Background:
Unmet
needs
for
healthcare
services
are
now
more
widely
recognized
as
an
indicator
of
the
inequalities
access
and
utilization,
with
potential
to
reveal
fragility
systems.
We
aimed
estimate
in
unmet
well
their
contributing
factors
reasons
among
middle-aged
older
adults
China.Methods:
evaluated
data
from
nationally
representative
China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study
(CHARLS)
2011,
2013,
2015
Chinese
aged
45
years.
Erreygers-corrected
Concentration
Indices
(CInds)
were
used
evaluate
outpatient
inpatient
services.
Contributing
identified
via
a
decomposition
analysis,
stratified
by
urban-rural
residency
socioeconomic
status.Findings:
In
our
sample,
30.47%
5.69%
population
reported
services,
respectively,
especially
those
low-
middle-income
deciles.
The
CInd
analysis
revealed
mostly
pro-poor
concerning
both
rural
urban
residents.
coverage
public
health
insurance
individuals’
status
contributed
most
prevalent
reason
was
affordability,
poor
or
respondents.Interpretations:
Despite
rapid
development
universal
healthcare,
still
existed
remained
high
people
living
areas
low
incomes
China.
Policy
interventions
should
focus
on
improving
system
targeting
financial
barriers
obtaining
care,
particularly
vulnerable
populations
China.Funding:
None.Declaration
Interest:
declare
no
competing
interests
(YW,
XW,
XY).
The TQM Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(7), P. 73 - 93
Published: April 12, 2022
Purpose
The
pandemic
has
reinforced
the
need
for
revamping
healthcare
service
delivery
systems
around
world
to
meet
increased
challenges
of
modern-day
illnesses.
use
medical
cyber–physical
system
(MCPS)
in
is
one
means
transforming
landscape
traditional
system.
purpose
this
study
critically
examine
impact
MCPS
on
quality
delivery.
Design/methodology/approach
This
paper
uses
an
evidence-based
approach,
authors
have
conducted
a
systematic
literature
review
Fifty-four
articles
were
thematically
examined
eight
characteristics
proposed
by
health
organisation.
Findings
proposes
support
that
will
positively
(1)
comprehensiveness,
(2)
accessibility,
(3)
coverage,
(4)
continuity,
(5)
quality,
(6)
person-centredness,
(7)
coordination,
(8)
accountability
and
(9)
efficiency
dimension
further
draws
nine
propositions
Practical
implications
can
be
used
stakeholders
as
guide
point
while
using
systems.
Besides,
managers
understand
performance
their
designing
effective
strategies
deploying
efficient
each
dimensions
Originality/value
previous
studies
focussed
technology
aspects
none
them
analysed
first
carried
out
WHO.
provides
improved
thematic
awareness
resulting
body
knowledge,
allowing
field
progress
more
informed
multidisciplinary
manner.
Journal of Health Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
This
study
aims
to
assess
healthcare
utilisation
and
financial
protection
among
the
elderly
in
different
states
of
India,
which
are
at
demographic
epidemiological
transition
levels
(ETLs).
Unit-level
data
from
India’s
75th
Round
National
Sample
Survey,
2017–2018,
was
used
study.
In
27.7%
reported
acute
or
chronic
ailments
last
15
days,
whereas
8.5%
had
been
hospitalised
365
days.
Unmet
needs
were
lower
urban
(OR:
0.49
(95%
CI:
0.41–0.59);
p
<
.001)
areas
compared
rural
areas.
Disease
burden
higher
high
ETL
India
low
states.
The
private
sector
major
service
provider
for
outpatient
inpatient
care.
However,
public
southern
northeastern
union
territories
as
other
parts
India.
Out-of-pocket
catastrophic
health
expenditures
significantly
than
sector.
overall
disease
unmet
vary
There
is
an
urgent
need
government-led
efforts
improve
systems
social
care
policies,
should
be
state-appropriate.
ESC Heart Failure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
Abstract
Aims
We
aimed
to
determine
the
use
of
sodium–glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is)
and
identify
clinical
factors
associated
with
their
in
patients
heart
failure
(HF)
a
real‐life
setting.
