Article
Pediatrics
Chenyang Pei, Xueyan Han, Qiannan Liu, Guangyu Hu
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify case-mix adjusters for the Chinese version of Child Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (Child-HCAHPS) and assess their impact on patient experience measures in China. Data from six National Regional Centers for Pediatrics in China were analyzed retrospectively, and the child's global health status and the respondent being the child's mother were identified as case-mix adjusters. The study demonstrated the feasibility and necessity for further development of case-mix adjustment models in pediatric healthcare facilities in China.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
S. A. M. I. R. A. SOLEIMANPOUR, S. A. R. A. GEIERSTANGER, A. N. N. A. GODDARD, K. A. T. H. E. R. I. N. E. CUSHING, P. A. U. L. A. FIELDS, H. A. Y. L. E. Y. LOVE
Summary: This study aimed to develop national performance measures (NPMs) for school-based health centers (SBHCs) and pilot-test and report data of the selected NPMs. The results showed challenges encountered during the pilot-testing phase and proposed strategies to address them. Nevertheless, this study is important for helping SBHCs monitor and improve the delivery of healthcare services.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Business
Daniel Asante, Chunyong Tang, Michael Kwamega, Eric Adom Asante
Summary: This study integrates social exchange and psychological contract theories to examine the impact of service-oriented high-performance work systems (HPWS) on service encounter quality in high-contact service organizations. The results reveal that psychological contract fulfillment, innovative work behavior, and prosocial service behavior mediate the relationship between service-oriented HPWS and service encounter quality.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ihssan Jwijati, Umit S. Bititci, Nigel Caldwell, Patrizia Garengo, Wang Dan
Summary: This study explores the impact of national culture on performance measurement systems (PMS) using an analytical framework based on social and technical controls, PMS lifecycle, and Hofstede's six dimensions of national culture. Findings clarify previously inconclusive results and highlight the significance of the masculinity dimension in national culture.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
A. Jay Holmgren, Masha Kuznetsova, David Classen, David W. Bates
Summary: This study found significant variation in quality performance among EHR vendors, but only a small fraction of quality variation was explained by vendor choice. Hospital performance was mainly driven by the hospital itself and how it used the EHR system, rather than the specific EHR vendor selected.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shengjie Dong, Ross Millar, Chenshu Shi, Minye Dong, Yuyin Xiao, Jie Shen, Xianqun Fan, Guohong Li
Summary: This study reviews publicly available performance information about hospitals in China to assess options for ranking hospital performance. A new hospital ranking system, called the China Hospital Development Index (CHDI), was developed based on identified performance measures. Despite limitations, CHDI has the potential to contribute to discussions about assessing hospital performance across global health care systems.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Clare MacRae, Daniel Morales, Stewart W. Mercer, Nazir Lone, Andrew Lawson, Emily Jefferson, David McAllister, Marjan van den Akker, Alan Marshall, Sohan Seth, Anna Rawlings, Jane Lyons, Ronan A. Lyons, Amy Mizen, Eleojo Abubakar, Chris Dibben, Bruce Guthrie
Summary: The choice of data source used to determine conditions affects the measurement of multimorbidity. This study compared the prevalence of multimorbidity and its associations with mortality using different data sources. The results showed that using linked primary care and hospital inpatient data yielded higher prevalence of multimorbidity and stronger associations with mortality. The agreement in ascertainment of conditions between the two data sources varied considerably, especially for mental and behavioural disorders.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander Komashie, James Ward, Tom Bashford, Terry Dickerson, Gulsum Kubra Kaya, Yuanyuan Liu, Isla Kuhn, Asli Gunay, Katharina Kohler, Nicholas Boddy, Eugenia O'Kelly, Joseph Masters, John Dean, Catherine Meads, P. John Clarkson
Summary: By systematically reviewing and conducting meta-analyses, this study found that employing a systems approach in healthcare design and delivery leads to significant improvements in both patient and service outcomes. However, better quality studies, particularly randomized controlled trials, are necessary in this area.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shannon E. King, Ashley Sheffel, Rebecca Heidkamp, Yvonne Yiru Xu, Shelley Walton, Melinda K. Munos
Summary: This study aims to develop quality of care indices for direct health systems nutrition interventions in low- and middle-income countries, filling the gap of standardized approaches for measuring nutrition service quality. By identifying recommended interventions and mapping items to global health facility surveys data, the study proposes quality of care metrics for pregnant women and children under 5. These indices provide a standardized measure for nutrition intervention quality, facilitating their use by decision makers in LMICs for planning and resource allocation.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Medical Informatics
Joe Zhang, Jess Morley, Jack Gallifant, Chris Oddy, James T. Teo, Hutan Ashrafian, Brendan Delaney, Ara Darzi
Summary: The importance of big health data is recognized worldwide. However, the UK National Health Service (NHS) faces challenges in a complex data-sharing landscape. Through public information sources, we mapped all electronic patient data flows in England. Despite supporting a global research ecosystem, the multistage data flow chains limit transparency, risk public trust, and fail to meet recommended practices for safe data access.
