Review
Economics
Joseph Kazibwe, Adrian Gheorghe, David Wilson, Francis Ruiz, Kalipso Chalkidou, Y-Ling Chi
Summary: This study examines the use of cost-effectiveness thresholds in published cost-effectiveness analysis studies and finds that the use of thresholds based on gross domestic product per capita is still prevalent and leads to a higher proportion of interventions being considered cost-effective compared to other types of thresholds.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Mohsen Aminizadeh, Amin Saberinia, Sahar Salahi, Mahdeyeh Sarhadi, Parya Jangipour Afshar, Hojjat Sheikhbardsiri
Summary: The present study examines the relationship between the quality of working life and organizational commitment of prehospital paramedic personnel in the Kerman University of Medical Sciences Emergency Medical Systems in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a significant relationship between organizational commitment and quality of working life, with normative commitment and skill development opportunities having the highest average scores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bianca K. Frogner, Janette S. Dill
Summary: This observational study found that long-term care workers and physicians had an upward trend in turnover rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health aides and assistants, historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, and health workers with young children, particularly women, had persistently high turnover rates and slow recovery.
Article
Economics
Dan Cai, Si Shi, Shan Jiang, Lei Si, Jing Wu, Yawen Jiang
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the cost-effective threshold (CET) of a quality-adjusted life year (QALY) in China as 1.5 times of GDP per capita, which should be benchmarked for future ICER-based coverage decisions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adam W. Gaffney, Laura Hawks, Alexander C. White, Steffie Woolhandler, David Himmelstein, David C. Christiani, Danny McCormick
Summary: Rural COPD patients in the United States face greater challenges in terms of health and healthcare access compared to those in urban areas. Racial/ethnic minorities and low-income individuals, especially in rural areas, are more likely to forgo doctor visits due to cost.
JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Hui Jin, Baoyang Li, Mihajlo Jakovljevic
Summary: This study analyzes the measures taken by the Chinese government to control the COVID-19 epidemic from the perspective of public health expenditure and policy. The results show that public health expenditure and policy play an important role in the governance and control of the epidemic.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Ethics
Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Alberto Giubilini, Claas Kirchhelle, Isaac Weldon, Mark Harrison, Angela McLean, Julian Savulescu, Steven J. Hoffman
Summary: This article discusses the potential for international legal agreements to address the global antimicrobial commons and tackle antimicrobial resistance. Drawing lessons from climate agreements, the article explores the similarities and differences between the Paris Climate Agreement and current governance structures for antimicrobial resistance. It identifies the merits and challenges associated with different international forums for developing a long-term international agreement on antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing the need for universal, differentiated, and individualized requirements, along with regular reviews and ambitious goals.
HEALTH CARE ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Communication
Won-Ki Moon, Lucy Atkinson, Lee Ann Kahlor, Chungin Yun, Hyunsang Son
Summary: This study investigates the reasons why many Americans are not engaging in preventive behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores the impact of media partisanship on information seeking and decision-making. The results indicate that conservative media use is directly associated with avoidance of preventive behaviors, while liberal media use is indirectly associated with engagement in preventive behaviors.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Comfort Tosin Adebayo, Erin Sahlstein Parcell, Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Oluwatoyin Olukotun
Summary: Black women in the U.S. are experiencing higher rates of pregnancy-related complications, largely due to structural barriers and marginalization limiting their access to quality healthcare services. Critical race theory and qualitative interviews can reveal racial discrimination within healthcare systems, highlighting the need for racially-sensitive practices to create a safe environment for African American women.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Xiaoya Jiang, Juwon Hwang, Dhavan V. Shah, Shreenita Ghosh, Markus Brauer
Summary: This study found that news media attention was positively associated with social-distancing behavior, with perceived effectiveness of social distancing mediating this relationship. Media trust negatively moderated the impact of news attention on the perceived effectiveness of social distancing, while social norms negatively moderated the relationship between perceived effectiveness and social-distancing behavior.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elke Berger, Juliane Winkelmann, Helene Eckhardt, Ulrike Nimptsch, Dimitra Panteli, Christoph Reichebner, Tanja Rombey, Reinhard Busse
Summary: European countries implemented various measures to increase ICU capacity during the first wave of the pandemic, but there were significant variations in hospital and ICU capacity across countries. The Netherlands, Sweden, and Lombardy would not have been able to treat all ICU patients with COVID-19 without surge capacity. Hospital utilization was not consistently related to the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joseph D. Forrester, Paul M. Maggio, Lakshika Tennakoon
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the cost estimates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the United States in 2016, and found that these infections pose a significant economic burden on the healthcare system.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Communication
May O. Lwin, Si Yu Lee, Chitra Panchapakesan, Edson Tandoc
Summary: This study explores the role of mainstream news media in debunking and correcting COVID-19 misinformation in Singapore. The findings highlight the significance of mainstream news media as public education tools and their potential in supporting government efforts to combat misinformation during public health crises.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Sara Abbaspur-Behbahani, Elham Monaghesh, Alireza Hajizadeh, Saeedeh Fehresti
Summary: This review synthesizes the findings of relevant studies and highlights the positive effects of m-health interventions on the health of the elderly during the COVID-19 outbreak. These interventions are used for therapy, information provision, self-help, monitoring, and mental health consultation purposes. However, the use of m-health tools for the elderly is influenced by various factors.
HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joachim P. Sturmberg, Peter Tsasis, Laura Hoemeke
Summary: COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerable state of global health and social systems, calling for enhanced emergency health crisis preparedness, integrated policy frameworks, and clear communication. It is essential to establish a robust distributed health system and transparent communication to build trust in the system. Additionally, systems thinking and complexity sciences should inform the redesign of strong health systems to address the current health crisis and create healthy, resilient, and productive communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yona Lunsky, Anna Durbin, Rob Balogh, Elizabeth Lin, Luis Palma, Lesley Plumptre
Summary: This study compared the impact of COVID-19 on adults with IDD, including Down syndrome, relative to those without IDD in Ontario, Canada. The results showed that adults with IDD had higher rates of COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations, and mortality compared to those without IDD, with even higher risks for individuals with Down syndrome. These findings highlight the importance of developing vaccination strategies that consider the unique vulnerabilities of individuals with IDD in order to protect their health.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Economics
John Brazier, Tessa Peasgood, Clara Mukuria, Ole Marten, Simone Kreimeier, Nan Luo, Brendan Mulhern, A. Simon Pickard, Federico Augustovski, Wolfgang Greiner, Lidia Engel, Maria Belizan, Zhihao Yang, Andrea Monteiro, Maja Kuharic, Luz Gibbons, Kristina Ludwig, Jill Carlton, Janice Connell, Stacey Rand, Nancy Devlin, Karen Jones, Aki Tsuchiya, Rosemary Lovett, Bhash Naidoo, Donna Rowen, Juan Carlos Rejon-Parrilla
Summary: This article presents the development process of the EQ-HWB measure, which encompasses health and wellbeing. Through literature reviews and qualitative interviews, 32 subdomains and 97 items were identified. After psychometric testing and stakeholder consultation, a final selection of 25 items for the EQ-HWB and 9 items for the short version was made.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Giancarlo Ripabelli, Manuela Tamburro, Nicandro Buccieri, Carmen Adesso, Valeria Caggiano, Fabio Cannizzaro, Michela Anna Di Palma, Gloria Mantuano, Valeria Giovanna Montemitro, Anna Natale, Leonardo Rodio, Michela Lucia Sammarco
Summary: This cross-sectional study in central Italy investigated adverse events following the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine among clinic employees. Results showed that most adverse events were mild, predominantly affecting females and individuals under 55 years old. Some vaccine-coincidental events not described elsewhere were reported, prompting further investigations.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Communication
Deion S. Hawkins
Summary: The study reveals that the Black community can be traumatized by viewing graphic images or videos of police brutality, with interviewees reporting a constant fear of dying, hyper alertness, and lack of coping mechanisms. These findings should be used to improve mental health issues within the Black community and also as a blueprint for enhancing police-community relations.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Min Min Tan, Ahmad Farouk Musa, Tin Tin Su
Summary: Social distancing is crucial in breaking the transmission cycle of COVID-19. However, religious gatherings in Malaysia have contributed to a significant increase in cases. This article explores the influence of religious beliefs on health behaviors and highlights the need to prioritize evidence-based medicine over subjective interpretations of religion. It discusses the role of religious organizations in promoting sound decision-making and suggests strategies for integrating religion and faith into health promotion channels for COVID-19 and future communicable diseases.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
