Background and Purpose— Qualitative studies are increasingly used to investigate social
processes and phenomena influencing health behaviors and service provision. We aimed to …

Background Net survival rates of cancer are increasing worldwide, placing a strain on health
service provision. There is a drive to transfer the care of cancer survivors—individuals living …

Objectives To investigate the effect of providing patients online access to their electronic
health record (EHR) and linked transactional services on the provision, quality and safety of …

Background Obesity‐related stigma likely influences how obese people interact with health‐care
professionals and access health care. Aim To undertake a synthesis of studies …

Background Online access to medical records by patients can potentially enhance provision
of patient-centred care and improve satisfaction. However, online access and services may …

Background Self-management interventions have become increasingly popular in the
management of long-term health conditions; however, little is known about their impact on …

Background: Governments and health care providers are keen to find innovative ways to
deliver care more efficiently. Interest in electronic consultation (e-consultation) has grown, but …

Background With life expectancy continuing to rise in the United Kingdom there is an increasing
public health focus on the maintenance of physical independence among all older adults…

Introduction Healthcare workforces are currently facing multiple challenges, including aging
populations; increasing prevalence of long-term conditions; and shortfall of registered nurses…

Background: health and social care services are required to provide quality service provision
to meet all older people’s needs, including any needs specific to minority ethnic groups. …