Methods
Real‐world
data
on
Empagliflozin
Dapagliflozin
HEART
failure:
The
RED–HEART
study
is
multicentre,
cross‐sectional
observational
that
included
HF
outpatient
setting
regardless
ejection
fraction
from
19
cardiology
centres
between
August
2023
December
2023.
Results
population
consisted
1923
HF,
predominantly
men
(61.2%),
median
age
66
(range:
19–101)
years.
Overall,
925
(48.1%)
were
receiving
SGLT2is.
Among
population,
22.1%
had
preserved
fraction,
21.5%
mildly
reduced
56.4%
SGLT2is
was
42.0%,
47.9%
50.6%
each
group,
respectively
(
P
=
0.012).
76.6%
diabetes,
19.8%
chronic
kidney
disease
26.8%
without
diabetes
<
0.001).
Higher
education
level
[odds
ratio
(OR):
1.80;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.06–3.05;
0.027],
higher
household
income
(OR:
3.46;
CI:
1.27–9.42;
0.015),
New
York
Heart
Association
functional
class
IV
2.72;
1.16–6.35;
0.021),
9.42;
6.72–13.20;
0.001),
angiotensin
receptor–neprilysin
(ARNis)
4.09;
2.39–7.01;
mineralocorticoid
receptor
antagonists
(MRAs)
2.02;
1.49–2.75;
loop
diuretics
1.62;
1.18–2.22;
0.003)
thiazide
1.72;
1.30–2.29;
0.001)
independently
Conversely,
atrial
fibrillation
0.63;
0.45–0.88;
0.008),
0.53;
0.37–0.76;
dihydropyridine
calcium
channel
blockers
0.68;
0.48–0.98;
0.042)
statins
0.67;
0.49–0.91;
0.010)
non‐use
Conclusions
provided
comprehensive
real‐world
about
implementing
HF.
These
results
suggest
there
need
for
organized
action
close
collaboration
healthcare
providers
improve
implementation
SGLT2is,
especially
disease.
Annals of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
54(1), P. 2816 - 2828
Published: Oct. 19, 2022
Obstructive
sleep
apnoea
(OSA)
is
the
most
common
sleep-related
breathing
disorder,
yet
it
remains
undiagnosed
in
a
large
proportion
of
adults.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
status
patient
delay
and
provider
OSA
patients
examine
related
factors
affecting
individuals
China.
A
cross-sectional
design
was
conducted
on
sample
309
(aged
from
18
76,
median
age
47
years,
84.8%
male)
Northeast
Participants
were
required
complete
sociodemographic
questionnaire,
symptom
characteristics
help-seeking
attitude
scale
(HSAS),
social
support
rating
chronic
disease
self-efficacy
scales
(CDSES)
test
hypothesis.
Binary
logistic
regression
analysis
explore
that
account
for
delay.
The
among
OAS
this
22
months,
one
month,
total
26
months.
As
shown
by
multivariate
results,
who
have
snored
over
6
years
(OR
=
3.377,
95%CI:
1.175-9.702)
more
likely
experience
prolonged
delays.
Per
capita
monthly
family
income
above
3000
RMB
0.172,
0.052-0.571),
taking
up
residence
cities
or
towns
0.484,
0.248-0.946),
higher
self-recognition
0.793,
0.647-0.972),
objective
0.825,
0.739-0.921)
stronger
0.674,
0.525-0.867)
significantly
associated
with
shorter
Patient
Chinese
patients.
upstream
include
income,
place
residence,
support;
midstream
self-efficacy;
downstream
snoring.KEY
MESSAGESDespite
being
high-prevalence
disease,
many
obstructive
are
not
clearly
diagnosed
treated.The
seeking
medical
treatment
included
support,
snoring.Investigations
into
patients'
care-seeking
behaviours
can
better
reflect
secondary
prevention
OSA,
crucial
pay
attention
delayed
phase
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. e080494 - e080494
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
South
Korea
grapples
with
a
disproportionately
high
incidence
of
unmet
medical
needs,
concern
that
is
particularly
acute
among
police
officers,
who
are
exposed
to
significant
occupational
risks.
