The persistence of digital divides in the use of health information: a comparative study in 28 European countries
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01363-w
Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to identify which are the socio-demographic factors that can describe health information users’ profiles in Europe and assess which are the factors distinguishing users and non-users and their association with the… read more here.
Keywords: information; digital divides; use health; persistence digital ... See more keywords
Comparing Canadian physicians and patients on their use of e-health tools
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2017.08.007
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study was to compare IT indicators of e-health usage by physicians and patients in Ontario, Canada. The research sought to assess the physicians' and patients' use of certain technologies… read more here.
Keywords: comparing canadian; patients use; canadian physicians; use health ... See more keywords
Approaches to Address Premature Death of Patients When Assessing Patterns of Use of Health Care Services After an Index Event
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000923
Abstract: Background: Studies of the use of health care after the onset of disease are important for assessing quality of care, treatment disparities, and guideline compliance. Cohort definition and analysis method are important considerations for the… read more here.
Keywords: year; use health; competing risk; ami ... See more keywords
Use of health and support services by people living with dementia in the community setting
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12801
Abstract: To determine the access to and use of health‐care services by people with dementia in the community. read more here.
Keywords: services people; use health; dementia community;
Age Differences in the Use of Health Information Technology Among Adults in the United States: An Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey
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DOI: 10.1177/0898264320966266
Abstract: Background: Despite significant advancements in the use of health information technologies (HITs) in health care, older adults’ adoption of new technologies has consistently lagged behind that of younger adults. Objective: To compare ownership rates and… read more here.
Keywords: information national; use health; technology; health ... See more keywords
Trends in the use of health services and their relationship with multimorbidity in Brazil, 1998–2013
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05938-4
Abstract: Background Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of multimorbidity. Access to effective and equitable health services that meet NCDs’ needs is still limited in many countries. This constitutes the main barrier to coping… read more here.
Keywords: health services; 1998 2013; use health; relationship multimorbidity ... See more keywords
Depressive symptoms and use of health services among older adults in Israel
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DOI: 10.1186/s13584-020-00374-5
Abstract: Objectives Depressive symptoms are often undetected, particularly among older adults. The purpose of this study is to provide information on the prevalence, characteristics, and patterns of depressive symptoms among older adults residing in the community… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; symptoms use; use health; health ... See more keywords
Association between the Non-use of Health Services and Maltreatment Based on Ethnicity in Peru
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DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2022.0018
Abstract: Abstract:Objective. To determine the association between the non-use of health services due to mistreatment based on ethnicity in Peru. Methods. Secondary analysis of National Household Survey (ENAHO) for 2019. We used Poisson generalized linear models… read more here.
Keywords: use health; health; health services; ethnicity ... See more keywords
Failure to use health services by people with Chagas disease: Multilevel analysis of endemic area in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010785
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-use of health services in the last year by people with Chagas disease (CD) in an endemic area in Brazil and the contextual and individual factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: use health; last year; health; health services ... See more keywords
Predictors of health facility childbirth among unmarried and married youth in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266657
Abstract: Background Uganda has a high maternal mortality rate combined with poor use of health facilities at childbirth among youth. Improved use of maternal health services by the youth would help reduce maternal deaths in the… read more here.
Keywords: health; married youth; facilities childbirth; health facilities ... See more keywords
Use of health care services according to functional performance in community-dwelling older adults in Spain. An approach using GAMLSS models
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277681
Abstract: Functional performance in older adults is a predictor of survival and other health outcomes and its measurement is highly recommended in primary care settings. Functional performance and frailty are closely related concepts, and frailty status… read more here.
Keywords: use health; health; functional performance; older adults ... See more keywords