Referral System | List of Frontiers open access articles

Original Research

Published on 02 Sep 2025

Improving the specimen referral system in Ghana: findings from a landscape assessment

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Christopher Nkrumah
Paa Kobina Forson
Bernard Nkrumah
Richard Owusu
Mohammed Aminu Andrew Musah
Doreenda Enyonam Ahiataku
Gifty Boateng
Pearl Nanka-Bruce
Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe
Horlali Yao Gudjinu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1645873

3,370 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 24 Apr 2023

Analysis of the operational status of the three-level referral system for urologic ultrasound screening and risk factors for renal pelvic dilatation in high-risk children

in Pediatric Nephrology

Baowei Ji
Yinv Gong
Ying Zhang
Yun Li
Yihui Zhai
Yinghua Sun
Xiang Wang
Lishan Jia
Hong Xu
Qian Shen

Frontiers in Pediatrics

doi 10.3389/fped.2023.1162952

2,240 views
1 citation

Perspective

Published on 16 Apr 2019

Creating a National Specimen Referral System in Guinea: Lessons From Initial Development and Implementation

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Claire J. Standley
Rigo Muhayangabo
Mamadou S. Bah
Alpha M. Barry
Ebi Bile
Julie E. Fischer
Will Heegaard
Lamine Koivogui
Said K. Lakiss
Erin M. Sorrell

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00083

9,695 views
10 citations

Original Research

Published on 16 May 2025

Appropriateness of maternal referral system and its associated factors in Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

in Maternal Health

Betelhem Mengist Sharew
Agumasie Semahegn
Shegaye Yibabie Damtie
Nigus Kassie Worku
Abera Kenay Tura

Frontiers in Global Women's Health

doi 10.3389/fgwh.2025.1473191

3,635 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Sep 2021

Use of mHealth Solutions for Improving Access to Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Resource-Limited Settings: Lessons From Zimbabwe

in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Well-being

Dominica Dhakwa
Fungai H. Mudzengerere
Mulamuli Mpofu
Emmanuel Tachiwenyika
Florence Mudokwani
Blessing Ncube
Mutsa Pfupajena
Tendai Nyagura
Getrude Ncube
Taurayi A. Tafuma

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

doi 10.3389/frph.2021.656351

4,224 views
9 citations

Community Case Study

Published on 28 Apr 2021

Fostering Resilience in Pregnancy and Early Childhood During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUGS/Abrazos Program Design and Implementation

in Public Health Education and Promotion

Meisui Liu
Fernanda Neri Mini
Carlos Torres
Gracia M. Kwete
Alexy Arauz Boudreau
Mary Lyons Hunter
Maria Yolanda Parra
William Lopez
Amy Izen
Sarah N. Price

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2021.633285

6,094 views
9 citations

Original Research

Published on 27 May 2025

Referral experiences of healthcare consumers: results from a cross-sectional study in urban slums in southeast Nigeria

in Public Health Policy

Chinelo Obi
Ifeyinwa Arize
Chukwudi Nwokolo
Benard Okechi
Bassey Ebenso
Obinna Onwujekwe

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561158

2,634 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Oct 2025

Determinants of healthcare expenditures: evidence from Türkiye’s healthcare system

in Health Economics

Hülya Diğer
Kübranur Çebi Karaaslan
Ahmet Köstekçi
Abdullah Göv

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1632883

2,327 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2024

Implementation and performance evaluation of an integrated specimen referral system in Burkina Faso using the national courier services (2020–2022)

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Emilie Dama
Souleymane Porgho
Yahn-Cedric Ake
Issaka Yameogo
Sandrine Gampini
Aime-Gilles A. Adjami
Abdoulaye Nikiema
Mory Kamate
Felix Tarbangdo
Romial Sawadogo

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1384382

4,569 views
2 citations

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Mar 2026

Patient pathways, presentation time, time to diagnosis and early survival outcomes in Paediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

in Pediatric Oncology

Ruchius Philbert
Hadija Mwamtemi
Tom Okade
Huzaifah Mutyaba
Lilian Ndyetabula
Esther Shimba
Nana Jacqueline Nakiddu
Emmanuel Elisha
Wende Clarence Safari
Faraja Chiwanga

