Tag: Health Policy Research
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Societal factors influencing the implementation of AI-driven technologies in (smart) hospitals
Abstract Introduction The introduction of AI in healthcare promises benefits, but also faces challenges. Currently, one of these challenges is the lack of information on the societal aspects of implementing AI in healthcare. This study aims to: 1) identify which societal factors play a key role in the implementation of AI-driven technology in (smart) hospitals…
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FLINT: The European Framework for Long-term Integrated care services (FLINT)
With the ongoing ageing of the European population, the demand for health and long-term care is projected to increase significantly, posing challenges for the adequacy and sustainability of health and care systems. Proactive policies focusing on the availability of long-term care services are essential to address the projected increase in demand. The Laurel project (funded…
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The transfer of knowledge on integrated care among five European regions: a qualitative multi-method study
Abstract BackgroundTo examine how the knowledge transfer processes unfolded within SCIROCCO, a EU funded project (3rd Health Programme (2014–2020)) that aimed to facilitate the process of knowledge sharing across five European regions, to speed up adoption and scaling-up of integrated care initiatives. MethodsA qualitative multi-method design was used. Data collection methods included focus groups, project…
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Theory and Design of the Community for successful ageing (ComSA) program in Singapore: connecting BioPsychoSocial health and quality of life experiences of older adults
Abstract Background Despite the emphasis on holistic health promotion in community programs for older people, few studies explicitly consider how BioPsychoSocial (BPS) health elements are interconnected and function to improve Quality of Life (QoL). The Community for Successful Ageing (ComSA) program in Singapore focuses on Community Development (CD) initiatives for older people, accounting for BPS…
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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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Nurses’ roles, views and knowledge regarding vaccines and vaccination: A pan-European survey
Published in the International Journal of Care Coordination, October 17,2023https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20534345231207527 Abstract IntroductionNurses play a crucial part in responding to pandemics. Not only are they often in direct contact with patients but nurses also can inform and educate the general public regarding vaccination. Mapping nurses’ preferences and knowledge on the value of vaccination can contribute to…
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Evaluating task shifting to the clinical technologist in Dutch healthcare: A mixed methods study
RESEARCH ARTICLE, published on Plosone Abstract BackgroundExpected rise in the demand for healthcare and a dropping supply of healthcare professionals, has generated an increased interest in the most effective deployment of healthcare professionals. Consequently, task shifting has become a common strategy to redistribute tasks between established professional groups, however, little is known about the effects…
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Meeting the governance challenges of integrated health and social care
A Patient-Centred Medical Home Care Model for Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Singapore: A Mixed-Method Study on Patient’s Care Experience
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Putting patients at the centre of health care
Article published on International Journal of Care, May 30, 2021 Author: Hubertus JM Vrijhoef On 20 January 2021, when President Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America, the National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF) urged him to adopt person-centred health care policies as he pursues health care reforms.…
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Informed policy making and research evidence
Editoral, published on Sage Journals, International Journal of Care coordination, March 18, 2021 Author: Hubertus JM Vrijhoef According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) evidence informed policy making aims to ensure that the best available research evidence is used to inform decision making.1 Since last year, ‘evidence’ has been at the forefront of daily debate regarding…