Scoping review of qualitative studies on family planning in Uganda. by Julie M Buser, Pebalo F Pebolo, Ella August, Gurpreet K Rana, Rachel Gray, Faelan E Jacobson-Davies, Edward Kumakech, Tamrat Endale, Anna Grace Auma, Yolanda R Smith

“…Institutional and policy-level factors, particularly a healthcare system's quality and policies, also shaped use. …”
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Item Selection for a New Health-Related Quality of Life Measure for Parkinson’s Disease: The Preference-Based Parkinson’s Disease Index (PB-PDI) by Selina Malouka, Lizabeth Teshler, Nancy Mayo, Marla Beauchamp, Julie Richardson, Ayse Kuspinar

“…This PBM will be critical for informing decisions about the cost-utility of PD treatments, guiding the resource allocation within our healthcare system. Future research will include cognitive debriefing with individuals with PD to refine item response options.…”
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Medicolegal aspects of medical malpractice claims following aesthetic interventions in Cairo, Egypt by Ghada Abdelwahed Rawash, Neveen Adel Ibrahim, Islam Mostafa Farrag, Somaya Youssef Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Medical malpractice presents a significant challenge to the healthcare system in Egypt and other countries, inflicting both physical and psychological harm on patients. …”
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Assessing the approaches to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: insights from a nationwide survey of Italian gynecologists (PURITY light) by Romolo Di Iorio, Paola Bianchi, Elena Casolati, Elena Piccolo, Mario Mangrella

“…This study evaluates the therapeutic approaches of Italian gynecologists in the treatment of NVP. In the Italian healthcare system, gynecologists play a central role in prenatal care and are the primary healthcare providers for pregnant women, unlike in other countries where midwives may have a more prominent role.MethodsFrom June to September 2022, a survey of Italian gynecologists was conducted during 15 scientific conferences. …”
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Exploring socio-demographic determinants of obesity in Jordanian women of reproductive age: insights from a nationwide survey by Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Sara Hosny El-Farargy, Mohamed Adel Dowidar, Mohamed Abd-ElGawad

“…This rising trend, exacerbates the burden of non-communicable diseases and places increasing strain on the healthcare system. Aim We aimed to explore the predictors associated with obesity among adult ever-married Jordanian women aged 20–49 years based on the Jordanian Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS). …”
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The Increasing Financial Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia by Patrick S. Tucker, Michael I. Kingsley, R. Hugh Morton, Aaron T. Scanlan, Vincent J. Dalbo

“…Per-patient, CKD produces a considerably greater financial impact on Australia’s healthcare system, compared to CVD. Research focusing on novel preventative/therapeutic interventions is warranted.…”
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Green Strategy–Based Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…Antibiotics have been the nucleus of chemotherapy since their discovery and introduction into the healthcare system in the 1940s. They are routinely used to treat bacterial infections and to prevent infections in patients with compromised immune systems and enhancing growth in livestock. …”
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Assessing Factors Contributing to Diarhoea Among Children Under Five Years in Kasese Municipal Council, Kasese District by Stephen, Bagonza

“…This was an indication that the spread of diarrhea is heavily influenced by the healthcare system, which needs to be adequately supported with both qualified and experienced health professionals that can adequately serve. …”
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Changes in laboratory value improvement and mortality rates over the course of the pandemic: an international retrospective cohort study of hospitalised patients infected with SARS... by Ramakanth Kavuluru, Xuan Wang, Paul Avillach, Florence Bourgeois, Kee Yuan Ngiam, Gabriel A Brat, Isaac Kohane, Tianxi Cai, Yuk-Lam Ho, Yuan Luo, Harrison G Zhang, Kelly Cho, Vincent Benoit, Antoine Neuraz, Chuan Hong, Sehi L'Yi, Griffin Weber, Bryce W Q Tan, Alba Gutiérrez-Sacristán, Clara-Lea Bonzel, Nathan P Palmer, Alberto Malovini, Valentina Tibollo, Meghan R Hutch, Molei Liu, Riccardo Bellazzi, Luca Chiovato, Fernando J Sanz Vidorreta, Trang T Le, William Yuan, Bertrand Moal, Michele Morris, David A Hanauer, Sarah Maidlow, Kavishwar Wagholikar, Shawn Murphy, Hossein Estiri, Adeline Makoudjou, Patric Tippmann, Jeffery Klann, Robert W Follett, Nils Gehlenborg, Gilbert S Omenn, Zongqi Xia, Arianna Dagliati, Shyam Visweswaran, Lav P Patel, Danielle L Mowery, Emily R Schriver, Malarkodi Jebathilagam Samayamuthu, Sara Lozano-Zahonero, Daniela Zöller, Amelia L M Tan, Byorn W L Tan, John H Holmes, Petra Schubert, Brett K. Beaulieu-Jones, Miguel Pedrera-Jiménez, Noelia García-Barrio, Pablo Serrano-Balazote, Andrew South

