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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sukruth A. Shashikumar, Jie Zheng, E. John Orav, Arnold M. Epstein, Karen E. Joynt Maddox
Summary: Participation in BPCM-A was not associated with spending reductions, changes in care utilization, or quality improvements for the cardiovascular medical events or procedures offered in the model.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Guann-Ming Chang, Jau-Yuan Chen, Wen-Yu Kuo, Yu-Chi Tung
Summary: This study used nationwide population-based data from Taiwan and found that care continuity and coordination were associated with 1-year mortality and costs for heart failure patients. The results showed that higher continuity of care was associated with lower mortality and costs, while lower care density was associated with higher mortality and higher costs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
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Primary Health Care
Wanchun Xu, Esther Yee Tak Yu, Weng Yee Chin, Ivy Lynn Mak, Cheyenne I. Ying Chan, Cindy Lo Kuen Lam, Eric Yuk Fai Wan
Summary: Team-based continuity of care (COC) is effective in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in patients with hypertension, especially for those with unsatisfactory blood pressure control.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Qiuyue Tian, Shuohua Chen, Xiaoni Meng, Haotian Wang, Cancan Li, Deqiang Zheng, Lijuan Wu, Aitian Wang, Shouling Wu, Youxin Wang
Summary: This study found that maintaining a higher cardiovascular health (CVH) score can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and mortality. The study also found that the duration of maintaining a favorable CVH status is associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and mortality. The results indicate that maintaining a better CVH status for more than 6 years can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases and mortality.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jeremy A. Epstein, Albert W. Wu
Summary: The management of high-utilizing patients poses challenges for providing continuity of care while avoiding provider burnout and attrition, requiring enhanced support in medical education and specialized care.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Milan Radovanovic, Janko Jankovic, Stefan Mandic-Rajcevic, Igor Dumic, Richard D. Hanna, Charles W. Nordstrom
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Achieving ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics can significantly reduce the risk of CVD, stroke, and mortality. This study aimed to review and analyze prospective studies on the association between CVH metrics and CVD, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality in the general population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jordan B. King, Laura C. Pinheiro, Joanna Bryan Ringel, Adam P. Bress, Daichi Shimbo, Paul Muntner, Kristi Reynolds, Mary Cushman, George Howard, Jennifer J. Manly, Monika M. Safford
Summary: The increase in social vulnerabilities is associated with a higher risk of developing hypertension and dying. The association between social vulnerability count and risk varies by race. The more social vulnerabilities an individual has, the higher the risk of developing hypertension and dying.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andre Rivera, Bruno Campos, Stephanie Ceolin, Amanda Godoi, Everton Castanha, Carlos Alberto Campello Jorge, Rhanderson Cardoso
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of a polypill-based strategy (PBS) on therapeutic adherence and cardiovascular outcomes compared with usual care for secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The results showed that PBS significantly improved therapeutic adherence, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), and reduced cardiovascular mortality. Therefore, PBS may be considered as a preferred option for patients with pre-existing CVD.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yung-Hsiang Chao, Wen-Yen Huang, Chia-Hong Tang, Yu-An Pan, Jeng-Yuan Chiou, Li-Jung Elizabeth Ku, James Cheng-Chung Wei
Summary: Improving continuity of care for dementia-related outpatient visits is recommended to reduce hospitalization and healthcare costs, although there was no statistically significant effect of continuity of care found on PAHs.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Christoph Hochsmann, James L. Dorling, Corby K. Martin, Robert L. Newton, John W. Apolzan, Candice A. Myers, Kara D. Denstel, Emily F. Mire, William D. Johnson, Dachuan Zhang, Connie L. Arnold, Terry C. Davis, Vivian Fonseca, Carl J. Lavie, Eboni G. Price-Haywood, Peter T. Katzmarzyk
Summary: A pragmatic ILI delivered in primary care setting produced clinically relevant improvements in cardiometabolic health in underserved population over 24 months, including significant weight loss and improvements in blood glucose, cholesterol levels.
