Publications by authors named "Xuehui Meng"

Objective: Analysing and evaluating how efficiently health resources are allocated to county-level Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospitals in Zhejiang Province, this study aims to provide empirical evidence for improving operational efficiency and optimising resource allocation in these hospitals.

Design And Setting: The study employed a three-stage Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to assess efficiency, using data from 68 county-level TCM hospitals. Four input and five output variables related to TCM services were selected for the analysis.

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The cost fluctuations associated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy, as primary modalities for treating malignant tumors, are closely related to medical decision-making and impose financial burdens on patients. In response to these challenges, China has implemented the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system to standardize costs and control expenditures. This study collected hospitalization data from patients with malignant tumors who received chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy at Hospital H from 2018 to 2022.

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Introduction: China is a large agricultural nation with the majority of the population residing in rural areas. The allocation of health resources in rural areas significantly affects the basic rights to life and health for rural residents. Despite the progress made by the Chinese government in improving rural healthcare, there is still room for improvement.

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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the health performance of the Urban and Rural Residents Medical Insurance (URRMI) scheme in China and to make practical recommendations and scientific references for its full implementation in China.

Methods: This is a panel study that uses data from the China Family Panel Studies from 2018 to 2020, which is separated into treated and control groups each year, utilizing the key approach of propensity score matching and difference-in-difference (PSM-DID). Using 1-to-1 k-nearest neighbor matching, we proportionate the baseline data.

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Objective: This study explored the factors and influence degree of job satisfaction among medical staff in Chinese public hospitals by constructing the optimal discriminant model.

Methods: The participant sample is based on the service volume of 12,405 officially appointed medical staff from different departments of 16 public hospitals for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. All medical staff (doctors, nurses, administrative personnel) invited to participate in the survey for the current year will no longer repeat their participation.

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Background: A high-risk prevention strategy is an effective way to fight against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The China AIDS Fund for Non-Governmental Organizations (CAFNGO) was established in 2015 to help social organizations intervene to protect high-risk populations in 176 cities. This study aimed to evaluate the role of social organizations in high-risk population interventions against HIV/AIDS.

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Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the status of patient satisfaction in outpatients of tertiary hospitals and the factors affecting patient satisfaction, in order to provide a scientific basis for improving patient satisfaction.

Methods: A total of 6480 surveys of outpatients were conducted by a cross-sectional study in 16 tertiary hospitals in the Zhejiang province of China. The main contents of the survey were the basic characteristics of patients.

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Purpose: To identify the factors influencing inpatient satisfaction by fitting the optimal discriminant model.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional survey of inpatient satisfaction was conducted with 3888 patients in 16 large public hospitals in Zhejiang Province. Independent variables were screened by single-factor analysis, and the importance of all variables was comprehensively evaluated.

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Background: There were 245 million migrants in China in 2013, the majority of whom migrated from rural to urban areas. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between sociodemographic, psychosocial, and lifestyle factors, and self-reported health (SRH) in Chinese migrant laborers.

Methods: This study was conducted based on data from the China Labor-force Dynamics Survey 2012.

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Background: Although migrant workers are a vulnerable group in China, they demonstrably contribute to the country's economic growth and prosperity. This study aimed to describe and assess the inequality of migrant worker health in China and its association with socioeconomic determinants.

Methods: The data utilized in this study were obtained from the 2012 China Labor-force Dynamics Survey conducted in 29 Chinese provinces.

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Objective: To explore the application of Monte Carlo simulation in optimizing and adjusting the reimbursement scheme with regard to the New Rural Cooperative Medical System (NCMS) to scientific steering practice. Optimization of the reimbursement scheme in rural areas of China was also studied.

Methods: A multi-stage sampling household survey was conducted in Sihui county, with 4 433 rural residents from 1 179 households from 13 towns in Guangdong province surveyed by self-designed questionnaire.

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The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of logistic regression, artificial neural networks (ANNs) and decision tree models for predicting diabetes or prediabetes using common risk factors. Participants came from two communities in Guangzhou, China; 735 patients confirmed to have diabetes or prediabetes and 752 normal controls were recruited. A standard questionnaire was administered to obtain information on demographic characteristics, family diabetes history, anthropometric measurements and lifestyle risk factors.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xuehui Meng"

  • - Xuehui Meng's recent research emphasizes the efficiency of health resource allocation in traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, utilizing data envelopment analysis to improve operational outcomes in rural healthcare settings.
  • - The studies explore the impact of healthcare reforms, specifically the Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) system, on cost standardization and treatment accessibility for patients with malignant tumors, revealing significant implications for financial burdens associated with cancer care.
  • - A consistent theme in Meng's work addresses the health outcomes and satisfaction of patients in various medical contexts, including factors affecting both inpatient and outpatient satisfaction, as well as the influence of insurance schemes on self-rated health among residents, highlighting disparities and areas for improvement within the Chinese healthcare system.