Health
Reflections of a Social Scientist on Doing HIV Social Research
NCHSR
An Australian address on devising effective HIV prevention programmes
HealthPosted: 2007-08-21
Applying the Paradox of Prevention: Eradicate HIV
Griffith Review
This 30-page Australian essay argues for the global eradication of HIV
HealthPosted: 2007-08-21
Best Practice Guidance: Specification for Adult Medium Secure Services
Department of Health - UK
A 72-page UK best practice document giving a set of principles to guide those providing medium-secure mental health services
HealthPosted: 2007-08-31
Malaria: Disease Impacts and Long-Run Income Differences
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper examines the theory that ecological differences associated with malaria are a primary cause of differences in wealth between nations
Poverty & Hunger, HealthPosted: 2007-09-03
Exploring Price-Independent Mechanisms in the Obesity Epidemic
Brookings Institution
This 36-page US report examines the physiology of dieting and socially-influenced weight changes, and their impact on obesity
HealthPosted: 2007-09-05
Comparing Name-Based and Event-Based Strategies for Data Linkage
AIHW
The 150-page report of a study linking hospital and residential aged care data in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-09-05
World Health Report 2007: A Safer Future
WHO
This 96-page report reviews key issues concerning global health security in the 21st Century
HealthPosted: 2007-09-07
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 56-page US report assessing the preparedness of the US Federal government to respond to an influenza pandemic
HealthPosted: 2007-09-11
How to Combat HIV/AIDS: Recommendations for the Government
ICPS
A 2-page Ukrainian article proposing how the government of that country should deal with its HIV/AIDS epidemic
HealthPosted: 2007-09-12
Chronic and Acute Effects of Artificial Colourings and Preservatives
Food Standards Agency - UK
A 188-page UK report examining the linkage between artificial food colours and sodium benzoate and children's behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-09-13
How Sustainable is Medicare?
CCPA
A 34-page Canadian study examining the relative importance of ageing, technology and other cost drivers in Canada's health care system
HealthPosted: 2007-09-14
Women, Harm Reduction and HIV
OSI
This 33-page US study examines factors that reduce women drug users' access to health care
HealthPosted: 2007-09-22
Detecting Human-to-Human Transmission of Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
CDC, EID
A 6-page US article studying the evidence of human-to-human transmission of Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
HealthPosted: 2007-09-24
Great Expectations: Achieving a Sustainable Health System
IPPR
The 9-page executive summary of a UK study assessing how policymakers can reconcile high and rising public expectations with the need for a health system that is financially and politically sustainable
HealthPosted: 2007-09-24
AIDS Treatment as an International Entitlement; Are We Ready for a Global Welfare Paradigm?
CGDev
This blog examines the cost/benefit equation of AIDS treatment.
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-04
From Little Things, Big Things Grow: A Local Approach to System-Wide Maternity Services Reform
"Australia and New Zealand Health Policy"
A 12-page paper addressing a movement to expand midwifwery services in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-10-04
From Little Things, Big Things Grow: A Local Approach to System-Wide Maternity Services Reform
"Australia and New Zealand Health Policy"
A 12-page paper addressing a movement to expand midwifwery services in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-10-04
Global Health
GAO
This 21-page House testimony describes the efforts of US agencies to support overseas programmes building capacity for infectious disease surveillance
HealthPosted: 2007-10-08
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-10
PEPFAR: From Emergency to Sustainability
CRS
A 24-page US report focusing on key issues relevant to the reauthorization of PEPFAR, the US plan for AIDS relief
HealthPosted: 2007-10-11
Healthy Steps for Young Children: Sustained Results at 5.5 Years
"Pediatrics", Commonwealth Fund
A 13-page US study investigating whether a low-cost programme to enhance the delivery of childhood behavioural and developmental services provided lasting benefits
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
Alerting the Community to the Link between Illicit Drugs and Mental Illness
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 103-page report on the understanding of the link between illicit drugs and mental illness among Australians
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-10-14
Analyzing NSW State Policy for Childhood Obesity Prevention
Australia&New Zealand Health Policy
A 17-page Australian study examining an early policy response to childhood obesity and assessing its content and capacity for implementation
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-16
Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans
CRS
A 31-page US report examining state pandemic plans and identifying outstanding challenges
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-16
