Health
Resident Physicians' Preparedness to Provide Cross-Cultural Care
Commonwealth Fund
This US paper examines the implications for clinical care and medical education policy of resident physicians' preparedness to provide cross-cultural care
HealthPosted: 2007-05-25
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
This 120-page research builds up a picture of the movements in health status of the elderly population of each EU country by age and sex
HealthPosted: 2007-05-24
Medicines for Cardiovascular Health: Are They Being Used Appropriately?
AIHW
An 89-page Australian report examining the use of medicines for cardiovascular health
HealthPosted: 2007-05-23
Working Together for Better Diabetes Care: Clinical Case for Change
Department of Health - UK
A 16-page UK report setting out how UK diabetes services are changing to meet the needs of patients, and how they need to change in the future
HealthPosted: 2007-05-23
Report Card on the WA State Health Service
SPHERE
A 31-page report examining the causes of the problems besetting the Western Australian state health service
HealthPosted: 2007-05-22
How Safe is Our Food? FDA Could Do Better
AEI
A US article focusing on health issues raised by the globalization of the food industry
HealthPosted: 2007-05-22
Why Wait? Public Solutions to Cure Surgical Waitlists
CCPA
This 41-page Canadian report describes how better management has resulted in dramatic decreases in waitlists for certain surgical procedures
HealthPosted: 2007-05-18
Nine Patient Safety Solutions
WHO
A document containing briefs for 9 patient safety solutions to reduce the harm caused by health care errors (single page with links to each item)
HealthPosted: 2007-05-18
A Research Protocol to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships as a Means to Improve Health and Welfare Systems Worldwide
American Journal of Public Health
A 7-page article providing an overview of the history of health-related public-private partnerships during the past 20 years and describing a research protocol commissioned by the WHO to evaluate their effectiveness
HealthPosted: 2007-05-16
Commissioning a Brighter Future: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
Department of Health - UK
A 32-page document providing organisations with examples of best practice in the provision of psychological therapies in England
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
Modernising from Within: Action Learning Solutions for Pathology
NHS
A 36-page UK document presenting 6 action learning sets on topics identified as priorities for pathology services in the UK
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
Getting it Right for People with Cancer
Department of Health - UK
An 18-page document outling how UK health services are being configured to meet the needs of cancer patients
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
State of the World's Mothers Report 2007
Save the Children
This report provides child survival rankings for 60 developing countries and describes what can be done to prevent child deaths
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
Extending the Cure: Policy Responses to the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
RFF, ETC
A 192-page comprehensive US study that explores incentive-based policies to protect antibiotic effectiveness
HealthPosted: 2007-05-12
Improving Outcomes: Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the United States
OSI
This 32-page US report offers recommendations for a more strategic approach to HIV/AIDS programming and policy
HealthPosted: 2007-05-12
Reshaping Medical Education and Training to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 29-page report contains recommendations for streamlining New Zealand medical education and clinical training
HealthPosted: 2007-05-12
Review of the Evidence for Major Population-Level Tobacco Control Interventions
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
An 83-page New Zealand review identifying the most recent scientific evidence for the effectiveness of major population tobacco control interventions and to consider their findings
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-05-12
Funding Health Care: 2008 and Beyond
King's Fund
An 85-page report of a conference held to inform the debate about fundig health in the UK over the next 5-10 years
HealthPosted: 2007-05-11
Reflexive Practice: Ways of Using Complementary Medicine by People Living with HIV/AIDS
ARCSHS
A 4-page report of a small-scale survey of the use of complementary medicine by Australians living with HIV/AIDS
HealthPosted: 2007-05-10
Obesity and Disability: The Shape of Things to Come
Rand Corporation
A 5-page US research brief summarizing studies that found that obese individuals face greater challenges in terms of disability and chronic disease than non-obese people
HealthPosted: 2007-05-08
Facing Reality on Follow-On Biologics
AEI
A 4-page US policy brief on the conflicting issues involved in commercialising generic versions of biologic drugs
HealthPosted: 2007-05-07
Health and the Evolution of Welfare Across Brazilian Municipalities
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper analyzing the causes and consequences of the reduction in mortality across Brazilian municipalities over a 30-year period
