Research in Health Services and Regions

“Research in Health Services and Regions” is an e-only open access journal with a focus on variation in health care, published by Springer Nature.

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Call for papers: Our new collection explores regional disparities in healthcare resources — from workforce & infrastructure to financing & supply chains. How do shortages shape access, equity & outcomes across regions? Submissions open!

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New study by Halane et al. examines health facility delivery in #Somalia. Findings show very low overall use (22.3%) and stark regional disparities—from 58% to just 2%— strongly shaped by education, wealth, and access.
➡️ https://t.co/2H6yukmGJk
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🚨 Final call — deadline March 31
#EarlyCareerResearchers: submit to the 2nd edition of “Emerging Researchers Take on Regional #variation in #healthcare” ➡️ https://t.co/gZq1HenPpm
€1000 prize (@Zi_Berlin) | No publishing fees
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New register-based study by Brandsæter et al. examines musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging use in Norway. Findings show small temporal changes but large geographical variation—especially in two potential low-value exams (MRI knee & MRI lower back).
➡️ https://t.co/c1vaa1DJp0

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New study by Lindberg & Abelsen models #medical #doctors’ #career trajectories after graduating from UiT. Findings show that while most Northern-origin doctors stay in the North, only 12.8%—mostly rural-origin—work in Northern rural primary healthcare.
➡️ https://t.co/0OQg6XgUSB

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New study by Al-Shather et al. analyzes #Cancer incidence, stage, and survival across Norwegian municipalities with different #education levels.
Results reveal persistent education-related disparities, with worse outcomes in low-education areas.
➡️ https://t.co/wNtpli75C2

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/wNtpli75C2

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#EarlyCareerResearchers: submit your manuscript to the 2. Edition of the collection "Emerging Researchers Take on Regional #variation in #healthcare" ➡️https://https://t.co/gZq1HenPpm
✅ Prize: €1000 (@Zi_Berlin)
✅ No publishing fees

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/3VwLXtPgfQ

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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.➡️ https://t.co/KbYjkaVR5m

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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 https://t.co/1SutVXP4yP

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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➡️https://t.co/enJdUdPdDL @SpringerNature

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/k4uq3elRcC

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Article by @HiranmoyeeBhuy1 & 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. ➡️ https://t.co/ZnNXHD29mO

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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.➡️ https://t.co/XZnUpCp0oD

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/WbM8gULkZk #HealthResearch #EarlyCareerResearchers #regionalvariation #healthcare

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/huwB99Cihl

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

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/8zgekI814e

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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. ➡️ https://t.co/t8oHEY97qI