This work challenges in the design, development, and implementation of health information systems, particularly in low and middle income countries, and examines approaches to addressing these.
Over the last three decades enormous effort has gone into strengthening public health information systems (HIS). They are now a key element of health sector reform initiatives, but are growing in complexity. This is driven by the increasing diversity of technology platforms, inc…
"Over a quarter century of studies have shown that addictions, mental illnesses, and their combination's (dual diagnoses) are pervasive in the general population. Meanwhile, emerging neuroscience is revealing that the neurodevelopmental basis of major mental illness and addictio…
A public health guide to ending the opioid epidemic
A public health guide to ending the opioid epidemic
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FIGHTING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC. The opioid crisis has devastated families and communities across the United States. Changes in policing and medical practices have been swift, but they've done little to address the fundamental ca…
A public health guide to ending the opioid epidemic
Few contributions to the field concerning the current opioid crisis in the United States focus sufficient attention on the public health aspects of the epidemic and share examples that practitioners can use to prevent opioid use disorder and the broader issues of substance misus…
"Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance. Drawing from the authors'ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's ove…
Three experts in Human Resources introduce a measurement system that convincingly showcases how HR impacts business performance. Drawing from the authors' ongoing study of nearly 3,000 firms, this book describes a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within the firm's ove…
This edited volume captures and communicates the best thinking on how to improve healthcare by improving the delivery of services -- providing care when and where it is needed most -- through application of state-of-the-art scheduling systems. Over 12 chapters, the authors cover…
This edited volume captures and communicates the best thinking on how to improve healthcare by improving the delivery of services -- providing care when and where it is needed most -- through application of state-of-the-art scheduling systems. Over 12 chapters, the authors cover…