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Perspective

Published on 07 Jul 2021

The Capacity of the Indonesian Healthcare System to Respond to COVID-19

in Public Health Policy

Yodi Mahendradhata
Ni Luh Putu Eka Andayani
Eva Tirtabayu Hasri
Mohammad Dzulfikar Arifi
Renova Glorya Montesori Siahaan
Dewi Amila Solikha
Pungkas Bahjuri Ali

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2021.649819

63,769 views
180 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Oct 2024

Stakeholder views on addressing challenges to the implementation of social prescribing in the United Kingdom

in Implementation Science

Sima Rafiei
Mahsa Honary
Barbara Mezes

Frontiers in Health Services

doi 10.3389/frhs.2024.1413711

3,789 views
3 citations

Community Case Study

Published on 07 Jan 2025

Development of a statewide network hub for screening, referral, and enrollment into food as medicine programs across Kentucky

in Public Health and Nutrition

Christa Mayfield
Carolyn Lauckner
Joshua Bush
Ethan Cosson
Lauren Batey
Alison Gustafson

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1502858

4,450 views
4 citations

Study Protocol

Published on 12 Mar 2024

A study protocol for integrating outpatient services at the primary health care level as part of the universal health coverage benefit package within the national health insurance program of Pakistan through private health facilities

in Health Economics

Syed Khurram Azmat
Ellen Mpangananji Thom
Muhammad Arshad
Hasan Bin Hamza
Atiya Aabroo
Asma Balal
Muhammad Ali Awan
Faisal Rifaq
Nilmini Hemachandra
Uzma Qudsia

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1293278

4,713 views
3 citations

Community Case Study

Published on 24 Apr 2023

Improving access to family planning services through community pharmacies: Experience from The Challenge Initiative in three counties in Kenya

in Contraception and Family Planning

Nancy Aloo
Paul Nyachae
Njeri Mbugua
Morine Sirera
Kenneth Owino
Peter Kagwe
Njeri Nyamu
Mohammed Hanif
Miriam Ndirangu

Frontiers in Global Women's Health

doi 10.3389/fgwh.2023.1060832

6,444 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Jul 2021

Making Childhood Obesity a Priority: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Facilitating Communication and Improving Treatment

in Children and Health

Costela Lacrimioara Serban
Salomeia Putnoky
Anna Ek
Karin Eli
Paulina Nowicka
Adela Chirita-Emandi

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2021.652491

15,539 views
12 citations

Articles

Improving the specimen referral system in Ghana: findings from a landscape assessment

Analysis of the operational status of the three-level referral system for urologic ultrasound screening and risk factors for renal pelvic dilatation in high-risk children

Creating a National Specimen Referral System in Guinea: Lessons From Initial Development and Implementation

Appropriateness of maternal referral system and its associated factors in Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

Use of mHealth Solutions for Improving Access to Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Resource-Limited Settings: Lessons From Zimbabwe

Fostering Resilience in Pregnancy and Early Childhood During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUGS/Abrazos Program Design and Implementation

Referral experiences of healthcare consumers: results from a cross-sectional study in urban slums in southeast Nigeria

Determinants of healthcare expenditures: evidence from Türkiye’s healthcare system

Implementation and performance evaluation of an integrated specimen referral system in Burkina Faso using the national courier services (2020–2022)

Patient pathways, presentation time, time to diagnosis and early survival outcomes in Paediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

The Capacity of the Indonesian Healthcare System to Respond to COVID-19

Stakeholder views on addressing challenges to the implementation of social prescribing in the United Kingdom

Development of a statewide network hub for screening, referral, and enrollment into food as medicine programs across Kentucky

A study protocol for integrating outpatient services at the primary health care level as part of the universal health coverage benefit package within the national health insurance program of Pakistan through private health facilities

Improving access to family planning services through community pharmacies: Experience from The Challenge Initiative in three counties in Kenya

Making Childhood Obesity a Priority: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Facilitating Communication and Improving Treatment