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        <pubDate>2026-05-05T07:53:37.806+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Risk formulation, lived experience, and patient leadership in European CAMHS]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Nadia Ahmed</author><author>Sophie Mae Harrington</author><author>Aikaterina Sidiroglou</author><author>Paul Louis Fiedler</author><author>Hannah Brunskill</author><author>Jennifer Hall</author><author>Ledia Lazeri</author><author>Joao Breda</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rethinking health priorities for displaced populations through the integration of epigenetics and iterative reasoning]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Policy Brief</category>
        <author>Alessandra Milani</author><author>Luisa Saiani</author><author>Ketti Mazzocco</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundOver 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, nearly half of them children. Current health responses remain largely emergency-driven, addressing immediate survival needs but overlooking the longer-term biological and psychosocial consequences of chronic trauma.AnalysisEmerging evidence suggests that severe adversities, for example those happening during pregnancy and early childhood, can become biologically embedded through changes in gene regulation. While data on humans are largely observational, and inherited transgenerational effects remain under investigation, the initial evidence reinforces the importance of prioritizing continuity of care, trauma-informed services, and early-life interventions alongside social determinants.Policy OptionsWe propose three complementary actions: (1) scale community-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services integrated with primary care; (2) incorporate trauma science, epigenetics, and complex systems-related thinking into medical and social curricula; and (3) adopt iterative, adaptive policy cycles that revisit priorities through shared indicators and stakeholder feedbacks.ConclusionShifting from one-off crisis management to iterative, evidence-informed planning enables health systems to address both immediate needs and longer-term, potentially intergenerational risks, making responses more anticipatory, accountable, and sustainable.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Narrative Review on Dietary and Lifestyle Contributors to Non-Communicable Diseases in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-28T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Aaesha Salem Alhebsi</author><author>Tareq M. Osaili</author><author>Dimitrios Papandreou</author><author>Falak Zeb</author><author>Maysm N. Mohamad</author><author>Makhayel Sultan Alkaabi</author><author>Lily Stojanovska</author><author>Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri</author><author>Leila Cheikh Ismail</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are significant public health issue in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This review identified and evaluated dietary and lifestyle risk factors associated with NCDs across GCC countries.MethodsGoogle Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed were systematically searched for studies published between January 2020 and December 2024. Methodological quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).ResultsTwenty studies met the inclusion criteria. Obesity prevalence ranged from 38% to 47% across GCC countries and emerged as a significant risk factor, with notable socioeconomic association, especially among women. The most prevalent unhealthy eating practices included excessive consumption of fast, processed, and ultra-processed foods, energy-dense diets, high-carbohydrate intake, and insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption. Educational level and income were strongly associated with dietary behaviors and physical activity. Physical inactivity was also consistently identified as a key contributor to obesity and NCD risk.ConclusionPoor diet and sedentary behavior are major contributors to NCDs in the GCC. Targeted interventions, public education, promotion of active lifestyles, and supportive policy reforms are needed for both adults and children.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Acknowledgement to Reviewers 2025]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-27T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Editorial</category>
        <author>PHR Editorial Office </author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strengthening Uganda’s Climate-Resilient Health Systems: A Position Paper on Climate and Health Policy]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-23T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Bernard Jackson Zikanga</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Integrating Emergency Medical Services Into Health Systems for Continuous and Resilient Care]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Gina Marie Gerlach</author><author>Sarah Maria Esther Jerjen</author><author>Armin Gemperli</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesEmergency Medical Services (EMS) are central to acute care, disaster response, and public health. Yet prehospital data in many systems remain disconnected from hospital and follow-up outcomes. This paper examines how fragmented, unidirectional data flows limit quality assurance, system learning, and crisis preparedness, using Switzerland as an illustrative case.MethodsWe analyze data flows across the rescue chain based on regulatory context, current handover practices, and international reference models. The analysis is supported by existing registry initiatives and a conceptual systems framework.ResultsAcross EMS systems, information is generated in silos and transferred through brief handovers without systematic outcome feedback. Evaluation is therefore reduced to operational metrics such as response times, obscuring the clinical impact of prehospital care. In Switzerland, decentralized governance and the absence of national standards reinforce these dynamics. Existing registries demonstrate that outcome tracking is feasible using minimal standardized datasets.ConclusionBidirectional EMS data exchange is essential to transform linear rescue chains into learning health systems. A national EMS minimum dataset with mandatory reporting and outcome feedback would enable transparency, quality improvement, and resilient emergency care.