six factors that were key to ensuring continuity during a health emergency when conducting research with older people. (who.int)
  • Placing participants' needs, their safety and well-being above Key Performance Indicators or other metrics for research success during health emergencies. (who.int)
  • The key message is that participant safety is paramount and research should be terminated if it is deemed the best course to protect participant safety, irrespective of research success considerations. (who.int)
  • Milwaukee, WI - ATI Physical Therapy has entered into a new relationship with UnitedHealthcare, giving UnitedHealthcare plan participants "in-network" access to ATI Physical Therapy's twelve outpatient physical therapy clinics in southeastern Wisconsin. (atipt.com)
  • In order to make a change to your contribution amount, you must complete a Dependent Care/Health Care Reimbursement Account Plans Enrollment Authorization form [pdf] and submit to the Benefits Office. (sjsu.edu)
  • And if you're going to reimburse at a hospital level, or something akin to that, there's going to have to be a lot of things that take place to make sure that that the care is synonymous with that reimbursement structure. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • Ceesay was the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health and Social Care. (wikipedia.org)
  • The launch event was attended by the senior officials from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Land Water and Environment, Ministry of Finance and National Development, and the Ministry of Local Government among others. (who.int)
  • The rural tobacco intervention development study received a total of 477 link clicks, cost only $155.80, and enrolled three (23%) of its 13 participants from Facebook. (researchgate.net)
  • The rural mental health intervention development study received a total of 518 link clicks, cost only $233.28, and enrolled 178 participants. (researchgate.net)
  • Following a baseline visit at day 1 to 6 after delivery, while in the postnatal ward, the patients were randomly assigned 1:1 to the intervention group (112 women) or usual care group (108 women). (medscape.com)
  • Intervention: Participants were randomised to intervention (n=794) or control (n=561) on consent. (cdc.gov)
  • Intervention participants received the SHAW educational programme at baseline plus access to the personalised dayzz app for up to 9 months. (cdc.gov)
  • Employees in the intervention reported fewer mental health visits (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.94, p=0.01) and lower healthcare utilisation over the study interval (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.67 to 0.98, p=0.03). (cdc.gov)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of continual efforts to ensure that the experiences and voices of vulnerable older people are heard before, during and after health emergencies. (who.int)
  • While the long-term impact of COVID-19 remains unclear, the immediate impacts on patients, their carers and the healthcare workforce are increasingly evident. (plos.org)
  • Two separate online cross-sectional surveys were completed by: a) cancer patients, survivors, carers, family members or friends (n = 852) and b) healthcare workers (n = 150). (plos.org)
  • Overall, 42% of cancer patients and survivors reported experiencing some level of care disruption. (plos.org)
  • In the hospital or clinic, numerous PCP outbreaks have been reported among immunocompromised patients who shared common healthcare workers (HCWs), hospital rooms, wards, or clinics ( 12 - 21 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to assess how patients' experiences with self-perceived preventable problems, including medical error and quality lapses, affected them emotionally and altered their interactions with health care. (annfammed.org)
  • Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? (bmj.com)
  • Participants Survey data were collected from 1445 patients, 333 of whom were complainants (patients who had filed a complaint about being harmed in healthcare) and 1112 regular patients (patients recruited from healthcare units). (bmj.com)
  • Almost one-third (31.2%) of the respondents (both complainants and regular patients) reported that they had suffered harm in healthcare during the past 10 years. (bmj.com)
  • The assumption is that patients' involvement in their own treatment or care can improve patient safety. (bmj.com)
  • 2 - 5 The Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders include a psychological and medical evaluation before hormone treatment, 1 with continued medical supervision during hormone use by a physician experienced in caring for transgender patients. (aphapublications.org)
  • On the population health side, we have a large, engaged primary care and medical specialty base, and are absolutely committed to supporting patients in a population health model across payers. (hcp-lan.org)
  • Our goal is to move all of the patients in our primary care base into a population health mode. (hcp-lan.org)
  • For example we have observed a 53% reduction in hospital admissions for patients who are managed through our Preventable Admissions Care Team clinic over their first year in the program. (hcp-lan.org)
  • These study participants were provided with appropriate personal protective equipment to deliver healthcare to patients admitted to hospital with covid-19 and were involved in aerosol generating procedures. (bmj.com)
  • 77 healthcare professionals with no exposure history to covid-19 and 80 patients who had recovered from covid-19 were recruited to verify the accuracy of antibody testing. (bmj.com)
  • All 420 study participants had direct contact with patients with covid-19 and performed at least one aerosol generating procedure. (bmj.com)
  • 3 4 5 During an epidemic, the infection of healthcare professionals has a major negative impact on the capacity to treat patients, on the morale of professionals, and on public confidence. (bmj.com)
  • During the early phase of the outbreak it was unclear what personal protective equipment would provide sufficient protection to healthcare professionals when caring for patients with covid-19. (bmj.com)
  • Standardised/Simulated Participants, or SPs, are members of the public who undergo training to play the roles of family members or patients. (edgehill.ac.uk)
  • The sample size consisted of 1289 patients with documented healthcare-associated infection (HAI) or community-associated infection (CAI). (biomedcentral.com)
  • ECoC aims to empower patients with respect to self-care as well as improve patient understanding and management of transitions in care, for example, from hospital to the home. (who.int)