HealthPosted: 2007-05-07
Healthy Development: The World Bank Strategy for Health, Nutrition and Population Results
World Bank
A 193-page strategy to assist developing countries strengthen their health systems
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-07
Nutritional Standards for Foods in Schools
Institute of Medicine
An 8-page US brief offering guidelines for healthy food and drink consumption in US schools
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Government of Canada
A 50-page Canadian health guide for pregnant women
HealthPosted: 2007-05-02
New Frontiers of Wait Time Measurement, Monitoring and Management
CPRN
The presentations from a Spring 2007 Canadian conference held to exchange information on cutting wait times for medical procedures and exchanging best practices (single page linking to each presentation)
HealthPosted: 2007-04-28
Therapeutic Cloning: The Infertility Treatment Amendment Bill 2007
Research Service - Parliament of Victoria
This 55-page Australian issue brief discusses a range of issues relevant to the Infertility Treatment Amendment Bill 2007
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-26
The Identification of Mental Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
AIC
This 6-page Australian document argues for a national system for screening all accused offenders to identify those requiring a mental health assessment
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2007-04-26
BreastScreen Australia Monitoring Report 2003-2004
AIHW
A 178-page report on Australia's breast screening programme
HealthPosted: 2007-04-25
Atlas of Avoidable Hospitalisations in Australia
AIHW
This Australian report addresses the extent of regional variations in a sub-set of avoidable hospitalisations
HealthPosted: 2007-04-25
National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England: Annual Report on Progress 2006
NIMHE
A 28-page report on progress in implementing the national suicide prevention strategy for England
HealthPosted: 2007-04-24
Report of the Independent Expert Working Group on the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalised Patients
Department of Health - UK
A 76-page UK report on how current best practice and guidance on managing the prevention of thromboembolism in hospitalised patients can be promoted and implemented
HealthPosted: 2007-04-21
The Surge Capacity for People in Emergencies Study in Australian Hospitals
MJA
An article studying disaster preparedness in Australian hospitals
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-04-21
Extending the Cure: Policy Responses to the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
RFF
This 192-page US report explores incentive-based policies to protect antibiotic effectiveness
HealthPosted: 2007-04-04
National Drug Policy 2007-2012
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 46-page document sets out the New Zealand government's policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-04-04
Funding Health Care: 2008 and Beyond
King's Fund
An 85-page report of a meeting held to discuss major health financing issues for the UK over a 5-10 year timeframe
HealthPosted: 2007-04-03
Physician Assistants are a Key to Better Health Care in Canada
IRPP
This Canadian article advocates the introduction of the US system of Physician Assistants to Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-03-28
Homicide During Psychotic Illness in New South Wales Between 1993 and 2002
MJA
A 4-page Australian article analyzing people charged with homicide offences committed during the acute phase of mental illness
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2007-03-27
On the Trail of a Cure: Reality and Rhetoric on Treating Malaria
AEI
A 9-page US article drawing attention to problems in the global effort to treat malaria
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-26
Global Tuberculosos Control: Surveillance, Planning, Financing
WHO
This 227-page 2007 report assesses the effectiveness of national TB control programmes worldwide
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-23
Fighting the Diseases of Poverty
CFD
A 331-page book addressing key issues concerning poverty-related disease
Health, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-03-23
Health System Reconstruction and Nation-Building
Rand Corporation
This 7-page research brief highlights lessons learned during past efforts to rebuild public health and health care delivery systems during nation-building efforts after US military deployments
Health, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-03-22
European Neighbourhood Policy Two Years On: Time Indeed for an 'ENP Plus'
CEPS
A 31-page paper outlining a plan for an upgrading and refining of the ENP
European Union, HealthPosted: 2007-03-22
Healthy Living Social Marketing Initiative: A Review of the Evidence
Department of Health - UK
A 40-page UK report examining the drivers of obesity and issues concerning changes in the behaviour leading to obesity
HealthPosted: 2007-03-20
Determining Appropriateness for Rehabilitation or other Subacute Care: Is there a Role for Utilization Review?
