Tag: health care delivery
Palliative Care is Often Overlooked in Nursing Home Settings
Palliative care, which focuses on alleviating symptoms and reducing the stress of serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilised in…
Strong ‘Family’ Connections Are Essential for the Wellbeing of Care Home Staff and Residents
A new study has brought to light a significant finding: care home residents experience a marked improvement in…
Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons
The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as "socially admitted" has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment,…
Decline in Medicare Outpatient Procedures Reported by Family Physicians Amidst Aging Population Trends
Family physicians, operating primarily in their offices, are responsible for a wide range of procedures, from simple surgeries…
Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?
At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers…
Patient-centered cardiovascular care is essential for enhancing equity and outcomes
A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, emphasizes the significant benefits of adopting…
The approach of remote care enhanced therapy adherence and engagement among patients with type 2 diabetes
A recent study by researchers from Mass General Brigham has shown that a remote team dedicated to identifying,…
Patient-centered cardiovascular care is crucial for enhancing equity and outcomes
According to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in Circulation, adult cardiovascular care focusing on…
Impact of keratin microsphere gel on hair growth in mice
The skin acts as a protective barrier that limits the infiltration of particles and safeguards against external hazards.…
Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists
Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds…
Community mental health nurses stationed in GP surgeries assist in enhancing patient well-being
A recent study by Staffordshire University has shed light on the impact of community mental health nurses stationed…
Optimal quality in non-profit residential care homes for the older adults
Research conducted by the University of Gothenburg has highlighted that Sweden's top-performing long-term residential care homes for older…