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Research article
Educational outreach visits to improve venous thromboembolism prevention in hospitalised medical patients: a prospective before-and-after intervention study
Duff J, Omari A, Middleton S, McInnes E, Walker K
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:398 (8 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/398/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-398.pdf

Research article
Healthcare provision for HIV co-infected tuberculosis patients in rural Zambia: an observational cohort study at primary care centers
Miyano S, Muvuma S, Ishikawa N, Endo H, Msiska C, Syakantu G
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:397 (8 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/397/abstract
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Research article
Evaluation of paediatric nursing-sensitive outcomes in an Australian population using linked administrative hospital data
Wilson S, Bremner AP, Hauck Y, Finn J
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:396 (8 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/396/abstract
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Research article
Impact of telehealth on general practice contacts: findings from the whole systems demonstrator cluster randomised trial
Bardsley M, Steventon A, Doll H
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:395 (8 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/395/abstract
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Research article
The impact of nurse working hours on patient safety culture: a cross-national survey including Japan, the United States and Chinese Taiwan using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture
Wu Y, Fujita S, Seto K, Ito S, Matsumoto K, Huang C, Hasegawa T
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:394 (7 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/394/abstract
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Research article
The impact of a pay-for-performance system on timing to hip fracture surgery: experience from the Lazio Region (Italy)
Colais P, Pinnarelli L, Fusco D, Davoli M, Braga M, Perucci CA
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:393 (7 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/393/abstract
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Research article
The role of AFB microscopy training in improving the performance of laboratory professionals: analysis of pre and post training evaluation scores
Reji P, Aga G, Abebe G
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:392 (7 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/392/abstract
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Research article
Trends in quality of care among patients with incident heart failure in Denmark 2003–2010: a nationwide cohort study
Nakano A, Johnsen S, Frederiksen B, Svendsen M, Agger C, Schjødt I, Egstrup K
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:391 (5 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/391/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093516

Research article
A price and use comparison of generic versus originator cardiovascular medicines: a hospital study in Chongqing, China
Zeng W
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:390 (5 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/390/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093493

Research article
Migrant-friendly hospitals: a paediatric perspective - improving hospital care for migrant children
Jaeger FN, Kiss L, Hossain M, Zimmerman C
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:389 (5 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/389/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093461

Research article
A comparison of US and Australian men's values and preferences for PSA screening
Howard K, Brenner AT, Lewis C, Sheridan S, Crutchfield T, Hawley S, Nielsen ME, Pignone MP
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:388 (5 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/388/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-388.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093428

Research article
Assessing health workers' revenues and coping strategies in Nigeria --- a mixed-methods study
Akwataghibe N, Samaranayake D, Lemiere C, Dieleman M
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:387 (4 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/387/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-387.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093219

Research article
Effects of comprehensive intervention on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic hepatitis B in China
Chao Jq, Song L, Zhang H, Zhu L, Tian L, Jin H, Liu P
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:386 (4 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/386/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-386.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24093163

Research article
The effect of an active implementation of a disease management programme for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on healthcare utilization - a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Smidth M, Christensen MB, Fenger-Grøn M, Olesen F, Vedsted P
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:385 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/385/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24090189

Research article
Safety measures to prevent workplace violence in emergency primary care centres--a cross-sectional study
Morken T, Johansen IH
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:384 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/384/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-384.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24090168

Research article
Community engagement in biomedical research in an African setting: the Kintampo Health Research Centre experience
Asante KP, Agyemang CT, Zandoh C, Saah J, Febir LG, Donlebo CK, Owusu-Agyei S
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:383 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/383/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-383.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24090148

Research article
Primary healthcare in transition -- a qualitative study of how managers perceived a system change
Maun A, Nilsson K, Furåker C, Thorn J
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:382 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/382/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-382.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24090138

Research article
Trends in dental visiting avoidance due to cost in Australia, 1994 to 2010: an age-period-cohort analysis
Chrisopoulos S, Luzzi L, Brennan DS
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:381 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/381/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-381.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24090111

Research article
Developing content for a process-of-care checklist for use in intensive care units: a dual-method approach to establishing construct validity
Conroy KM, Elliott D, Burrell AR
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:380 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/380/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-380.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24088360

Research article
An evaluation of prescribing practices for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Mongolia
Dorj G, Hendrie D, Parsons R, Sunderland B
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:379 (3 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/379/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-379.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24088338

Research article
Strengthening capacity for AIDS vaccine research: analysis of the Pfizer global health fellows program and the international AIDS vaccine initiative
Vian T, Koseki S, Feeley FG, Beard J
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:378 (2 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/378/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-378.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24088300

Research article
Following the money: copy-paste of lifestyle counseling documentation and provider billing
Zhang M, Shubina M, Morrison F, Turchin A
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:377 (2 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/377/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/377
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Research article
Does Finnish hospital staff job satisfaction vary across occupational groups?
Kvist T, Mäntynen R, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:376 (2 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/376/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-376.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24088218

