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TALKING TIME: A pilot randomized controlled trial investigating social support for informal caregivers via the telephone

In a pilot randomized controlled trial, a telephone-based social support intervention showed promising results in improving health-related quality of life of informal dementia caregivers.

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September: Food science and nutrition

For the month of September, the BMC Series is proud to present the monthly focus issue dedicated to food science and nutrition. Browse our biology and medical titles for insight into recent research in the field, including food science, production and safety, food assistance and insecurities, probiotics, the gut, nutrition, diet and their effect on lifestyle and health.

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LGBTQ2S+ People as a Disadvantaged Group in Healthcare

LGBTQ2S+ people continue to experience poorer health outcomes, compared the general population, a consequence of healthcare disparities. At the end of Pride Month, Dr. Yuan-Yuan Wang and Runsen Chen tell us more about healthcare disparities that LGBTQ2S+ people face and the ways we can work to remove the barriers to healthcare equity.

The psychometric properties of the respectful maternity care (RMC) for an Iranian population

Authors: Khadije Hajizadeh, Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi, Maryam Vaezi, Shahla Meedya, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi and Mojgan Mirghafourvand

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22 September 2020
Reduction of routine use of radiography in patients with ankle fractures leads to lower costs and has no impact on clinical outcome: an economic evaluation

Authors: P. van Gerven, J. M. van Dongen, S. M. Rubinstein, M. F. Termaat, M. El Moumni, W. P. Zuidema, P. Krijnen, I. B. Schipper and M. W. van Tulder

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22 September 2020
Preparedness of outpatient health facilities for ambulatory treatment with all-oral short DR-TB treatment regimens in Zhytomyr, Ukraine: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Tinne Gils, Chinmay Laxmeshwar, Marve Duka, Khachatur Malakyan, Olga Valentinovna Siomak, Vitaly Stephanovich Didik, Natalia Lytvynenko, Yana Terleeva, Dmytri Donchuk and Petros Isaakidis

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21 September 2020
Study protocol for the implementation of the Gabby Preconception Care System - an evidence-based, health information technology intervention for Black and African American women

Authors: Angela Wangari Walter, Clevanne Julce, Nireesha Sidduri, Leanne Yinusa-Nyahkoon, Jessica Howard, Matthew Reichert, Timothy Bickmore and Brian W. Jack

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21 September 2020
Challenges and prospects for implementation of community health volunteers’ digital health solutions in Kenya: a qualitative study

Authors: Pauline Bakibinga, Eva Kamande, Lyagamula Kisia, Milka Omuya, Dennis J. Matanda and Catherine Kyobutungi

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21 September 2020

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How nurses and their work environment affect patient experiences of the quality of care: a qualitative study

Authors: Renate AMM Kieft, Brigitte BJM de Brouwer, Anneke L Francke and Diana MJ Delnoij

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The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire: psychometric properties, benchmarking data, and emerging research

Authors: John B Sexton, Robert L Helmreich, Torsten B Neilands, Kathy Rowan, Keryn Vella, James Boyden, Peter R Roberts and Eric J Thomas

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Effective healthcare teams require effective team members: defining teamwork competencies

Authors: Sandra G Leggat

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Barriers to the acceptance of electronic medical records by physicians from systematic review to taxonomy and interventions

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BMC Health Services Research is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of health services research, including delivery of care, management of health services, assessment of healthcare needs, measurement of outcomes, allocation of healthcare resources, evaluation of different health markets and health services organizations, international comparative analysis of health systems, health economics and the impact of health policies and regulations.

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Call for Papers

Collection open for submissions: Contribution of climate change to the spread of infectious diseases

This cross-journal collection brings together in one place articles outlining diseases (and their vectors) that are likely to spread or are already spreading across borders due to the effects of climate change. The impact of policy implementation or interventions designed to contain the spread of infectious diseases, and studies that could inform future global policy or practical solutions are very much welcome. A full list of participating journals can be found following the link above. Deadline: 31 December 2020.

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Advancing Dementia Care
Edited by: Dr. Clarissa Giebel and Tillie Cryer
Collection published: 13 May 2020

Health Services Research for Opioid Use Disorders
Edited by: Dr. Kim Hoffman
Collection published: 31 March 2020

Management of Infectious Diseases in Health Systems and Services
Edited by: Tillie Cryer
Collection published: 19 March 2020

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The psychometric properties of the respectful maternity care (RMC) for an Iranian population

Reduction of routine use of radiography in patients with ankle fractures leads to lower costs and has no impact on clinical outcome: an economic evaluation

Preparedness of outpatient health facilities for ambulatory treatment with all-oral short DR-TB treatment regimens in Zhytomyr, Ukraine: a cross-sectional study

Study protocol for the implementation of the Gabby Preconception Care System - an evidence-based, health information technology intervention for Black and African American women

Challenges and prospects for implementation of community health volunteers’ digital health solutions in Kenya: a qualitative study

Relationship between Organizational Culture, Leadership Behavior and Job Satisfaction

How nurses and their work environment affect patient experiences of the quality of care: a qualitative study

The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire: psychometric properties, benchmarking data, and emerging research

Effective healthcare teams require effective team members: defining teamwork competencies

Barriers to the acceptance of electronic medical records by physicians from systematic review to taxonomy and interventions

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