Browsing SINTEF Digital by Journals "BMC Health Services Research"
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eHealth policy framework in Low and Lower Middle-Income Countries; a PRISMA systematic review and analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Low and lower middle-income countries suffer lack of healthcare providers and proper workforce education programs, a greater spread of illnesses, poor surveillance, efficient management, etc., which are addressable ... -
Elder abuse in Norwegian nursing homes: a cross-sectional exploratory study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Elder abuse is a global public health and human rights problem that is predicted to increase as many countries experience a rapid growth in their population of older adults. Elder abuse undermines an older ... -
Factors associated with staff-to-resident abuse in Norwegian nursing homes: a cross-sectional exploratory study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021) -
Health and care service utilisation and cost over the life-span: a descriptive analysis of population data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Current demographic changes affect both the level and composition of health and care needs in the population. The aim of this study was to estimate utilisation and cost for a comprehensive range of health and ... -
Patient experiences of waiting times in standardised cancer patient pathways in Norway – a qualitative interview study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021) -
Psychiatric readmission rates in a multi-level mental health care system – a descriptive population cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Readmission rates are frequently used as a quality indicator for health care, yet their validity for evaluating quality is unclear. Published research on variables affecting readmission to psychiatric hospitals ... -
Reablement in a small municipality, a survival analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Reablement is a municipal service given to patients at home. The purpose of the service is to assist recovery after hospital discharges or other sudden changes in a patient’s functional level. The service is ... -
Relationship of place of death with care capacity and accessibility: a multilevel population study of system effects on place of death in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: While the majority of deaths in high-income countries currently occur within institutional settings such as hospitals and nursing homes, there is considerable variation in the pattern of place of death. The ... -
Structure evaluation of the implementation of geriatric models in primary care: A multiple-case study of models involving advanced geriatric nurses in five municipalities in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The Advanced Geriatric Nurse role recently has been introduced into Norway’s primary healthcare system, and our study’s purpose was to examine the implementation of models of care developed for Advanced Geriatric ... -
Trust in pathways? Professionals’ sensemaking of care pathways in the Norwegian mental health services system
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: In January 2019, care pathways within specialist mental health and substance abuse treatment services were officially launched in Norway. The care pathway introduced timeframes for assessment and treatment, ... -
Use of prescription medication prior to suicide in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background The use of psychotropic medications in relation to mental disorders is considered central to preventing suicide. However, few studies have addressed prescription patterns at different time points within the last ... -
When time matters: a qualitative study on hospital staff's strategies for meeting the target times in cancer patient pathways
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Cancer patient pathways (CPPs) were introduced in Norway in 2015. CPPs are time-bound standardised care pathways that describe the organisation of and responsibilities for diagnostics and treatment, as well ...