Does the organizational structure of health care systems influence care-seeking decisions? A qualitative analysis of Danish cancer patients' reflections on care-seeking

does embarrassment contribute to delay in seeking medical care for breast cancer? a review

background: embarrassment and shame of visiting a doctor for a breast disease are among psychosocial factors that potentially contribute to delay in seeking medical advice. the purpose of this study is to review the published literature to determine if embarrassment regarding breast examination, diagnosis and treatment is associated with patient delay. methods: we searched pubmed with the follo...

Implementation of "Chronic Care Model" for Diabetes Care in Iranian Primary Health Care: Does it work?

Objective: Traditional health care systems were not capable to face successfully with chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus. In this regard, the Chronic Care Model or CCM was created to promote quality of care. The aim of this study was to examine whether establishment of chronic care model, with focus on diabetic patients, has led to clinically significant outcomes in Iran. Materials a...

Survey the Reasons for not Seeking Prenatal Care

چکیده : این مطالعه به منظور تعیین علل عدم انجام مراقبت های دوران بارداری صورت گرفته است. روش مطالعه توصیفی بوده که بر . روی ۷۲۹ خانم مراجعه کننده جهت انجام زایمان به مرکز آموزشی درمانی الزهرا (س) رشت در سال ۱۳۷۷ انجام گرفت. نمونه های پژوهش برای رفع تأثیرات فصلی مراجعات به مدت یکسال انتخاب شدند و اطلاعات با استفاده از پرسشنامه گردآوری شد. در این بررسی مادران فاقد مراقبت، به کسانی اطلاق گردید که ...

Reflections on Health Tourism and Cross-Border Health Care

The effect of Continuous Care Model on self-care in patients with colon cancer

Introduction: Colon cancer and its treatments have several signs and symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, lethargy, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, anemia, and eating disorders that self-care is essential to control in these patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the continuous care model on self-care in patients with colon cancer. Methods: The present study was an experi...