  • The original protocol aimed for 150 participants of low-SES older patients, 50 years and older, in a non-randomised control study to evaluate ECoC. (who.int)
  • PARTICIPANTS: There were 447 patients hospitalised for sepsis (cases), and 541. (lu.se)
  • Every rescue team must have an ambulance equipped in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Health of 6 February, 2012, including: portable defibrillator, stretcher, RR monitor, a set of splints, oxygen tank, intubation kit for children and adults, and a set of dressings. (medicover.pl)
  • first aid station (equipped in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Health of 6 February, 2012, including: two patient beds, a defibrillator, an oxygen bottle, a set of splints, and a set of dressings). (medicover.pl)
  • Saffie Lowe Ceesay is a Gambian politician and civil servant who was the Minister of Health and Social Welfare in Adama Barrow's cabinet. (wikipedia.org)
  • In her key note address the Minister of Health, Honorable Amina Nurhussien described that the documents launched are important costed tools that will guide the country to achieve the aspirations of the Eritrean people to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). (who.int)
  • During the launching ceremony, the Heads of Agency for the UN partners working in the health sector congratulated the Minister of Health for the development of these documents and pledged their support for the implementation of these documents because they are important for the development of the country and the achievement of SDG 3 and Universal Health Coverage. (who.int)
  • Minister of Health, Honorable Amina Nurhussien making a speech at the launching. (who.int)
  • The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a primary care delivery model predicated on shared responsibility for patient care among members of an interprofessional team. (rand.org)
  • Medical health-screening questions were asked to the participants by the oral health examiners prior to beginning to oral health examination in accordance with approved study protocols for the prevention of infective endocarditis. (cdc.gov)
  • 3 - 5 Dovey and Phillips support a definition that includes "policy, regulation, payment and management as well as medical care delivery. (annfammed.org)
  • Conclusion It is crucial to consider the cultural background and also imperative to address issues related to medical cost and the credibility of health facilities to improve fathers' healthcare-seeking behaviour. (bmj.com)
  • Despite these recommendations, available data suggest that many transpersons are uninsured and that, overall, a smaller proportion of transpersons than of the general population access medical care. (aphapublications.org)
  • According to a national survey, only 30% to 40% of transgender individuals utilize any regular medical care. (aphapublications.org)
  • Do you work with people who have epilepsy in a medical or care context? (bacp.co.uk)
  • To learn more about the reputations of the providers, look for referrals from other NDIS participants or medical experts and read online reviews. (compasscare.net.au)
  • Students with learning disabilities, chronic health conditions, or other disabilities sometimes need to take a reduced course load due to medical or health issues or as an approved academic accommodation by the U.S. disability office. (miusa.org)
  • If you will need to return to your home country to receive medical care, it is important to be aware of program and visa requirements for leaving and re-entering the United States. (miusa.org)
  • Almost every page of the nearly 2,700 that make up the new federal health care law has generated political and legal controversy, but the one major command of the law that has troubled the federal courts the least is a new requirement that employers - in both the private and public sectors - provide adequate medical insurance for their workers. (scotusblog.com)
  • The types of advance directives include documents that designate a health care decision maker, proxy, or surrogate, do-not-resuscitate orders, physician or medical orders for life-sustaining treatments, and living wills. (cdc.gov)
  • Results The average age of study participants was 35.8 years and 68.1% (286/420) were women. (bmj.com)
  • We also gathered data related to experience of care and population health. (ihi.org)
  • We performed a secondary analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2016. (cdc.gov)
  • Secondary data analysis of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) survey data from two time periods. (rand.org)
  • The quality of data in this survey is controlled by (1) an intense training period for the health technologists who were assigned to conduct the oral health examinations with calibration of OH examiners prior to the beginning of the survey, (2) periodic monitoring and recalibration of OH examiners, and (3) periodic retraining of OH examination teams. (cdc.gov)
  • And several other population health initiatives will be announced soon. (hcp-lan.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted cancer care worldwide. (plos.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically and precipitously altered the cancer care landscape. (plos.org)
  • Variable models of care have been adopted in different countries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (who.int)
  • The pandemic has been a source of numerous stressors on health-care professionals who have been found to display heightened stress, become emotionally affected and traumatized, and have higher levels of depression and anxiety (5-7). (who.int)
  • Moreover, health-care professionals are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorders, which may develop following exposure to traumatic events among workers operating in such a pandemic context (8,9). (who.int)
  • The SNF-at-home model, which home health agencies have explored as skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have struggled during the pandemic, similarly requires retooling. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • The healthcare workers, you all putting your own health at risk each day are truly the heroes of our pandemic response. (cdc.gov)
  • The others are: guaranteed coverage in plans provided by insurance companies, the mandate to individuals to obtain health insurance, state-run health insurance markets, called "exchanges," where individuals and small employers' workers can shop for insurance packages, and expansion of the federal-state Medicaid program of care for the poor and the disabled. (scotusblog.com)
  • CARE has trained over 500 psychologists and volunteers on psychosocial support and emergency first aid. (care.org)
