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Discrete choice experiment to evaluate preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis among alternative treatment-related health outcomes: a protocol

Introduction Clinical decision-making is a complex process.Patient preference information regarding desirable health states should inform treatment and is critical to agreeing on goals of therapy.Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, inheritable multisystem disorder for which the major manifestation is progressive, chronic lung disease.Intermittent pul

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Cleft deformities in adults and children aged over six years in Nigeria: Reasons for late presentation and management challenges

Wasiu L Adeyemo1, Mobolanle O Ogunlewe1, Ibironke Desalu2, Akinola L Ladeinde1, Bolaji O Mofikoya3, Michael O Adeyemi4, Adegbenga A Adepoju4, Olufemi O Hassan41Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, 2Department of Anaesthesia, 3Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of

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Applying lean production system philosophy to reduce patient waiting time in healthcare services: Simulation-based optimization and validations through experiment

Value stream mapping (VSM) is an initial and critical tool for deploying lean concepts in the manufacturing and service sectors, including hospitals.Therefore, the aim of this research is to analyze the current working environment of a radiology department, identify the wastes in the operations by mapping the current patient flow, and test the best

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