Blinder Oaxaca and Wilk Neutrosophic Fuzzy Set-Based IoT Sensor Communication for Remote Healthcare Analysis by Osamah Ibrahim Khalaf, Rajesh Natarajan, Natesh Mahadev, Prasanna Ranjith Christodoss, Thangarasu Nainan, Carlos Andres Tavera Romero, Ghaida Muttashar Abdulsahib

“…In this paper, the purpose of the study is to introduce a novel and intelligent remote healthcare system based on modern technologies like the Internet of things (IoT) and Neutrosophic fuzzy systems to ensure precise data analysis with lesser time and energy consumption. …”
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Descriptive analysis of interpreter service mode costs & usage in Northwestern Wisconsin pre and peri COVID-19 by Elena N. Casey, Erin Fitzgerald, Hannah S. Rackers, Derek Bates, Kelson Fox, Mary Bygd

“…Abstract Background Interpreter service mode (in person, audio, or video) can impact patient experiences and engagement in the healthcare system, but clinics must balance quality with costs and volume to deliver services. …”
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The flow pattern of neuro-pediatric emergency visits during COVID-19 pandemic by Imad M. Khojah, Osama Y. Muthaffar, Anas S. Alyazidi, Maha K. Alghamdi, Mayar Alhuqaili, Hassan A. Alalawi, Ohud T. Alharbi, Latifa A. Almuharib

“…Abstract Background COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has highly impacted the healthcare system and patients, especially patients with epilepsy, due to the fact that the success of their treatment depends on obtaining sustainable access to medical professions, diagnostic services, facilities, and medications. …”
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Emotional exhaustion and turnover intentions among young ICU nurses: a model based on the job demands-resources theory by Xiaona Zhang, Haitao Huang, Songtao Zhao, Dan Li, Hua Du

“…Their turnover intentions not only directly impact the physiological health and life outcomes of critically ill patients but also significantly affect the efficient operation of the healthcare system. Previous research has noted the association between nurse emotional exhaustion and turnover intentions. …”
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The Association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Thyroid Cancer by Young-Gyun Seo, Ho-Chun Choi, Ah Reum An, Do Joon Park, Young Joo Park, Kyu Eun Lee, Sue K. Park, Yunji Hwang, Belong Cho

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Considerations and experiences with healthcare-seeking during the first COVID-19 lockdown in Denmark by Isabella Raasthøj Holst, Lisa Maria Sele Sætre, Gitte Bruun Lauridsen, Kirubakaran Balasubramaniam, Peter Haastrup, Sonja Wehberg, Dorte Ejg Jarbøl

“…Being worried about burdening the healthcare system was most frequently reported (45%), followed by being in doubt about acceptable contact reasons (33%), and concern about infection (24%). …”
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Prehospital care for ovarian cancer in Catalonia: could we do better in primary care? Retrospective cohort study by Mercè Marzo-Castillejo, Josep M Borras, Carmen Vela-Vallespín, Paula Manchon‐Walsh, Luisa Aliste

“…Objective To assess the impact of prehospital factors (diagnostic pathways, first presentation to healthcare services, intervals, participation in primary care) on 1-year and 5-year survival in people with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).Design Retrospective quasi-population-based cohort study.Setting Catalan Integrated Public Healthcare System.Participants People with EOC who underwent surgery with a curative intent in public Catalan hospitals between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2014.Outcome measures Data from primary and secondary care clinical histories and care processes in the 18 months leading up to confirmation (signs and symptoms at presentation, diagnosis pathways, referrals, diagnosis interval) of the EOC diagnosis (stage, histology type, treatment). …”
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Developing a codesigned text message-based digital oral health education resource (TOOTH) by Shalinie King, Lauren Adriel Church, Edel O’Hagan, Dion Candelaria, Aboli Pawar, Ashley Cooper, Rebecca Chen, Alice Gibson

“…Key themes identified by clinicians included (1) limited support from medical and allied health teams for integrating oral health care into the healthcare system, (2) government-supported measures enable prevention, and (3) poor oral health of Australians. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Affordable Care Act from the Perspective of People Living with HIV: The Interplay between Knowledge, Stigma, Trust, and Attitudes by Christopher Kaperak, Sarah Elwood, Tamara Saint-Surin, Christopher Winstead-Derlega, Robert O. Brennan, Rebecca Dillingham, Kathleen A. McManus

“…We explored ACA knowledge, HIV stigma, trust in the healthcare system, and ACA attitudes among PLWH with ADAP-funded QHPs in Virginia. …”
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Impact of changes in primary care attachment: a scoping review by Kamila Premji, Leanda Godfrey, Antoine St-Amant, Jonathan Fitzsimon

“…These changes in attachment were consistently shown to impact patients, providers, clinics and the healthcare system, influencing all aims of the quintuple aim framework, including clinical outcomes, healthcare utilisation, costs, equity and patient experience. …”
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Efficient and Effective Diabetes Care in the Era of Digitalization and Hypercompetitive Research Culture: A Focused Review in the Western Pacific Region with Malaysia as a Case Stu... by Boon-How Chew, Pauline Siew Mei Lai, Dhashani A/P Sivaratnam, Nurul Iftida Basri, Geeta Appannah, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Subashini C. Thambiah, Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Ping-Foo Wong, Li-Cheng Chang

