Sentences with phrase «improvements in health outcomes»

This work sought to build the health promotion capacity of Aboriginal maternal and child health service providers and contribute to improvements in health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and babies.

«While I believe that encouraging individuals on a personal level to address their depression and stress related to financial strain through mindfulness and relaxation techniques is a good idea, I believe that policy solutions need to be focused on the roots of financial strain (unemployment, low wages and more) and not necessarily the mediators of the strain - health relationship if we really want to see long - term improvements in health outcomes.»

The NHS is now back in balance and delivering improvements in health outcomes, the lowest waits on record, as well as providing a level of care that ten years ago was only offered to those who could afford it,» she argued.

Improvements in either exclusive breastfeeding rates or in the percentage of feedings derived from breast milk were observed in 2 PC studies, along with improvements in health outcomes.

Oneida County Health Ranking Improves The newly released county health rankings compiled by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) show an improvement in health outcomes and health factors for Oneida County.

The study also found that if people consumed on average more than 20g of nuts per day, there was little evidence of further improvement in health outcomes.

The last two decades has seen a steady improvement in the health outcomes of children born after assisted reproduction (ART), with fewer babies being born preterm, with low birth weight, stillborn or dying within the first year of life.

«These findings show convincingly that, while there has been a considerable increase in assisted reproduction cycles over the past 20 years, this has been accompanied by a significant improvement in health outcomes for these babies, particularly for singleton babies.

Evidence still suggests that the community controlled family centered - approach to delivering comprehensive primary health care is the ideal model to support the greatest improvement in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, although we need to ensure that any new measures are also supporting this modeling.

Not exact matches

Consider, for example, the other seven MDG objectives, such as a proposed 75 % improvement in maternal health outcomes, to a 66 % decline in mortality rates for children under the age of five.

But let's consider two major positives: First, with both patients and stakeholders investing in our healthcare system, we're all on the same team: We all want to see more positive outcomes for our loved ones and improvements in the health of our nation, both literally and financially.

Britain's largest food retailers have huge potential to promote healthy eating and drive improvements in public health outcomes.

Avocados also contain higher amounts of several non-essential compounds, such as fiber, monounsaturated fats, and lipid - soluble antioxidants, which have all been linked to improvements in maternal health, birth outcomes and breast milk quality.

It also contain higher amounts of several non-essential compounds, such as fiber, mono - unsaturated fats, and lipid - soluble antioxidants, which have all been linked to improvements in maternal health, birth outcomes and breast milk quality.

Major upgrades on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and improvements overall in regional medical care have yet to translate into improved health outcomes in Western New York, according to two major national reports released this week.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. will convene a regional health summit with both Oneida and Herkimer Counties participating in a collaborative health planning initiative intended to maximize the region's assets to assure positive health improvement outcomes for the region.

Shared decision making (SDM) has been studied over recent decades as a method for improving provider - patient communication and partnership, with improvements seen in satisfaction, adherence and health outcomes.

Additionally, the gaps are also growing between London and the North in relation to a number of social outcomes, such as education and health, with improvement in these outcomes in London being in line with economic conditions in the capital bouncing back to pre-recession levels or beyond while the North lags behind.

Systems that capture, analyze, and report surgical outcomes are an increasingly important part of the quality improvement movement in health care in the United States.

If scaled nationally, group prenatal care could lead to significant improvements in birth outcomes, health disparities, and healthcare costs,» she added.

In a pilot intervention among 46 cancer survivors aged 60 years or older, Wendy Demark - Wahnefried, PhD, RD, professor of Nutrition Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues, posed the question of whether a home vegetable gardening intervention was feasible among older cancer survivors, and whether it was associated with improvements in diet and other health - related outcomeIn a pilot intervention among 46 cancer survivors aged 60 years or older, Wendy Demark - Wahnefried, PhD, RD, professor of Nutrition Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues, posed the question of whether a home vegetable gardening intervention was feasible among older cancer survivors, and whether it was associated with improvements in diet and other health - related outcomein diet and other health - related outcomes.

«Our results suggest that the use of these small, relatively inexpensive devices is associated with significant increases in physical activity and improvements in some key health outcomes, at least in the short term,» internist Dena Bravata of Stanford University and her colleagues report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Improvement in the small - world index, indicative of the health of the heart's electrical communication system, immediately following the procedure was associated with a successful outcome in six months.

A national school - based mental health program that is now reaching almost one quarter of all elementary school students in Chile appears to have produced significant improvements in both behavioral and academic outcomes, such as attention problems and school attendance, among participating students.

Of the approximately 4,000 who were identified as at risk for mental health problems and offered the ten - session group intervention during second grade, those who participated in a greater number of sessions showed significantly greater improvements in third - grade outcomes than did the at - risk students who participated in fewer sessions.

