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View article: Sustaining perioperative patient safety improvement: the relevance of patient safety policies and contextual factors in European healthcare systems
Sustaining perioperative patient safety improvement: the relevance of patient safety policies and contextual factors in European healthcare systems Open
Background Perioperative patient safety aims to minimize risk and reduce adverse events throughout the surgical journey. Despite investments in national and international initiatives, sustaining these efforts remains a challenge. Contextua…
View article: International survey of people living with chronic conditions: development and evaluation of the PaRIS Patient Questionnaire (PaRIS-PQ) in 18 countries
International survey of people living with chronic conditions: development and evaluation of the PaRIS Patient Questionnaire (PaRIS-PQ) in 18 countries Open
Background The Patient Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS) initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument for self-reported assessment of health outcomes and experie…
View article: Advancing person-centred care for people living with chronic conditions through patient-reported quality information in primary care
Advancing person-centred care for people living with chronic conditions through patient-reported quality information in primary care Open
View article: Impact of Integrating Social and Health Home Care Services in Catalonia: A Retrospective Cohort-Based Two-Year Study
Impact of Integrating Social and Health Home Care Services in Catalonia: A Retrospective Cohort-Based Two-Year Study Open
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of integrating social and health home care services (HCSs) on institutionalization, survival, and utilization of health and social care services and associated expenditures. Methods: Re…
View article: Implementation of PROMIS in the international OECD PaRIS Survey for patients with chronic conditions
Implementation of PROMIS in the international OECD PaRIS Survey for patients with chronic conditions Open
View article: Systems analysis of clinical incidents: development of a new edition of the London Protocol
Systems analysis of clinical incidents: development of a new edition of the London Protocol Open
The investigation of incidents and accidents, together with subsequent reflection and action, is an essential component of safety management in every safety-critical industry, including healthcare. A number of formal methods of incident an…
View article: Measuring the strength of primary care: development of a new system of Structural Indicators for the Strength of Primary Care – SiSPC
Measuring the strength of primary care: development of a new system of Structural Indicators for the Strength of Primary Care – SiSPC Open
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop an up-to-date system of Structural Indicators for the Strength of Primary Care (SiSPC) to enable comparisons of primary care systems across countries. Background: Indicators are needed for internat…
View article: Perioperative patient safety recommendations: systematic review of clinical practice guidelines
Perioperative patient safety recommendations: systematic review of clinical practice guidelines Open
Background Surgical-related incidents are a common cause of in-hospital adverse events. Surgical patient safety would benefit from evidence-based practices, but a comprehensive collection of patient safety recommendations is still lacking.…
View article: What does the future of quality improvement look like?
What does the future of quality improvement look like? Open
View article: Improving quality and patient safety in surgical care through standardisation and harmonisation of perioperative care (SAFEST project): A research protocol for a mixed methods study
Improving quality and patient safety in surgical care through standardisation and harmonisation of perioperative care (SAFEST project): A research protocol for a mixed methods study Open
Introduction Adverse events in health care affect 8% to 12% of patients admitted to hospitals in the European Union (EU), with surgical adverse events being the most common types reported. Aim SAFEST project aims to enhance perioperative c…
View article: Data analysis plan of the OECD PaRIS survey: leveraging a multi-level approach to analyse data collected from people living with chronic conditions and their primary care practices in 20 countries
Data analysis plan of the OECD PaRIS survey: leveraging a multi-level approach to analyse data collected from people living with chronic conditions and their primary care practices in 20 countries Open
Objective In view of the increasing number of people with (multiple) chronic conditions, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) initiated the International Survey of People Living with Chronic Conditions (PaRIS s…
View article: International cross-cultural development and field testing of the primary care practice questionnaire for the PaRIS survey (PaRIS-PCPQ)
International cross-cultural development and field testing of the primary care practice questionnaire for the PaRIS survey (PaRIS-PCPQ) Open
Background The PaRIS survey, an initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), aims to assess health systems performance in delivering primary care by measuring the care experiences and outcomes of people …
View article: Integrated Health and Social Home Care Services in Catalonia: Professionals’ Perception of its Implementation, Barriers, and Facilitators
Integrated Health and Social Home Care Services in Catalonia: Professionals’ Perception of its Implementation, Barriers, and Facilitators Open
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the implementation of integrated social and health home care services (HCS) offered by the Government of Catalonia, and to identify the main barriers and facilitators of integrated HCS. Methods: Ana…
View article: COMPAR-EU Recommendations on Self-Management Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPAR-EU Recommendations on Self-Management Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Self-management interventions (SMIs) offer a promising approach to actively engage patients in the management of their chronic diseases. Within the scope of the COMPAR-EU project, our goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations for t…
View article: Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Management Interventions for Adults Living with Heart Failure to Improve Patient-Important Outcomes: An Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Management Interventions for Adults Living with Heart Failure to Improve Patient-Important Outcomes: An Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Self-management interventions (SMIs) may enhance heart failure (HF) outcomes and address challenges associated with disease management. This study aims to review randomized evidence and identify knowledge gaps in SMIs for adult HF patients…
View article: Embracing the use of artificial intelligence in scientific publishing
Embracing the use of artificial intelligence in scientific publishing Open
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as large language models (LLM) have begun to transform many industries, including health care. Scientific publishing is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionize scientific publi…
View article: Exploring the Effectiveness of Self-Management Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Exploring the Effectiveness of Self-Management Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Chronic diseases are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. In response to this challenge, self-management interventions (SMIs) have emerged as an essential tool in improving patient outcomes. However, the diverse a…
View article: Self-Management Interventions for Adults Living with Type II Diabetes to Improve Patient-Important Outcomes: An Evidence Map
Self-Management Interventions for Adults Living with Type II Diabetes to Improve Patient-Important Outcomes: An Evidence Map Open
Self-management interventions (SMIs) may be promising in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (T2DM). However, accurate comparisons of their relative effectiveness are challenging, partly due to a lack of clarity and detail regarding …
View article: Developing the University of Tartu in Estonia into a well-networked Patient Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE): A study protocol
Developing the University of Tartu in Estonia into a well-networked Patient Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE): A study protocol Open
Background Patient safety (PS) is a serious global public health problem affecting all countries. Estimates show that around 10 percent of the patients are harmed during hospital care, resulting in 23 million disability-adjusted life years…
View article: [Encuesta Internacional de Indicadores de Salud Referidos por los Pacientes: el protocolo del Estudio PaRIS en España.]
