[HTML][HTML] Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter chemical composition and in-hospital case fatality among patients with stroke in China
Background There is little evidence on the association between PM 2.5 chemical
components and fatality among hospitalized stroke patients. Methods This study used an …
components and fatality among hospitalized stroke patients. Methods This study used an …
Ambient particulate matter pollution of different sizes associated with recurrent stroke hospitalization in China: a cohort study of 1.07 million stroke patients
Background To estimate the associations between ambient particulate matter (PM) pollution
of different sizes (PM 1, PM 2.5, and PM 10) and risk of rehospitalization among stroke …
of different sizes (PM 1, PM 2.5, and PM 10) and risk of rehospitalization among stroke …
Association of ambient particulate matter pollution of different sizes with in-hospital case fatality among stroke patients in China
Background and Objectives To characterize the association of ambient particulate matter
(PM) pollution of different sizes (PM≤ 1 µm in aerodynamic diameter [PM1], PM2. 5, and …
(PM) pollution of different sizes (PM≤ 1 µm in aerodynamic diameter [PM1], PM2. 5, and …
Comparing the performance of Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices to predict in-hospital mortality among a Chinese population
Objective Earlier comorbidity measures have been developed or validated using the North
American population. This study aims to compare five Charlson or Elixhauser comorbidity …
American population. This study aims to compare five Charlson or Elixhauser comorbidity …
[HTML][HTML] Perceived knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the medical consortium among medical staff in Sichuan, China: a cross-sectional survey
W Zeng, W Tao, Y Yang, Y Li, B Lu, Q Zhao, Z Li… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background In China, fragmented and inefficient health care systems are common
while quality resources are limited. To promote an organized, efficient system, the …
while quality resources are limited. To promote an organized, efficient system, the …
[HTML][HTML] Short-term air pollution exposure associated with death from kidney diseases: a nationwide time-stratified case-crossover study in China from 2015 to 2019
Background Long-term exposure to air pollution has been associated with the onset and
progression of kidney diseases, but the association between short-term exposure to air …
progression of kidney diseases, but the association between short-term exposure to air …
[PDF][PDF] The chasm in percutaneous coronary intervention and in-hospital mortality rates among acute myocardial infarction patients in rural and urban hospitals in …
M Cai, E Liu, P Bai, N Zhang, S Wang, W Li… - … Journal of Public …, 2022 - ssph-journal.org
Objectives: To determine to what extent the inequality in the ability to provide percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) translates into outcomes for AMI patients in China. Methods: We …
coronary intervention (PCI) translates into outcomes for AMI patients in China. Methods: We …
[HTML][HTML] Patient choice and willingness toward gatekeepers as first-contact medical institutions in Chinese tiered healthcare delivery system: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Gatekeeping mechanism of primary care institutions (PCIs) is essential in
promoting tiered healthcare delivery system in China. However, patients seeking for higher …
promoting tiered healthcare delivery system in China. However, patients seeking for higher …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of vertical integration reform on primary healthcare institutions in China: evidence from a longitudinal study
S Yuan, F Fan, D Zhu - International Journal of Health Policy and …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Integrated care is a global trend in international healthcare reform, particularly
for piloting vertical integration involving hospitals and primary healthcare institutions (PHIs) …
for piloting vertical integration involving hospitals and primary healthcare institutions (PHIs) …
[HTML][HTML] The health service capacity of primary health care in West China: different perspectives of physicians and their patients
W Tao, W Zeng, L Yan, H Yang, J Wen, W Li - BMC Health Services …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Many countries, including China, have identified the primary health
care system as a reform priority. The purpose of this study is to compare the perceived …
care system as a reform priority. The purpose of this study is to compare the perceived …