UACIM research activities contribute rigorous scientific studies on the integration of complementary therapies with conventional medicine, with a focus on educational research, corporate health improvement research, and methods to study clinical outcomes in integrative medicine.

Because of the benefits of fasting for mitochondrial health, there is not only an improvement in cancer outcomes, but also improvement in almost every other aspect of health.

In conclusion, whether fasting actually causes improvements in metabolic health, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular outcomes over the long term; how much fasting is actually beneficial; and where the threshold of hormesis resides (i.e., a balance between long - term benefit from fasting compared with harm from insufficient caloric intake) remain open questionIn conclusion, whether fasting actually causes improvements in metabolic health, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular outcomes over the long term; how much fasting is actually beneficial; and where the threshold of hormesis resides (i.e., a balance between long - term benefit from fasting compared with harm from insufficient caloric intake) remain open questionin metabolic health, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular outcomes over the long term; how much fasting is actually beneficial; and where the threshold of hormesis resides (i.e., a balance between long - term benefit from fasting compared with harm from insufficient caloric intake) remain open questions.

Although short - term randomized clinical trials have shown a beneficial effect of high protein intake, 3,4,20,21 the long - term health consequences of protein intake remain controversial.8,9,22 - 25 In a randomized clinical trial with a 2 - year intervention, 4 calorie - restricted diets with different macronutrient compositions did not show a difference in the effects on weight loss or on improvement of lipid profiles and insulin levels.26 When protein is substituted for other macronutrients, the dietary source of protein appears to be a critical determinant of the outcomIn a randomized clinical trial with a 2 - year intervention, 4 calorie - restricted diets with different macronutrient compositions did not show a difference in the effects on weight loss or on improvement of lipid profiles and insulin levels.26 When protein is substituted for other macronutrients, the dietary source of protein appears to be a critical determinant of the outcomin the effects on weight loss or on improvement of lipid profiles and insulin levels.26 When protein is substituted for other macronutrients, the dietary source of protein appears to be a critical determinant of the outcome.

In a personal injury case, if the client recovers well, resulting in plummeting damages, the client anchored to a high number is more likely to be dissatisfied with the outcome despite the improvement in health, and no matter how reasonable the resolutioIn a personal injury case, if the client recovers well, resulting in plummeting damages, the client anchored to a high number is more likely to be dissatisfied with the outcome despite the improvement in health, and no matter how reasonable the resolutioin plummeting damages, the client anchored to a high number is more likely to be dissatisfied with the outcome despite the improvement in health, and no matter how reasonable the resolutioin health, and no matter how reasonable the resolution.

The STRONG health coach uses motivational interviewing (MI) and other cognitive behavioral strategies to manage the complex health needs of employees enrolled in the JBS STRONG or PILGRIM»S STRONG worksite health improvement program, with the objectives of improving participant capacity for self - care, to achieve desired health improvement goals and clinical outcomes

Parkland Health and Hospital System 2007 — 2009 Intermediate Project Manager --(2008 to 2009) Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Analyst --(2007 to 2008) Assisted in the production and presentation of reports, summaries and data displays, and assessed, identified and resolved division issues that could impede care delivery and outcomes.

In the light of broader human rights principles, the report assesses the outcomes of government policies, including the focus on improvements in targeted areas including health and housing reforIn the light of broader human rights principles, the report assesses the outcomes of government policies, including the focus on improvements in targeted areas including health and housing reforin targeted areas including health and housing reform.

Research indicates that evidence - based home visiting programs should benefit the families through improvements in maternal and child health, parenting attitudes and behaviors, better cognitive and social - emotional outcomes for children, and a lower incidence of child abuse and maltreatment.

In addition, little knowledge is available on the effect of parenting support programmes delivered to immigrant parents.24 The few studies available have mostly shown little or no improvement in the mental health of immigrant parents25 26 or even poorer outcomes for immigrant families27 and families with low socioeconomic status.28 Scarcity of studies in this area may simply because few immigrant parents participate in such programmes.24 Several studies have reported difficulties in recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourIn addition, little knowledge is available on the effect of parenting support programmes delivered to immigrant parents.24 The few studies available have mostly shown little or no improvement in the mental health of immigrant parents25 26 or even poorer outcomes for immigrant families27 and families with low socioeconomic status.28 Scarcity of studies in this area may simply because few immigrant parents participate in such programmes.24 Several studies have reported difficulties in recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin the mental health of immigrant parents25 26 or even poorer outcomes for immigrant families27 and families with low socioeconomic status.28 Scarcity of studies in this area may simply because few immigrant parents participate in such programmes.24 Several studies have reported difficulties in recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin this area may simply because few immigrant parents participate in such programmes.24 Several studies have reported difficulties in recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin such programmes.24 Several studies have reported difficulties in recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin recruiting and retaining immigrant parents in parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin parenting support programmes.29 30 Factors such as belonging to an ethnic minority, low socioeconomic status, practical aspects or experienced alienation and discrimination all contribute to low participation.28 31 Other studies have demonstrated that low participation and a high dropout rate of immigrant parents are associated with a lack of cultural sensitivity in the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin the intervention, poor information about the parenting programme and lack of trust towards professionals.24 A qualitative study conducted with Somali - born parents in Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin Sweden showed that Somali parents experienced many societal challenges in the new country and in their parenting behaviourin the new country and in their parenting behaviourin their parenting behaviours.

