Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Volume 7, Issue (2014)

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Case Report

Case Report
A lean case study in an oncological hospital: implementation of a telephone triage system in the emergency service
José Crespo de Carvalho, Madalena Ramos & Carina Paixão
Pages: 1-10
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforA lean case study in an oncological hospital: implementation of a telephone triage system in the emergency service | Full Text | References | PDF (286 KB)
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Clinical risk-scoring algorithm to forecast scrub typhus severity
Pamornsri Sriwongpan, Pornsuda Krittigamas, Hutsaya Tantipong, Jayanton Patumanond, Chamaiporn Tawichasri & Sirianong Namwongprom
Pages: 11-17
Published online: 16 Dec 2013
AbstractforClinical risk-scoring algorithm to forecast scrub typhus severity | Full Text | References | PDF (315.6 KB)
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Over-the-counter medication patterns in households in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Ashraf Ahmad Zaghloul, Moetaz Elsergany, Nagwa Abou El-Enein, Hamda Alsuwaidi & Mohamed Ayoub
Pages: 19-24
Published online: 23 Dec 2013
AbstractforOver-the-counter medication patterns in households in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Full Text | References | PDF (202.3 KB)
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Implementation of innovative pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PX-UV) environmental cleaning in an acute care hospital
Lori Fornwalt & Brad Riddell
Pages: 25-28
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforImplementation of innovative pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PX-UV) environmental cleaning in an acute care hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (766.7 KB)
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Validation of a clinical risk-scoring algorithm for severe scrub typhus
Pamornsri Sriwongpan, Jayanton Patumanond, Pornsuda Krittigamas, Hutsaya Tantipong, Chamaiporn Tawichasri & Sirianong Namwongprom
Pages: 29-34
Published online: 18 Feb 2014
AbstractforValidation of a clinical risk-scoring algorithm for severe scrub typhus | Full Text | References | PDF (271.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Adherence and health care costs
Aurel O Iuga & Maura J McGuire
Pages: 35-44
Published online: 20 Feb 2014
AbstractforAdherence and health care costs | Full Text | References | PDF (295.5 KB)
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Research Article

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Validation of dengue infection severity score
Surangrat Pongpan, Jayanton Patumanond, Apichart Wisitwong, Chamaiporn Tawichasri & Sirianong Namwongprom
Pages: 45-49
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforValidation of dengue infection severity score | Full Text | References | PDF (266.5 KB)
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Original Research

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Effects of an injury and illness prevention program on occupational safety behaviors among rice farmers in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand
Sapsatree Santaweesuk, Robert S Chapman & Wattasit Siriwong
Pages: 51-60
Published online: 08 Mar 2014
AbstractforEffects of an injury and illness prevention program on occupational safety behaviors among rice farmers in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (371.6 KB)
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Letter

Letter
The exclusion of hypochromia from the iron deficiency screen
Oscar MP Jolobe
Pages: 61-63
Published online: 14 Mar 2014
First Page PreviewforThe exclusion of hypochromia from the iron deficiency screen | Full Text | References | PDF (130.7 KB)
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Original Research

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The initial success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its associated factors in patients with cardiac arrest within 24 hours after anesthesia for an emergency surgery
Visith Siriphuwanun, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Worawut Lapisatepun, Somrat Charuluxananan, Ketchada Uerpairojkit & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 65-76
Published online: 21 Mar 2014
AbstractforThe initial success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its associated factors in patients with cardiac arrest within 24 hours after anesthesia for an emergency surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (324.4 KB)
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“It is the left eye, right?”
Dvora Pikkel, Adi Sharabi-Nov & Joseph Pikkel
Pages: 77-80
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
Abstractfor“It is the left eye, right?” | Full Text | References | PDF (189.9 KB)
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“Brain drain” and “brain waste”: experiences of international medical graduates in Ontario
Aisha Lofters, Morgan Slater, Nishit Fumakia & Naomi Thulien
Pages: 81-89
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
Abstractfor“Brain drain” and “brain waste”: experiences of international medical graduates in Ontario | Full Text | References | PDF (302.7 KB)
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Perspectives

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Maximizing the benefit of health workforce secondment in Botswana: an approach for strengthening health systems in resource-limited settings
Jessica S Grignon, Jenny H Ledikwe, Ditsapelo Makati, Robert Nyangah, Baraedi W Sento & Bazghina-werq Semo
Pages: 91-98
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforMaximizing the benefit of health workforce secondment in Botswana: an approach for strengthening health systems in resource-limited settings | Full Text | References | PDF (278.5 KB)
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Original Research

