Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
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To assess inpatient clinical and economic outcomes for AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection in the United States from 2003 to 2014. ⋯ Given the systemic nature and modifiable risks inherent within coinfection, more proactive screening and intervention appear warranted, particularly within rural areas.
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This article aims to examine global population ageing and to evaluate the likely risks and dilemmas of demographic ageing within the context of the health and well-being of individuals. ⋯ It is apparent that older people will face numerous risks in later life and those in developing countries are likely to face more challenges than those in developed countries. The findings may be useful to policymakers for formulating future plans and policy implementation. Further research is required to identify the number of health care workers needed to tackle the challenges of an ageing societies across the globe.
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Ambulatory surgery (AS) has become common in recent years. This study explored the causes of unplanned readmission after AS and the trends in the rate of unplanned readmission in the Ocular Trauma Department of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center. ⋯ It is generally safe to perform AS on patients with ocular trauma. However, longer operative times and silicone oil filling increase the risk of unplanned readmission for APPV surgery.
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To provide evidence regarding the psychometric properties of the Spanish eight-item version of the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ-8). ⋯ The findings provide further support for the reliability and validity of the Spanish version of the CPAQ-8 Total and subscale scores.
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Medical malpractice claims can be analysed to gain insights aimed at improving quality of care. However, using medical malpractice claims in medical research raises epistemological and methodological concerns related to certain features of the litigation process. ⋯ The article concludes with general recommendations for future medical research that would incorporate medical malpractice claims. These recommendations centre around recognizing the qualitative dimension of legal reasoning.