Manfred Zahorka
Biographic Data
| ID | 6775397 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manfred Zahorka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Manfred |
| FAMILY NAME | Zahorka |
| SIGNATURE | ZAHORKA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8787-1567 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Towards IPCHS - a transformation experience from Eastern Europe to the Balkans
How can health systems move beyond theory to implement truly integrated, people-centered care at the district and community levels? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the practical entry points, tools, and adaptive strategies needed to introduce Integrated People-Centered Health Services (IPCHS) as part of a Population Health Management (PHM) approach. Drawing on diverse experiences from public health leaders, community organizers, …
Prospective association between depressive symptoms and blood-pressure related outcomes in Kosovo
Kosovo has the lowest life expectancy in the Western Balkans, where cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for over half of all deaths. Depression also contributes to disability in the country, with a prevalence of moderate to severe symptoms reported as high as 42% in the general population. Although the mechanisms are not yet well understood, evidence suggests that depression is an independent risk factor for CVD. Our study assessed the prospect…
Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Kosovo Requires Tailoring Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Interventions and Consideration of Mental Health
Objectives: Kosovo has the lowest life expectancy in the Balkans. Primary healthcare (PHC) plays an essential role in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention. We described primary, secondary and tertiary prevention indicators in Kosovo and assessed their association with depressive symptoms. Methods: = 977) from the Kosovo NCD cohort baseline study were included. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Depressive Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Cr…
Building capacities for implementation of Integrated Care in Moldova
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Patient satisfaction on Integrated Care(IC) in pilot Municipalitiesies
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Phone assessment in view of telemedicine approach for NCD patients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Effects of a Sports on Prescription Project on Patient Health and Wellbeing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Impact of IPCHS on health care costs in rural Romania – a qualitative assessment
Introdution: Integrated people centred health services (ICPHS) in rural Romanian communities have shown to improve health and social conditions for vulnerable and deprived populations. Community medico-social centres in seven Romanian communities covering a population of 17’000 persons provide home care services for elderly people with multimorbidity conditions, patient activation sessions, health education and health promotion, encourage physica…
Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Disease in Moldovan communities – the role of community nursing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Community integrated care in rural Romania – the role of community centres
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Regionalisation of comprehensive care for Non-Communicable Diseases – involving local authorities
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Roles and Responsibilities in community Integrated Care- perceptions of providers and users in rural Romania
Background: Community Health and Social services are delivered in Romania following sectorial policies and there is little collaboration and coordination of services. In its National Strategy for Health 2014-2020 the Romanian Government addresses these discrepancies and paves the way towards better integration of services. The “Widening Access to Health and Social Services” program funded by the Swiss Government supports Romania to develop local …
Community Integrated Health and Social Services” Conference February 21 - 22, 2014, Bucharest, Romania
As in many countries in Eastern Europe, the Romanian Health care system was characterised by hospital-based, specialised and centrally managed health care services up to the 1990s.Decentralisation, the introduction of compulsory health insurance and the development of family health services were major steps towards improving access to curative and preventive health services at community level.However, community nursing, which had previously provi…
Integrated community health in Romania – Putting local authorities in the driving seat
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Community Integrated Health and Social Services” Conference February 21 - 22, 2014, Bucharest, Romania
As in many countries in Eastern Europe, the Romanian Health care system was characterised by hospital-based, specialised and centrally managed health care services up to the 1990s.Decentralisation, the introduction of compulsory health insurance and the development of family health services were major steps towards improving access to curative and preventive health services at community level.However, community nursing, which had previously provi…
Integrated community health in Romania – Putting local authorities in the driving seat
Roles and Responsibilities in community Integrated Care- perceptions of providers and users in rural Romania
Background: Community Health and Social services are delivered in Romania following sectorial policies and there is little collaboration and coordination of services. In its National Strategy for Health 2014-2020 the Romanian Government addresses these discrepancies and paves the way towards better integration of services. The “Widening Access to Health and Social Services” program funded by the Swiss Government supports Romania to develop local …
Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Disease in Moldovan communities – the role of community nursing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Community integrated care in rural Romania – the role of community centres
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Regionalisation of comprehensive care for Non-Communicable Diseases – involving local authorities
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Impact of IPCHS on health care costs in rural Romania – a qualitative assessment
Introdution: Integrated people centred health services (ICPHS) in rural Romanian communities have shown to improve health and social conditions for vulnerable and deprived populations. Community medico-social centres in seven Romanian communities covering a population of 17’000 persons provide home care services for elderly people with multimorbidity conditions, patient activation sessions, health education and health promotion, encourage physica…
Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Kosovo Requires Tailoring Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Interventions and Consideration of Mental Health
Objectives: Kosovo has the lowest life expectancy in the Balkans. Primary healthcare (PHC) plays an essential role in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention. We described primary, secondary and tertiary prevention indicators in Kosovo and assessed their association with depressive symptoms. Methods: = 977) from the Kosovo NCD cohort baseline study were included. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Depressive Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Cr…
Building capacities for implementation of Integrated Care in Moldova
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Patient satisfaction on Integrated Care(IC) in pilot Municipalitiesies
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Phone assessment in view of telemedicine approach for NCD patients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Effects of a Sports on Prescription Project on Patient Health and Wellbeing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Prospective association between depressive symptoms and blood-pressure related outcomes in Kosovo
Kosovo has the lowest life expectancy in the Western Balkans, where cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for over half of all deaths. Depression also contributes to disability in the country, with a prevalence of moderate to severe symptoms reported as high as 42% in the general population. Although the mechanisms are not yet well understood, evidence suggests that depression is an independent risk factor for CVD. Our study assessed the prospect…
Towards IPCHS - a transformation experience from Eastern Europe to the Balkans
How can health systems move beyond theory to implement truly integrated, people-centered care at the district and community levels? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the practical entry points, tools, and adaptive strategies needed to introduce Integrated People-Centered Health Services (IPCHS) as part of a Population Health Management (PHM) approach. Drawing on diverse experiences from public health leaders, community organizers, …
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