  • NHANES III Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusion Before a safe and effective vaccine becomes available, healthcare professionals remain susceptible to covid-19. (bmj.com)
  • The main purpose of this camp is the effective organization of children's leisure, ensuring interaction between the participants of the festival, creating conditions for more interesting and fruitful summer holidays for them. (menafn.com)
  • Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a considerable threat to health, particularly in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), where residents are especially vulnerable. (mdpi.com)
  • National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi speaks at the eHealth Exchange annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2022. (fedscoop.com)
  • The overarching goal of care for transgender persons, as articulated in the Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (formerly the Harry Benjamin Society), is "lasting personal comfort with the gendered self to maximize overall psychological well-being and self-fulfillment. (aphapublications.org)
  • Both cisgender and gender -diverse participants experienced at least some difficulties accessing health care . (bvsalud.org)
  • However, gaps were identified in provision of psychological support and 20% of participants reported that they were unlikely to use telehealth again. (plos.org)
  • More and earlier screening for health-care professionals dealing with COVID-19, in addition to providing psychological support, is highly encouraged. (who.int)
  • 4 The Institute of Medicine, in their report Patient Safety: Achieving a New Standard of Care , "strongly believes that patient safety is indistinguishable from the delivery of quality care. (annfammed.org)
  • They can ease that transition [for the patient], because they're not going to qualify for that hospital-level care forever," Maupin said. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • I think all home health agencies need to evaluate their service offerings and make sure that they can provide that next-level care that a hospital at home patient may need," Maupin said. (homehealthcarenews.com)
  • If you're a patient, please refer your questions to your healthcare provider. (cdc.gov)
  • Patient improvements in self-care and health knowledge were to be assessed qualitatively and quantitatively by using a version of Hibbard's Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13). (who.int)
  • The mental health impact on victims and witnesses was severe and support at work was necessary to ensure good mental health status among employees. (bmj.com)
  • The instrument used in the study does not provide substantial causal evidence or identification of risk factors related to bullying in healthcare employees. (bmj.com)
  • Objectives: We evaluated an online Sleep Health and Wellness (SHAW) programme paired with dayzz, a personalised sleep training programme deployed via smartphone application (dayzz app) that promotes healthy sleep and treatment for sleep disorders, among employees at a large healthcare organisation. (cdc.gov)
  • All survey participants 3-19 and 30 years and older were eligible for the oral health examination. (cdc.gov)
  • Most of the rules and regulations for visas are the same for participants with or without disabilities, but there are also some additional considerations that people with disabilities should know. (miusa.org)
  • The reorganisation of cancer care increased the psychological and practical burden on carers, with hospital visitation restrictions and appointment changes reducing their ability to provide essential support. (plos.org)
  • Enterprise-wide Project Discounts - Discounts start @ 10% and build up as more participants support our ongoing projects in your space. (strategyr.com)
  • This year's theme is A Superheroes Holiday Parade, and the community is encouraged to dress in superhero clothing to support our JIRDC and community health care heroes. (ncdhhs.gov)
  • Sociodemographic information perceived general health, healthy lifestyle, insomnia (using Insomnia Severity Index), adverse psychological symptoms (using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21), worries and concerns about COVID-19, future perspective about COVID-19, and coping strategies were collected. (who.int)
  • Female and younger age health care professionals were more prone to report adverse psychological symptoms. (who.int)
  • During the deployment period in Wuhan, none of the study participants reported covid-19 related symptoms. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the differences in type of knee complaints between sport participants, in this study defined as athletes, and non-sport participants, defined as non-athletes, presenting in general practice. (nih.gov)
  • This study aims to reveal fathers' roles and perspectives with respect to the selection of care and treatment for children with pneumonia in a remote island of the Philippines. (bmj.com)
  • While most previous studies focused on mothers' healthcare-seeking behaviour for their children with pneumonia, this study emphasised the roles and perspectives of fathers which were of key importance when making a final decision in healthcare seeking. (bmj.com)
  • This is the first study globally aiming to investigate workplace bullying in a neonatal intensive care context. (bmj.com)
  • Despite being at high risk of exposure, study participants were appropriately protected and did not contract infection or develop protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2. (bmj.com)
  • This is the first nationwide study that quantifies the healthcare costs of antimicrobial resistance in Lebanon. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Named "Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation" by Advance Rehab Magazine, ATI has also achieved URAC Core Accreditation, a mark of distinction that recognizes ATI's commitment to quality health care. (atipt.com)
  • Interventions during this period can have long-term beneficial impacts on cardiovascular health," he said. (medscape.com)
  • The Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic was a service improvement initiative, which consisted of the implementation and evaluation of a nurse-led emergency department (ED) avoidance model of care. (springer.com)
  • Having regular preventive care dental visits and practicing good oral self-care, such as regular interproximal dental cleaning, are essential preventive measures to improve oral health among people with diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • thus, practicing preventive oral health care is an important part of diabetes self-care. (cdc.gov)
  • Educating people to improve their preventive oral health care is essential for good oral health and diabetes self-management. (cdc.gov)