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Newest firstBackgroundDespite widespread recognition of the value of lived experience (LE) involvement in healthcare research and increased LE involvement activity, we lack established implementation methods and instruments for reporting and evaluating impact. We present a protocol for an innovative LE-led Impact Log tool and co-production framework, which may help to address some fundamental barriers to co-production. The Im…
Open article record in new tab ↗To ensure there is adequate investment into diagnostics, an understanding of the magnitude of impact and return on investment is necessary. We therefore sought to understand the health and economic impacts of the molecular diagnostic programme in South Africa, to deepen the understanding on the broad value of diagnostics and guide future healthcare investments. We calculated the 10-year (where data were available)…
Open article record in new tab ↗In medical diagnosis context, consideration for missing diagnosis and false diagnosis of disease types are important clinical considerations for disease treatment decisions. Effect and impact of disease types especially on others forms the basis for critical clinical decisions. Impact and consequences varies across disease types especially for communicable and non-communicable diseases. Increasing use of predictiv…
Open article record in new tab ↗It is quite well-documented that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer screening services in all countries, irrespective of their resources and healthcare settings. While quantitative estimates on reduction in volume of screening tests or diagnostic evaluation are readily available from the high-income countries, very little data is available from the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). From the CanScreen5…
In light of the recent changes in the legal status of cannabis in Canada, the understanding of the potential impact of the use of cannabis by individuals suffering from depression is increasingly considered as being important. It is fundamental that we look into the existing literature to examine the influence of cannabis on psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders. In this article, we will explore the rel…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAssessment of surveillance and response system functions focusing on notifiable diseases has widely been documented in literature. However, there is limited focus on diseases targeted for elimination or eradication, particularly preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (PC-NTDs). There are limited strategies to guide strengthening of surveillance and response system functions concerning PC-NTD…
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