Can vouchers make a difference to the use of private primary care services by older people? Experience from the healthcare reform programme in Hong Kong

Autor: Yeoh EK, Huang Olivia HY, Liu Su, Yam Carrie HK, Griffiths Sian M

Publikováno v: BMC Health Services Research, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 255 (2011)

Abstract Background As part of its ongoing healthcare reform, the Hong Kong Government introduced a voucher scheme, intended for encouraging older patients to use primary healthcare services in the private sector, thereby, reducing burden on the over

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a53ae4429d254b859675b8928224917b

Risk factors of hospitalization and readmission of patients with COPD in Hong Kong population: Analysis of hospital admission records

Autor: Leung Michael CM, Wong Eliza LY, Cheung Wai-ling, Yam Carrie HK, Wong Fiona YY, Chan Frank WK, Goggins William B, Yeoh Eng-kiong

Publikováno v: BMC Health Services Research, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 186 (2011)

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) accounts for around 4% of all public hospital annual admissions in Hong Kong. By year 2020, COPD will be ranked fifth among the conditions with the highest burden to the society. This s

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/8f806766f1e94b3fa008480b50f769b0

Avoidable readmission in Hong Kong - system, clinician, patient or social factor?

Autor: Cheung Annie WL, Wong Fiona YY, Leung Michael CM, Chan Frank WK, Wong Eliza LY, Yam Carrie HK, Yeoh EK

Publikováno v: BMC Health Services Research, Vol 10, Iss 1, p 311 (2010)

Abstract Background Studies that identify reasons for readmissions are gaining importance in the light of the changing demographics worldwide which has led to greater demand for hospital beds. It is essential to profile the prevalence of avoidable re

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/3b5e5f0f3ff645e692e3951ec9e15a49

Changes in all-cause and cause-specific excess mortality before and after the Omicron outbreak of COVID-19 in Hong Kong.

Autor: Chong KC; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.; Clinical Trials and Biostatistics Laboratory, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China., Chan PK; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Hung CT; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Wong CK; Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.; Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Xiong X; Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Wei Y; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Zhao S; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.; Clinical Trials and Biostatistics Laboratory, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China., Guo Z; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Wang H; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Yam CH; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Chow TY; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Li C; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Jiang X; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Leung SY; Department of Paediatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, China., Kwok KL; Department of Paediatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, China., Yeoh EK; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China., Li K; School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.

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