Optimizing an Electronic Health Record System Used to Help Health Care Professionals Comply With a Standardized Care Pathway for Heart Failure During the Transition From Hospital T... by Marta Font, Nadia Davoody

“…However, there is uncertainty about whether the region’s electronic health record system, Diraya, can effectively support this model. …”
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World Health Organization African Region national heads of units of diagnostics and laboratory services meetings proceedings by Sheick Oumar Coulibaly, Michelle Amri, Christine Vuguziga, Aminata Binetou-Wahebine Seydi, Lorna Maria Aine, Bertha Kembabazi, Sokona Sy, Lindiwe Elizabeth Makubalo

“…Abstract Background In the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, many cases of serious and preventable diseases remain unmanaged because appropriate and good quality diagnostic support is not available at all levels within countries’ health systems. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on community reintegration after spinal cord injury in South Africa by Eugene Nizeyimana, Quinette A. Louw, Joliana Phillips, Conran Joseph

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Exploring the facilitators and barriers to achieving universal health coverage in Uganda: a qualitative study of the free healthcare policy by Prossy Kiddu Namyalo, Cyndirela Chadambuka, Lisa Forman, Beverley M. Essue, Freddie Ssengooba

“…Two coders independently coded the data, which were thematically analysed with NVivo.14. Results A total of five main factors were identified, synthesized, and categorized as barriers and facilitators with overlaps, namely: (i) financial resources, (ii) medicines and supply system, (iii) health human resources, (iv) infrastructure and functionality, and (v) equity and the FHP Implementation. …”
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Classification of Textual E-Mail Spam Using Data Mining Techniques by Rasim M. Alguliev, Ramiz M. Aliguliyev, Saadat A. Nazirova

“…A new method for clustering of spam messages collected in bases of antispam system is offered. The genetic algorithm is developed for solving clustering problems. …”
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Towards developing new private sector maternity care models in South Africa: results from a deliberative stakeholder dialogue by Tanya Doherty, Sue Fawcus, Vishal Brijlal, Geetesh Solanki

“…Results Key themes that emerged included the need for: a common set of protocols and clinical guidelines for maternity care; a clearly defined benefits package covering antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care; a multidisciplinary maternity care team; targeted education to address fears and misperceptions about midwife-led vaginal birth; legislative reforms to allow women-centred team-based birthing units to function as contracting entities. While there was strong support for further development of alternative maternity care models, follow-up discussions revealed the need for a broader coordination process to advance these proposals. …”
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Financing immunisation in Kenya: examining bottlenecks in health sector planning and budgeting at the decentralised level by Alex Olateju Adjagba, James Odhiambo Oguta, Catherine Akoth, Elvis Omondi Achach Wambiya, Justice Nonvignon, Debra Jackson

“…Abstract Background Decentralisation has increasingly been adopted by countries as an important health sector reform aimed at increasing community participation in decision making while enhancing swift response at decentralised levels, to accelerate the attainment of health system goals. Kenya adopted a devolved system of government where health services delivery became a function of the 47 semi-autonomous county governments with planning and budgeting functions practised at both levels of government. …”
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Emotional distress and well-being among people with motor neurone disease (MND) and their family caregivers: a qualitative interview study by Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Cathryn Pinto, Laura Dennison

“…Keeping up with constant changes in symptoms and feeling unsupported by the healthcare system added to emotional distress. Finding hope and positivity, exerting some control, being kinder to oneself and experiencing support from others were helpful strategies for emotional well-being.Conclusion The study provides a broad understanding of what impacts emotional distress and well-being and discusses implications for psychological interventions for people with MND and caregivers. …”
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Piloting a minimum data set (MDS) in english care homes: a qualitative study of professional perspectives on implementation and data use by Rachael E. Carroll, Nick Smith, Sinead ER Palmer, Jennifer Kirsty Burton, Adam Lee Gordon, Ann-Marie Towers, Stacey E. Rand, Freya Tracey, Anne Killett, Lucy Webster, Barbara Hanratty, Karen Spilsbury, Gizdem Akdur, Kaat De Corte, Julienne E. Meyer, Liz Jones, Claire Goodman

“…Integrated Care System staff work externally from care homes and support commissioning of services for care homes and reviewing data. …”
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THE NON-(POST)CLASSICAL WORLDVIEW IN NATIONAL LITERARY HISTORY: R. AKHMETZYANOV’S LYRICS by Vera R. Amineva

“…The article was written with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Humanites (project no 16-14-16010). …”
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Exploring the impact of telemedicine in chronic patients from diverse socioeconomic contexts: systematic review of qualitative studies by Yuzhe Li, Qifang Shi, Jing Yang, Li Ran

