New article by Hengel et al. examines regional variations in stroke care in Germany, revealing disparities in access and quality from 2014-2020. Learn how health system performance assessments can help reduce inequities and improve outcomes. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Just two days left to apply! Early Career Researchers, join our #Scientific #Writing #Workshop at the WIC Meeting in Oslo. Develop your writing skills and prepare for publication. Apply by July 10! ➡️ link.springer.com/journal/43999/… #healthcare

Deadline extended to July 19! Early Career Researchers, join our free #Scientific #Writing #Workshop at the WIC Meeting in Oslo. Develop your writing skills and prepare for publication. Apply now! ➡️ link.springer.com/journal/43999/… #healthcare

New study by Laura Rosella et al. on Canadian healthcare disparities shows lowest-SES individuals get 2.4-2.5x fewer services and 5.4x fewer breast cancer screenings than highest-SES. It highlights urgent need for better measures to address inequities. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Article by Benedetto et al. explores unwarranted #variation in #cardiovascular care in #Tuscany. The study highlights geographical disparities in visit rates and waiting times, proposing tailored interventions to enhance equity and continuity of #care. ➡️ link.springer.com/journal/43999/…

We are very pleased to announce that the open access journal Research in Health Services and Regions, published by Springer Nature, is now listed at PubMedCentral (#PMC) ➡️ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/4…

New article by Brabers et al. investigates practice variation in needs assessment among #home #care #nurses. The scoping review identifies factors at micro, meso, and macro levels that may explain these variations. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

New study by Datta et al. examines #medical #financial #hardship disparities between the US South and non-South across Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, before and after the ACA. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Great time yesterday at our #ScientificWriting #Workshop at the WIC Meeting in Oslo with Caro Struijke and Stef Groenewoud. Exciting insights shared with early career researchers!

New article by Kugler et al. examines the use of #regional #health data in #Brandenburg, Germany, highlighting challenges in data availability and integration. The study underscores the need for standardized procedures and cross-sectoral planning. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

We are pleased to announce that Afaf Al-Rammahy and co-authors have won the Early Career Researchers' Prize for their article on educational disparities in cancer outcomes in Oslo. ➡️ link.springer.com/journal/43999/… #HealthResearch #EarlyCareerResearchers #regionalvariation #healthcare

In a new article, Zacarino et al. explore End-of-Life Care for cancer patients in Tuscany. The study highlights variability in care pathways, late referrals to palliative care, and the need for better coordination between hospital and community services.➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Article by Hiranmoyee Bhuyan & Singha examines the role of facilitator organizations as mediators in #healthcare in India. Findings highlight how FOs foster patient-centered relationships and address needs ranging from mental health to rehabilitation. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Article by Khan et al. shows that only 6.2% of Bangladeshi women are screened for #CervicalCancer. Factors like age, marital status, employment, and region play key roles. Stronger screening programs and a national cancer registry are urgently needed. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Submit to our collection on "Regional and Provider Variation in #EndofLife Care" until Dec 31. This interdisciplinary inquiry explores aspects related to the provision, accessibility, and quality of care in different geographical region➡️link.springer.com/collections/da… Springer Nature

What's next for the Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation series? A recent article on the future of the #AtlasSeries discusses how to reduce unwarranted clinical variation in healthcare to improve quality. Read the article ow.ly/yp9j50ULB9V Research in Health Services and Regions Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing

Stock et al. highlight the ethical relevance of #AdvanceDirectives in end-of-life care. Lessons from #COVID19 show that ADs help thematize death, prevent overtreatment, respect patients' preferred place of death, and revive prognostication skills.➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Brabers et al. explore practice variation in #InductionOfLabour across Dutch maternity care networks. Their study finds that women's attitudes toward birth shape their IOL decisions, but do not fully explain regional differences. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

In this recently published article, Akmatov et al. assess the prevalence of #AutoimmuneDiseases in Germany using nationwide claims data. Their study finds significant sex and regional differences, with higher rates in women and in East vs. West Germany. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…