Publications by authors named "H C Pfaff"
Introduction: Cesarean deliveries account for approximately one-third of all births in Germany, prompting ongoing discussions on cesarean section rates and their connection to medical staffing and birth volume. In Germany, the majority of departments integrate obstetric and gynecological care within a single department.
Methods: The analysis utilized quality reports from German hospitals spanning 2015 to 2019.
Background: The ongoing implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) in German hospitals is currently slow. Implementation science widely acknowledges the barriers and facilitators to implementation. Thus, specific preconditions are necessary to address the former and to support an effective EMR implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Although online health communities offer a new approach to patient interaction, the help-seeking behaviors of cancer patients within these platforms remain unexplored. This study aims to identify the determinants influencing online help-seeking behaviors among cancer patients.
Method: Based on motivation theory, we proposed six hypotheses and developed a research model.
[Abortions in Germany-results of federal statistics].
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
January 2025
After a decline in the number of annual abortions from around 130,000 in the years 1996 to 2004 to around 100,000 since 2013/14, there was recently a certain increase again to 106,000 abortions in 2023. The decline from 2004 to 2013 was driven by a decrease in the number of women of childbearing age and a lower probability of having an abortion in the key age groups. When comparing the result structures over time, the constant development towards the use of Mifegyne® is noticeable.
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- The study explores how sense of coherence (SoC), a key factor in health promotion, is influenced by psycho-oncological care (PC) focusing on tension management.
- Researchers surveyed 100 patients at two different time points to assess their care experiences, therapeutic alliance, and SoC.
- Results indicated that a strong therapeutic bond and the number of consultations positively impacted patients' overall SoC and its subdimensions, emphasizing the importance of quality and frequency of care in effective tension management.