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
A 16-page literature review on the potential role of Utilization Review in defining levels of care and in facilitating appropriate care
HealthPosted: 2007-03-16
Primary and Secondary Control Enhancement Training (PASCET)
Promising Practices Network
Details of a US programme showing promise for the treatment of depression in secondary school age children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-15
International Experiences of Using Community Treatment Orders
Department of Health - UK
A 222-page UK review of research into international experiences of using community treatment orders
HealthPosted: 2007-03-12
Health is Global: Proposals for a UK Government-Wide Strategy
Department of Health - UK
This 64-page report provides the rationale for a UK government-wide strategy for global health
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-12
The Experience of Birth and Early Mothering After Assisted Conception
Key Centre for Women's Health in Society
A 358-page Australian thesis characterizing the postpartum psychological functioning of women conceiving through assisted reproductive technology
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-12
Intermediate Evaluation of Directorate-General Health and Consumer Protection Non-Food Scientific Committees
Rand Corporation
An 87-page report analyzing the findings of an intermediate evaluation of the three non-food scientific committees of the EU's Health and Consumer Directorate
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-11
Closed to Reason: The International Narcotic Board and HIV/AIDS
OSI
A 37-page report arguing that the International Narcotics Board hampers efforts to address the HIV epidemic among injecting drug users
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2007-03-07
Developing a Strategic Plan for Cancer Control Research in New Zealand
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 46-page report documenting the first key steps in developing a strategic approach to cancer control research in New Zealand
HealthPosted: 2007-03-06
Meeting the Needs of People with Chronic Conditions
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 135-page report on changing New Zealand's health system so as to better meet the needs of people with chronic conditions
HealthPosted: 2007-03-06
HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-06
The Impact of Economic Instruments that Promote Healthy Eating, Encourage Physical Activity and Combat Obesity: A Literature Review
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 3-page Canadian literature review summarizing the available evidence concerning the effectiveness of economic instruments in modifying eating habits, promoting physical activiity and combating obesity
HealthPosted: 2007-03-05
What is Consumer-Directed Health Care?
NCPA
A 4-page US essay proposing that consumers make their own decisions as to how much to spend on health care
HealthPosted: 2007-03-02
The Funding and Use of High-Cost Medicines in Australia: The Example of Anti-Rheumatics Biological Medicines
ANZ Health Policy
A 30-page Australian study examining the use and associated government costs of biological agents for treating rheumatoid arthritis
HealthPosted: 2007-03-02
Financing Sustainable Healthcare in Europe: New Approaches for New Outcomes
SITRA
This 192-page report presents the conclusions from a collaborative investigation into contentious area of healthcare in Europe
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-28
Trust, Assurance and Safety: The Regulation of Health Professionals in the 21st Century
Department of Health - UK
This 100-page UK White Paper sets out a programme of reform to the UK's system for the regulation of health professionals
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Public Health Interventions to Promote Positive Mental Health and Prevent Mental Health Disorders Among Adults
NICE
This 136-page UK briefing identifies and reviews relevant reviews and papers on non-pharmacological interventions to promote positive mental health and prevent mental health disorders among adults
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Report of the National Patient Choice Survey, England: September 2006
Department of Health - UK
This 25-page UK report provides the results of a national survey assessing the implementation of patient choices at primary care trust level
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Slowing the Growth of U.S. Health Care Expenditure: What are the options?
Commonwealth Fund
This 46-page report reviews factors contributing to high health care expenditure in the US and examines strategies that have the potential to achieve savings, slow spending growth and improve health system performance
HealthPosted: 2007-02-24
The Rising Burden of Health Spending on Seniors
NCPA
A 24-page US report on the growth in the proportion of seniors' income taken up by health care
Global Health Partnerships: The UK Contribution to Health in Developing countries
Department of Health - UK
This 180-page report describes how UK experience and expertise in health could be used to best effect to help improve health in developing countries
International Development, HealthPosted: 2007-02-20
Coding for Success: Simple Technology for Safer Patient Care
Department of Health - UK
This 52-page UK document describes how bar-coding and similar technology can be used to improve patient safety, reduce costs and improve efficiency
HealthPosted: 2007-02-20
Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds
CRS
An 18-page US report on avian influenza
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status
CRS
A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea
CIS
A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-19
Statistical Snapshot of People with Asthma in Australia
AIHW
This 65-page report identifies the demographics and health-related characteristics that define people with Asthma in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in Home-Based Foster Care
'Medical Journal of Australia'
This study identifies the prevalence of mental health problems, rates of suicidal ideation and behaviour and use of professional mental health services among children and adolescents in home-based foster care
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
Assessing the Impact of Prescribed Medicines on Health Outcomes
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
This 30-page paper reviews methods that can be used to assess the impact of medicine use on population health outcomes
HealthPosted: 2007-02-16
Microbes and Man Research Programme 2003-2005 (MICMAN)
AKA
The 43-page evaluation of a Finnish-Swedish research programme conducted to improve knowledge and understanding of the interaction between host and microbes, and to apply this knowledge to the improvement of human health
Science & Technology, HealthPosted: 2007-02-13
Is the EU prepared for a Pandemic Flu?