Research article
Acceptance of selective contracting: the role of trust in the health insurer
Bes RE, Wendel S, Curfs EC, Groenewegen PP, de Jong JD
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:375 (2 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/375/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/375
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24083663

Research article
Development and psychometric properties of a scale for measuring internal participation from a patient and health care professional perspective
Körner M, Wirtz MA
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:374 (1 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/374/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/374
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24083632

Research article
Field evaluation in Chad of community usage of CD4 T lymphocyte counting by alternative single-platform flow cytometry
Koyalta D, Jenabian M, Djouater B, Djemadji-Oudjeil N, Mbopi-Keou F, Ndjoyi-Mbiguino A, Bélec L
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:373 (1 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/373/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/373
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24083615

Research article
Feasibility and coverage of implementing intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnant women contacting private or public clinics in Tanzania: experience-based viewpoints of health managers in Mkuranga and Mufindi districts
Mubyazi GM, Magnussen P, Byskov J, Bloch P
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:372 (1 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/372/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/372
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24079911

Research article
Methods of international health technology assessment agencies for economic evaluations- a comparative analysis
Mathes T, Jacobs E, Morfeld J, Pieper D
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:371 (30 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/371/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/371
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24079858

Research article
Economic evaluation alongside a single RCT of an integrative psychotherapeutic nursing home programme
Hakkaart-van Roijen L, Bakker TJ, Al M, van der Lee J, Duivenvoorden HJ, Ribbe MW, Huijsman R
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:370 (30 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/370/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-370.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24079838

Research article
Estimated risk of HIV acquisition and practice for preventing occupational exposure: a study of healthcare workers at Tumbi and Dodoma Hospitals, Tanzania
Mashoto KO, Mubyazi GM, Makundi E, Mohamed H, Malebo HM
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:369 (30 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/369/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/369
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24079806

Research article
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers
Jenkins R, Othieno C, Okeyo S, Aruwa J, Kingora J, Jenkins B
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:368 (30 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/368/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-368.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24079756

Research article
Performance-based financing as a health system reform: mapping the key dimensions for monitoring and evaluation
Witter S, Toonen J, Meessen B, Kagubare J, Fritsche G, Vaughan K
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:367 (29 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/367/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/367
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24073625

Research article
Applicability of a previously validated readmission predictive index in medical patients in Singapore: a retrospective study
Tan S, Low L, Yang Y, Lee K
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:366 (29 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/366/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/366
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074454

Research article
Use of health services in people with multiple sclerosis with and without depressive symptoms: a two-year prospective study
Ytterberg C, Lundqvist S, Johansson S
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:365 (28 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/365/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/365
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074396

Research article
Occurrence and preventability of adverse drug events in surgical patients: a systematic review of literature
Boeker EB, de Boer M, Kiewiet JJ, Lie-A-Huen L, Dijkgraaf MG, Boermeester MA
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:364 (28 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/364/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6963-13-364.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074346

Research article
Evaluation of health care providers’ role transition and satisfaction in hospital-at-home for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a survey study
Utens CM, Goossens LM, van Schayck OC, Rutten-vanMölken MP, Braken MW, van Eijsden LM, Smeenk FW
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:363 (27 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/363/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074294

Research article
Survey of patients view on functional split of consultant psychiatrists
Begum M, Brown K, Pelosi A, Crabb J, McTaggart J, Mitchell C, Julyan E, Donegan T, Gotz M
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:362 (27 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/362/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/362
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074270

Research article
Scaling up the delivery of refractive error services within a District Health System: The KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa experience
Naidoo KS, Naidoo K, Maharaj Y, Ramson P, Wallace D, Dabideen R
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:361 (27 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/361/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24074239

Research article
Health economic evaluation of vaccination strategies for the prevention of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in Germany
Ultsch B, Weidemann F, Reinhold T, Siedler A, Krause G, Wichmann O
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:359 (26 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/359/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24070414

Research article
Evaluation of facilitative supervision visits in primary health care service delivery in Northern Ghana
Aikins M, Laar A, Nonvignon J, Sackey S, Ikeda T, Woode G, Nang-Beifubah A, Nyonator F
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:358 (24 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/358/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24063365

Research article
Players and processes behind the national health insurance scheme: a case study of Uganda
Basaza RK, O'Connell TS, Chap?áková I
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:357 (22 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/357/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/357
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24053551

Research article
The impact of nurse practitioners on care delivery in the emergency department: a multiple perspectives qualitative study
Li J, Westbrook J, Callen J, Georgiou A, Braithwaite J
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:356 (22 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/356/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/356
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24053508

Study protocol
Intervention to prevent further falls in older people who call an ambulance as a result of a fall: a protocol for the iPREFER randomised controlled trial
Mikolaizak A, Simpson PM, Tiedemann A, Lord SR, Caplan GA, Bendall JC, Howard K, Close JC
BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:360 (27 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/360/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24070456




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