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Governing Evidence in Contentious Times: A GUARD Framework for Public Health Leadership]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-17T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Geneviève Chene</author><author>Marie Preau</author><author>Paulette Lenert</author><author>Yves Martin-Prevel</author><author>Roch Giorgi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Public health leadership faces widening inequities, uneven life expectancy trends, and growing information disorder. Experience from COVID-19 showed that shortcomings often stem less from lack of evidence than from weaknesses in how evidence inform decisions. This commentary reframes the challenge as one of evidence governance: ensuring that knowledge is interpreted, debated, and translated into fair, accountable action. We introduce GUARD, a practice-oriented framework for governing evidence: Govern in public, User power-sharing, Architect and audit integrity, Resist manipulation of meaning, and Demonstrate legitimacy. Rather than proposing new principles, GUARD operationalizes existing ones into implementable governance routines, offering public health leaders a practical pathway to strengthen legitimacy, reduce inequities, and sustain trustworthiness under uncertainty.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Improving the Quality of Life of Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Cambodia: A Perspective on Addressing the Gaps]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-14T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Virak Sorn</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Interventions Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in the WHO European Region and in North America (United States and Canada): A Systematic Review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-09T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Flavia Pennisi</author><author>Carlo Lunetti</author><author>Chiara Barbati</author><author>Luca Viviani</author><author>Anna Carole D’Amelio</author><author>Anabela da Conceição Pereira</author><author>Tiago Correia</author><author>Anna Odone</author><author>Carlo Signorelli</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveVaccine hesitancy threatens optimal immunization coverage. This review systematically identified and evaluated interventions addressing vaccine hesitancy in the WHO European Region and in North America (United States and Canada).MethodsA systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library, and Embase from inception to 17 January 2024. Eligible studies evaluated interventions targeting vaccine hesitancy. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment followed the methodological guidance of the Cochrane Handbook, and reporting adhered to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024565588). Interventions were categorized as educational, communicational, policy-based, organizational, or digital.ResultsA total of 59 studies met the inclusion criteria. Effective approaches included multicomponent strategies, community engagement, reminder and recall systems, educational campaigns, and legislative measures. Digital interventions yielded promising but heterogeneous results. The effectiveness of interventions was often enhanced when tailored to specific population needs and local contexts.ConclusionMultifaceted interventions adapted to the sociocultural context appear most effective in reducing vaccine hesitancy in Europe and North America. Further high-quality studies are needed to refine implementation strategies and evaluate long-term impacts.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024565588, identifier CRD42024565588.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Gestational Toxoplasmosis by Race and Ethnicity: A Systematic Review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Sara Rafaela Valcacio Camargo</author><author>Raquel Souza Borges</author><author>Samantha Valcacio Camargo</author><author>Ana Karoline de Freitas Nascimento</author><author>Héllyda de Souza Bezerra</author><author>Talita Araujo Souza</author><author>Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza</author><author>Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Objectivesto identify the prevalence of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy according to race or ethnicity through a systematic review.Methodsthe protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024596261). Searches were conducted in PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar using descriptors related to toxoplasmosis, pregnancy, prenatal care, and race/ethnicity combined with Boolean operators. Cross-sectional studies reporting prevalence among pregnant women according to racial or ethnic groups were included.Resultsof the 4,652 records identified, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted, organized, and analyzed qualitatively. The findings revealed differences in toxoplasmosis prevalence between ethno-racial groups. In Brazil, higher prevalence was observed among Pardo (mixed-race) and Indigenous populations. In the United Kingdom, Afro-Caribbean women showed a prevalence of 31.48%. In Sri Lanka, Sinhalese women had higher prevalence (13.56%) compared to non-Sinhalese women (6.3%). Variations across continents were evident.Conclusionsignificant disparities in toxoplasmosis prevalence during pregnancy were identified among ethno-racial groups, especially among Pardo, Indigenous, and Black populations, highlighting the need for broader multicenter investigations worldwide.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=CRD42024596261, identifier CRD42024596261.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Future Guardians of Health: Involving The Young Generation in the One-Health Program in India]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Letter to the Editor</category>
        <author>Kajal Srivastava</author><author>Shweta Chauhan</author><author>Sahjid Mukhida</author><author>Shaili Vyas</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strengthening the Rehabilitation System in Ukraine]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-25T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Policy Brief</category>
