The indicators of access also varied by domain: for diabetes care the use of services (n = 11) and receipt of particular processes of care (n = 9); for Pap testing the receipt of Pap testing (all studies); and for episodic care waiting time (n = 7), indications of continuity of care (n = 3) and use of services (n = 15).
In our population-based study, we found that the majority of men who were eligible for colorectal cancer screening received no such testing during five years of follow-up Although our estimates encompass both screening and diagnostic testing, the receipt of a colorectal investigation by only 49% of men with HIV is clearly sub-optimal.
In terms of diagnostic tests, the receipt of bone or joint imaging at any time following diagnosis was higher among individuals with BM according to either SEER-based or claims-based measures.
An essential complement to the provision of laboratory testing is a laboratory information system to track each step in the testing process, from the administration of tests to the receipt of test results, thus catalyzing timely decision-making and action around diagnosis, treatment and care [ 6].
This model tested the differential effect, on receipt of therapy services, of having Medicaid for children living in neighborhoods with different levels of social disadvantage.
This mixed methods study uses a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to test the null hypothesis that receipt of palliative care in addition to standard HIV care does not affect pain compared to standard care alone.
We used semi-structured questionnaires to elicit information on the HBHCT processes, from mobilization to counseling, testing, receipt of results and post-test experiences (disclosure and access to services).
There are no British guidelines on frequency of blood pressure testing, bone density scanning or cholesterol tests; therefore, we examined the receipt of one test every 3 years.
To evaluate test proficiency and the receipt of special education services in school-age children who had undergone surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD) at age <1 year.
After adjusting for gender, age, race, mental health diagnosis and indicator of past arrests, we tested whether receipt of healthcare services within the first 3 months after release predicted risk for future re-arrest in those individuals who were able to stay out of jail (75% of our cohort remained out of jail during the subsequent quarter).
Currently, the time between the initial clinician-patient encounter and the test order, between the test order and receipt of the sample by the laboratory, and between the test result availability and clinician action based on results, is rarely available or reviewed.
