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| Allocation‐routing problem in a multi‐hospital home hospitalization system: the case of a healthcare provider in Portugal. By Bonomi, Valentina;Lopes, Maria;Santos, Daniel Rebelo;Mansini, Renata;Barbosa‐Pòvoa, Ana Paula International Transactions in Operational Research. Nov2026, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p4110-4141. 32p. Abstract :Home hospitalization (HH) represents a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery, providing vital patient‐centered services that enhance care quality and significantly reduce the burden on conventional healthcare facilities. Given the complexity of HH systems, where specialized nurses and doctors allocate their time between inpatient and outpatient systems, efficiently managing their time and workload becomes critical. For this purpose, we develop the multi‐hospital home hospitalization allocation‐routing problem as a mixed‐integer linear programming formulation. We define three different objective functions: minimizing routing costs, workload balancing among nurses, and the minimization of employed doctors. The model is solved by optimizing each objective function individually and then analyzing the trade‐offs by combining the functions in pairs, generating a series of two‐objective Pareto frontiers as part of a comprehensive multi‐objective framework. The model is validated using benchmark instances derived from HH historical data. Through a single‐objective perspective, we provide an economic analysis that assesses the cost implications and the benefits of opening new HH units. Furthermore, the bi‐objective results are analyzed presenting Pareto frontiers to facilitate the provider`s decision‐making process regarding the trade‐offs between different objectives. A technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) analysis is subsequently applied to identify the most promising solution according to varying objectives weights. Finally, useful managerial insights are developed to assess the impact of prioritizing one objective function over the other and the economi implications on different strategic options. | |||
| DISCHARGED PATIENTS` ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION INTERVENTIONS IN ONLINE HEALTHCARE PLATFORMS: EXPLORING THE COMPLEX ONLINE-OFFLINE DILEMMA By Guo, Huijing;Shen, Kathy Ning;Wang, Le;Kong, Yi;Mo, Jiahui Journal of Electronic Commerce Research. 2026, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p373-395. 23p. Abstract :Adherence to medication interventions is a critical factor in achieving desired health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, particularly among discharged patients. However, discharged patients usually exhibit high nonadherence rates. Motivated by exploring the potential unintended consequences of online health platforms, when patients distrust their attending doctors, this study aims to identify and formulate the factors influencing discharged patients` medication adherence. We conducted a sequential analysis. Phase I involved an exploratory investigation through in-depth semi-structured interviews with ten discharged patients. Inspired by Phase I findings, Phase II empirically validate a theoretical model using an online survey with 309 participants. Results showed that patients` distrust in doctors` competence emerged as crucial in harming medication adherence. Meanwhile, the study uncovered the potential pitfalls of online health platforms with professionals` assistance in patients` medication behaviors. The study also revealed the complex online-offline dilemmas from hospitalization to self-management phases faced by discharged patients. This study contributes to the existing literature by uncovering potential challenges in online platforms when the complex online-offline dilemma exists. Practically, this study can benefit related stakeholders to pay attention to the potential conflicts and explore opportunities to integrate online medical services and traditional clinical systems. | |||
| A pedagogical framework to boost entrepreneurship skills in the healthcare sector. By Marcelino, Sara Morgado;Suchek, Nathalia;do Paço, Arminda;Rodrigues, Ricardo Gouveia Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation. 2026, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p115-138. 24p. Abstract :PURPOSE: Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in health organizations can equip professionals to identify innovative opportunities to improve service quality. With the complexity and fast-evolving environment of the healthcare industry, along with the common pressure to increase efficiency, more attention has been paid to entrepreneurial endeavors. This paper arises from the need to identify useful entrepreneurship curricular content and modes of delivery that align with students` and graduates` training needs and experts` viewpoints. The study also combines expert insights on entrepreneurship and healthcare sector trends to provide a tailored, empirical pedagogical framework that moves beyond previous generic and comparative approaches. METHODOLOGY: A survey of 227 students and graduates from five countries was conducted. Exploratory descriptive and cluster analyses were performed. Moreover, to identify current trends and challenges in the healthcare sector, as well as relevant topics for a training program to foster entrepreneurship, focus group sessions were conducted in these countries. FINDINGS: The study results provide a pedagogical framework for the modules of the training program proposal, taking into account the main challenges and trends of the healthcare sector, while also identifying the skills, pedagogical methods, preferred delivery mode, assessment, and certification. IMPLICATIONS: This study contributes to entrepreneurship education theory by providing a sector-specific perspective on how skills and pedagogical approaches shape entrepreneurial development in healthcare. From a practical standpoint, the study offers evidence-based guidance for designing health entrepreneurship curricula that integrate business, digital, regulatory, and interpersonal skills through real-world projects, mentorship, and ecosystem collaboration. ORIGINALITY & VALUE: By combining quantitative and qualitative data from students, graduates, and experts, this research provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of training needs in healthcare innovation and an evidence-informed proposed framework. | |||
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