BMC Health Services Research

Abstract Background Health literacy (HL) affects how individuals engage in preventive behaviours, seek prompt treatment, select appropriate malaria prevention or treatment options, adhere to care and act on health information. Little is known about its role in malaria prevention and treatment behaviours. Therefore, this study investigated the extent to which HL relates to malaria health behaviour…

Abstract Background Patients with high-risk pregnancies due to placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) are at high risk of morbidity and mortality, which may increase risk for childbirth related mental health sequelae including postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma symptoms. However, there has been limited investigation into these patients’ mental health needs. We aimed to use quali…

Outsourcing is one of the most successful and popular business concepts applied in numerous global organisations as a tool to enhance competitiveness. Managerial challenges are among the main issues involved in outsourcing laboratory diagnostic services which have a direct impact on successful treatment outcomes and hospital experience of patients. This study aimed to assess managerial activities…

Abstract Background Modern healthcare ecosystems are shaped by rising service demands, structural workforce shortages, and heightened organizational complexity. While individual-level burnout has been widely evaluated, the underlying organizational determinants that systematically influence psychological safety and occupational stress require deeper investigation. This study explores how healthca…

Abstract Background Concussion is a common condition following head injury affecting people across the lifespan. The purpose of this study was to understand the current state of concussion knowledge held by Australian health professionals, namely medical, nursing and allied health professionals. The primary aim was to establish health professionals’ knowledge of concussion, specifically its: (i) …

Abstract Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation serves as a curative therapy for various hematologic disorders. However, existing care models often lack a holistic perspective on patients' entire journey from diagnosis to long-term survival. Objective This study employs patient journey mapping to systematically analyze the comprehensive health management needs of allo-HSCT …

With obesity becoming increasingly prevalent in China, its impact extends beyond health losses to wider public finance pressures. This study assessed the fiscal implications of reducing obesity prevalence from the government perspective and explored the potential fiscal benefits of obesity control. An age-stratified prevalence-based fiscal simulation model was constructed in Microsoft Excel®. The…

Qualitative research is essential for shaping person-centered public health policy and practices, particularly within complex care systems like transplant care, which involve multidisciplinary teams managing clinically complex patients through coordinated, multi‑step care amid variation in practices, policies, and partnerships across centers. However, its time and resource demands limit scalabili…

Addressing the research gaps, including incomplete analysis of influencing factors, limited scope of study populations, and insufficiently operational support systems, this study aims to extensively analyze the barriers and facilitators to service utilization among both service-engaged and non-engaged families of autistic children by adopting the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research…

In Indonesia, digital transformation has enabled digital routine health data collection by community health workers (CHWs). However, concerns remain about the quality and utility of these data for improving access and health outcomes. EMIS represents example of applications that highlight the potential for data integration and aligns with the national digital health transformation in Indonesia. U…

Disruptive innovations, particularly digital and process innovations, are increasingly being adopted in healthcare systems to improve efficiency and service delivery. However, evidence on how these innovations are implemented and perceived by healthcare workers in resource-constrained settings remains limited. Understanding the enablers and barriers to their implementation is important for improv…

Tuberculosis continues to cause more deaths worldwide than any other single infectious pathogen, accounting for an estimated 10.7 million cases and 1.23 million deaths in 2024. In Northern Ethiopia, the armed conflict that began in 2020 badly damaged the health system, destroying or damaging over 70% of health facilities in the region. Despite this, little is known about the quality of tuberculos…

Abstract Background The U.S. Magnet ® model is an organizational intervention that aims to improve quality of care and patient outcomes by improving the hospital work environment for nurses. Its financial impact on German hospitals remains unclear. This study aimed to identify parameters for conducting a cost-benefit analysis for German hospitals seeking Magnet ® designation and assess availabili…