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Sexuality Assessment in Women Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer by Patricio Jaramillo Guerrero, Edison Enrique Sotalin Nivela, Eduardo Leonel Alvarado Pico

“…The inclusion of a psycho-oncologist in the healthcare system could contribute to a faster recovery of patients in their normal sexual life.…”
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Exploring Caregivers’ Perceptions on the Impact of Nyaope and Alcohol Use on Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative Investigation by Hulisani Matakanye, Takalani Grace Tshitangano

“…This proposed integration aims to create a cohesive and interconnected healthcare system capable of identifying, supporting, and treating TB patients with substance abuse issues more effectively. …”
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Creation and evaluation of a gender diversity focused cultural competency training for phlebotomists: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Henrietta Maku, Christina C. Pierre, Dina N. Greene, E. Henderson, Camille L. Rogers, Cameron Whitley, Gabrielle N. Winston-McPherson

“…Background: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients face unique challenges when navigating the healthcare system. In laboratory medicine, LGBTQIA + patients may experience bias and stigma when interacting with phlebotomists and laboratory professionals leading to substandard care and safety concerns. …”
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Perspectives of Yukon’s frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Liris Smith, Mark Christopher, Cody MacInnis, Janelle Yasay, Kat Secord, Paul Banks, Cindy Breitkreutz, Adam Mackie, Michelle Leach

“…The response to COVID-19 was mounted on the backs of frontline healthcare workers who made personal sacrifices and worked to exhaustion to serve their patients. As the healthcare system and its workforce recover from the pandemic, the calls to support healthcare workers must be answered.…”
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The benefits of coordinated rehabilitation in the treatment of stroke patients: A literature review by L. Shuranova, J. Vacková, M. Míková

“…As the cost of rehabilitation increases, the financial burden on the healthcare system also increases. Caring for a stroke patient also puts various burdens on the family. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Ruxolitinib vs Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis in Spain by María Teresa Gómez-Casares, Juan Carlos Hernández-Boluda, Antonio Jiménez-Velasco, Joaquin Martínez-López, María Giovanna Ferrario, Irmina Gozalbo, Joana Gostkorzewicz, Rudi Subirá

“…BAT on a lifetime horizon (≤15 years) from the societal perspective, while healthcare system perspective was included in the one-way sensitivity analysis. …”
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Healthcare access, quality of care and efficiency as healthcare performance measures: A Canadian health service view by Yamin Tauseef JAHANGIR, Elena NEITERMAN, Craig R. JANES, Samantha B. MEYER

“…Our paper established an argument and from our viewpoints we provide a more conceptual clarification on how these three intermediate variables may shape assessments in health system performance, while drawing from the Canadian healthcare system performance gaps and placing them as evidence. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Canadian Perspective by Yaariv Khaykin, Peter J. Mallow, John A. Rizzo, Atul Verma, Lauren Chun, Shelby Olesovsky, Matthew R. Reynolds

“…**Conclusions:** From the perspective of the Canadian Healthcare system, CA is a potentially cost-effective treatment compared to AAD therapy in a low stroke risk population using real-world data when examining a time horizon of greater than 5 years.…”
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Evidence-based practice utilisation and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals in West Shoa zone, central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Yohanis Megersa, Abebe Dechasa, Abera Shibru, Lema Mideksa, Meseret Robi Tura

“…Level of education, knowledge about EBP, sufficient time at the workplace, and cooperative and supportive colleagues were among the factors associated with good EBP utilisation. The healthcare system in general, hospital management specifically, needs to design strategies to improve evidence-based nursing practice in the area.…”
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Goal-oriented care for patients with chronic conditions or multimorbidity in primary care: A scoping review and concept analysis. by Dagje Boeykens, Pauline Boeckxstaens, An De Sutter, Lies Lahousse, Peter Pype, Patricia De Vriendt, Dominique Van de Velde, Primary Care Academy

“…<h4>Background</h4>The healthcare system is faced by an ageing population, increase in chronic conditions and multimorbidity. …”
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Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Eribulin Mesylate as a Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer in Spain: Management in the Later Line of Therapy by Gabriel Tremblay, Unnati Majethia, Ilias Kontoudis, Jesús De Rosendo

“…**Methods:** A Markov model was developed from the perspective of the Spanish healthcare system. The model had three health states: Stable; Progression and Death. …”
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