Given
the
pivotal
role
officers
in
upholding
democratic
values
and
public
safety,
their
well-being
holds
critical
societal
implications.
This
study
aims
determine
needs
identify
influencing
factors.
Journal of Aging & Social Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
Unmet
needs
for
healthcare
services
are
widely
recognized
as
an
indicator
of
inequalities
in
access
and
utilization.
This
study
estimated
unmet
well
their
contributing
factors
reasons
among
middle-aged
older
adults
China.
Results
indicated
that
30.47%
5.69%
the
population
China
reported
outpatient
inpatient
services,
respectively.
Mostly
pro-poor
concerned
both
rural
urban
residents.
The
coverage
public
health
insurance
individuals'
status
contributed
most
to
identified.
prevalent
reason
was
affordability,
especially
poor
or
respondents.
Despite
rapid
development
universal
healthcare,
still
existed
remained
high
people
living
areas
with
low
incomes
Policy
interventions
should
focus
on
improving
system
targeting
financial
barriers
obtaining
care,
particularly
vulnerable
populations
Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 186 - 195
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
Background:
The
National
Health
Insurance
or
Jaminan
Kesehatan
Nasional
(JKN)
program
is
one
of
the
steps
taken
by
Indonesian
government
in
developing
Universal
Coverage
(UHC).
However,
increased
participation
not
followed
an
increase
met
needs
for
healthcare
services.
Aims:
This
study
aimed
to
examine
effect
on
unmet
services
poor
and
non-poor
population
groups.
Methods:
used
data
from
2018
Socio-Economic
Survey/
Survei
Sosial
Ekonomi
(SUSENAS)
Village
Potential
Potensi
Desa
(PODES).
Data
were
processed
using
binary
logistic
model
analysis
identify
Results:
Participation
Insurance,
including
beneficiary
groups
could
reduce
risks
7.7%,
while
non-beneficiary
health
10.4%.
Conclusion:
Both
beneficiaries
non-beneficiaries
affect
both
more
elastic
than
fulfill
sample
Keywords:
Healthcare
services,
national
insurance,
logit,
need
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(19), P. 2692 - 2692
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
Access
to
healthcare
may
affect
the
health
of
population,
especially
older
people.
The
aim
this
study
is
analyze
reasons
and
factors
influencing
unmet
needs
(UHCN)
population
in
context
differences
between
age
groups
for
28
European
countries.
A
self-reported
UHCN
indicator
obtained
from
Eurostat
database
was
used.
share
people
with
reporting
distance/transportation
issues
significantly
different
younger
groups,
as
well
within
population.
other
were
not
so
considerable.
Problems
observed
more
often
lower
rather
than
higher
income
severe
activity
limitations
none/moderate
(differences
statistically
significant,
except
75+).
In
most
countries,
dependence
on
income/activity
limitation
group
15–64
To
plan/introduce/monitor
appropriate,
tailored
actions
improving
access
a
detailed
analysis
prevalence,
reasons,
determinants
needed;
it
insufficient
only
whole.
Additionally,
homogeneous
terms
UHCN.
Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 528 - 538
Published: April 27, 2022
Purpose:
The
aim
of
this
research
is
to
determine
the
level
trust
in
healthcare
system
and
coronavirus
anxiety
Turkish
society
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Methods:
To
obtain
data;
"Multidimensional
Trust
Health-Care
Systems
Scale
(MTHCSS)"
"Coronavirus
Anxiety
(CAS)"
were
used.
was
carried
out
using
online
questionnaire
between
August-September
2020,
with
participation
1185
people.
Two-Sample
Independent
T-Test,
One-Way
Analysis
Variance
(ANOVA)
correlation
analysis
used
data.
Results:
It
determined
that
mean
scale
scores
participants
MTHCSS
high
(59.06±13.76)
score
CAS
(1.86±3.30)
low.
Analyses
out;
showed
there
are
significant
statistical
differences
gender,
presence
chronic
disease,
working
status
compliance
measures
taken,
(p<
0.05).
In
Addition,
performed
a
weak
negative
relationship
social
Coronavirus
anxiety.
Conclusion:
results
trusts
their
system.
This
makes
think
struggle
given
under
pandemic
conditions
well
managed
by