Coronavirus and Low-Income Countries: Ready to Respond?

from Amanda Glassman at http://bit.ly/3aWGGNQ on January 31, 2020 at 08:27PM January 31, 2020 Coronavirus and Low-Income Countries: Ready to Respond? As the first suspected cases of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV are investigated in Ivory Coast and Angola, none of the 45 low-income countries that have undertaken a national preparedness assessment have been qualified as ready to respond. Amanda Glassman

The Effect of Prenatal Maternity Leave on Short and Long-term Child Outcomes

from Journal of Health Economics at http://bit.ly/2GNg83z on January 31, 2020 at 06:48PM Publication date: Available online 30 January 2020 Source: Journal of Health Economics Author(s): Alexander Ahammer, Martin Halla, Nicole Schneeweis Abstract Maternity leave policies are designed to safeguard the health of pregnant workers and their unborn children. We evaluate a maternity leave extension […]

Development of a tool to assess oral health-related quality of life in patients hospitalised in critical care

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/3b2A4NO on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Aims and objectives Oral health deteriorates following hospitalisation in critical care units (CCU) but there are no validated measures to assess effects on oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL). The objectives of this study were (i) to develop a tool (CCU-OHQoL) […]

Associations between interim patient-reported outcome measures and functional status at discharge from rehabilitation for non-specific lumbar impairments

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/2SdkBCi on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Purpose Identify impact of frequency and timing of interim Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) assessments during episodes of care for rehabilitation services in outpatient clinical settings on functional status (FS) outcomes at discharge for patients with low back pain. Methods FS outcomes […]

Exploring self-report and proxy-report quality-of-life measures for people living with dementia in care homes

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/2uUIc2h on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Purpose There are many validated quality-of-life (QoL) measures designed for people living with dementia. However, the majority of these are completed via proxy-report, despite indications from community-based studies that consistency between proxy-reporting and self-reporting is limited. The aim of this study […]

Private religion/spirituality, self-rated health, and mental health among US South Asians

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/36PiKbL on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Purpose Connections between private religion/spirituality and health have not been assessed among US South Asians. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between private religion/spirituality and self-rated and mental health in a community-based sample of US South Asians. […]

Key methodological considerations for usability testing of electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) systems

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/2RJ9yBI on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Introduction Recent advances in information technology and improved access to the internet have led to a rapid increase in the adoption and ownership of electronic devices such as touch screen smartphones and tablet computers. This has also led to a renewed […]

Ixekizumab treatment and the impact on SF-36: results from three pivotal phase III randomised controlled trials in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/31c5xsw on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Purpose To assess improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with ixekizumab treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Methods Adults with plaque psoriasis were enrolled in phase III, double-blind, randomised, controlled trials (UNCOVER-1, UNCOVER-2, or UNCOVER-3). All 3 protocols included a […]

Contribution of the self-regulation model to understanding the health related quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients

from Quality of Life Research at http://bit.ly/36GHu61 on January 31, 2020 at 06:09PM Abstract Purpose This study examined a comprehensive model that integrates the interrelationships among health-related-quality-of-life (HRQoL), disease duration, disease severity, illness representations, and coping resources regarding patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), based on the Self-regulation model. Method A convenience sample of 164 patients […]

Report Puts Spotlight on Pharma Transparency

from tHEORetically Speaking: The HealthEconomics.Com Blog at http://bit.ly/31a5dur on January 31, 2020 at 03:30PM FirstWord Pharma in its “Pricing Transparency in Pharma” report explores the rising demand for increased transparency. The report highlights 10 key issues “pharma needs to understand and respond to,” and includes insights from experts in the field. “Concerned that confidential pricing […]

Pearson: Patient Engagement is Key to Fixing ‘Broken’ System

from tHEORetically Speaking: The HealthEconomics.Com Blog at http://bit.ly/2vE7RwN on January 31, 2020 at 02:59PM The key first step to fixing the “broken” U.S. health care system is to overhaul how organizations engage with patients, Steve Pearson, president of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), writes in a recent commentary. Touting his organization’s efforts […]

Patient-Preference Data in Medical Devices to Take Center Stage at ISPOR-FDA Summit

from tHEORetically Speaking: The HealthEconomics.Com Blog at http://bit.ly/2thvJFJ on January 31, 2020 at 02:59PM An upcoming summit hosted by the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to focus on using patient-preference data in regulatory decision making for medical devices. The summit, “Using […]

PhRMA Announces HEOR Funding Opportunities

from tHEORetically Speaking: The HealthEconomics.Com Blog at http://bit.ly/2GIEqvS on January 31, 2020 at 02:28PM The PhRMA Foundation announced it is accepting applications for up to $100,000 in fellowships and grants for health outcomes research. The deadline for applications is Feb. 3. “For over 55 years, the PhRMA Foundation has helped thousands of scientists advance their […]

About face: Relationalities of ageing and dying in Chinese migrant families

from Social Science & Medicine at http://bit.ly/2RHIuCJ on January 31, 2020 at 01:40PM Publication date: Available online 30 January 2020 Source: Social Science & Medicine Author(s): Tanya Zivkovic Abstract Advance care planning is premised on concepts of individual autonomy and self-determination. The standardisation of this individualist approach to decision-making erases the diverse cultural sensibilities and […]

Residency explorer (for new doctors)

from Market Design at http://bit.ly/31aM3EN on January 31, 2020 at 01:25PM Amidst all the concerns about the ballooning number of applications and interviews involved in preparing for the NRMP resident match, here’s a site (still in test mode) from the AAMC, intended to help applicants explore residency programs before applying: Residency Explorer "Residency Explorer helps […]

Distributional cost effectiveness analysis of West Yorkshire low emission zone policies

from Health Economics at http://bit.ly/2Of2IBw on January 31, 2020 at 10:12AM Abstract Alternative strategies can reduce road vehicle emissions, with differential effects on exposure across population groups. We compare alternative strategies in West Yorkshire using a framework for economic evaluation that considers multiple perspectives and that takes account of the distribution of health outcomes. Exposure […]

Short Course – ScHARR Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis 3 day course: Tuesday, 28th – Thursday, 30th April 2020

from Health Economics and Decision Science Blog @ ScHARR at http://bit.ly/37IdAzD on January 31, 2020 at 08:00AM Overview: The aim of this three day course is to provide participants with an introduction to methods for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis in health care. Sessions will be delivered by ScHARR staff experienced in systematic review methods and health technology assessment. The course will […]