Author: Josepha Scheffer
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Exploring the implementation of the Community for Successful Ageing (ComSA)program in Singapore: lessons learnt on program delivery for improving BioPsychoSocial health
Abstract BackgroundThe Community for Successful Ageing (ComSA) program has implemented overlapping BioPsychoSocial (BPS) components as part of a Community Development (CD) grassroots and volunteer-led initiative. Implementation of such multi-component programming is influenced by known program characteristics including novelty, complexity and observability as well as related organizational factors. As such, we explored ComSA CD’s implementation from…
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Veelbelovend onderzoekparadigma voor complexe zorginnovaties
Realist evaluation bij complexe zorginnovaties
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GEÏNTEGREERDE ZORG SUCCESVOL IMPLEMENTEREN IS MOEILIJKER DAN EEN LANDING OP DE MAAN
GEÏNTEGREERDE ZORG SUCCESVOL IMPLEMENTEREN IS MOEILIJKER DAN EEN LANDING OP DE MAAN
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Barriers and Facilitators to Workforce Changes in Integrated Care
This study explores the barriers and facilitators to implementing workforce changes in integrated chronic care interventions. Using a qualitative multimethod approach, the research highlights the impact of delivery structures, health professionals’ skills, IT, funding, culture, and communication on the success of these interventions. Recommendations for future research and practical implications for health managers and policy-makers…
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Is Procalcitonin Biomarker-Guided Antibiotic Therapy a Cost-Effective Approach to Reduce Antibiotic Resistant and Clostridium difficile Infections in Hospitalized Patients?
Explore the cost-effectiveness of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy in reducing antibiotic resistance and Clostridium difficile infections in hospitalized patients with sepsis and COPD. Study conducted in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands shows significant health and economic benefits.
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Implementation of Integrated Care in Singapore: A Complex Adaptive System Perspective
This study highlights the significance of effective collaboration to further development of integrated health care in Singapore
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Early-stage health technology assessment of fractional flow reserve coronary computed tomography versus standard diagnostics in patients with stable chest pain in The Netherlands
Cost-Effectiveness of FFRct vs Standard Diagnostics for Stable Chest Pain: Early-stage HTA Results
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Impact of including productivity costs in economic analyses of vaccines for C. difficile infections and infant respiratory syncytial virus, in a UK setting
Considering productivity costs in cost-effectiveness analysis of vaccines will contribute to better informed reimbursement decision from a societal perspective.
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Dissertation on integrated person-centred care
Inside the black box: Examining the interconnectivity of components of integrated person-centred care of vulnerable groups through a realist lens. The current healthcare landscape is facing pressure due to increasing (complex) care needs, staff shortages, and rising costs. Integrated person-centred care (IPCC) is widely recognized as the optimal care model to enhance health and well-being,…
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MT14 Defining Health States to Assess the Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions in Laryngectomized Patients
Published in Value for Health, ISPOR, June 2023 Abstract Current cost-effectiveness models of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) for laryngectomized patients, do not consider the potential changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) due to reduced cough and sputum symptoms and impact. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the Cough and Sputum…