BACKGROUND Web-based aftercare can help to stabilize treatment effects and support transition after inpatient treatment, yet uptake by patients seems limited in routine care and little is known about the mechanisms of adoption and implementation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to (1) determine acceptance of Web-based aftercare and (2) explore its drivers and barriers in different subgrou...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to determine the costs of cochlear implants in children regarding the phases of selection, implantation, rehabilitation, and aftercare. STUDY DESIGN This study was a prospective cost analysis paralleling a noncomparative observational study. SETTING This study was conducted at a university hospital to evaluate cost data on selection and implantation an...

BACKGROUND Research has indicated that more intense treatment is associated with better outcomes among clients who are appropriately matched to treatment intensity level based on the severity of their drug/alcohol problem. This study examined the differential effectiveness of community-based residential and outpatient treatment attended by male and female drug-involved parolees from prison-base...

INTRODUCTION Mental disorders are characterised by a high likelihood of symptom recurrence or chronicity. Thus, in the vulnerable post-discharge phase, aftercare and follow-up aim at stabilising treatment effects, promoting functionality and preventing relapse or readmission. Internet- and mobile-based interventions may represent low threshold and effective extensions to aftercare in tertiary p...

Background: Suicide is among the leading causes of death worldwide. Although alcohol drinking is a well-known risk factor for suicide attempts, the impact of alcohol use on the intent and lethality of suicide attempts has rarely been studied. The aim of this study is to clarify the role of alcohol use disorder and acute alcohol consumption in suicide attempts. Methods: Data on 1166suicide attem...

Background: Suicide is among the leading causes of death worldwide. Although alcohol drinking is a well-known risk factor for suicide attempts, the impact of alcohol use on the intent and lethality of suicide attempts has rarely been studied. The aim of this study is to clarify the role of alcohol use disorder and acute alcohol consumption in suicide attempts. Methods: Data on 1166suicide attem...

background: implementing community-based psychiatric services is one of the priorities of the who/emro mental health programs. this study presents an aftercare service, as a community based-service, for patients with severe mental illness (smis).   methods : in this randomized controlled clinical trial design, 176 patients, who attended selective hospitals with smi, were allocated into three gr...

ᅟ: We analyze one-year costs and savings of a telemedically supported case management program after kidney transplantation from the perspective of the German Healthcare System. Recipients of living donor kidney transplantation (N = 46) were randomly allocated to either (1) standard aftercare or (2) standard aftercare plus additional telemedically supported case management. A range of cost figur...