As stated for some time now, community controlled models of care are well documented as the best service delivery model to support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and through investing in quality improvement processes that benchmark our services and the care provided against international standards, continues to build credibility in the community controlled model of care.

Therefore, we think that the findings of this study represent true improvements among critically ill children and their mothers who received the experimental program, with the results of this study supporting the value of the COPE intervention in improving the mental health and coping outcomes of mothers and young children who experience critical care hospitalization.

An ambitious evaluation in 1999 of a statewide home visiting program in Hawaii failed to demonstrate any substantial improvements in either maternal or child development and health outcomes.18 Although these findings contradicted previous smaller studies and evaluations of earlier pilot programs, the comprehensiveness of this evaluation led to further examination of the evidence base for home visiting.

The study interventions resulted in improvements in DFDs and in enhanced health status outcomes during 1 year.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) said it is encouraging that the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Checks have increased, Indigenous peoples» access to medicines has improved, and there have been improvements in infant and child health outcomes but the number of targets not on track were «a clear signal that we have to put politics aside&rHealth Checks have increased, Indigenous peoples» access to medicines has improved, and there have been improvements in infant and child health outcomes but the number of targets not on track were «a clear signal that we have to put politics aside&rhealth outcomes but the number of targets not on track were «a clear signal that we have to put politics aside».

By itself, home visiting may be insufficient to result in satisfactory improvements in health and social outcomes.30 It is clear that home - visiting programs are not a panacea for solving the problems of delayed child development and child abuse prevention but one of many tools to be used in a careful and thoughtful manner.

Healthy Start programs work to enhance their services and increase their impact on participant health outcomes by systematically monitoring their performance, and engaging in quality improvement efforts informed by participant - level, program - level and community - level data.

Research indicates that evidence - based home visiting programs should benefit the families who participate in them through improvements in maternal and child health, parenting attitudes and behaviors, better cognitive and social - emotional outcomes for children, and a lower incidence of child abuse and maltreatment.

In a literature review, Anderson and colleagues advocated for ethical guidelines to promote transparent negotiation with Indigenous Australians about the potential benefits of proposed research, suggesting that this could occur by demonstrating that the investigators intend to contribute to improved health and wellbeing of participating communities; the proposal is linked with local Indigenous community priorities; the proposal contributes tangible and accessible outcomes for participants; and the proposal reflects needs identified in health improvement plans and strategiesIn a literature review, Anderson and colleagues advocated for ethical guidelines to promote transparent negotiation with Indigenous Australians about the potential benefits of proposed research, suggesting that this could occur by demonstrating that the investigators intend to contribute to improved health and wellbeing of participating communities; the proposal is linked with local Indigenous community priorities; the proposal contributes tangible and accessible outcomes for participants; and the proposal reflects needs identified in health improvement plans and strategiesin health improvement plans and strategies.4

Two primary outcomes are predicted: in comparison to the control treatment, BEST - YMH will produce a greater improvement in parental and youth mental health, and a larger number of youth engaging in individual treatments through the course of the family - based interventions.

Assessing Outcomes among Dual - System Welfare and Child Welfare Involved Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children's Bureau University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, The Butler Institute for Families (2012) View Abstract Describes improvement outcomes of children and families involved in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and the Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) pOutcomes among Dual - System Welfare and Child Welfare Involved Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children's Bureau University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, The Butler Institute for Families (2012) View Abstract Describes improvement outcomes of children and families involved in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and the Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) poutcomes of children and families involved in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and the Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) programs.

When physicians learn about the impacts of trauma in general, and the experiences of their patients in particular, this understanding can lead to improvements in relationships with patients, adherence to medical protocols, and health outcomes.

However, rapid improvements can be achieved in health outcomes through comprehensive, targeted and well resourced government action and by working in partnership with Indigenous communities and organisations.

National Aboriginal and Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), CEO, Pat Turner, said despite some improvement in education outcomes, only one out of seven Closing the Gap targets is on track.

«We have seen improvements in the areas of infant and child health outcomes, the number of health checks being reported and better access to medicines,» Dr Huggins said.