Extreme climatic conditions and health service utilisation across rural and metropolitan New South Wales
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-017-1313-5
Abstract: Periods of successive extreme heat and cold temperature have major effects on human health and increase rates of health service utilisation. The severity of these events varies between geographic locations and populations. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: service utilisation; health service; service; heat waves ... See more keywords
Cost-sharing reduction and health service utilisation, health-related lifestyles, and obesity: evidence from the Australian health concession card policy.
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DOI: 10.1071/py21025
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Australian Health Concession Card (HCC) policy aims to improve access to affordable health services and medicines by providing reduced patient cost-sharing. This study explored the association between HCC holding and health service utilisation,… read more here.
Keywords: health service; health; service utilisation; policy ... See more keywords
Linking health service utilisation and mortality data-unravelling what happens after fall-related paramedic care.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab254
Abstract: BACKGROUND A randomised controlled trial implemented and evaluated a new model of care for non-transported older fallers to prevent future falls and unplanned health service use. This current study uses linked data to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: health service; health; service utilisation; service use ... See more keywords
Trends in mental health service utilisation by Australia's older population
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13118
Abstract: To examine the incidence, trends, and differences between age groups and sex in Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)‐subsidised mental health service utilisation by older Australians over the past 10 years. read more here.
Keywords: health service; service utilisation; mental health;
Effects of health‐related quality of life on health service utilisation in patients with colorectal neoplasms
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DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12926
Abstract: This study was to assess the impact of HRQOL on health service utilisation using four different count data models. The HRQOL was measured using the Short-Form Six-Dimension instrument and the functional assessment of cancer therapy-colorectal… read more here.
Keywords: health service; health; service utilisation; utilisation patients ... See more keywords
Perception about palliative care and factors influencing the likelihood of palliative care service utilisation among adult cancer patients in Ethiopia.
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DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13735
Abstract: PURPOSE This study aims to assess the perception about palliative care and factors influencing the likelihood of palliative care service utilisation among adult cancer patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019. METHODS A facility-based… read more here.
Keywords: care service; palliative care; care; service utilisation ... See more keywords
Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver‐reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: A national survey
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16192
Abstract: To investigate the association between the lack of dental service utilisation and dental caries in Australian Indigenous children. read more here.
Keywords: lack dental; dental service; caries australian; association lack ... See more keywords
Health service utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a multicountry empirical assessment with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-008069
Abstract: Introduction There are concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continuation of essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa. Through the Countdown to 2030 for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health country collaborations, analysts… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; health; service utilisation; health services ... See more keywords
Primary care service utilisation and outcomes in type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal cohort analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054654
Abstract: Objectives To describe primary care utilisation patterns among adults with type 2 diabetes and to quantify the association between utilisation and long-term health outcomes. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting 168 primary care practices in Southern… read more here.
Keywords: care; type diabetes; cohort; primary care ... See more keywords
Comparing income-related inequality on health service utilisation between older rural-to-urban migrant workers and older rural residents in China: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060581
Abstract: Objectives This study quantifies income-related inequalities in health service utilisation of older rural-to-urban migrant workers, by comparison with older rural residents, and identify with factors giving rise to the inequalities. Setting Nationally representative survey conducted… read more here.
Keywords: older rural; health; service utilisation; health service ... See more keywords
Spatial distribution of common childhood illnesses, healthcare utilisation and associated factors in Ethiopia: Evidence from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281606
Abstract: Introduction Childhood illnesses, such as acute respiratory illness, fever, and diarrhoea, continue to be public health problems in low-income countries. Detecting spatial variations of common childhood illnesses and service utilisation is essential for identifying inequities… read more here.
Keywords: health; childhood illnesses; utilisation; service utilisation ... See more keywords