Generation of Political Priority for Global Health Initiatives: A Framework and Case Study of Maternal Mortality
CGD
This 32-page US paper investigates why some global health initiatives receive priority over others
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-17
Early Intervention in Youth Mental Health
MJA
An Australian Journal supplement containing a series of articles on aspects of youth mental health (single page linking to each article)
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-23
Draft Revised Australian Alcohol Guidelines for Low-Risk Drinking
NHMRC
This 166-page consultation document contains the draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking
HealthPosted: 2007-10-23
Following the Funding for HIV/AIDS
CGD
This 98-page report analyzes the policies and practices of the world'd largest aids donors
HealthPosted: 2007-10-24
Health Care Quality Indicators Project 2006
OECD
A 158-page update of an earlier working paper making international comparisons on the quality of health care in 32 countries
HealthPosted: 2007-10-24
Comparative Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness Research
CRS
This 54-page US report provides a background, history and overview of comparative clinical effectiveness research
HealthPosted: 2007-10-24
Report of the High Level Group on Clinical Effectiveness
Department of Health - UK
A 56-page UK report on the scope for improving clinical effectiveness in the NHS
HealthPosted: 2007-10-26
Aboriginal Health Care in Northern Ontario
IRPP
A 24-page Canadian study analyzing moves towards aboriginal self-determination in health policy matters
Health, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-10-26
Indigenous Mothers and their Babies, Australia 2001-2004
AIHW
A 104-page Australian report on births to indigenous mothers
Health, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-10-31
HIV Diagnoses in Australia: Diverging Epidemics Within a Low-Prevalence Country
MJA
This 4-page Australian paper discusses the difference in HIV infection rates between Australian states and territories
HealthPosted: 2007-10-31
Report on the Pilot Test of the Community-based Palliative Care Client Data Collection
AIHW
A 106-page Australian report on a pilot test conducted to evaluate the data required for national policy development in respect of palliative care
HealthPosted: 2007-11-01
Toward High-Performance Health Systems: Adults' Health Care Experiences in Seven Countries
"Health Affairs"
This 18-page survey report compares adults' health care experiences in seven developed countries
HealthPosted: 2007-11-02
Straight Talk Helps Young Ugandans Protect Themselves from HIV
Straight Talk Foundation et al.
This 52-page report evaluates a multimedia campaign conducted in Uganda to change the sexual behaviour of Ugandan youth
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-07
Medical Tourism: Global Competition in Health Care
NCPA
A 40-page US paper arguing that "medical tourism" could provide a partial solution to the problem posed by soaring healthcare costs in the US
Health, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-11-07
Challenges in Australian Policy Processes of Disinvestment from Existing Ineffective Health Care Practices
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
A 24-page Australian paper examining key challenges to disinvesting from ineffective health care practices
HealthPosted: 2007-11-07
National Confidential Study of Deaths Following MRSA Infection
DH-UK
A UK letter summarizing the main findings from a study into MRSA deaths
HealthPosted: 2007-11-09
Urgent Care Pathway for Older People with Complex Needs
DH-UK
A 20-page UK report suggesting detailed advice on how to improve urgent care for older people
The Coming Crisis of Medicare
CIS
A 28-page Australian paper examining the combined impact of demographic trends and the costs of new medical technology on health care supply and demand in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-11-12
Housing Conditions that Serve as Risk Factors for Tuberculosis Infection and Disease
CCDR
A 13-page Canadian advisory statement containing advice on the connection between housing conditions and tuberculosis prevention and control
HealthPosted: 2007-11-12
Report on Exercise Cruickshank
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
The 118-page report on a New Zealand influenza pandemic exercise
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-13
"Wealthier is Healthier": A Better Way to Aid Africa
NCPA
This 2-page US policy brief analysis illustrates the root causes of poor health in Africa
HealthPosted: 2007-11-21
Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Self Care Support
Department of Health - UK
A 129-page UK-produced evidence base on the effectiveness of self care support
HealthPosted: 2007-11-23
Responding to Health Skills Shortages
NCVER
A 42-page Australian report examining overseas approaches to skills shortages in the health sector
HealthPosted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines
Department of Health - UK
This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Scientific Evidence Paper
Cabinet Office - UK
This 72-page UK paper summarizes the work of an expert group analyzing the evidence available on possible measures to reduce the impact of pandemic influenza
