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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2025.07.048 | DOI Listing |
This article explores the potential of narrative medicine to strengthen the democratic ethos in health care. The heart of narrative medicine is attentive listening, an often scarce resource in our democratic communities. By listening to those who are traditionally voiceless and disenfranchised-the sick, the disabled, the old, the frail-narrative medicine empowers vulnerable patients' voices against the dominant discourse of health professionals and contributes to treating the moral injuries inflicted on patients by epistemic and social injustice.
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RWE Statistics, KMK Consulting, Inc, North Tower, Morristown, NJ, USA.
Background: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with diverse symptoms that complicate diagnosis. We aimed to characterize MSA-related symptoms, medications, and healthcare resource utilization (HCRU).
Research Design And Methods: This retrospective cohort study used a large US claims database.
J Health Organ Manag
September 2025
Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Purpose: This study explored factors influencing nurses' participation in the health policy development processes in the newly established Bono East Region of Ghana.
Design/methodology/approach: Utilising a qualitative research approach, an explorative case study design and purposive sampling were employed to recruit 24 nurses from three health facilities in the Techiman Municipality. In-depth interviews were conducted, recorded, transcribed, coded and analysed using a thematic content analysis.
Int J Med Inform
September 2025
School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Background: As healthcare systems increasingly embrace digital transformation, the need for a specialised digital health workforce, distinct from general clinical or IT roles, has become paramount. This study offers a national review of digital health education (DHE) offerings in Australian universities, with a focus on how current curricula support the development of advanced, workforce-ready skills in areas such as health informatics, data analytics, digital implementation, and leadership.
Methods: A systematic web-based review was conducted across all 42 Australian universities, drawing on publicly available resources including official handbooks, course catalogues, and subject guides.
Int J Med Inform
September 2025
Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Background And Objective: The rapid advancement of technology has made eHealth a vital part of modern healthcare. Electronic Health Records (EHRs), as core tools of eHealth, enhance care quality, enable access to medical data, and improve coordination among healthcare providers. Implementing EHRs successfully requires understanding the challenges and facilitators involved to inform effective policymaking and management.
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