        <author>Anastasiia Boichuk</author><author>Anna Fehlbaum</author><author>Kateryna Tymruk-Skoropad</author><author>Anna Duchenko</author><author>Kaspar Wyss</author><author>Helen Prytherch</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundThe full-scale invasion of Ukraine has increased demand for rehabilitation services, exacerbating preexisting deficiencies in the rehabilitation system.AnalysisThis policy brief examines Ukrainian legislation, scientific and grey literature, and findings from stakeholder consultations to reveal persistent marginalization of persons with disabilities (PwD) and limited inclusion in education, employment, and public life. The rehabilitation system and its governance remain fragmented and overly institutional, resulting in poor continuity of care, weak interdisciplinary collaboration, and limited community integration. Resource provision is strained by the war and rising demand for assistive devices. Yet, the influx of humanitarian and development actors presents an opportunity to rebuild and modernize systems and narratives.Policy OptionsWe propose (i) establishing an integrated governance and coordination mechanism for rehabilitation services (ii) launching scalable patient pathway models linking hospitals, community-based rehabilitation, and accompanying service providers, and (iii) developing a case management system for smooth assistive device provision.ConclusionImproving Ukraine’s rehabilitation ecosystem can advance destigmatization, social reintegration, and a rights-based disability framework, offering lessons for other conflict-affected contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Urban Healthy Ageing in Romania: Policy Options for Age-Friendly Cities and Long-Term Care Reform]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-24T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Policy Brief</category>
        <author>Sorina Corman</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundRomania’s rapid population ageing now unfolds primarily in cities, where health, social care, housing and mobility intersect. Within metropolitan areas, older residents face unequal access to community long-term care (LTC), digital services and health-promoting public space.AnalysisFramed by European Commission and WHO agendas, this brief examines Romania’s national strategies on health, ageing and LTC through an urban lens. It identifies a persistent rhetoric–implementation gap: municipal services remain underfunded and fragmented, and prevention or person-centred models are only weakly embedded in urban planning and budgeting.Policy OptionsFive priorities could align ageing policy with urban health: intersectoral city governance with transparent equity dashboards; legal and financial recognition of informal caregivers; expansion of community hubs integrating primary care, social work and rehabilitation; digital inclusion programmes for older adults; and health-promoting urban design that improves walkability, thermal comfort and access to green/cool spaces.ConclusionConverging city governance, LTC reform and urban design can translate policy aspirations into measurable gains in equity, autonomy and healthy life expectancy among older urban residents.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Correction: Advancing Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Equity Simultaneously: The Transformative Potential of Investments in Gender Equality]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-20T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Correction</category>
        <author>Jody Heymann</author><author>Aleta Sprague</author><author>Abena D. Oduro</author><author>Laurel Grzesik-Mourad</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[From Biobank to “Bio-Think-Tank”: Functional Evolution of UK Biobank in Public Health Policy Making]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-18T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Jun Yin</author><author>Antoine Flahault</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesThis study aims to explore the evolving role of the UK Biobank in public health policymaking, particularly its shift from a traditional biobank to a proactive “bio-think tank” and highlight the drivers and necessary elements of this evolution, with a focus on improving its functional impact on policymaking.MethodsSearches were performed in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases (end of search: August 20, 2025). We followed guidelines for the PRISMA. We identified 683 potentially relevant titles in our search and selected 51 studies in our review, reflecting “bio-think-tank” issues between January 2004 and August 2025.ResultsUsing a functionalist framework, the study identifies key factors driving the UK Biobank’s evolution: limited real-time decision support, rising stakeholder expectations, and the UK’s desire to lead in biobank science. It defines the “bio-think tank” concept and contrasts it with traditional biobanks.ConclusionThe UK Biobank’s evolution should focus on improving data quality, public trust, accessibility for policymakers, and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen its role as a national research hub and global model for integrating biobank resources with health governance.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Correction: Unveiling the Hidden Challenges: A Systematic Review of Self-Identified Support Needs of Caregivers for Older Adults in Canada]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-17T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Correction</category>
        <author>Sheila A. Boamah</author><author>Hoda Herati</author><author>Farzana Akter</author><author>Farinaz Havaei</author><author>Marie-Lee Yous</author><author>Sharon Kaasalainen</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strategies to Implement Knee Osteoarthritis Guidelines in Switzerland]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-12T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Policy Brief</category>