“…Then, four themes were synthesized: Reminder and supervisor, Access to knowledge, Transition in medical treatment mode, and Emotional support platform.ConclusionBy improving information quality, developing diverse functions, and constructing multidisciplinary coordination mechanisms to meet the needs of patients with chronic diseases, improve the medical service system, maximize the function of telemedicine, and enhance the stickiness of patients to use telemedicine.…”
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AI-Integrated Scaffolding to Enhance Agency and Creativity in K-12 English Language Learners: A Systematic Review by Molly Li, Joshua Wilson

“…Studies were analyzed using a thematic synthesis approach to identify how AI tools function as cognitive supports, creative collaborators, and language enhancement systems. …”
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How do citizens with low health insurance literacy choose a health insurance policy in the Netherlands? An interview study by Laurens Holst, Anne Brabers, Jany Rademakers, Judith de Jong

“…Abstract Various countries have implemented a choice-based health insurance system. For such systems to function as intended, it is crucial that all citizens have the opportunity to make well-informed decisions with regard to their health insurance policy. …”
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Neurosurgical nurses’ perspectives of patient-reported outcomes: a qualitative study by Yu Han, Yanmei Wang, Yan Liu, Zezhou Wang, Xue Dong, Kui Fang

“…Results Thematic saturation was reached after 15 interviews.The study identified six themes: (1) Prevailing challenges; (2) Cognitive level; (3) Patients’ medical experience; (4) Impact factors; (5) System support; (6) The ‘Shared decision-making discharge’ Model. …”
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Investigating family members’ experiences of the implementation and effectiveness of a youth-focused suicide aftercare service: a qualitative study by Marianne Webb, Hannah Richards, Michelle Lamblin, Dzenana Kartal, Pemma Davies, Natasha Swingler, Jo Robinson

“…Results Eight themes were generated from the thematic analysis: (1) Referral process can be opaque and difficult to navigate; (2) Logistics and costs can be a barrier; (3) Increasing knowledge and skills improves family functioning; (4) The impact on young people’s mental health and functioning – building a solid foundation; (5) Regular and transparent communication with staff facilitates engagement; (6) Family and peer sessions provide valuable support, insights, and skills; (7) Individually tailored program meets the needs of most young people; and (8) Discharge process can be inconsistent and unsupportive. …”
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Older people’s day centres’ preventive work: views of day centre providers and their stakeholders by Kritika Samsi, Katharine Orellana

“…Purpose Day centres in England provide important social support to people living in the community. Our study aimed to further understandings of day centres’ contribution to health and social care’s preventive agenda. …”
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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…In order to remedy the situation, it is advised that well-being be included in stroke rehabilitation, that commonly used rehabilitation and psychological intervention programs be covered by health insurance, as well as reimbursement rates be raised. In this way, a system of health care coverage and support for patients’ complete recovery will eventually be built.Keywords: stroke, hemiplegia, rehabilitative, well-being, qualitative study…”
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“Most of what they do, we cannot do!” How lay health workers respond to barriers to uptake and retention in HIV care among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Malawi by Stephanie M Topp, Nicole B Carbone, Jennifer Tseka, Linda Kamtsendero, Godfrey Banda, Michael E Herce

“…Beyond absorbing workload or improving efficiency, however, PMTCT LHWs supported uptake and retention through foundational but often intangible work to strengthen CFL, including via efforts to strengthen facility-side responsiveness, and build community members’ recognition of and trust in services.Conclusion PMTCT LHWs in each of the CFL models examined, addressed social, cultural and health system factors influencing client access to, and engagement with, HIV care and treatment. …”
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Machine Learning in Public Governance: A Systematic Review of Applications, Trends and Challenges by Y. Nuruly, G. N. Sansyzbayeva, L. Z. Ashirbekova, S. K. Tazhiyeva

“…Today, the active implementation of machine learning (hereinafter – ML) methods in public administration opens up new opportunities for forecasting, impact assessment and decision support, while simultaneously generating various challenges. …”
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Liposomes used in the delivery of various antimicrobials to biofilm-producing infections: a systematic review by Manouchehr Teymouri, Samaneh Mollazadeh, Fatemeh Oroojalian, Amir Amani, Roghaye Arezumand, Farzane Shakeri, Reza Besharati, Parastoo Zarghami Moghaddam

“…Themes supporting the primary objective and fundamentals were included, while those covered in previous reviews were excluded.Results: Liposomes are an exceptional delivery system for treating clinical biofilm infections. …”
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