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Effect of shortened Integrated Management of Childhood Illness training on classification and treatment of under-five children seeking care in Rwanda
Jean-Modeste Harerimana, Laetitia Nyirazinyoye, Jean-Bosco Ahoranayezu, Ferdinand Bikorimana, Bethany L Hedt-Gauthier, Katherine A Muldoon, Edward J Mills & Joseph Ntaganira
Pages: 99-104
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforEffect of shortened Integrated Management of Childhood Illness training on classification and treatment of under-five children seeking care in Rwanda | Full Text | References | PDF (225.3 KB)
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Posthospital follow-up visits and 30-day readmission rates in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Salman S Fidahussein, Ivana T Croghan, Stephen S Cha & David L Klocke
Pages: 105-112
Published online: 28 May 2014
AbstractforPosthospital follow-up visits and 30-day readmission rates in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (464 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Impacts of pay for performance on the quality of primary care
T Allen, T Mason & W Whittaker
Pages: 113-120
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforImpacts of pay for performance on the quality of primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (451.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Association of positive fluid balance and cardiovascular complications after thoracotomy for noncancer lesions
Tanyong Pipanmekaporn, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Somrat Charuluxananan, Worawut Lapisatepun, Pavena Bunburaphong & Somchareon Saeteng
Pages: 121-129
Published online: 03 Jul 2014
AbstractforAssociation of positive fluid balance and cardiovascular complications after thoracotomy for noncancer lesions | Full Text | References | PDF (265.7 KB)
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Fundal height growth curve patterns of pregnant women with term low birth weight infants
Jirawan Deeluea, Supatra Sirichotiyakul, Sawaek Weerakiet, Suthit Khunpradit & Jayanton Patumanond
Pages: 131-137
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforFundal height growth curve patterns of pregnant women with term low birth weight infants | Full Text | References | PDF (339.4 KB)
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“One for all and all for one”: consensus-building within communities in rural India on their health microinsurance package
David M Dror, Pradeep Panda, Christina May, Atanu Majumdar & Ruth Koren
Pages: 139-153
Published online: 04 Aug 2014
Abstractfor“One for all and all for one”: consensus-building within communities in rural India on their health microinsurance package | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Incidence of and factors associated with perioperative cardiac arrest within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery
Visith Siriphuwanun, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Worawut Lapisatepun, Somrat Charuluxananan & Ketchada Uerpairojkit
Pages: 155-162
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforIncidence of and factors associated with perioperative cardiac arrest within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (269.6 KB)
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Evidence from the national health account: the case of Dubai
Samer Hamidi
Pages: 163-175
Published online: 24 Sep 2014
AbstractforEvidence from the national health account: the case of Dubai | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Review

Review Article
The current state of bioterrorist attack surveillance and preparedness in the US
Oliver Grundmann
Pages: 177-187
Published online: 09 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe current state of bioterrorist attack surveillance and preparedness in the US | Full Text | References | PDF (439.6 KB)
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Original Research

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Performance of health product risk management and surveillance conducted by health personnel at sub-district health promotion hospitals in the northeast region of Thailand
Tipaporn Kanjanarach, Raksaworn Jaisa-ard & Nantawan Poonaovarat
Pages: 189-197
Published online: 24 Oct 2014
AbstractforPerformance of health product risk management and surveillance conducted by health personnel at sub-district health promotion hospitals in the northeast region of Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (260.2 KB)
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Prognostic factors for death and survival with or without complications in cardiac arrest patients receiving CPR within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery
Visith Siriphuwanun, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Worawut Lapisatepun, Somrat Charuluxananan & Ketchada Uerpairojkit
Pages: 199-210
Published online: 30 Oct 2014
AbstractforPrognostic factors for death and survival with or without complications in cardiac arrest patients receiving CPR within 24 hours of anesthesia for emergency surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (313 KB)
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Pyrethroid insecticide exposure in school-aged children living in rice and aquacultural farming regions of Thailand
Juthasiri Rohitrattana, Wattasit Siriwong, Mark Robson, Parinya Panuwet, Dana Boyd Barr & Nancy Fiedler
Pages: 211-217
Published online: 06 Nov 2014
AbstractforPyrethroid insecticide exposure in school-aged children living in rice and aquacultural farming regions of Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (535.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Realizing universal health coverage for maternal health services in the Republic of Guinea: the use of workforce projections to design health labor market interventions
Christel Jansen, Laurence Codjia, Giorgio Cometto, Mohamed Lamine Yansané & Marjolein Dieleman
Pages: 219-232
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforRealizing universal health coverage for maternal health services in the Republic of Guinea: the use of workforce projections to design health labor market interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Time to follow guidelines, protocols, and structured procedures in medical care and time to leap out
Ayala Kobo-Greenhut, Amos Notea, Meir Ruach, Erez Onn & Yehunatan Hasin
Pages: 233-237
Published online: 21 Nov 2014
AbstractforTime to follow guidelines, protocols, and structured procedures in medical care and time to leap out | Full Text | References | PDF (242.7 KB)
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Original Research

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Adverse events in diabetic foot infections: a case control study comparing early versus delayed medical treatment after home remedies
Shamir O Cawich, Patrick Harnarayan, Shariful Islam, Steve Budhooram, Shivaa Ramsewak & Vijay Naraynsingh
Pages: 239-243
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforAdverse events in diabetic foot infections: a case control study comparing early versus delayed medical treatment after home remedies | Full Text | References | PDF (200.5 KB)
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Inpatient hospital costs and length of stay for the treatment of affective and somatoform disorders – evidence from Germany
Tobias Romeyke, Hans Christoph Scheuer & Harald Stummer
Pages: 245-252
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforInpatient hospital costs and length of stay for the treatment of affective and somatoform disorders – evidence from Germany | Full Text | References | PDF (281.9 KB)
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