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Concept note: Rapid assessment of road traffic injuries related policies and their economic impact in Sri Lanka
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) represent an increasing human and socio-economic problem worldwide and have been identified as one of the target areas under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to “halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents” (SDG 3.6). In Sri Lanka,
Research Proposal: Economic evaluation of an integrated care on delaying chronic kidney disease progression in rural communities of Thailand
In Thailand, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is 17.5% of the population (Ingsathit et al., 2010). According to Thailand’s National Health Security Office (2021), in each year, this public health agency spends approximately 10,000 million Baht in renal dialysis and 1,000 million Baht f
Research Proposal : Kidney Replacement Therapy Policy of Universal Care Scheme in Thailand: Lessons Learned and The Way Forward
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a life-threatening disease for many people. People suffering from such diseases need to undergo some form of kidney replacement therapy in order to live a long life. (1, 2) In 2019, it is estimated that 1.4 million people will die from chronic kidney disease worldwide
Research Proposal: Convergence of Digital Health Platforms and Health Information Systems (HIS) Implementation in Thailand (ConvergeDH)
Digital health and Health Information Systems (HIS) are dramatically altering the landscape for health. Thailand achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2002. However, the delivery of health services relies heavily on manpower without digitisation, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the lack
The Thai Version of the EQ-5D-5L Health Questionnaire
Evaluating health-related quality of life has many benefits. It can beused to evaluate the results of treatment from diseases as well as monitor population health. In addition, it can also be used in various types of research such as clinical research and econo measuring generic health status. The d
Public Health Policy Development in Thailand: Success and challenges
A concept on social determinants of health and the Ottawa Charter’s action areas for health promotion have drawn, in many countries, awareness to the health impacts resulting from a public policy. In Thailand, the issue was taken under consideration in the process of the National Health Systems Refo
Using Financial Mechanisms to Develop a Quality and Outcomes Framework: Issues and Challenges
In the fiscal year of 2014, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) started to disburse its budget based on the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). The QOF is a budget allocation mechanism that incentivizes hospitals to provide quality primary care and achieve results based on the defined indic
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