2017 Update on Medical Overuse: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.4361
Abstract: Importance Overuse of medical care is a well-recognized problem. Objective To identify and highlight original research articles published in 2016 that are most relevant to understanding medical overuse or strategies to reduce it. Evidence Review… read more here.
Keywords: medical overuse; medicine; update medical; 2017 update ... See more keywords
2019 Update on Medical Overuse: A Review.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.3842
Abstract: Importance Medical overuse is an important cause of patient harm and medical waste. Observation This structured literature review of English-language articles supplemented by examination of tables of contents of high-impact journals published in 2018 identified… read more here.
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2017 Update on Pediatric Medical Overuse: A Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.5752
Abstract: Importance Medical overuse has historically focused on adult health care, but interest in how children are affected by medical overuse is increasing. This review examines important research articles published in 2016 that address pediatric overuse.… read more here.
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2018 Update on Pediatric Medical Overuse: A Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5550
Abstract: Importance Efforts to combat medical overuse have gained traction in recent years, but success has been intermittent and shortcomings have been recognized. A commitment to a strong evidence base is needed to more broadly engage… read more here.
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Association of increased pain intensity, daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality, and quality of life with mobile phone overuse in patients with migraine: A multicenter, cross‐sectional comparative study
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2760
Abstract: Background: The number of regular smartphone users has increased dramatically worldwide. Headaches, followed by sleep difficulties, forgetfulness, dizziness, and other ailments, are among the most prevalent complaints among smartphone users during or after use. In… read more here.
Keywords: quality; sleep quality; pain intensity; overuse ... See more keywords
The impact of global budget payment reform on systemic overuse in Maryland.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hjdsi.2020.100475
Abstract: BACKGROUND Medical overuse is a leading contributor to the high cost of the US health care system and is a definitive misuse of resources. Elimination of overuse could improve health care efficiency. In 2014, the… read more here.
Keywords: systemic overuse; global budget; overuse; overuse maryland ... See more keywords
Avoiding overuse—the next quality frontier
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)32570-3
Abstract: As nations move toward universal health coverage (UHC), the stakes on quality of care rise. The poorest people in the world can least aff ord poor quality health care. They do not have the resources… read more here.
Keywords: quality; health care; health; overuse ... See more keywords
Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Strategies and Barriers to Overuse Injury Treatment in Adolescent Athletes.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0277
Abstract: CONTEXT Studies have illustrated that overuse injuries occur in adolescent athletes more often than previously reported. The general purpose of this study was to provide a thorough report of secondary school athletic trainers encounters, practices,… read more here.
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‘Harm? I don’t think so!’: medical overuse from the perspective of allied health professionals in Germany – a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102991
Abstract: Objectives Medical overuse is a well-documented increasing issue, primarily examined in the context of physicians. Previous research has also identified unnecessary services involving allied health professionals (AHPs). The objectives of our study were to explore:… read more here.
Keywords: overuse; medical overuse; health professionals; allied health ... See more keywords
Overuse of computed tomography for mild head injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293558
Abstract: Background Computed tomography (CT) scan is a common imaging technique used to evaluate the severity of a head injury. The overuse of diagnostic interventions in the health system is a growing concern worldwide. Objectives: The… read more here.
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2021 Update on Pediatric Overuse.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053384
Abstract: This update on pediatric medical overuse identifies and provides concise summaries of 10 impactful articles related to pediatric medical overuse from the years 2019 to 2020. read more here.
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