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    Performance measures of 8,169,869 examinations in the National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Taiwan, 2004–2020

    The benefits of mammographic screening have been shown to include a decrease in mortality due to breast cancer. Taiwan’s Breast Cancer Screening Program is a national screening program that has offered biennia...

    Melissa Min-Szu Yao, Vu Pham Thao Vy, Tony Hsiu-Hsi Chen, Hsian-He Hsu in BMC Medicine (2023)

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    Differences in the healthcare needs of older adults attending primary health centers in urban and rural areas of Taiwan

    As the older adult population in Taiwan continues to increase, primary health centers (PHCs) play a crucial role in geriatric care. This study explored the differences in the PHC experiences and usage needs of...

    Chen-I Shih, Hui-Fei Yang, Shu-Li Chia, Tang-Kuei Lin, Sheng-Yu Fan in BMC Primary Care (2023)

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    Challenges faced by community connectors: lessons learned from a Taiwan public health initiative

    Effective solutions that meet the diverse community health needs of older adult populations are of critical importance. To address these needs, a nationwide community connector team—tasked with providing refer...

    Lee-Fen Ni, Shu-Ying Lo, Shu-Li Chia, Chao-Chun Wu, Fen-Fang Chung in BMC Geriatrics (2022)

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    Difficulties and countermeasures in implementing age-friendly policies in primary health centers in Taiwan

    Taiwan is predicted to become a super-aged society by 2025, and primary health centers (PHCs) are set to play a crucial role in the care of older adults. The Taiwanese government has developed an age-friendly ...

    Chen-I Shih, Tuey-Wen Hung, Wei Chen, Hui-Fei Yang in BMC Health Services Research (2022)

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    Health literacy training program for community healthcare providers using hybrid online team-based learning in Taiwan

    Health literacy (HL) has proven to be a determining factor influencing the health of individuals. Community health providers (CHPs) work on the front line of improving public HL. Increasing their understanding...

    Jyh-Gang Hsieh, Jui-Hung Yu, Ying-Wei Wang, Mi-Hsiu Wei in BMC Medical Education (2022)