Article
Economics
Wiebke Schuettig, Leonie Sundmacher
Summary: This study investigates the impact of spending, process quality, and continuity of care in the ambulatory care sector on ambulatory care sensitive hospitalizations in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results suggest that increased spending and improved continuity of care may be effective ways to reduce potentially avoidable hospitalizations among patients with type 2 diabetes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eunkyung Han, Wankyo Chung, Antonio Trujillo, Joel Gittelsohn, Leiyu Shi
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the financial impact of continuity of care among older urinary incontinence patients in South Korea. The results showed that higher continuity of care was associated with a decrease in total medical costs. Therefore, promoting continuity of care for older urinary incontinence patients in the community setting could improve the financial sustainability of public health insurance in South Korea.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Olorunfemi Akinbode Ogundele, Manmak Mamven, Folajimi Morenikeji Otubogun, Oladimeji Adedeji Junaid, Ogochukwu Chinedum Okoye, Dapo Sunday Oyedepo, Osariemen Augustine Osunbor, Stanley Chidozie Ngoka, Adenike Christianah Enikuomehin, Kenechukwu Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, Akinwumi Ayodeji Akinbodewa, Olutoyin Morenike Lawal, Shamsuddeen Yusuf, Enajite Ibiene Okaka, Joseph Odu, Emmanuel Agogo, Kufor Osi, Ifeanyi Nwude, Augustine Nonso Odili
Summary: This study assessed physicians' perception of task sharing and task shifting (TSTS) with non-physician health workers in hypertension management and sought recommendations for facilitating the implementation of TSTS. The study found that more than half of the physicians had a good perception of TSTS, and a substantial proportion believed that TSTS could be successfully implemented in Nigeria.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Paivi E. Korhonen, Sem Kiiski, Hannu Kautiainen, Seppo Ojanen, Risto Tertti
Summary: This study investigated the long-term clinical consequences of different eGFR levels calculated by the CKD-EPI equation in apparently healthy cardiovascular risk subjects. It found that subjects with eGFR >= 105 ml/min/1.73 m(2) had an increased risk for all-cause mortality, incident peripheral artery disease, and atrial fibrillation/flutter compared to those with eGFR in the range of 90-104 ml/min. These patients also had a higher mortality rate compared to the general population in Finland. Therefore, close monitoring and timely interventions are necessary for patients with eGFR >= 105 ml/min/1.73 m(2).
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noorollah Tahery, Sahar Geravandi, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Habib Allah Shahriyari, Saeid Jalali, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi
Summary: This study investigated mortality and hospitalization rates among residents of Bishkek and Ahvaz, showing significant health impacts of dust storms. It suggests the need for environmental authorities to establish and enforce permissible PM10 levels/standards to reduce health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eun Roh, Soon Young Hwang, Hye Jin Yoo, Sei Hyun Baik, Jin-Hee Lee, Sang Joon Son, Hyeon Ju Kim, Yong Soon Park, Sam-Gyu Lee, Be Long Cho, Hak Chul Jang, Bong Jo Kim, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won, Kyung Mook Choi
Summary: The study suggests that NAFLD predicts future risk of LMM and LMS, with a greater impact on LMS than on LMM.
HEPATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Song Yi Kim, Ji Young Kim, Gyeongsil Lee, Jae Moon Yun, BeLong Cho
Summary: This study discusses the appropriateness of admission criteria and prioritization of patients in residential treatment centers in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that some clinical conditions of low-risk patients worsened, requiring transfer to other hospitals. It is recommended to prioritize elderly or patients with underlying diseases and provide necessary equipment for self-isolation of young patients in similar large-scale outbreaks.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dong Wook Shin, Juhee Cho, Jae Hyun Park, BeLong Cho
Summary: Health screening is a crucial component of health promotion programs worldwide, aiming to prevent and manage common chronic diseases at an early stage. The General Health Screening Program (GHSP) in Korea, which initially targeted workers in the 1950s, has expanded to include the entire adult population. The program focuses on diseases like cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, along with other conditions such as anemia, liver disease, and mental health disorders. The National Health Information Database, which includes GHSP information, is extensively utilized for clinical and public health research. However, there is a need to evaluate screening items systematically, reduce disparities in participation, and integrate GHSP with actual health promotion activities.