LANCET DIGITAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Stephanie L. Santoro, Kelsey Haugen, Karen Donelan, Brian G. Skotko
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the use of global health measures for individuals with Down syndrome in a national cohort. The researchers surveyed parents of individuals with Down syndrome using validated Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)(R) instruments. The results showed differences in T-scores for fatigue and global health compared to the reference population, but not for pain interference.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Diana Sarakbi, Nana Mensah-Abrampah, Melissa Kleine-Bingham, Shams B. Syed
Summary: The study adapted a scoping review method to explore common themes for improving the quality of health services across different levels of the health system. It highlighted the importance of attention at organizational, subnational, and national levels guided by patient and community needs. The study proposed a national learning system centered on themes such as alignment of priorities, collaboration, transparency, and knowledge sharing.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Luo, Rick Kramer, Yvonne de Kort, Pascal Rense, Jos Adam, Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt
Summary: Personal comfort systems (PCS) offer individual thermal comfort, energy saving, and metabolic health in non-neutral thermal environments. This study investigated the effects of a PCS on cognitive performance, subjective measures, and task-induced heart rate measures. The results showed that warming the extremities slightly slowed reaction time for a simple task, while cooling the head improved complex task performance. These findings suggest that the effects of PCS on cognitive performance depend on the task type.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joel Stein, Douglas I. Katz, Randie M. Black Schaffer, Steven C. Cramer, Anne F. Deutsch, Richard L. Harvey, Catherine E. Lang, Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, Janet Prvu-Bettger, Elliot J. Roth, David L. Tirschwell, George F. Wittenberg, Steven L. Wolf, T. Prashant Nedungadi
Summary: In 2016, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released guidelines for adult stroke rehabilitation, and a subset of recommendations suitable for creating performance measures were identified. These 13 performance measures contain criteria for inclusion and exclusion, allowing for compliance rate calculation in various settings.
Article
Business
Godfred Adjapong Afrifa, Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, Fred Yamoah, Adolf Acquaye, Johnny Syllias, Enoch Nii Boi Quaye
Summary: This study examines the complex relationship between geographic scope and financial performance, with firm-level R&D expenditure influencing this relationship while country-level innovation does not have a direct impact. Results show differences in performance from geographic scope and the influence of firm-level R&D and country-level innovation between SMEs and large firms, and between private and public firms.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Genevieve Dammery, Kathryn Vitangcol, James Ansell, Louise A. Ellis, Carolynn L. Smith, Ann Carrigan, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski
Summary: Preventative healthcare is crucial for improving patient outcomes, and the effectiveness of prevention programs is enhanced by activated populations. This study examined the level of activation among Australian adults using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). The results showed that Australian adults demonstrated high levels of patient activation, but lower activation was associated with lower income, younger age, and psychological distress.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria C. C. Inacio, Tesfahun C. C. Eshetie, Gillian E. E. Caughey, Craig Whitehead, Johanna Westbrook, Len Gray, Peter Hibbert, Elizabeth Beattie, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Ian D. D. Cameron, Maria Crotty, Steve Wesselingh
Summary: Australia's National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator programme effectively monitors the quality and safety indicators, with most indicators meeting the criteria for importance, appropriateness, and clinical evidence. However, improvements are needed in terms of specifications, feasibility, and applicability of the measures.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ellen Joan van Vliet, Jorien Soethout, Kate Churruca, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Karen Luxford, Jacqui Stewart, Salma Jaouni, Carsten Engel, Mitchell N. Sarkies
Summary: Healthcare accreditation programmes are internationally adopted to maintain service quality and safety. The evidence supporting the benefits of accreditation is mixed due to differences in local implementation and operationalization of standards. Successful implementation requires optimal regulation, funding, and government commitment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Mia Bierbaum, Gaston Arnolda, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Frances Rapport
Summary: A survey was conducted to explore the perceived barriers and facilitators to cancer treatment guideline adherence in Australia, as well as to estimate the frequency of previous qualitative research findings. The results showed that younger oncologists (< 50 years) and clinicians participating in frequent Multidisciplinary Team Meetings were more likely to use the guidelines. Thematic analysis of open-text responses corroborated most of the previously identified barriers and facilitators.
