In remote regions, providing end-of-life care for cancer patients at home can be quite tough. This is especially true in countries like Norway, where 16% of the population lives in rural areas. These areas often face significant hurdles due to their distance from medical facilities and the scarcity of healthcare resources. Family members often take on the role of pr...
Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with scabies might not get the care they need right away. But what d...
When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people with SMI who live in the community. In the Netherlands, a study com...
Between 2013 and 2022, the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma at a military hospital treated and discharged 22, 086 patients. The goal of this study was to figure out the common patterns of orthopedic injuries among these patients. This information can help improve how healthcare resources are used and make treatments more efficient. The study found that most patients...
Ever wondered why people sometimes ask for healthcare they don't really need? This kind of care is called "low-value care. " It wastes health resources and costs a lot of money. Studies on why people want this care are scattered and often ignored. Researchers decided to gather all this information in one place to understand better. Low-value care includes services t...
Imagine walking into a Danish general practitioner's (GP) office and instead of waiting for an in-person appointment, you can simply talk to your doctor via a video call. This is the future that political stakeholders in Denmark are pushing for. By the end of 2024, GPs must offer video consultations. But how does this change the way care is provided? To find out, res...