Advances and Pitfalls of Specialized Pain Care through Public and Private Health Care Providers in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands: A Physician’s Survey by Javier Medel, Ancor Serrano, Carme Batet, Lluis Lorente, Susana Bella, Marta Ferrandiz, María-del-Mar Monerris, Sergi Boada, Jesus Villoria, Maria-Victoria Ribera, Antonio Montes, Sebastian Videla

“…Optimal diagnosis and treatment of pain require a multidisciplinary approach that demands considerable coordination and forethought. A cross-sectional physician survey based on an online questionnaire was carried out to assess the adoption of multidisciplinary working patterns, compare the public and private models, and provide an update on the resources and organization of specialized pain care in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. …”
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Diagnosis and management of superficial arteriovenous malformations: French healthcare network’s recommendations by Olivia Boccara, Didier Salvan, Claude Laurian, Caroline Degrugillier-Chopinet, Nathalie Degardin, Jean-Guillaume Dillinger, Julie Malloizel-Delaunay, Stéphane Mouton, Stéphane Munck, Annabel Maruani, Annouk Bisdorff-Bresson

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Standards in Neurological Rehabilitation, June 1997 by Michael P. Barnes, European Federation of Neurological Societies Task Force

“…The regional centres would provide specialist expertise for wheelchairs and special seating, orthotics, continence and urological services, aids and equipment including communication aids and environmental controls, prosthetics and driving assessment. …”
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The Linked Response: Lessons Emerging from Integration of HIV and Reproductive Health Services in Cambodia by Joanna White, Thérèse Delvaux, Chhorvann Chhea, Sarun Saramony, Vichea Ouk, Vonthanak Saphonn

“…Challenges identified included stigmatization of PLHIV by health staff at district hospital level and a lack of confidence amongst non-specialized health staff when managing deliveries by HIV-positive women, partly due to fear of HIV transmission.…”
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Training Specialists for the Digital Economy in Orenburg State University by Zh. A. Ermakova

“…Special focus is given to designing and implementation of an electronic information and educational environment at university, and its characteristics are described. …”
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Sports and Games Union Policy by Kabale University

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eSports Participation among Hong Kong Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Qualitative Study by Ka-Man Leung, William Chu

“…The results revealed the pertinent themes of (a) behavioral beliefs (physical benefits (enhanced physical activity levels, body coordination, and cognition), social benefits (increased interactions and team communication and enlarged social circle), psychological benefits (stereotype breaking, sense of recognition, enjoyment, and improved mood), and adverse health effects (psychological intensity, frustration, obsession with winning, overuse strain, and sleep disturbance)), (b) normative beliefs (support and encouragement from family and nonfamily members), and (c) control beliefs (game content, program personnel attitude, resource availability (venue, equipment, and manpower), administrators’ perspectives, and support from the industry). …”
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An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project by Jiyoung Han, Innocent Adoubi, Mee Joo Kang, Sarang Lee, So-Youn Jung, Chong Woo Yoo

“…The qualitative assessment indicated the importance of contextually relevant curriculum development with a special focus on establishing hospital operational plans, maintaining trainee autonomy and motivation, building mutual trust and cooperation between partner countries, engaging stakeholders actively, and providing effective leadership and support structures through a dedicated coordinating team were crucial factors for program success. …”
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“Italy System” as a Case of Innovative Economic Diplomacy by R. O. Raynkhardt

“…This concept is based upon efficient cooperation ("team play") between the chief institutes of economic diplomacy with a system approach to elaboration and realizing measures aimed at the internationalization of the Italian business. …”
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Possible scenarios of sustainable supply chain in dairy industry with future research approach by Meysam Abedini, Narges Mohammadalipour, Ashraf Shahmansouri, Mahnaz Rabiei

“…In today's competitive environment, most companies pay special attention to supply chain management as a strategic and powerful core to reach the boundaries of success and competitive advantages. …”
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Identification of strengths and weaknesses of the healthcare system for persons living with rare diseases in Catalonia (Spain), and recommendations to improve its comprehensive att... by José Hernández-Rodríguez, Fernando Martínez-Valle, Xènia Acebes, Carmen Alerany, Jordi Antón, Gonzalo Calvo, Marian Corral, Jordi Cruz, M. Antònia Mangues-Bafalluy, José Mateo, Josefa Rivera, Albert Salazar, Roser Francisco, Cristina Mallol, Rita Reig-Viader, Ariadna Tigri-Santiña, Assumpta Ricart, Francesc Palau

“…In addition, for most RDs, few to no treatments are available and it is often difficult to find a specialized care team. Objectives The project “acERca las enfermedades raras” (in English: “bringing RDs closer”) is an initiative primary designed to generate a consensus by a multidisciplinary group of experts to detect the strengths and weaknesses in the public healthcare system concerning the comprehensive care of persons living with a RD (PLWRD) in the region of Catalonia, Spain, where a Network of Clinical Expert Units (Xarxa d’Unitats de Expertesa Clínica or XUEC) was created and is being implemented since 2015. …”
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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…Regional Transfer Coordination and Hospital Load Balancing During COVID-19 Surges. …”
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