BMC RESEARCH NOTES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephanie Best, Janet C. Long, Zoe Fehlberg, Alison D. Archibald, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: In Australia, it is important to identify and prioritize implementation strategies to reduce barriers and support primary healthcare professionals in offering reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) services. This study surveyed 990 healthcare professionals and identified a range of supports acceptable to them, aligning theory with practice using behavior change theory. The findings can help policymakers ensure equitable rollout of RGCS across Australia.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yvonne Zurynski, Ann Carrigan, Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Mitchell N. Sarkies, Genevieve Dammery, Nicole Halim, Rebecca Lake, Elizabeth Davis, Timothy W. Jones, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: This review examined the evidence for transition models of care for Type 1 Diabetes and found that structured education programs, multidisciplinary team support, and telehealth/virtual care are the three main models. Some models showed improvements in glycemic control, psychological well-being, and engagement with health services, but the results were inconsistent. Additionally, no studies assessed the acceptability, adoption, and appropriateness of these models among clinicians or managers.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Louise A. Ellis, Maree Saba, Janet C. Long, Hilda Bo Lyng, Cecilie Haraldseid-Driftland, Kate Churruca, Siri Wiig, Elizabeth Austin, Robyn Clay-Williams, Ann Carrigan, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of resilient and responsive healthcare systems. This review examined empirical investigations of Resilient Health Care (RHC) in the context of the pandemic, identifying key research areas, synthesizing findings on capacities that develop RHC at different system levels, and discussing adverse consequences for healthcare workers and patients.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Robyn Clay-Williams, Peter Hibbert, Ann Carrigan, Natalie Roberts, Elizabeth Austin, Diana Fajardo Pulido, Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Hoa Mi Nguyen, Mitchell Sarkies, Sarah Hatem, Katherine Maka, Graeme Loy, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: Virtual care has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored the expectations and perspectives of consumers and providers regarding virtual care through workshops and surveys. Virtual care was widely supported but not suitable for all patients. Considering consumer and provider views and expectations can facilitate greater acceptance and uptake of virtual care models.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Peter D. Hibbert, Charlotte J. Molloy, Timothy J. Schultz, Andrew Carson-Stevens, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: Many hospitals use incident reporting systems (IRSs) as their main source of patient safety data, but the quality of the information collected is generally poor. The Global Trigger Tool (GTT) has been developed as an alternative method to collect patient safety information. This study aimed to compare the detection rates of adverse events (AEs) using GTT and IRSs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Darran Foo, Samantha Spanos, Genevieve Dammery, Louise A. Ellis, Simon M. Willcock, Jeffrey Braithwaite
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa Pagano, Cameron Hemmert, Andrew Hirschhorn, Emilie Francis-Auton, Gaston Arnolda, Janet C. Long, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Graham Gumley, Peter D. Hibbert, Kate Churruca, Karen Hutchinson, Andrew Partington, Cliff Hughes, David Gillatt, Louise A. Ellis, Luke Testa, Romika Patel, Mitchell N. Sarkies
Summary: This study aims to understand the implementation and impact of a consensus approach to implement perioperative care pathways in a private healthcare facility. Five new consensus-based perioperative care pathways will be developed and implemented for specific patient cohorts. The implementation process, as well as barriers and facilitators, will be evaluated through interviews, focus groups, and participant observation. The effectiveness of the pathways will be assessed by analyzing administrative and clinical end-points for at least 152 participants.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Russell Mannion, Mark Exworthy, Siri Wiig, Jeffrey Braithwaite
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeffrey Braithwaite, Anuradha Pichumani, Philip Crowley
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zoe Fehlberg, Stephanie Best, Janet C. Long, Tahlia Theodorou, Catherine Pope, Peter Hibbert, Sharon Williams, Lucinda Freeman, Sarah Righetti, Alison D. Archibald, Jeffrey Braithwaite
Summary: An understanding of the factors influencing the implementation of reproductive genetic carrier screening programs is important for their success. This study used data from the Australian Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening Project to track changes in priorities over time and identify important factors for scaling-up and sustainability. The findings highlight the challenges faced during implementation and how they were addressed, including the importance of designing a quality product, effective communication, and addressing consumer needs.
NPJ GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Seigo Mitsutake, Zhisheng Sa, Janet Long, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Jean-Frederic Levesque, Diane E. Watson, Jacqueline Close, Rebecca Mitchell
Summary: Frailty risk estimated using hospital administrative data can contribute to identifying older hip fracture patients at-risk of fracture-related readmissions and mortality, providing guidance for targeted interventions.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)