This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by addressing the complex phenomenon of phantom limb pain, which can significantly affect the quality of life for individuals who have undergone amputations. By understanding the mechanisms behind this condition and the varied experiences of patients, healthcare providers can develop more effective pain management strategies and psychological support systems, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the need for tailored medical interventions that recognize the unique challenges faced by amputees, ensuring that all patients, regardless of their background or circumstances, receive comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of their recovery.
A paper that explores how interventions can help reduce the waiting times in an epilepsy outpatient clinic.
This article shows that hospital-based newborn SCD screening and follow-up programs would be feasible in Haiti.
This Series paper supports SDG 3 by describing several measures of health system quality, which are potential drivers of confidence, including quality of the health system and primary care, government responsiveness to public input, and COVID-19 management; the authors also discuss the policy and research implications.
This Series paper supports SDGs 3 and 10 by describing health-care coverage and quality across the four countries, quantifying inequalities in these outcomes by socioeconomic status within country, and assessing the contribution of government, social security, and private health sectors to observed inequality.
This Series paper supports SDG 3 by providing an overview of the current state of health insurance in some African and Asian countries, focusing on how coverage varies across and within countries, and the association between insurance status and use of key preventive health-care services and health system competence.
This Series paper supports SDG 3 by documenting the nature of user interactions with primary care in a large, 14-country sample; the authors find significant diversity in how citizens access usual care within and across countries.
This Personal View supprts SDGs 3 and 10 by discussing the multifaceted approach and the various stakeholder involvement needed for the expansion of access to new antibiotics while balancing with the prevention of excessive use
Although patient-centered care does not always entail meeting all of the patients' expectations, the mere understanding of their preferences in decision-making can lead to complete patient satisfaction.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by providing a comprehensive overview of impulsivity in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emphasizing the need for effective management strategies that include psychoeducation, pharmacological treatments, and psychosocial interventions to improve health outcomes. By highlighting the multifaceted nature of impulsivity and its evolving symptoms across different life stages, the content underscores the importance of tailored treatment approaches that address the unique needs of individuals with ADHD. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by recognizing the varied presentations of ADHD, especially in women, and advocating for accessible and appropriate interventions that ensure all individuals, regardless of their gender or background, receive the necessary support to manage their condition and enhance their quality of life.