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-26
Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Self Care Support
Department of Health - UK
This 129-page UK document provides evidence on the effectiveness of self care support
HealthPosted: 2007-11-26
World AIDS Day: Time for Enlightened Leadership
ODI
A UK commentary on the leadership requirements for a successful battle against STIs
HealthPosted: 2007-11-30
The Economic Impact of Allergic Disease in Australia
ASCIA
This study examines the economic impact of allergic disorders in Australia, and directions for policy
HealthPosted: 2007-12-06
The High Price of Pain
MBF Foundation
A 101-page Australian study measuring the economic impact of persistent pain in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-12-06
The Wellbeing of Australians: Carer Health and Wellbeing
ACQOL
A 106-page Australian study showing carers to have a lower wellbeing index than any other group
HealthPosted: 2007-12-06
Electronic Health Records
CRS
A 6-page US report on the principal policy issues concerned with the adoption of electronic health records in the US
HealthPosted: 2007-12-06
Safe and Sound: Optimizing Prescribing Behaviours
Health Council of Canada
The 20-page Canadian report of a policy symposium held to enhance the prescribing bahaviour of health professionals in Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-12-07
National Stroke Strategy
Department of Health - UK
An 83-page UK strategy document providing a framework for improving stroke services
HealthPosted: 2007-12-07
Barriers and Incentives to Treatment for Illicit Drug Users with Mental Health Comorbidities and Complex Vulnerabilities
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 157-page Australian monograph reports on a project studying the barriers and incentives to treatment for drug users with mental health comorbidities, from the perspectives of both service users and providers
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-12-09
When Public Action Undermines Public Health
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
This 37-page article criticises antifluoridationist literature
HealthPosted: 2007-12-10
Smoking and Mental Illness: Costs
Access Economics, Sane
A 107-page Australian report detailing the human and financial impact of smoking by people with mental illnesses
HealthPosted: 2007-12-11
Performance Management in Australia and England
MJA
A 2-page Australian article on the role of performance monitoring in improving standards of medical treatment
HealthPosted: 2007-12-12
Economic Benefit of Tubercolosis Control
World Bank
A 59-page working paper spelling out the economic benefits attainable by an investment in tubercolosis control
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-18
Urban Environments, Wealth and Health
IIED
This 53-page paper examines urban health in low- and middle-income countries in respect of key environmental issues
International Development, HealthPosted: 2007-12-21
Recycled Water and Human Health Effects
RACGP
A 3-page Australian article describing current research investigating the health impacts of using recycled water for urban non-drinking purposes
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-22
Managing Health Claims for Food in Canada
Health Canada
This 128-page discussion paper reviews the current framework for the management of health claims on food
HealthPosted: 2007-12-23
Point-of-Care HIV Testing Using Rapid HIV Test Kits
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 38-page Canadian guidance document for health care professionals conducting point-of-care HIV testing using rapid HIV test kits
HealthPosted: 2007-12-24
Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccination Recommendations for Infants
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 12-page Canadian advisory document containing recommendations for the use of Meningococcal C Conjugate vaccinations for infants
HealthPosted: 2007-12-24
Income Volatility and Health
IZA
A 36-page discussion paper investigating the impact of exogenous income fluctuations on health
HealthPosted: 2007-12-30
Social Determinants of Oral Health
ARCPOH
This 148-page Australian report shows the relationship between social conditions and socio-economic inequalities in oral health
HealthPosted: 2008-01-03
Water Fluoridation and Children's Dental Health
AIHW, ARCPOH
A 51-page Australian report examining the differences in the oral health of children living in areas of different concentrations of fluoride in the public water supply
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-03
The Rise, Fall, Rise and Imminent Fall of DDT
AEI
A 9-page US paper reviewing the history of DDT in disease prevention
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-07
A Guide to Hormone Therapy for Trans People
DH - UK
A 32-page UK guide providing information about the benefits of hormone therapy for trans people and the risks and side effects
HealthPosted: 2008-01-08
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
A 7-page policy brief discussing the policy implications of a study of the movements in health status of the population of EU countries by age
Health, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10
Does Job Satisfaction Improve the Health of Workers?