“…This urgently calls for nothing less than concerted and preventive efforts from all stakeholders to invest in transforming healthcare professionals and reforming the healthcare system that prioritizes primary medical care setting, empowering allied health professionals, improvising health organization for the healthcare providers, improving health facilities and non-medical support for the people with DM. …”
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Advanced heart failure: guideline‐directed medical therapy, diuretics, inotropes, and palliative care by Daniela Tomasoni, Julie K.K. Vishram‐Nielsen, Matteo Pagnesi, Marianna Adamo, Carlo Mario Lombardi, Finn Gustafsson, Marco Metra

“…Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality, hospitalizations, and reduced quality of life and a major burden for the healthcare system. The number of patients that progress to an advanced stage of HF is growing. …”
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Economic evaluation of encorafenib with cetuximab in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer in France: a cost-effectiveness analysis using data from the BEACO... by David Malka, Philippe Laramée, Mondher Toumi, Jean-Baptiste Trouiller, Bérengère Macabeo, Andrew Poll, Dan Howard, Andy Buckland, Marine Sivignon, Emilie Clay, Emmanuelle Samalin

“…We aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of encorafenib with cetuximab in adult patients with BRAF-mutant mCRC after prior systemic therapy, from the perspective of the French healthcare system.Design A partitioned survival analysis model was developed to assess the cost-effectiveness of encorafenib with cetuximab using data from BEACON CRC (encorafenib with cetuximab and cetuximab with FOLFIRI or irinotecan). …”
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A cycle of invisibilisation: a qualitative study of Brazilian health system factors shaping access to long COVID care by Emma-Louise Aveling, Margareth Crisóstomo Portela, Letícia Soares, Bárbara Caldas, Brenda Sabaine, Flora Cornish

“…Drawing on the concept of candidacy, we examine health system factors influencing access to LC care in Brazil’s public healthcare system (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) and theorise implications for equitable access to public healthcare for IACCs globally.Methods We conducted a patient-engaged, qualitative study in the city of Rio de Janeiro. 29 individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with SUS professionals from administrative leaders to multidisciplinary primary and specialist care staff (November 2022 to July 2023). …”
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Optimization Techniques for Physician Scheduling Problem: A Systematic Review of Recent Advancements and Future Directions by Norizal Abdullah, Masri Ayob, Meng Chun Lam, Nasser R. Sabar, Graham Kendall, Mohamad Khairulamirin Md Razali

“…Driven by physician shortages, rising operational costs, and the need for efficient workforce planning, PSP affects the quality of patient care, staff satisfaction, and the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. While previous reviews have addressed PSP, they are lacking in a comprehensive analysis of recent optimization methodologies and their effectiveness. …”
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Mycological Profile and Associated Factors Among Patients with Dermatophytosis in Astana, Kazakhstan by Alma Aimoldina, Ainura Smagulova, Gulnar Batpenova, Nellie Konnikov, Togzhan Algazina, Zulfiya Jetpisbayeva, Dinara Azanbayeva, Darkhan Amantayev, Vladimir Kiyan

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Analysis of emergency centre recidivism for interpersonal violence in a district-level hospital in Cape Town, South Africa by J J Horn, L Bush, D J van Hoving

“…It is postulated that a significant portion of these patients have repeated presentations to an already overburdened healthcare system. Data describing the burden of interpersonal violence recidivism are poor. …”
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Changes in patterns of plastic surgery emergencies at a level I trauma center in India during the COVID-19 pandemic by Veena Singh, Ansarul Haq, Sarsij Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar, Aditya Kumar, Amarjeet Kumar, Neeraj Kumar, Anil Kumar

“…Purpose The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had major effects worldwide, including sudden and forceful setbacks to the healthcare system. The COVID-19 pandemic has also led to changes in the plastic and reconstructive management of emergency cases, including those due to road traffic accidents. …”
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Preferences of pregnant women and obstetric healthcare professionals on using noninvasive prenatal testing to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes: a discrete choice experiment by Mireille N Bekker, Ewoud Schuit, Ian Smith, Ellis Becking, Elisabeth Akkerman, Peter Scheffer, Daphne Stemkens, Caroline J Bax, Neeltje Crombag, Lidewij Henneman

“…A questionnaire assessed general attitudes towards using noninvasive prenatal testing to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes.Setting Dutch prenatal healthcare system.Participants Pregnant women with singleton pregnancies and obstetric healthcare professionals.Results In total, 1580 pregnant women and 308 obstetric healthcare professionals participated in the discrete choice experiment. …”
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A multicenter, single‐group, open feasibility study of a new individual cognitive behavioral therapy program for adult Japanese patients with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disord... by Naoki Takamatsu, Misuzu Nakashima, Kei Matsuura, Ikue Umemoto, Masaya Ito, Junichiro Kanazawa, Hirofumi Tomiyama, Masaki Kondo, Hisateru Tachimori, Tomohiro Nakao, Masaru Horikoshi, Hironori Kuga

“…Conclusions This study is essential for the development of CBT interventions in accordance with Japan's healthcare system that are tailored to the unique needs of its population.…”
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