[Encuesta Internacional de Indicadores de Salud Referidos por los Pacientes: el protocolo del Estudio PaRIS en España.] Open
The study offers a unique opportunity to evaluate the health outcomes and experiences of the care received in Primary Care from patient's perspective. This information is essential to help policymakers better understand the performance of …
View article: Patients’ and informal caregivers’ perspectives on self-management interventions for type 2 diabetes mellitus outcomes: a mixed-methods overview of 14 years of reviews
Patients’ and informal caregivers’ perspectives on self-management interventions for type 2 diabetes mellitus outcomes: a mixed-methods overview of 14 years of reviews Open
Background Self-management interventions (SMIs) are core components of high-quality care in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to identify and summarise the scientific evidence exploring the perspectives of patients with T2DM and th…
View article: Relationship between adverse events prevalence, patient safety culture and patient safety perception in a single sample of patients: a cross-sectional and correlational study
Relationship between adverse events prevalence, patient safety culture and patient safety perception in a single sample of patients: a cross-sectional and correlational study Open
Objective To assess the relationship between adverse events prevalence (AEP), patient safety culture (PSC) and patient safety perception (PSP). Design Cross-sectional, ex post facto comparative study on a single sample of patients. Setting…
View article: Self-management interventions for adults living with obesity to improve patient-relevant outcomes: An evidence map
Self-management interventions for adults living with obesity to improve patient-relevant outcomes: An evidence map Open
There is a need of widening the scope of research by focusing on outcomes important to patients, assessing emotional/social/share-decision support, exploring remote techniques and including vulnerable populations.
View article: Using a Taxonomy to Systematically Identify and Describe Self-Management Interventions Components in Randomized Trials for COPD
Using a Taxonomy to Systematically Identify and Describe Self-Management Interventions Components in Randomized Trials for COPD Open
Self-management interventions (SMIs) may improve outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). However, accurate comparisons of their relative effectiveness are challenging, partly due to a lack of clarity and detail regarding …
View article: Developing the University of Tartu in Estonia into a well-networked Patient Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE): A study protocol
Developing the University of Tartu in Estonia into a well-networked Patient Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE): A study protocol Open
Background: Patient safety (PS) is a serious global public health problem affecting all countries. Estimates show that around 10 percent of the patients are harmed during hospital care, resulting in 23 million disability-adjusted life yea…
View article: Assessing the outcomes and experiences of care from the perspective of people living with chronic conditions, to support countries in developing people-centred policies and practices: study protocol of the International Survey of People Living with Chronic Conditions (PaRIS survey)
Assessing the outcomes and experiences of care from the perspective of people living with chronic conditions, to support countries in developing people-centred policies and practices: study protocol of the International Survey of People Living with Chronic Conditions (PaRIS survey) Open
Introduction In view of growing populations with chronic conditions, many countries are redesigning their health systems. However, little information is available about how health systems perform from the perspective of people living with …
View article: Are we measuring what matters to people? A review of PROMs and PREMs used to evaluate self-management interventions.
Are we measuring what matters to people? A review of PROMs and PREMs used to evaluate self-management interventions. Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020…
View article: Implementation of innovations in healthcare: lessons from a literature review
Implementation of innovations in healthcare: lessons from a literature review Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020…
View article: The development of a core outcomes set for self‐management interventions for patients living with obesity
The development of a core outcomes set for self‐management interventions for patients living with obesity Open
Summary Self‐management interventions (SMIs) can improve the life of patients living with obesity. However, there is variability in the outcomes used to assess the effectiveness of SMIs and these are often not relevant for patients. In the…
View article: Measuring social capital of hospital management boards in European hospitals: A validation study on psychometric properties of a questionnaire for Chief Executive Officers
Measuring social capital of hospital management boards in European hospitals: A validation study on psychometric properties of a questionnaire for Chief Executive Officers Open