Academic Articles & Research Papers

Healthcare Management

Doctors are familiar with the professional regulation of their practice and behaviour through the General Medical Council and for their liabilities under civil law in the event that a patient comes to harm. The public outcry in response to ...

Professionalizing Healthcare Management: A Descriptive Case Study

Despite international recognition of the importance of healthcare management in the development of high-performing systems, the path by which countries may develop and sustain a professional healthcare management workforce has not been arti...

Leadership in Healthcare Management

The merit and influence of good leadership has become far more acknowledged and widespread in healthcare management. First-class leadership is vital because the complexity of the healthcare system requires the qualities of a good leader who...

Big data in healthcare: management, analysis and future prospects

‘Big data’ is massive amounts of information that can work wonders. It has become a topic of special interest for the past two decades because of a great potential that is hidden in it. Various public and private sector industries generate,...

Exploring health literacy pertaining to general wellbeing and chronic disease management among population registered within Primary Healthcare System: A Study protocol.

BackgroundEvidence suggests that high level of health literacy among patients is associated with high levels of accessibility to healthcare, better understanding consent-to-treat forms, increased compliance to treatment (particularly in tak...

Cost effectiveness of vildagliptin versus glimepiride as add-on treatment to metformin for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 patients in Greece

Abstract Objectives This study was designed to assess the cost-effectiveness of vildagliptin versus glimepiride as add-on to metformin in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in the Greek healthcare setting. Methods A ...

Evaluation of Knowledge and Self-Reported Performance of Primary School Healthcare Providers in the City of Abarkuh City Regarding the Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries

Introduction: Dental injuries are very common and negatively affect an individual's life. The effective management of emergencies in such situations depends on the knowledge of non-experts, such as healthcare providers, who are on-site duri...

A Review of Age-related Macular Degeneration and Current Concepts in Management

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent and progressive retinal disease that affects a substantial number of elderly individuals worldwide. This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the current concepts in the manag...

Analysis of the Status Quo and Influencing Factors of Community Residents’ Awareness of Basic Life Support and Willingness to Attempt Rescue

Yu-Fei Qian,1 Gui-Ling Geng,1 Yu-Qin Ren,2 Xin-Tong Zhang,2 Wen-Jun Sun,2 Qing Li2 1Department of School of Nursing, Nantong University Medical School, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Emergency, Nantong First Peo...

Multilevel factors associated with self-reported sexually transmitted infections among sexually active women in Africa: a socio-ecological analysis

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose a significant public health challenge globally, negatively impacting reproductive health and increasing the likelihood of infertility, complications during pregnanc...

Can Oscillometry Replace Spirometry as a Major Tool for Lung Function Testing? – An Overview

Developing countries face a huge challenge in managing obstructive lung disorders due to frequency, severity, management, and economic impact. Spirometry has been the popular choice to assess the severity and reversibility of airflow obstru...

Attitudes towards suicidal behavior in medical students of Lahore, Pakistan

Introduction The increasing global suicide rates pose a considerable strain on healthcare professionals. Subsequently, their attitudes toward suicide prevention may influence suicide risk and management, affecting the quality of care. Objec...

Mortality trends among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Sweden: A nationwide observational cohort study

Background: It is important to know if mortality among hospitalised COVID-19 patients has changed as the pandemic has progressed. The aim of this study was to describe the dynamics over time of mortality among patients hospitalised for COVI...

Adherence and health care costs

Aurel O Iuga,1,2 Maura J McGuire3,4 1Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2Johns Hopkins University, 3Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, 4Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA Abstract: Medication non...

Public–private partnership in pipelining science of acute care ecosystem: Insights from Taiwan's Presidential Hackathon

Abstract Introduction The acute care system faced significant challenges in managing healthcare emergencies due to a lack of coordination between emergency services and logistical support. This disorganization undermined collaboration and r...

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Why do healthcare professionals fail to escalate as per the early warning system (EWS) protocol? A qualitative evidence synthesis of the barriers and facilitators of escalation

Abstract Background Early warning systems (EWSs) are used to assist clinical judgment in the detection of acute deterioration to avoid or reduce adverse events including unanticipated cardiopulmonary arrest, admission to the intensive care ...

Healthcare Management

Healthcare management

Management: history and terminology Healthcare management is often defined as leadership and direction in organizations that deliver health-related services – such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and health maintenance organizations ...

Healthcare Management