PRECISION AND FUTURE MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Heng Piao, Harry H. X. Wang, Hyejin Lee, Mingyang Yu, Belong Cho
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hun Jee Choe, Be Long Cho, Yong Soon Park, Eun Roh, Hyeon Ju Kim, Sam-Gyu Lee, Bong Jo Kim, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won, Kyong Soo Park, Hak Chul Jang
Summary: The modifiable risk factors for incident sarcopenia differed between genders, with resistance training (>= 2 per week) helping to prevent sarcopenia in older men, while adequate nutritional support and physical activity played a role in preventing progression to sarcopenia in older women.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
HyoRim Ju, EunKyo Kang, YoungIn Kim, HyunYoung Ko, Belong Cho
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of primary care services combining a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching for patients with chronic diseases. The results showed that patients using the app achieved better weight loss, sleep quality, and duration compared to those receiving conventional self-managed health care.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ji Eun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Juhwan Yoo, Yohwan Yeo, In Young Cho, Belong Cho, Hyuktae Kwon, Dong Wook Shin, Jong Ho Cho, Yong-Moon Park
Summary: This study investigated the association between variability in metabolic parameters and esophageal cancer incidence using large nationally representative data. The results showed that a high variability of metabolic parameters was associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer, and further studies are needed to replicate these findings in other populations.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Ji Yeh Shin, Ha Jin Kim, BeLong Cho, Yun Jun Yang, Jae Moon Yun
Summary: This study analyzed factors affecting continuity of care in primary care settings for managing diabetes, including demographics, clinical workforce, and geographical relationships. It found that old age, mild disability, and distance from primary care clinic were significant factors associated with lower continuity of care. The geographical proximity of patients' residential areas and clinic locations showed the strongest correlation as a continuity factor.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hee-Kyung Joh, Hyuktae Kwon, Ki Young Son, Jae Moon Yun, Su Hwan Cho, Kyungdo Han, Jin-Ho Park, Belong Cho
Summary: This study examines the association between the allergic triad (asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) and the risk of dementia. The results indicate that allergic diseases are positively associated with dementia risk, and the severity of allergic diseases has a dose-effect relationship with dementia risk.
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Ji Eun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Juhwan Yoo, Yohwan Yeo, In Young Cho, Belong Cho, Jin-Ho Park, Dong Wook Shin, Jong Ho Cho, Yong -Moon Park
Summary: MetS is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer, specifically ESCC. Further studies are needed to establish the relationship between MetS and esophageal cancer.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Junbok Lee, Yumi Oh, Meelim Kim, Belong Cho, Jaeyong Shin
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to use (WTU) and willingness to pay (WTP) for digital health interventions based on previous service experience, the content of the services, and individuals' health status. The results showed that public service users had a higher WTU and WTP for digital health interventions compared to nonusers and private service users. This highlights the importance of people's awareness and acceptance of digital health care in the expansion of such services.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eun Hye Park, Seung-sik Hwang, Juhwan Oh, Beom-Joon Kim, Hee-Joon Bae, Ki-Hwa Yang, Ah -Rum Choi, Mi-Yeon Kang, S. V. Subramanian
Summary: Patients with acute ischemic stroke and moderate-to-severe neurological deficits may benefit from thrombectomy-capable hospitals that have a stroke unit, stroke specialists, and a substantial endovascular thrombectomy case volume.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jung-In Ko, Seok-Jin Choi, Shin Hye Yoo, Belong Cho, Min Sun Kim, Kyae Hyung Kim, Sun Young Lee
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of ALS patients visiting the emergency department (ED). The results showed that 41.8% of patients arrived by ambulance and 27.7% spent more than 9 hours in the ED. After ED treatment, 57.4% were hospitalized, with 19.3% admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and 5.4% dying in the hospital. The primary reasons for ALS-related ED visits were dyspnea (35.2%), feeding tube problems (10.1%), fever (7.8%), and mental status changes (3.6%).
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
In Young Hwang, Yohan Han, Min Sun Kim, Kyae Hyung Kim, Belong Cho, Wonho Choi, Yejin Kim, Shin Hye Yoo, Sun Young Lee
Summary: Respecting patients' preference for place of care is crucial in advance care planning for advanced cancer. This retrospective study in South Korea investigated adult cancer patients referred to a palliative care consultation team, recording their preference for place of care and demographic/clinical factors. Among the 891 patients referred, 23.6% preferred home discharge and only 53.8% of them were actually discharged home. Female patients had higher home discharge rates, while those with poor oral intake or dyspnea had lower rates. Additionally, 32.8% of patients discharged home had unintended hospital visits within 2 months. Individualized care planning considering relevant factors is necessary to meet patients' preferences for end-of-life care.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hi Sun Soh, BeLong Cho
Summary: This study investigated the persistent symptoms and their effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in COVID-19 patients three months after discharge. The results showed that while cardiopulmonary symptoms improved over time, constitutional, neurological, and neuropsychiatric symptoms remained. Female sex, metabolic disease, and anxiety during the acute phase of COVID-19 were associated with long COVID.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)