IZA
A 38-page discussion paper evaluating the relationship between job satisfaction and measures of health
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-01-10
Eating as an Automatic Behaviour
CDC
A US article proposing a view of eating as an automatic behaviour, with implications for responding to the obesity epidemic
HealthPosted: 2008-01-16
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues Among People with HIV
Rand Corporation
This 7-page US research brief summarizes survey findings on the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse issues among people with HIV
HealthPosted: 2008-01-16
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections
Department of Health - UK
This 44-page UK code of practice is designed to help public health bodies to plan and implement measures to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections
HealthPosted: 2008-01-17
Clean, Safe Care
Department of Health - UK
A 40-page UK guidance drawing on recent initiatives to tackle healthcare-associated infections
HealthPosted: 2008-01-17
Emotions in Mediation: Disputant Perceptions of the Mediator
Clingendael
Thia 42-page Dutch paper examines some of the psychological aspects of mediation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, HealthPosted: 2008-01-18
Improved Health System Performance Through Better Care Coordination
OECD
An 86-page report attempting to assess whether better care coordination will yield improved health system performance
HealthPosted: 2008-01-21
Movement from Hospital to Residential aged Care: Preliminary Results
AIHW
The preliminary results from a 67-page Australian study of the use of residential aged care following a period in hospital
Contact Tracing to Control Infectious Disease: When Enough is Enough
"Health Care Management Science"
A 15-page US article comparing the efficiency of screening and contact tracing in the control of infectious disease
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-01-22
Towards Patient-Centre Health Care: Dialogue on the Future of Health Care in Ontario
CPRN, RCRPP
A 37-page Canadian report on stakeholder dialogues convened to obtain views on what is needed to achieve a truly patient-centred health care system in Ontario
HealthPosted: 2008-01-24
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England
DH - UK
A 56-page UK strategy document for a sustained programme to support people to maintain a healthy weight
HealthPosted: 2008-01-30
Pharmacogenomics
NHPF
A 32-page US paper on the new medical field linking genetic variations to the difference in how individuals respond to the same drugs
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-02-01
Maternal and Child Undernutrition
"The Lancet"
The 12-page executive summary of a series of papers dealing with maternal and child undernutrition in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-05
When the Hospital Makes You Sick
Health Issues Centre
A 7-page Australian article describing problems experienced by people with multiple chemical sensitivity in hospitals, and offering some solutions
HealthPosted: 2008-02-06
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2008
WHO
A 342-page comprehensive analysis of global tobacco use and control efforts
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2008-02-08
Paging Dr. Ricardo
AEI
A US essay examining how best to improve access to pharmaceutical drugs in developing countries
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-12
Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK: 2008
Department of Health - UK
A 129-page updated UK report on the health effects of climate change
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-13
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-13
Using Pediatric Care and Practitioners to Ensure Children are Ready to Learn
CSSP
This 21-page US paper reports on a match of two programmes focusing on children's developmental health
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-02-20
The Provision of Neonatal Services: Data for International Comparisons
Rand Corporation
This 183-page study presents a comparative analysis of neonatal services in 7 countries
HealthPosted: 2008-02-28
How Health and Safety Makes Good Business Sense
DOL - NZ
This 44-page New Zealand report studies the linkages between workplace health & safety and performance and productivity
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2008-03-04
Health and Medical Research in the United States
Rand Corporation
This 49-page brief provides an overview of health and medical research in the United States
HealthPosted: 2008-03-08
Improving the Quality of Care for Older Adults
Rand Corporation
This 5-page US research highlight describes a system for assessing the quality of medical care provided to elderly people
The Basics: National Health Insurance: Lessons from Abroad
Century Foundation
This 74-page US report examines how other countries have responded to the challenge of health care
HealthPosted: 2008-03-14
Best Practice in Cervical Cancer Immunisation
Cancer Council Australia
A 27-page summary of a round table discussion on cervical cancer immunisation held in Australia
HealthPosted: 2008-03-19
Does Disaggregation Affect the Relationship Between Healthcare Expenditure and GDP?
Centre for Health Economics
This 20-page Australian research paper investigates the impact of policy shifts on disaggregated health expenditure-GDP relationship for Australia and the US
HealthPosted: 2008-03-19