The Impact of Care Specialty on Survival-Adjusted Medical Costs of COPD Patients After a Hospitalization: a longitudinal analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4406-x
Abstract: ABSTRACTBackgroundLittle is known about the impact of care provider’s specialty on the medical costs of COPD patients over time.ObjectiveTo compare the long-term medical costs between newly hospitalized COPD patients whose post-discharge care was initiated by… read more here.
Keywords: medical costs; costs copd; specialist care; copd patients ... See more keywords
The Berlin Declaration: A call to action to improve early actions related to type 2 diabetes. How can specialist care help?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.03.037
Abstract: Diabetes is a major global epidemic and places a huge burden on healthcare systems worldwide. The complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and related hospitalizations are major contributors to this burden, and there is strong… read more here.
Keywords: specialist care; berlin declaration; call action; type diabetes ... See more keywords
Late presentation of chronic HBV and HCV patients seeking first time specialist care in Spain: a 2-year registry review
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01885-0
Abstract: Chronic viral hepatitis infection affects an estimated 325 million people globally. People who initiate treatment after significant disease progression face increased risk of severe liver complications and death. Data are scarce on the characteristics and… read more here.
Keywords: late presentation; care spain; specialist care; care ... See more keywords
Just a click away: exploring patients’ perspectives on receiving care through the Champlain BASETM eConsult service
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DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmx073
Abstract: Background Excessive wait times for specialist care can have a substantial negative impact on health outcomes. The Champlain BASETM (Building Access to Specialists through eConsultation) eConsult service based in Ottawa, Canada has demonstrated the ability… read more here.
Keywords: specialist care; econsult; econsult service; care ... See more keywords
Effects of specialist care lower limb orthoses on personal goal attainment and walking ability in adults with neuromuscular disorders
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279292
Abstract: Background Lower limb orthoses intend to improve walking in adults with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Yet, reported group effects of lower limb orthoses on treatment outcomes have generally been small and heterogeneous. We propose that guideline-based… read more here.
Keywords: goal attainment; care; lower limb; specialist care ... See more keywords
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis as Reasons for Women’s Admission to Outpatient Specialist Care in Poland—A Retrospective Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041442
Abstract: This study aimed at presenting selected aspects of outpatient specialist care for women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis. The study was carried out using a retrospective analysis of the services provided under… read more here.
Keywords: endometriosis; specialist care; outpatient specialist; polycystic ovary ... See more keywords
Electronic Consultation by Advanced Practice Nurses to Improve Access to Specialist Care for Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20220307-02
Abstract: Older adults face several challenges when accessing specialist care. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) can perform an important role in primary care for older adults, particularly when bolstered with digital tools. In the current study, we… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; advanced practice; specialist care; care ... See more keywords