SDA
The 17-page report of a debate held to discuss the extent to which the EU is prepared to deal with a pandemic influenza outbreak
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Better Safe than Sorry: Preventing Unintentional Injury to Chilren
Audit Commission, Healthcare Commission
A 74-page UK report examining the deployment of resources, partnership arrangements and activities to prevent unintentional injury to children in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-12
Stimulant Prescribing for the Treatment of ADHD in Western Australia: Socioeconomic and Remoteness Differences
'Medical Journal of Australia'
An Australian article reporting on an investigation of differences in the prescribing of stimulants for the treatment of ADHD according to socioeconomic class and remoteness
HealthPosted: 2007-02-12
Self-Pay Markets in Health Care: Consumer Nirvana or Caveat Emptor?
'Health Affairs'
A US article investigating the extent of price-shopping in the self-pay sector of medical care
HealthPosted: 2007-02-08
Global Health: Making Partnerships Work
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper setting out an agenda to improve the effectiveness of global public/private health partnerships
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-07
Cancer in Young Adults in Canada
Cancer Care Ontario
This 120-page report shows the patterns and trends in cancer incidence and mortality in young adults in Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Confronting a Hidden Disease: TB in Roma Communities
OSI, World Lung Foundation
A 48-page report outlining available literature and data on Roma and TB in Central and Eastern Europe
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Improving Access to Primary Health Care
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 101-page New Zealand report describing 35 initiatives taken to reduce inequalities in health, and analyzing their outcomes
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Dementia in Australia: National Data Analysis and Development
AIHW
This 335-page report presents a profile of the Australian population with dementia, and the characteristics and experiences of those caring for them
The Ethical Recruitment of Internationally-Trained Health Professionals: Lessons from Abroad and Options for Canada
CPRN
A 44-page Canadian research report on the ethical considerations involved in recruiting medical professionals from developing countries
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-03
Value-Based Coverage Policy in the United States and the United Kingdom: Different Paths to a Common Goal
NHPF
A 33-page US paper tracing the development in the US and the UK of an evidenced-based approach to medical practice and a cost-effectiveness evaluation of new medical technologies
HealthPosted: 2007-02-02
The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 609-page updated Canadian plan covering preparedness, response and recovery to an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-29
Breathe Easy on Air Quality
NCPA
A 2-page US brief analysis arguing that air pollution is not the cause of asthma
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-29
Honesty is a Virtue
AEI
Article claiming that a high proportion of infections of diseases such as HIV in developing countries is due to a failure to adopt sound approaches to disease control
HealthPosted: 2007-01-26
Stigma and Mental Illness
SANE Australia
A 2-page research bulletin providing the results of an Australian survey of the extent of stigma experienced by people with a mental illness
HealthPosted: 2007-01-22
What Works in Africa
AEI
A US essay describing the progress made by private business in combating disease in Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya
Economic Growth Center
This 49-page paper estimates the economic impacts of antiretroviral treatment, using survey results from Kenya
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
Chlamydia Screening in New Zealand
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 59-page New Zealand report was prepared to contribute towards the development of policy advice relating to screening for chlamydia
HealthPosted: 2007-01-09
Evaluation of Meningococcal B Immunisation National Roll Out
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 78-page report evaluates New Zealand's meningococcal B immunisation programme
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-09
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-09
Safer Practice in Renal Medicine
Department of Health - UK
A 36-page UK guide for reducing healthcare-associated infections such as MRSA
HealthPosted: 2007-01-08
Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity
GAO
A 27-page US document dealing with childhood obesity and the connection with physical activity
HealthPosted: 2007-01-07
How Good is Canadian Health Care?
Fraser Institute
A 102-page report offering an international comparison of health care systems, comparing Canada with other OECD countries
HealthPosted: 2007-01-01
The Challenge of Global Health
CFR
This 10-page article calls for a more coordinated approach to improving health in the developing world
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-31
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
Analysis of the National Childhood Obesity Database 2005-06
Department of Health
A 23-page summary of the data availabale on childhood obesity in the UK
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-29
Relative Efficiency, Scale Effect and Scope Effect of Public Hospitals: Evidence from Australia
IZA
This 27-page discussion paper studies the effects of scale and scope on the efficiency of hospitals
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28
Parental Education and Child Health: Evidence from a Schooling Reform
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper investigating the impact of parental education on child health
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28