        <author>Céline Moetteli-Graf</author><author>Karin Niedermann</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic disease in Switzerland, associated with high socioeconomic costs and increasing prevalence due to aging and other risk factors. International guidelines recommend a stepped approach focusing on exercise, education, and weight management; however, implementation remains inconsistent. Switzerland has one of the highest knee replacement rates among OECD countries, suggesting potential overuse and indicating an evidence–performance gap in KOA management.AnalysisCurrent efforts promote coordinated, patient-centered care. A repeated stakeholder dialogue in 2024 with representatives of medical and physiotherapy associations, patient organizations, health insurers, and researchers identified challenges: variation in patient pathways across providers; non-evidence-based treatment sequencing with premature escalation to specialist care; and misalignment of expectations between patients and providers.Policy OptionsProposed strategies include: (1) establishing a national Model of Care based on a consensus treatment framework; (2) strengthening patient health literacy through targeted education; and (3) facilitating patient navigation through effective communication and shared decision-making.ConclusionClosing the evidence–performance gap requires collaboration among healthcare providers to improve outcomes, reduce inappropriate care, and support coordinated patient-centered KOA management in Switzerland.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Place of Death of People With Chronic Conditions in Latin America: A Systematic Review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-05T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>María Adelaida Cordoba-Nuñez</author><author>Alejandro Unda-López</author><author>Paula Hidalgo-Andrade</author><author>Luis Fernando Rodrigues</author><author>Fernando Cesar Iwamoto Marcucci</author><author>Tania Pastrana</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveTo identify the place of death and associated factors among individuals in Latin American countries, with a particular focus on chronic conditions and serious health-related suffering.MethodsA systematic review was conducted across five databases in May 2024 following PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies included data on the place of death of at least one Latin American country.ResultsTwenty-one studies with data from 12 Latin American countries were included. Hospital was the most frequent place of death in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Uruguay, while home deaths predominated in Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. In Chile, Peru, and Mexico, the distribution was mixed, varying by population and clinical condition. Findings showed that older individuals and lower education were associated with an increased likelihood of home death. Marital status and urban residence showed mixed associations. A meta-analysis was not feasible due to high heterogeneity among the studies.ConclusionThe place of death of people with chronic and serious health-related conditions in Latin America varies considerably, reflecting disparities in healthcare access, sociocultural values, and health system infrastructure. Findings highlight the need for country-specific, equity-oriented end-of-life care policies.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024553349.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Tribal Populations in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-02T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Abhinav Sinha</author><author>Gayatree Nanda</author><author>Rounik Talukdar</author><author>K. Divyasree Bhat</author><author>Banamber Sahoo</author><author>Chandrakant Lahariya</author><author>Sanghamitra Pati</author><author>Prakash Kumar Sahoo</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesThe introduction of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine has significantly reduced the disease’s burden. Tribes comprise approximately 8.6% of the Indian population, making it pertinent to investigate the epidemiology of HBV among these individuals. We synthesized the prevalence of HBV among tribes in India.MethodsWe searched the Medline (via the PubMed search engine), Embase, and CINAHL databases, in addition to the first 10 pages of Google Scholar. We included original observational studies that screened tribal populations for HBV infection, reported the prevalence of HBsAg (our main preference), and/or other markers. The risk of bias was assessed using the Appraisal Tool for Cross-Sectional Studies. The pooled prevalence was presented after conducting a meta-analysis (PROSPERO registration ID: CRD42022334938).ResultsA total of 24 studies were selected for this study. The pooled prevalence of HBV (as measured by the proportion of individuals testing positive for hepatitis B surface antigen) was estimated to be 9.99% (95% confidence interval (CI) 6.07–14.75, I2 = 98.7%, p < 0.01). The highest HBV prevalence was noted in the northern zone of the country (19.60%, 95% CI 15.09–24.54, I2 = 84.4%, p < 0.01), followed by the northeastern zone (13.43%, 95% CI 6.09–23.08, I2 = 98.4%, p < 0.01), and the southern zone (10.44%, 95% CI 4.75–18.01, I2 = 98.9%, p < 0.01).ConclusionA considerable prevalence of HBV was observed in tribal communities in India, a fact that cannot be overlooked. This information may be useful for planning HBV vaccination strategies among tribes in India.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Hidden Challenges: A Systematic Review of Self-Identified Caregiver Support Needs for Older Adults in Canada]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-02-26T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Sheila A. Boamah</author><author>Hoda Herati</author><author>Farzana Akter</author><author>Farinaz Havaei</author><author>Marie-Lee Yous</author><author>Sharon Kaasalainen</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveIn Canada, over 7.8 million individuals provide care, with nearly one-quarter aged 65 or older. As essential partners in aging, caregivers bridge formal care systems and the broader care economy. With caregiving demands expected to double over the next 30 years, identifying and addressing caregivers’ evolving support needs is critical to sustaining compassionate, connected care. This systematic review aims to document caregivers’ self-identified support needs in delivering quality care.MethodsA systematic search of bibliographic databases and grey literature was conducted in line with PRISMA guidelines and supplemented by reference mining. Eligible studies were peer-reviewed, published in English between 2020 and 2025; reviews and grey literature were excluded. Selection was managed using Covidence, and methodological quality was assessed independent by two reviewers utilizing Joanna Briggs Institute tools.ResultsOf 3,629 records, 83 studies were included: 59 qualitative, 17 quantitative, and 7 mixed-methods. Five key themes with twelve sub-themes emerged, reflecting caregivers’ needs related to system navigation, inclusive technologies, coordinated care system, emotional and practical, and financial/workplace resources.ConclusionCaregivers’ insights highlight priority areas to inform caregiver-centred policies, services, and research that enhance caregiver wellbeing and care quality for older adults.]]></description>
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